The Interscholastic League of Honolulu girls basketball race is back to dead-heat status, after Kamehameha stunned visiting 'Iolani, 55-42, last night at Kekuhaupi'o Gym.

The teams are now tied atop the ILH standings at 4-1; four-time defending league champ Punahou is a step back at 2-2.

"It's up for grabs now," said Kamehameha junior Rhani Kaneaiakala, who scored 10 points, grabbed four rebounds and had two assists last night. "It's going to come down to who wants it the most."

The Warriors showed last night they want their shot at the title.

Kamehameha jumped to a 14-5 lead in the first period and never trailed after the opening minutes. The Raiders cut it to 16-13 on Chanel Hirata's layup two minutes into the second quarter, but the Warriors answered with a 6-0 run to make it 22-13 with 2:56 remaining.

'Iolani's Dayna Jandoc drained a 3-pointer at the 2:40 mark to make it 22-16, but Kamehameha again responded with a 6-0 run to push the lead to 28-16.

The Raiders cut it to 28-19 on another 3 by Jandoc five seconds before halftime.

"Effort-wise, (the Warriors) came out strong and took it to us in the beginning," 'Iolani coach Glenn Takara said. "From that point on, they had us on our heels."

Kamehameha did a particularly good job defensively on forward Jamie Smith and wing Alana Matayoshi, two of the Raiders' top scoring threats. Smith had just four points at halftime and Matayoshi had zero.

"We wanted Ana (Viena-Lota) to pick up Jamie at full court and then have Alex (Akana) guard her in the halfcourt (set)," Warriors coach Clay Cockett said. "There was a lot of team help on both of them (Smith and Matayoshi)."

'Iolani got as close as 39-34 after Smith's short bank shot with 4:33 remaining in the game, but Lindsey Wong got a steal and layup and later sank a free throw to push the lead to 42-34.

Smith cut it to 42-36 on a layup with 2:01 left, but fouled out moments later while trying to make a steal near halfcourt. She finished with 10 points and eight rebounds.

Tami Konishi's 3-pointer cut it to 45-39 with 1:03 remaining, but Kamehameha sank eight free throws down the stretch.

The Warriors finished the game with 19 free throws on 30 attempts, while the Raiders were just 3 of 9 from the line.

Wong led all scorers with 16 points, and Viena-Lota added 11. Konishi led 'Iolani with 11 points.

'IOLANI (4-1) 7 12 10 13 — 42

KAMEHAMEHA (4-1) 14 14 9 18 — 55

'IOLANI — Chelsea Unemori 0, Tami Konishi 11, Kylie Ahlo 0, Alana Matayoshi 3, Chanel Hirata 8, Dayna Jandoc 8, Jamie Smith 10, Raechele Takara 0, Sarah Turgeon 2. Totals 17 3-9 42.

KAMEHAMEHA — Alexis Furtado 4, Ana Viena-Lota 11, Pomaikai Kalakau 0, Shaleese Javillo 3, Lindsey Wong 16, Rhani Kaneaiakala 10, Alex Akana 9, Kylle Roy 2. Totals 17 19-30 55. 3-point goals: 'Iolani 5 (Konishi 3, Jandoc 2). Kamehameha 2 (Lindsey 2).

MPI 49, MARYKNOLL 47

Johnelle Kapua and Jordan Kealoha each scored 12 points for the Owls.

MARYKNOLL (0-5) 10 12 10 15 — 47

MID-PACIFIC (2-3) 7 13 11 18 — 49

MARYKNOLL — Kristen Canencia 3, Nicole Lee 0, Nicole Fu 22, Amanda Macadangdang 0, Kiana Fuller 0, Tiana Marquez 2, Kimberly Henderson 3, Melissa Ching 0, Sam Chung 13, Soana Fifita 4. Totals 17 9-17 47.

MID-PACIFIC — Paige Young 4, Kayla Gomes 3 Johnnelle Kapua 12, Erin Nishimura 4, Jordan Kealoha 12, Keaton McFadden 3, Jenna Savusa 11. Totals 15 17-27 49. 3-point goals: Maryknoll 4 (Fu 2, Henderson, Canencia). Mid-Pacific 2 (Young, Kealoha).

Reported by Adria Mendoza

ILH DIVISION II

PUNAHOU 53, UHS 31

Charney Heimuli scored 15 points to help the Buffanblu stay unbeaten.

