Preps: Top seeds advance in OIA water polo playoffs
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WAIPI'O — All top four seeds advanced into the semifinals of the O'ahu Interscholastic Association water polo playoffs with quarterfinal wins last night at the Veterans' Memorial Aquatic Center.
The wins by top-seeded Kahuku, No. 2 Roosevelt, No. 3 Leilehua and No. 4 Kapolei also clinched four of the league's six state tournament berths.
Gina Ahue scored six goals and Kelsey Wardle added five as Kahuku defeated Kaiser, 21-5. Roosevelt defeated Mililani, 15-3, behind three goals apiece from Chyla Ramos and Leticia Ruiz.
In other quarterfinal games, Jennifer Morihara scored six goals and Brittany Sweeny added four as Leilehua defeated Kaimuki, 18-7. Alexandra Jamora scored twice as Kapolei held off Kalani, 5-4. The Hurricanes led 3-2 at halftime and 5-4 after the third quarter. Neither team scored in the fourth quarter.
The tournament continues with semifinal and consolation games today. The winners of today's consolation games will also receive state tournament berths.
The championship game is tomorrow. Kahuku has won every OIA title since the sport began in 2003.
O'ahu Interscholastic Association
Water polo playoffs
At Veterans' Memorial Aquatic Center
Yesterday
Quarterfinals
No. 1 Kahuku 21, No. 8 Kaiser 5
Leading scorers—Kahu: Gina Ahue 6, Kelsey Wardle 5, Rosie Jaffurs 3. Kais: Kailin Kim 1, Sarah Shintanishi 1, Angela Huber 1.
No. 2 Roosevelt 15, No. 7 Mililani 3
Leading scorers—Roos: Chyla Ramos 3, Leticia Ruiz 3, Gina Galmiche 2. Mil: Valentina Knudson 2, Jessica Sneed 1.
No. 4 Kapolei 5, No. 5 Kalani 4
Leading scorers—Kapo: Alexandra Jamora 2, Kanani Mazzone 1, Shantel Chong 1. Kaln: Jessica Prince 2, Niki Noborikawa 1, Tina Pulu 1.
No. 3 Leilehua 18, No. 6 Kaimuki 7
Leading scorers—Lei: Jennifer Morihara 6, Brittany Sweeny 4, Krystyna Navarro 2. Kaim: Jodelle Maglaya 2, Aja Tanabe 2, Traci Taniguchi 1.