Pouncing on its golden opportunity, Kamehameha took sole possession of first place in the Interscholastic League of Hono-lulu boys basketball standings last night with a 42-36 victory over visiting 'Iolani.

A crowd of about 700 at Kekuhaupi'o Gym watched the Warriors — ranked No. 2 in The Advertiser's statewide Top 10 poll of coaches and media — improve to 8-1 in ILH play. The defending champion and No. 3-ranked Raiders, playing without key scorers Kainoa Chu and Trevyn Tulonghari, fell to 7-2.

"Every game is a 'must-win,' but this one was big because it puts us in the driver's seat," said Kamehameha senior guard Pi'i Minns, who finished with a game-high 16 points and added five steals, two blocks and one assist. "This was kind of an ugly one, but we gotta take it."

The Warriors jumped out to a 6-0 lead and were up, 17-12, after a relatively slow-paced first half. The pace did not pick up much in the third period but 'Iolani managed to tie it at 22-22 entering the fourth.

Minns then swished a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 6:55 left to give Kamehameha the lead for good at 25-22. The Raiders stayed as close as 31-28 after three free throws by Jarrett Arakawa with 2:39 left, but the Warriors were able to convert a couple of layups and free throws after beating full-court pressure.

"We were finally able to get some easy stuff by beating the full-court press, which we had been trying to do all game," Kamehameha coach Jesse Nakanishi said.

Chu, who scored 28 points in an overtime loss to Saint Louis on Jan. 30 before suffering a concussion, will be re-evaluated today, according to his father, Ed.

Tulonghari is expected to sit out at least another week while concentrating on schoolwork.

But 'Iolani coach Mark Mugiishi said regardless of being short-handed, he was not satisfied with his team's play.

"We can't pass the ball without making a turnover," Mugiishi said. "We were terrible."

'IOLANI (7-2) 5 7 10 14 — 36

KAMEHAMEHA (8-1) 10 7 5 20 — 42

'IOLANI — Nick Christman 5, Kela Marciel 2, Pablo Warner 10, Brandon Ball 5, Jarrett Arakawa 12, Andrew Skalman 0, Reid Sato 2, Josiah Sukumaran 0, Kainoa Scheer 0. Totals 11 12-17 36.

KAMEHAMEHA — Auwae DeRego 3, Chaz Bajet 8, Micah Christenson 2, Blake Viena 11, Damien Teramae-Kaehaea 0, Pi'i Minns 16, Edmund Kamano Jr. 2, Shawn Bode 0, Koa Ka'ai 0. Totals 15 11-17 42. 3-point goals: 'Iolani 2 (Arakawa, Warner). Kamehameha 1 (Minns).

ILH DIVISION I GIRLS

KAMEHAMEHA 56, SACRED HEARTS 40

Kylie Roy scored 15 points and the host Warriors pulled away with a 22-13 fourth period.

SACRED HEARTS (1-9) 3 15 9 13 — 40

KAMEHAMEHA (5-6) 15 13 6 22 — 56

SACRED HEARTS — Kara Vause 0, Rayna Munos 3, Kamri Lin 4, Morgan Donohue 2, Sara Souza 0, Lindsey Bareng 9, Raecha-Ann Kauahikaua 14, Theresa O'Connor 0, Kuhina Luis 5, Naihe Paikai 3. Totals 12 13-23 40.

KAMEHAMEHA — Alexis Furtado 7, Dalian Krampert 7, Sanoe Keliinoi 4 , Noelani Mikami 2, Tia Perreria 2, Zianna Zablan 2, Lindsey Wong 7, Pomaikai Kalakau 9, Kellsie Crowell 0, Piikea Kalakau 3, Makana Borden 1, Kylie Roy 15. Totals 16 24-32 56. 3-point goals: Sacred Hearts 3 (Munos, Bareng, Paikai). Kamehameha none.

Reported by Debbie Lukela

OIA RED EAST GIRLS

FARRINGTON 71, MCKINLEY 42

Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo scored 22 points, Sofia Folaumahina added 12 as the visiting Governors beat the Tigers.

FARRINGTON (12-0) 12 21 24 14 — 71

MCKINLEY (8-4) 12 11 7 12 — 42

FARRINGTON— Jasmine Funtanilla 0, Angie Argel 0, Natalie Mata 10, Lucky Crichton 0, Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo 22, Precious Maave 0, Janell Nance 6, Macilee Moi 0, Kirsten Liana 7, Valerie Lesu 10, Sofia Folaumahina 12, Aisha Gaea 2, Lusina Otineru 2. Totals 27 13-19 71.

MCKINLEY — Jackie Tihano 5, Emerenciana Rayes 0, Kylie Sato 13, Ashley Gravely 7, Tatiana Dinson 6, Brenda Walker 1, Hannah Yoo 2, Jorena Faletoi 8, Juwill Sparks 0, Jaylynn Baoit 0. Totals 12 17-34 42.

