Punahou School's girls basketball team proved again last night it has more weapons than Shawna-Lei and Shaena-Lyn Kuehu.

With the All-State caliber senior twins fighting foul trouble and a third scoring threat — junior guard Janelle Nomura — sitting out with a right ankle injury, the Buffanblu withstood 27 points from 'Iolani's Jamie Smith and held off the arch rival Raiders, 48-38, before a crowd of about 400 at Hemmeter Fieldhouse.

Punahou improved to 3-0 in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu; defending champion 'Iolani fell to 2-1.

Nomura, a 5-foot-4 junior point guard, was impressive against top Mainland competition at the 'Iolani Prep Classic and Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, but suffered a slight fracture in her right ankle in the last of four games at Arizona.

She wore her game jersey last night but did not play.

"She's walking on it, and hopefully she'll be jogging within a week," Punahou coach Mike Taylor said.

The Buffanblu showed little ill effects of Nomura's absence last night, thanks in large part to junior guard Becca Lau — previously known more for her defense. Lau finished with 11 points, including eight in the first quarter.

She got things started with a 3-pointer two minutes into the game, scored on a fast break layup midway through the quarter and then swished another 3-pointer to finish a 7-0 run that put Punahou up 14-6.

"My role is normally defense, but I'll do whatever I have to whether it's scoring or whatever," Lau said. "Janelle brings us a lot of energy and she attacks the basket. But we had other people step up today."

Shooting guard Dara Tompkison opened the second period with a 3-pointer and sophomore reserve Ashley Satterwhite added a 12-foot jumper to make it 19-6 midway through the quarter.

Smith, a 6-foot center who finished with 27 points, 11 rebounds, four blocks and one steal, sank two free throws just before halftime to cut it to 25-16.

Shawna-Lei Kuehu opened the second half with a 3-pointer, and the Buffanblu stretched the lead to 38-23 before Smith sank another two free throws at the end of the period.

Tressa Torres' layup to open the fourth quarter made it 40-25, but Smith answered with a layup to start a 13-2 run capped by Chanel Hirata's 3-pointer that closed it to 42-38 with 1:42 left.

But Shawna-Lei Kuehu, who picked up her fourth foul with 2:22 remaining, sank five of six free throws and Tompkison added another to seal the victory.

Shawna-Lei Kuehu finished with 15 points, including 11 in the second half. Shaena-Lyn Kuehu picked up her fourth foul with 1:48 remaining in the third quarter and finished with two points.

"They were short-handed, but their other players picked up the slack and made a lot of shots," Raiders coach Glenn Takara said.

Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-2456. Read his blog on prep sports at www.blogs.honoluluadvertiser.com

'IOLANI (1-1) 6 10 9 13 — 38

PUNAHOU (3-0) 14 11 13 10 — 48

'IOLANI — Tami Konishi 0, Kylie Ahlo 4, Lahela Usui 1, Lori Yamashita 0, Chanel Hirata 6, Dayna Jandoc 0, Jamie Smith 27, Raechele Takara 0, Hailey Maeda 0. Totals 10 13-17 38.

PUNAHOU — Rebecca Lau 11, Brittnie Lau 0, Julianne Nomura 0, Dara Tompkison 4, Anna Merrifield 2, Shawna-Lei Kuehu 15, Ashley Satterwhite 4, Shaena-Lyn Kuehu 2, Janet Li 0, Jenny Ching 0, Kysa Ludviksen 0, Tressa Torres 8, Tiera Jenson 2. Totals 18 8-12 48.

3-point goals: 'Iolani 5 (Smith 3, Hirata 2). Punahou 4 (Lau 2, Tompkison, Shaw. Kuehu).

Reported by Scott Metcalf

KAMEHAMEHA 50, MID-PACIFIC 38

Lindsey Wong scored 14 points and the host Warriors (1-2) broke open a close game by outscoring the Owls (1-2), 22-8, in the fourth quarter.

Jordan Kealoha led Mid-Pacific with 14 points.

MID-PACIFIC (1-2) 9 12 9 8 — 38

KAMEHAMEHA (1-2) 8 12 8 22 — 50

MID-PACIFIC — Paige Young 0, Ashley Yamachika 6, Johnnelle Kapua 7, Kristin Yama 0, Shanon Nishimura 0, Kelli Shibata 0, Alyssa Kau 0, Keaton McFadden 4, Jordan Kealoha 14, Jenna Savusa 7. Totals 16 4-6 38.