PUNAHOU (7-0) 8 16 14 15 — 53

UNIVERSITY HIGH (1-3) 9 4 10 8 — 31

PUNAHOU — Aubrie Lau 5, Kelsie Gomes 3, Ashley Galacgac 0, Jennie Li 0, Kailee Kealoha 0, Alyson Ayers 0, Megan Ching 2, Sam Howell 9, Jessica Letoto 2, Katie Bourke 2, Fransina Savusa 10, Brooke Ehrman 5, Charney Heimuli 15. Totals 21 6-10 53.

UNIVERSITY HIGH — Melanie Cortez 8, Kristen Higa 0, Sianha Gualano 0, Sarah Cockett 4, Ku'ulei Baba 13, Brittany Copp 6, Chanel Casamina 0, Kyleena Lamadrid 0. Totals 14 1-10 31. 3-point goals: Punahou 5 (Howell 3, Lau, Ehrman). University High 2 (Cortez, Baba).

Reported by Kenneth Chew

SACRED HEARTS 35, ST. ANDREW'S 26

Nalani Bayne scored eight points for the unbeaten Lancers.

ST. ANDREW'S (3-3) 4 10 2 10 — 26

SACRED HEARTS (6-0) 12 8 2 13 — 35

ST. ANDREW'S — Laura Do 0, Jordan Higa 0, Angela Loh 0, Sarah Kleinschmidt 0, Raquel Sevil 0, Ginger Grimes 0, Minna Watanabe 14, Andrea Wong 0, Yasmin Saban 0, Noelani Kawashima 1, Shelley Wong 4, Kellee Tom 5, Maile Tua 2. Totals 8 10-22 26.

SACRED HEARTS — Kapo Lupenui 0, Rayna Munos 0, Cara Smith 3, Jessica Lindsay 0, Kamri Lin 0, Nalani Bayne 8, Ashley Ordenstein 0, Maya Clark 4, Ciera Aiwohi 0, Raecha-Ann Kauahikaua 9, Samantha Valle 4, Charnelle Pires 0, Montana Neyra 0, Nicole Vierra 0, Noel Soma 0, Kuhina Luis 7. Totals 9 16-18 35. 3-point goals: Sacred Hearts 1 (Lindsay).

Reported by Wade Okamura

KAMEHAMEHA 50, HBA 28

Brandi Kohatsu led the Warriors with 16 points.

KAMEHAMEHA (6-1) 13 17 10 10 — 50

HAWAI'I BAPTIST (2-5) 8 7 6 7 — 28

KAMEHAMEHA — Jamie-Marie Ferrigno 0, Nicole Lee Akiu 4, Karielle Kohatsu 4, Chayla Sherman 5, Kerilyn Gallagher 0, Zayne Nue Apiki 5, Logan Keala 4, Kapua Chandler 6, Brandi Kohatsu 16, Mara Mukai 1, Claire Owens 2, Naomi Kamakau 3, Brittany Courtney 0. Totals 19 12-19 50.

HAWAI'I BAPTIST — Jennifer Young 1, Adrienne Kishimoto 9, Jamie Iha 0, Sharon Kim 3, Ashley Salado 2, Keline Yoshimura 2, Carissa Onuma 11, Stefanie Sueda 0, Kaitlin Miyashiro 0, Leah Shizuru 0. Totals 10 7-12 28. 3-point goals: Hawai'i Baptist 1 (Kishimoto).

Reported by Deren Oshiro

ST. FRANCIS 42, LE JARDIN 15

Bryanna Batts led the Troubadours' balanced attack with eight points.

LE JARDIN (1-6) 2 4 2 7 — 15

ST. FRANCIS (5-1) 16 10 4 10 — 42

LE JARDIN — Nicole Piccotto 0, Chenoa Twogood 2, Lizzy Draime 0, Ryanne Kurahara 9, Jessica Shaiarella 0, Catlin Kahahawai 4, Jennifer Lewandowski 0. Totals 3 9-14 15.

ST. FRANCIS — Krysten Kawamata 6, Alesa Ramaila 0, Kaui Berinobis 2, Nicole Perry 6, Azalea Fritz 0, Bryanna Batts 8, Melissa Allen 4, Traci Yamamoto 6, Danielle Tanaka 0, Jamie Iwashita 4, Cierra Gauvin 0, Rochelle Nakagawa 0, Janelle Nance 6. Totals 20 2-2 42. 3-point goals: none

Reported by Gail Juan

'IOLANI 43, HANALANI 38

Jennifer Wong and Allison Nojima each scored 12 points to pace the Raiders.

