In a game where offense was at a premium, Ashlee Dela Cruz found her sweet spot on the floor in the third quarter and her two consecutive 3-pointers keyed Kapolei's victory over 'Aiea.

Dela Cruz's 3-pointers from the right wing put the Hurricanes ahead, and Tamara Satcher scored eight of her 15 points in the fourth period as host Kapolei beat 'Aiea, 35-23, last night.

Kapolei improved to 2-0 in the O'ahu Interscholastic Association's Red West Division; 'Aiea dropped to 2-1.

Dela Cruz's first 3-pointer tied it at 14 with 3:28 left in the third. The second — which came after Cassidy Calio hustled for an offensive rebound — gave the Hurricanes a 17-14 advantage with 1:15 remaining.

"Ashlee has been in a slump," Kapolei coach Jesse Baugh said. "Tonight she hit two 3s when the game was close. It gave our girls a boost."

Dela Cruz's first 3-pointer was the Hurricanes' first field goal since 56 seconds remaining in the first quarter — a span of nearly 13:30.

'Aiea tied it at 19 after a field goal by Capri Holiona with 5:49 left in the game, but Satcher sparked an 8-0 run with a field goal, assist and four free throws.

"I just wanted to step up," Satcher said. "We wanted to play our game."

In the fourth quarter, Kapolei hit 11 of 15 free-throw attempts to keep 'Aiea at bay.

"We worked hard on free throws during our bye week," Baugh said. "We would shoot 100 free throws, 50 free throws, 25 free throws. We missed a lot of them during the preseason."

The game was played at a slow pace with each team playing an aggressive man-to-man defense.

'Aiea had averaged 43 points in its previous two games, so Baugh said he liked the tempo.

"We wanted to take time off the clock and slow the game down," he said.

Kapolei made only 9 of 26 field-goal attempts and committed 23 turnovers.

In the second quarter, the Hurricanes went 0 of 5 from the field and committed 10 turnovers. Their only points came on two free throws by Satcher with 3 seconds remaining.

Baugh was so frustrated he kicked a water bottle against the base of the bleachers with 2 minutes left before halftime and it slid behind the Na Ali'i bench.

"I was upset. We gave up the ball five times in a row. The water bottle was in my way so I kicked it," Baugh said.

Holiona scored 11 points to lead 'Aiea, which was 10 of 38 from the field and committed 18 turnovers.

'AIEA (2-1) 4 8 4 7 — 23

KAPOLEI (2-0) 8 2 8 17 — 35

'AIEA — Tasha Johnson 0, Jennifer Yuen 2, Natasha Helsham 8, Natasha Fong 0, Michelle Shiroma 2, Nohe Fonoti 0, Chelsea Albrecht 0, Emily Tausaga 0, Caroline Sio 0, Capri Holiona 11. Totals 10 3-5 23.

KAPOLEI — Danniel Tapat 0, Ashlee Dela Cruz 7, Hartley Marquez 0, Pua Pebrina 0, Regina Simanu 6, Kesha Miller 4, Tamara Satcher 15, Cassidy Calio 0, Tahnee Foki 3. Totals 9 15-23 35. 3-point goals: 'Aiea none. Kapolei 2 (Dela Cruz 2). JV — Kapolei 29, 'Aiea 27

KALAHEO 59, KAIMUKI 41

Shanadee Canon scored 21 points and Delicia Wilson 11, lifting the Mustangs (1-2) over the Bulldogs (0-3) in a Red East game. Louise Fiamate led Kaimuki with 14 points.

KAIMUKI (0-3) 9 7 10 15 — 41

KALAHEO (1-2) 9 11 17 22 — 59

KAIMUKI — Olivia Phommachanh 9, Mindy Hirokawa 7, Janell Shimabukuro 0, Melanie Maglaya 0, Maria Colon 1, Dinishah Fa'asoa 0, Sinead Scovil 3, Yunnis Rubrico 2, Monica Umeda 0, Louise Fiamate 14, Ashley Fortson 5, Ayesha Sheperd 0. Totals 16 7-18 41.