KAMEHAMEHA — Pualei Furtado 6, Zayne Apiki 0, Pomaikai Kalakau 2, Shaleese Javillo 6, Lindsey Wong 14, Tiana Abbley 9, Rhani Kaneaiakala 2, Mara Mukai 0, Kylle Roy 2, Casey Lum 9. Totals 18 12-15 50. 3-point goals: Mid-Pacific 2 (Kapua, Kealoha). Kamehameha 2 (Lindsey, Abbley).

OIA GIRLS RED EAST

ROOSEVELT 41, FARRINGTON 40

Dianna Zane scored 18 points, including a driving basket with two seconds remaining to help the visiting Rough Riders (3-2) hand the Governors (3-1) their first loss in the O'ahu Interscholastic Association Red East.

ROOSEVELT (3-2) 10 12 11 8 — 41

FARRINGTON (3-1) 10 12 8 10 — 40

ROOSEVELT — Dianna Zane 18, Tiana Sugui 8, Samantha Murakami 0, Kathleen Nakata 0, Jayna Tasaka 0, Tiyana Nakasone 2, Kayla Hamel 0, Kelcie Namba 0, Keely Bitanga 0, Tasia Kamakawiwoole 2, Cierra Kapea 6, Mikela Thoemmes 5. Totals 17 6-13 41. FARRINGTON— Honour Stone 4, Natalie Mata 8, Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo 9, Janell Nance 4, Valerie Lesu 9, Sofia Folaunahina 4, Lucina Otineru 2. Totals 16 7-18 40.

3-point goals: Roosevelt 1 (Zane). Farrington 1 (Lesu).

JV — ROOSEVELT 43, FARRINGTON 35

Reported by Donna Tatupu

MOANALUA 40, KAHUKU 20

Britni Ronolo scored 17 points and host Na Menehune (4-1) led 11-2 after one quarter, 20-6 at intermission and 32-8 entering the fourth quarter in cruising past the Red Raiders (1-3).

Taeja Afalava scored 11 points to lead the Red Raiders.

KAHUKU (1-3) 2 4 2 12 — 20

MOANALUA (4-1) 11 9 12 8 — 40

KAHUKU — Taeja Afalava 11, Alysha Cummings 3, Nile Teo 0, Lavania Latu 2, Rachel Tailele 0, Adele Schwenke 2, Elizabeth Hill 2. Totals 7 6-9 20.

MOANALUA — Bri Dacoscos 1, A.J. Verdida 8, Dena Dela Cruz 2, Michelle Hardy 4, Amanda Selvey 0, Janelle Uncangco 1, Qwineysha Wheeler 4, Britni Ronolo 17, Indah Widyakusuma 3, Justine Aguas 0, Joanna Nicolas 0. Totals 15 10-22 40. 3-point goals: none.

JV — KAHUKU 40, MOANALUA 31

KALAHEO 54, KAIMUKI 46

Caira Pires and Kaua Cale each scored 15 points and the host Mustangs (1-3) led 23-17 at halftime and expanded the lead to 39-28 entering the fourth quarter to turn back the Bulldogs (0-4).

Letisha Faasoa hit three 3-pointers and Sinead Scovil had 19 points for the Bulldogs.

KAIMUKI (0-4) 8 9 11 18 — 46

KALAHEO (1-3) 15 8 16 15 — 54

KAIMUKI — Tua Akaka 0, Olivia Phommachanh 0, Dininhah Faasoa 4, Sinead Scovil 19, Yunnis Rubrico 5, Brittney Anglin 1, Letisha Faasoa 11, Antonina Atiga 4, Leti Mikaele 0, Lani Mikaele 2. Totals 17 9-18 46.

KALAHEO — Nicole Cobb 7, Hii Olson 0, Kamele Perry 2, Caira Pires 15, Hoku Malama-Custer 5, Angela Wozniak 2, Kaua Cale 15, Kourtni Thomas 8, Latasia Franklin 0, Rachel Kahlbaum 0. Totals 17 20-26 54. 3-point goals: Kaimuki 3 (L. Faasoa 3).

