Konawaena (8-0) got its toughest test of the young season against South Medford (Oregon) on Friday at the Iolani Classic, but the Cats’ were game for the challenge. ADVERTISING Konawaena (8-0) got its toughest test of the young season against
Konawaena (8-0) got its toughest test of the young season against South Medford (Oregon) on Friday at the Iolani Classic, but the Cats’ were game for the challenge.
Chanelle Molina poured in 26 points to go with four rebounds and two assists to lead Konawaena to a 62-48 victory and the championship game of the prestigious tournament.
Cherilyn Molina and Mikaya Tablit each collected 11 points, while Celena Molina led the team in rebounds with eight.
Konawaena used a big third quarter to pull away from the visiting Oregon squad, outscoring the Panthers 17-6 in the stanza.
Juli Tago led South Medford with 13 points, while teammate Hannah Washington tacked on a double-double (12 points, 12 rebounds).
South Medford is among the best teams in Oregon, playing in the 6A division — the highest division — and garnering the fifth spot in the state’s media poll. The Panthers will take host school Iolani in the third-place game.
Konawaena has a matchup with Bishop O’Dowd (California) for the tournament title at 8 p.m. today. The Wildcats last won the tournament in 2011.
The Dragons, out of California, beat Lahainaluna 44-42 in the opening round, and downed Iolani 63-53 on Friday to advance.
BIIF girls soccer
Kamehameha 4, Honokaa 0
Kekai Wong Yuen, Kahala Huddleston, Hevani Haunga and Jaden Dinkel scored as the Warriors went on the road to even their record at 1-1.
Cyrene Andaya shut out the Dragons (0-1-1), and Honokaa coach Gerald Shiraki said his team didn’t muster many chances offensively.
“We were lucky it was only 4-0,” Shiraki said. “They are really good.”