3-point goals: Farrington 4 (Tatupu-Leopoldo 3, Lesu 1). McKinley 1 (Tihano).

JV — FARRINGTON 55, MCKINLEY 37

Reported by Melvyne Mitsui

ROOSEVELT 75, KALANI 71

Mable Ramirez scored 19 points, Mikela Thoemmes added 18 and the visiting Rough Riders outscored the Falcons 9-5 in the overtime period. Ashlyn Onaga scored 28 points for Kalani.

ROOSEVELT (7-5) 20 12 17 17 9 — 75

KALANI (6-6) 11 21 21 13 5 — 71

ROOSEVELT — Charisse Tanabe 0, Kelcie Namba 7, Samantha Murakami 4, Kathleen Nakata 2, Mable Ramirez 19, Abcde Furuta-Harada 4, Rachel Gomes 0, Mikela Thoemmes 18, Joshy Noga 6, Cierra Kapea 0, Tasia Kamakawiwo'ole 15. Totals 30 9-13 75.

KALANI — Kelsie Maslanka 0, Tiffany Liao 0, Corie Kuia 11, Ashlyn Onaga 28, Kiera Iinuma 3, Cristine Sasano 0, Kristi Belshe 2, Hikaru Kumagai 0, Jamie Higa 7, Tiare Maafala 2, Violet Alama 18. Totals 24 18-28 71.

3-point goals: Roosevelt 6 (Ramirez 3, Namba 1, Murakami 1, Thoemmes 1). Kalani 5 (Onaga 3, Kuia 2).

JV — ROOSEVELT 37, KALANI 28

Reported by Kalani Athletics

KAILUA 39, MOANALUA 27

Zsalei Kamaka scored 12 points and Ashley Jacobs added 10 for the host Surfriders.

MOANALUA (3-8) 8 4 8 7 — 27

KAILUA (4-7) 8 6 15 10 — 39

MOANALUA — Brittney Calucag 0, Briana Dacoscos 0, Kiley Lau 0, Joanna Nicolas 8, Michelle Hardy 3, Melanie Smith 4, Jaiden Rego 0, Hoku Dela Cruz 6, A.J. Verdida 2, Justine Aguas 4, Amanada Selvey 0. Totals 10 5-11 27.

KAILUA — Jayna Hanawahine 0, Tawny Kiko 0, Sola Williams 8, Teuila Afele 0, Zsalei Kamaka 12, Ka'u Kohatsu 6, Alysha Franco 0, Anu Ah Yun 3, Ashley Jacobs 10, Tia Navarro 0. Totals 13 12-18 39.

3-point goals: Moanalua 2 (Nicolas 2). Kailua 1 (Williams).

JV — MOANALUA 42, KAILUA 29

Reported by Zachary Stephens

OIA RED WEST GIRLS

CAMPBELL 43, PEARL CITY 41

Ama Lui hit a shot in the paint with five-tenths of a second remaining as the visiting Sabers beat the Chargers. Chantaty Samante scored 10 points to lead Campbell. Glacen Florita scored 18 points for Pearl City.

CAMPBELL (5-7) 8 14 7 14 — 43

PEARL CITY (7-5) 3 9 8 21 — 41

CAMPBELL — Ama Lui 8, Jaysha Delizo 0, Karen Tano 1, Jazmin Brown 9, Chantaty Samante 10, Ikoa Dias-Kekahuna 0, Stormi Wright 0, Ariel Medlin 9, Randi Wright 0, Oli Kila 6, Chelsey McDonald 0. Totals 15 12-30 43.

PEARL CITY — Charmagne Monis 0, Ashley Goto 0, Shanise Gabriel-Yomes 2, Victoria Victor 1, Glacen Florita 18, Jordan Ahakuelo 9, Alana Kaili 4, Keshia Manning 4, Leina Basques 3, Emme Cabrejos 0. Totals 14 10-20 41.

3-point goals: Campbell 1 (Brown). Pearl City 3 (Florita 2, Basquez 1).

JV — CAMPBELL 35, PEARL CITY 29

Reported by Kasie Kunishima

'AIEA 37, KAPOLEI 31

Crystal Tagudin scored 11 points as host Na Ali'i outscored the Hurricanes 8-2 in the overtime period.

KAPOLEI (6-6) 5 9 10 5 2 — 31

'AIEA (10-2) 7 7 7 8 8 — 37

KAPOLEI — Krystal Jacobs 0, Danniel Tapat 7, Victoria Afoa 0, Sarah Awana 0, Rhilee Soriano 3, Alysse Bishop 5, Kawehi Hagi 4, Cherece Beyer 6, Shaina Ducosin 0, Kayla Fuataga 0, Nicole Fuataga 6. Totals 10 9-17 31.