JV — KALAHEO 44, KAIMUKI 25

Reported by Courtney Chang-Wo

OIA GIRLS RED WEST

MILILANI 40, NANAKULI 30

Chelsea Basillio scored 11 points and the host Trojans (3-2) held on to a 18-5 halftime lead in beating the Golden Hawks (2-2) in an OIA Red West game.

Violet Mao scored 15 points and Sasha Montez 12 for Nanakuli.

NANAKULI (2-2) 3 2 10 15 — 30

MILILANI (3-2) 6 12 7 15 — 40

NANAKULI — Sasha Montez 12, Haven McShane 0, Britney Wolf 3, Stephanie Kalili 0, Violet Mao 15, Sheila Argayoso 0, Nainuiolealelei Kakiva 0. Totals 12 4-7 30.

MILILANI — Chelsea Basilio 11, Chelsea Korodan 2, Elima Pangorang 2, Kellise Dela Cruz 0, Glenelle Nitta 0, Joleen Realin 7, Sophie Chang 9, Pomai Grube-Hose 5, Meilin Akiu 4. Totals 17 3-4 40. 3-point goals: Nanakuli 2 (Montez, Wolf). Mililani 3 (Basilio, Realin, Chang).

JV — MILILANI 55, NANAKULI 23

Reported by Noel Nakasone

KAPOLEI 33, 'AIEA 32

Loleina Lapina scored nine points, Cherece Beyer's basket with 35 seconds left put the host Hurricanes (2-3) ahead and Na Ali'i missed a 3-point attempt with Tahnee Foki grabbing the rebound to secure the victory.

Natasha Fong scored 10 points to lead Na Ali'i.

'AIEA (2-2) 10 6 10 6 — 32

KAPOLEI (2-3) 5 11 7 10 — 33

'AIEA — Pi'ilani Boner-Lee 0, Natasha Helsham 8, Natasha Fong 10, Crystal Tagudin 0, Shayla Kuehu 2, Emily Tausaga 3, Capri Holiona 9, Caroline Sio 0, Jennifer Yuen 0. Totals 14 3-7 32.

KAPOLEI — Loleina Lapina 9, Ashley Dela Cruz 5, Leilani Tuami-Fifita 6, Tahnee Foki 5, Victoria Afoa 0, Danniel Tapat 2, Cherece Beyer 6, Rhilee Soriano 0. Totals 13 3-7 33. 3-point goals: 'Aiea 1 (Tausaga). Kapolei 4 (Lapina 3, Dela Cruz).

JV — KAPOLEI 36, 'AIEA 19

Reported by Nicole Fuataga

PEARL CITY 44, LEILEHUA 26

Sanoe Aina scored 10 points and the host Chargers (2-2) shut out the Mules (0-4) in the second quarter for a 20-5 halftime lead.

LEILEHUA (0-4) 5 0 5 16 — 26

PEARL CITY (2-2) 13 7 12 12 — 44

LEILEHUA — Ashley Gonzales 4, Patricia Lindo 3, Ja'lon Mason 2, Chelsey Fontes 0, Lei Paikai 8, Claudia Veikune 2, Mariyah Tamaalemalo 0, Tatiana Tautau 0, Michelle Fletcher 0, Brittany Taufui 1, Ciara Paracuelles 6, Starr Hayashida 0. Totals 9 5-8 26.

PEARL CITY — Ariel Riveria 0, Glacen Florita 2, Kasie Kunishima 3, Kalei Adams 9, Ariel Komomua 7, Seanelle Esperanza 0, Emme Cabrejos 4, Sanoe Aina 10, Jordan Ahakuelo 7, Patricia Langi 2. Totals 18 7-8 44. 3-point goals: Leilehua 3 (Paracuelles 2, Lindo). Pearl City 1 (Komomua).

JV — PEARL CITY 31, LEILEHUA 27

Reported by Kaiona Auyong

OIA GIRLS WHITE

MCKINLEY 70, KAISER 47

Kylie Sato scored 19 points Tatiana Dinson added 15 and Allyson Villanueva had 14, with four 3-pointers, as the visiting Tigers (5-0) rolled past the Cougars (1-3) to remain undefeated in the O'ahu Interscholastic Association White Division.

Chelsy Okuma scored 15 points and Leandra Poole 13 for Kaiser.