'IOLANI (5-2) 14 10 5 14 — 43

HANALANI (1-5) 11 10 7 10 — 38

'IOLANI — Elisa Asato 2, Emily Kim 0, Caroline Tamayose 3, Kimberly Hashiba 4, Jennifer Wong 12, Patricia Carlile 0, Samantha Teramae 0, Jessica Sasaki 0, Kari Kuboyama 0, Kaz Masutani 8, Laura Woo 0, Krista Speroni 2, Allison Nojima 12. Totals 15 12-22 43.

HANALANI — Samantha Hyde 2, Nicole Craig 4, Stephanie Wee 2, Mariah Schoniwitz 0, Jackie Earl 0, Amanda Kutaka 0, Noelani Ringor 0, Kaimi Manner 0, Taylor Metts 0, Sachi Seaburn 8, Janelle Fetui 12, Riane Shintaku 4, Melanie Canite 0, Kayla Rhodes 0, Rachel Matalau 0, Ruth Matalau 6. Totals 16 5-23 38. 3-point goals: 'Iolani 1 (Wong). Hanalani 1 (Fetui).

Reported by Rob Araki

LA PIETRA 24, WORD OF LIFE 20

Megan Giles scored 10 points for the host Lady Panthers.

WORD OF LIFE (0-6) 7 4 7 2 — 20

LA PIETRA (3-2) 8 2 8 6 — 24

WORD OF LIFE — Jasmine Saquilon 0, Marietta Ranche 0, Jaymie Kaopuiki 0, Rayanne Alvarado 10, Janna Kaopuiki 2, Sanoe Aina 6, Monique Jackson 0, Brittany Iwamoto 2. Totals 8 3-13 20.

LA PIETRA — Christen Hirai 0, Alex Lake, Charity Caracol 2, Chelsea Kiyabu 3, Leah Kaina 6, Tihon Nguyen 1, Megan Giles 10, Stacey Martin 0, Sarah Peoples 2. Totals 8 7-21 24. 3-point goals: Word of Life 1 (Alvarado). La Pietra 1 (Kaina).

Reported by Michael Wiltse

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 49, REDEMPTION 9

Michel Chon scored 20 points to lead the Patriots.

CHRISTIAN ACAD. (3-2) 8 10 18 13 — 49

REDEMPTION ACAD. (0-7) 3 4 2 0 — 9

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY — Ashley Acedo 3, Megan Salazar-Winters 4, Michel Chon 20, Sarah Godinet 12, Jessica Benito 8, Jasmine Tory 2. Totals 21 7-14 49.

REDEMPTION — Ashley Dieron 1, Kristen Nakama 4, Gabriella Sussman 2, Rachael Ballesteros-Makua 2, Blessing Miyamoto 0, Hi'ilani Pila 0, Leimana Pila 0. Totals 3 2-4 9. 3-point goals: Redemption Academy 1 (Nakama).

Reported by Thomas Lee

OIA RED

KALANI 61, KAIMUKI 40

Allison Neussl scored 10 points and the Falcons' full-court press resulted in 21 steals.

KAIMUKI (1-7) 4 9 11 16 — 40

KALANI (7-1) 18 14 20 9 — 61

KAIMUKI — Olivia Phommachanh 10, Mindy Hirokawa 2, Janell Shimabukuro 0, Melanie Maglaya 0, Maria Colon 7, Dinishah Fa'asoa 0, Sinead Scovil 6, Yunnis Rubrico , Monica Umeda 2, Louise Fiamate 3, Sarah Tu'akalau 0, Ashley Fortson 10, Ayesha Sheperd 0. Totals 16 8-13 40.

KALANI — Megan Kamehiro 9, Brandi Yamauchi 0, Courtney Gaddis 2, Kim Cabuyadao 6, Violet Alama 8, Allison Neussl 10, Chloe Martin 0, Kim Balsai 2, Tia Kobayashi 3, Kacie Gushiken 5, Alisha Bonafacio 0, Chaude Bonafacio 4, Kayla Kimura 0, Rhianna Farm 9, Chelsea Kimura 3. Totals 23 12-22 61. 3-point goals: Kalani 3 (Kamehiro, C. Kimura, Gushiken). JV — Kalani 60, Kaimuki 32

Reported by Kalani Staff

'AIEA 40, NANAKULI 37

Natasha Helsham and Capri Holiona each scored 12 points for Na Ali'i.