'AIEA — Ashley Liilii 0, Celeste Fong 0, Natasha Helsham 9, Natasha Fong 3, Brianna Brooks 0, Crystal Tagudin 11, Rayna Strom-Okimoto 2, Maria Holtzman 0, Emily Tausaga 0, Shayla Kuehu 3, Carol Sio 9. Totals 13 11-24 37.

3-point goals: Kapolei 2 (Tapat 2). 'Aiea none. JV — Kapolei 40, 'Aiea 36

Reported by 'Aiea Athletics

RADFORD 47, MILILANI 38

Bui Baravilala scored 16 points and Disa Brown added 14 for the host Rams.

MILILANI (8-4) 13 7 9 9 — 38

RADFORD (6-6) 11 11 10 15 — 47

MILILANI — Chelsea Basilio 11, Jordan Sakai 4, Darcey Goulsby 7, Sophie Chang 10, Amber Ogata 0, Kellise Dela Cruz 0, Sam Yuki 2, Abby McKoy 1, Kyla Alcantra 3. Totals 12 10-14 38.

RADFORD — Melanie Alofaituli 2, Bui Baravilala 16, Antionette Carradine 2, Disa Brown 14, Pierra Brown 1, Ja'kila Leggett 2, Lily Sevao 2, Mama Tiaseu 8. Totals 20 3-9 47.

3-point goals: Mililani 4 (Basilio 3, Chang 1). Radford 4 (D. Brown 4).

JV — MILILANI 40, RADFORD 29

Reported by Enid Betonoio

OIA WHITE GIRLS

KAMUKI 43, KALAHEO 32

Dejah Fa'asoa scored 10 points and Ashley Fortson added nine as the visiting Bulldogs beat the Mustangs.

KAIMUKI (9-2) 11 15 8 9 — 43

KALAHEO (6-5) 9 11 10 2 — 32

KAIMUKI — Olivia Phommachanh 3, Pua Akaka 2, Tanya Villanueva 0, Dinishah Fa'asoa 0, Justell Arthur 3, Brittney Anglin 2, Letisha Fa'asoa 6, Dejah Fa'asoa 10, Leti Mikaele 2, Ashley Fortson 9, Lani Mikaele 6. Totals 13 11-19 43.

KALAHEO — Nicole Cobb 5, Hi'i Olsen 1, Brianna Perry 8, Caira Pires 2, Mele Adams 9, Kaua Cale 3, Kourtni Thomas 4, Jordy Smith 0. Totals 11 10-19 32.

3-point goals: Kaimuki 6 (Dej. Fa'asoa 2, L. Fa'asoa 2, Arthur 1, Phommachanh 1). Kalaheo none.

JV — KAIMUKI 35, KALAHEO 18

Reported by Kalaheo Athletics

KAHUKU 60, 'ANUENUE 20

Nile Te'o and Jovan Falemalu scored 12 points apiece for the host Red Raiders.

'ANUENUE (0-12) 2 6 3 9 — 20

KAHUKU (11-1) 12 17 15 16 — 60

'ANUENUE — Nanea Kon 0, Kenui Wahilani 3, Leikula Gottlieb 0, Nalani Kamano 3, Kahanu Walker 8, Kapela Kahili 0, Ho'onani Wahilani 3, Kala Lewis 3. Totals 7 0-2 20.

KAHUKU — Nile Te'o 12, Vaimalama Tito 0, Temutisa Te'o 6, Lavinia Latu 3, Maria Tonga 3, Jessica Falemalu 6, Jovan Falemalu 12, Uluakimata Tonga 0, Rachel Tailele 4, Alysha Cummings 7, Vaunelle Hingano 7. Totals 26 5-6 60.

3-point goals: 'Anuenue 6 (Walker 2, K. Wahilani 1, Kamanao 1, Lewis 1, H. Wahilani 1). Kahuku 3 (Latu, Tonga, Jo. Falemalu).

Reported by Jeri Tugman

WAIPAHU 39, WAIALUA 17

Dara Aiwohi-Dutro scored nine points for the visiting Marauders.

WAIPAHU (3-8) 8 9 10 12 — 39

WAIALUA (1-8) 8 4 3 2 — 17

WAIPAHU — Jessica Lozano 1, Genevie Velasco 5, Brendalyn Brub 4, Shanice Julio 4, Amber Javier 3, Alyssa Torres 3, Dara Aiwohi-Dutro 9, Geneva Balladares 2, Moriah Blackmon 6, Adrienne Mendiola 2. Totals 15 9-20 39.

WAIALUA —Deja Lunasco 0, Christel Banis 0, Hoku Ho 7, Courtney Kilday 0, Gabby Maxwell 0, Cristalyn Moniz 2, Alyssiah Hernandez 3, Savannah Ash 4, Shaurice Talaroc 1. Totals 7 2-12 17.

3-point goals: Waipahu none. Waialua 1 (Ho). JV — Waipahu 38, Waialua 19

Reported by Michael Moon