MCKINLEY (5-0) 21 11 18 20 — 70

KAISER (1-3) 12 11 16 8 — 47

MCKINLEY — Jackie Tihano 9, Kylie Sato 19, Pearly Togiai 6, Tatiana Dinson 15, Hanna Yoo 0, Jorina Faletoi 7, Allyson Villanueva 14. Totals 23 19-26 70.

KAISER — Leandra Poole 13, Kyla Wang 0, Kristyn Mathewson 6, Lisa Sniffen 4, Baily Miller 7, Chelsy Okuma 15, Kelani Uti 2. Totals 14 15-27 47. 3-point goals: McKinley 5 (Villanueva 4, Tihano). Kaiser 4 (Okuma 4).

JV — MCKINLEY 56, KAISER 24

Reported by Jackson Wang

CAMPBELL 54, WAIALUA 30

Aloha Dias-Kekahuna scored 20 points and Kaitlynn Simmonds added 11 as the host Sabers (4-0) beat the Bulldogs (2-2) to remain unbeaten.

Kim Meyerowitz scored 15 to lead Waialua.

WAIALUA (2-2) 7 7 6 10 — 30

CAMPBELL (4-0) 11 16 13 14 — 54

WAIALUA — Kilerr Tuyay 4, Shiree Dela Cruz 0, Gina Pinacate 0, Hoku Ho 0, Kim Meyerowitz 15, Crystalyn Moniz 0, Salvie Alfanta 2, Savannah Ash 0, Brittney Basilio 9, Angela Whittaker 0, Lauren Shiraishi 0. Totals 12 6-20 30.

CAMPBELL — Ama Lui 0, Karen Tano 2, Saphyre Eltagonde 0, Amber Sanchez 0, Layna Christian 0, Ariel Medlin 1, Vai Confer 4, Aloha Dias-Kekahuna 20, Amber Kaulia 7, Shawny Vera Cruz 0, Kaitlynn Simmonds 11, Oli Kila 9. Totals 24 5-9 54. 3-point goals: Campbell 1 (Kaulia).

JV — CAMPBELL 50, WAIALUA 23

Reported by Nathan Macadangdang

KAILUA 28, CASTLE 19

Ashley Jacobs scored 10 points as the visiting Surfriders (3-1) outscored the Knights (2-2) 6-0 in the second quarter to take a 13-7 halftime lead.

KAILUA (3-1) 7 6 11 4 — 28

CASTLE (2-2) 7 0 2 10 — 19

KAILUA — Kristen Corrales 7, Tawnny Kiko 0, Sola Williams 1, Aui Williams 1, Zsalei Kamaka 4, Ka'u Kohatsu 0, Ashley Jacobs 10, Tia Navarro 5, Kahealani Chang 0. Totals 7 12-26 28.

CASTLE — Brandee Sasaki 0, Kori Berinobis 4, Candy Ames 3, Niki Kobashigawa 0, Kelsea Berinobis 3, Skyla Feather 0, Leisha Li'ili'i 3, Leesha Domingo 4, Ashley Ballesteros 0, Nicole Aberilla 2, Kree Espinda 0. Totals 6 6-21 19.

3-point goals: Kailua 2 (Jacobs, Navarro). Castle 1 (Ke. Berinobis).

JV — CASTLE DEF. KAILUA

Reported by Jeff McKeown

WAIPAHU 43, THOMPSON 11

Lilyan Donley scored 12 points and the host Marauders (1-3) raced to a 16-0 first-quarter lead and were never threatened in routing the Sharks (0-4) for their first win of the season.

THOMPSON (0-4) 0 5 2 4 — 11

WAIPAHU (1-3) 16 6 9 12 — 43

THOMPSON — Justell Arthur 4, Jessica Pruss 2, Kapualani Spencer 0, Taryn Pacewicz 0, Raquel Vasquez 5. Totals 5 0-2 11.

WAIPAHU — Jerolene Ikeda-Benaro 4, Nomielyn Esteban 0, Jessica Lozano 4, Amber Javier 6, Lilyan Donley 12, Olafou Pelupelu 4, Brendalyn Brub 0, Mahea Spencer 4, June Fanene 0, Kelcey Viliamu 4, Shanice Julio 5. Totals 20 3-3 43. 3-point goals: Thompson 1 (Vasquez).

Reported by Waipahu Athletics

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