Campbell survives Moanalua’s surge in double OT, 57-55

Campbell survives Moanalua’s surge in double OT, 57-55

Jan 30, 2024

Campbell survives Moanalua’s surge in double OT, 57-55

BY MICHAEL LASQUERO | HSRN
PUBLISHED JAN 30, 2024

This was a Monday night thriller.

Campbell built an early lead before holding off a late charge by Moanalua for a 57-55 double-overtime win in the OIA Division I girls basketball semifinals at Pearl City’s gymnasium.

Aliyah Bantolina led all scorers with 24 points to lead the Sabers, who will try for their third straight title. She also scored the game-tying layup at the end of regulation to force overtime.

Jaynalyn Sotelo added 15 points and Taysia Molina-Schulte scored 10 to round out the top scorers for Campbell, who led by as many as 13 points in the first half.

Rheanna Nobleza scored 20, Akaecia Mateo had 18 and Shailoh Liilii finished with 16 points to lead Na Menehune in the loss.

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Kahuku cruises past Radford, 66-37, to reach OIA championship game

Kahuku cruises past Radford, 66-37, to reach OIA championship game

Jan 30, 2024

Kahuku cruises past Radford, 66-37, to reach OIA championship game

BY MICHAEL LASQUERO | HSRN
PUBLISHED JAN 30, 2024

Four players scored in double figures as Kahuku cruised past Radford, 66-37, in the semifinals of the OIA Division I girls basketball playoffs Monday night at Pearl City’s gymnasium.

Elisa Holakeituai scored 15 points on a perfect 7-for-7 shooting on the field to power the Red Raiders, who will be seeking their 10th league crown when they face reigning league champion Campbell on Wednesday.

Posia Wily also scored 15 points with four assists and four steals, Makana Kamakeeaina had 12 points and Tailele Wily-Ava chipped n 10 points to round out the leading scorers for Kahuku.

Shanntay Stroman scored 10 points to pace the Rams in the loss.

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Moanalua Na Menehune overwhelms Mililani Trojans, 49-24

Moanalua Na Menehune overwhelms Mililani Trojans, 49-24

Jan 26, 2024

Moanalua Na Menehune overwhelms Mililani Trojans, 49-24

BY MICHAEL LASQUERO | HSRN
PUBLISHED JAN 26, 2024

SALT LAKE — Defense led to offense for host Moanalua Friday night.

Nā Menehune held visiting Mililani without a field goal in the first and final period of play as they steamrolled to a 49-24 win in the quarterfinals of the OIA Division I girls basketball playoffs.

Akaecia Mateo poured in 18 points off the bench and Shailoh Liilii scored 13 points with nine rebounds and three blocks to lead the home team, who will play reigning champion Campbell in the second semifinal at Pearl City Monday night.

Moanalua (13-9 overall, 11-1 league) was also superb defensively, tallying 19 total steals. Rheanna Nobleza led the effort with seven steals.

“We came out very aggressive and everybody was ready to rotate,” said Mateo, who was selected as the ‘Yeah U Player of the Game.’

“That’s very important for our defense just being there for rotations, so we had good pressure on the top and everybody was ready in their spots.”

Brooke Kurasaki led Mililani in the loss with 11 points, seven rebounds and six steals.

 

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Team Makai rallies to flip Team Mauka in 2024 Poly Bowl, 28-17

Team Makai rallies to flip Team Mauka in 2024 Poly Bowl, 28-17

Jan 20, 2024

Team Makai rallies to flip Team Mauka in 2024 Poly Bowl, 28-17

BY MICHAEL LASQUERO | HSRN
PUBLISHED JAN 20, 2024

HONOLULU — Water flows from the mountain to the ocean in the natural state of things.

So did the momentum in the seventh annual Polynesian Bowl.

Team Makai rallied from a 17-0 halftime deficit to shock team Mauka, 28-17, Friday night at Kūnuiākea Stadium.

Turnovers was the difference in the game as Makai scored two defensive scores in the second half in the win.

Future Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola completed 7 of 15 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown that went to Offensive MVP Mike Matthews.

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Silverswords holds off rival Sharks in thrilling finish, 71-68

Silverswords holds off rival Sharks in thrilling finish, 71-68

Jan 19, 2024

 

Silverswords holds off rival Sharks in thrilling finish, 71-68

BY MICHAEL LASQUERO | HSRN
PUBLISHED JAN 19, 2024

HONOLULU — This one came down to the wire.

Ross Reeves scored 20 — including the final two points with under seven seconds to play — as the Chaminade men’s basketball team outlasted visiting Hawai’i Pacific, 71-68, before a crowd of 236 Thursday night at McCabe Gymnasium.

The Silverswords snapped a three-game losing streak with the victory as they improved to 7-13 overall and 3-9 in PacWest play.

The Sharks (9-6, 4-3) saw four players score in double figures with Maj Dusanic leading the way with 16 points.

Dominique Winbush was the last HPU player to reach the double-digit mark, which came on a triple to make it a 69-68 game with under 40 seconds to play in regulation. His potential game-tying 3-pointer was wide left off the mark as the fourth quarter buzzer sounded.

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