KALAHEO — Nicole Cobb 4, Delicia Wilson 11, Sola Williams 3, Caira Pires 2, Nova Bird 0, Angela Wozniak 0, Anu Ah Yun 2, Shanadee Canon 21, Kourtni Thomas 7, Awi Williams 7, Hoku Malama-Custer 0, Kaina Wasson 2. Totals 19 17-30 59. 3-point goals: Kaimuki 2 (Phommachanh, Hirokawa). Kalaheo 4 (Cobb, Wilson, Canon, Thomas). JV — Kaimuki 26, Kalaheo 24

Reported by Lindsey Nakashima

NANAKULI 40, MILILANI 19

Chazmyne Morgan scored nine points to help the Golden Hawks win their first Red West game of the season.

Note: Nanakuli is 1-1; Mililani is 1-2. Score by periods not available.

NANAKULI — Kamil Keawe 0, Chazmyne Morgan 9, Sasha Montez 8, Sheila Argayoso 0, Ambree Hauhio 3, Britney Wolf 2, Keola Mahelona 6, Lahela Sylva-Kangusuku 5, Delish Kaimi 7, Violet Mao 0. Totals .

MILILANI — Jordan Sakai 5, Chelsea Basilio 6, Kimi Ebina 0, Glenelle Nitta 0, Brianna , Jamie-lyn Kaliwahea 4, Haunani Richardson 0, Chantel Tanuvasa 2, Courtney Senas 0, Joleen Realin 2, LaNeisha Lewis 0, Meilin Akiu 0. Totals . 3-point goals: Not available. JV — Nanakuli 37, Mililani 34 (2OT)

Reported by Scott DeSilva

CAMPBELL 53, WAIALUA 51

Jenny Sweeney scored on a putback as time expired, lifting the Sabers (3-0) over the Bulldogs (1-1) in an OIA White game. Oli Kila scored 17 points and Cheyna Tagura 13 for Campbell. Chelsey Ramirez hit five 3-pointers and finished with 19 points for Waialua.

WAIALUA (1-1) 16 12 15 8 — 51

CAMPBELL (3-0) 7 20 8 18 — 53

WAIALUA — Klleirr Tuyay 6, Shiree Dela Cruz 0, Misty Maxwell 1, Kimberly Meyerowitz 9, Geena Pinacate 0, Chelsey Ramirez 19, Brittney Basillo 10, Ashley Carillo 5, Noe Dela Pena-Ho'opai 1, Angela Whittaker 0. Totals 16 14-26 51.

CAMPBELL — Cheyna Tagura 13, Saphyre Eltagonde 0, Gabrielle Serrano 0, Shelei Murray-Thornton 0, Valerie Quintana 4, Vai Confer 0, Aloha Dias-Kekahuna 8, Amber Kaulia 3, Shawny Veracruz 0, Oli Kila 17, Ipo Kila 2, Jenny Sweeney 6. Totals 20 13-25 53. 3-point goals: Waialua 5 (Ramirez 5). Campbell none. JV — Campbell 39, Waialua 18

Reported by Nathan Macadangdang

WAIPAHU 40, 'ANUENUE 9

Margaret Siligo scored 12 points and Demi Samson 11 as the Marauders won their first OIA White game of the season.

'ANUENUE (0-3) 2 6 0 1 — 9

WAIPAHU (1-2) 11 10 3 16 — 40

'ANUENUE — Ka'imi Asing 0, Na'alehu Tolentino 0, Kenui Wahilani 2, Leikula Gottleid 0, Nalani Kamano 1, Pua'alekai Kimball-Aikau 2, Ho'onani Wahilani 0, Punawai Crawford-Kapanui 4. Totals 4 1-7 9.

WAIPAHU — Kristen Balanay 3, Lilyan Donley 4, Mahealani Spencer 0, Margaret Siligo 12, Brendalyn Brub 4, Mercedes Kaleikini 2, Joyce Baptista 2, Angela Mendiola 2, Demi Samson 11, Ashley Bullard 0. Totals 16 7-11 40. 3-point goals: Waipahu 1 (Balanay).

Reported by Ranelle Baldovi

Reach Kyle Sakamoto at ksakamoto@honoluluadvertiser.com.