'AIEA (5-3) 4 16 7 13 — 40

NANAKULI (2-5) 8 5 8 16 — 37

'AIEA — Tasha Johnson 4, Jennifer Yuen 2, Ashley Primacio 0, Natasha Helsham 12, Natasha Fong 0, Annie Orial 0, Michelle Shiroma 2, Sara Watanabe 0, Nohe Fonoti 0, Chelsea Albrecht 0, Tierra Tauanuu 0, Emily Tausaga 8, Caroline Sio 0, Capri Holiona 12. Totals 16 6-12 40.

NANAKULI — Kamil Keawe 0, Chazmyne Morgan 6, Sasha Montez 14, Sheila Argayoso 6, Ambree Hauhio 5, Britney Wolf 2, Lahela Sylva-Kangusuku 0, Delisha Kaimi 2, Malie Moe 2. Totals 18 1-7 37. 3-point goals: 'Aiea 2 (Helsham 2). JV — Nanakuli 47, 'Aiea 45

Reported by Bayli Pantil-Lagrimas

MILILANI 46, LEILEHUA 32

Meilin Akiu scored 14 points to lead the host Trojans.

LEILEHUA (2-6) NA NA NA NA — 32

MILILANI (2-6) NA NA NA NA — 46

LEILEHUA — Ashley Gonzales 10, Ashley Momiyama 0, Brittaney Stafford 0, Claudia Veikune 0, Mariah McCloud 2, Kyra Gorton 0, Brittaney Stafford 16, Shanee Henderson 0, Te'te Moore 2, Cassey Borromeo 2. Totals 8 15-28 32.

MILILANI — Jordan Sakai 5, Chelsea Basilio 2, Kimi Ebina 3, Glenelle Nitta 0, Brianna Locquiao 0, Jamie-lyn Kaliwahea 8, Haunani Richardson 0, Chantel Tanuvasa 4, Courtney Senas 4, Joleen Realin 6, LaNeiha Lewis 0, Meilin Akiu 14. Totals 19 4-10 46. 3-point goals: Leilehua 1 (Stafford). Mililani 4 (Kaliwahea 2, Ebina, Sakai). JV — Leilehua 45, Mililani 39

Reported by Scott DeSilva

OIA WHITE

MCKINLEY 64, KAILUA 39

Chelsie Sato scored a game-high 18 points to lead the Tigers.

KAILUA (6-2) 5 14 9 11 — 39

MCKINLEY (7-1) 17 22 10 15 — 64

KAILUA — Kristen Corrales 14, Tawny Kiko 5, Chelsea Babylon 2, Miki Scott 0, Tianna McKeague 1, Zsalei Kamaka 2, Jarrish Mauhili-Kaneakua 0, Netia Ulugaono 5, Ashley Jacobs 10, Kahea Chang 0, Francine Sua-Godinet 0. Totals 13 9-14 39.

MCKINLEY — Jackie Tihano 12, Kaitlyn Ikehara 6, Chelsie Sato 18, Jaelynn Lopez 0, Pearly Togiai 6, Joelle Sagapolu 0, Marybel Hebron 2, Kylie Sato 5, Sasha Hong 2, Jorina Faletoi 0, Christal Tafai 11, Allyson Villanueva 2. Totals 25 6-8 64. 3-point goals: Kailua 4 (Corrales 2, Kiko, Jacobs). McKinley 8 (Tihano 5, Ikehara 2, C. Sato, K. Sato). JV — McKinley 34, Kailua 28

Reported by Melvyne Mitsui

KAISER 58, 'ANUENUE 12

Kyla Wang scored a game-high 16 points to spark the Cougars.

'ANUENUE (0-8) 2 2 0 8 — 12

KAISER (2-6) 14 15 18 11 — 58

'ANUENUE — Ka'imi Asing 5, Kamaile Grilho 0, Kapela Kahili 0, Na'alehu Tolentino 0, Kenui Wahilani 5, Leikula Gottleid 1, Nalani Kamano 1, Pua'alekai Kimball-Aikau 0, Ho'onani Wahilani 0, Punawai Crawford-Kapanui 0. Totals 3 5-23 12.

KAISER — Jessica Dusich 12, Tiare Kepa 8, Kristyn Mathewson 6, Mari Mathewson 4, Chelsea Okuma 4, Leandra Poole 3, Sarah Aila 3, Jewels Ross 0, Kyla Wang 16, Kristi Yakuma 2. Totals 22 14-28 58. 3-point goals: 'Anuenue 1 (Wahilani).

Reported by Jackson Wang

CORRECTION

Tristan Sealy of Thompson Academy received honorable mention on The Advertiser All-State Basketball Team.

A different school was listed with his name yesterday.

Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com.