'Iolani basketball coach Mark Mugiishi had been searching for more offense recently, and decided to implement a more run-'n-gun style last night against Punahou.

Problem solved.

'Iolani effectively speeded up the game, had four players in double figures and hit seven 3-pointers in a 74-63 victory over host Punahou in an Interscholastic League of Honolulu game.

'Iolani, ranked No. 3 in The Advertiser's Top 10 poll, No. 1 Punahou and No. 2 Saint Louis are tied for first at 5-1.

"Punahou plays such good and aggressive defense, if you try and slow the game down it plays into their hands because you're back on your heels all the time," 'Iolani coach Mugiishi said. "We just tried to attack them as best we could and fortunately today we made good decisions and made our shots."

'Iolani, which was averaging 53.6 points per game, ran at every opportunity, penetrated effectively and applied back-court pressure.

"It feels great because a lot of people have been doubting 'Iolani basketball from the beginning of the season," Liloa Nobriga said. "It feels good to knock off the No. 1 team. It shows everybody what we can do."

'Iolani led 47-34 with 5:30 left in the third period, but Punahou went on a 13-2 run over the next four minutes to get within two.

Punahou was within 62-60 with 3:05 remaining in the game, but 'Iolani finished with a 12-3 spurt, including a couple of layups after breaking the Buffanblu full-court press.

"We're maturing as a team," Mugiishi said. "We've made a lot of bad decisions in previous games. Today most of our decisions were pretty good."

Case Miyahira scored 19 points, Nobriga and Ryan Dung added 17 apiece, and Taylor Mounts had 12 for 'Iolani.

Miyahira made four 3-pointers, Dung hit two and Bricen McCartney had one. The Raiders shot 39 percent (7 of 18) from behind the arc.

"We were shooting a lot of 3-pointers, but what helped us in this game is we scored in other ways," Mugiishi said. "We scored in transition and scored inside and that allowed us to be multi-dimensional."

The Raiders committed only six turnovers while playing at the quicker tempo. They forced nine turnovers.

"That's been a key for us all season, taking care of the ball," Dung said.

'Iolani made 24 of 51 field-goal attempts, and was 19 of 27 from the free throw line.

Miah Ostrowski scored 19 points, and Dalton Hillard and reserve Kimo Makaula each added 11 for the Buffanblu, who were 23 of 60 from the field. Punahou's Spencer McLachlin, a 6-foot-7 forward, was limited to only seven points.

"They did a great job on Spencer and on me; taking away my baseline drives and doubling him down," Ostrowski said. "We have to watch films and find a way to execute against that defense."

'IOLANI (5-1) 18 18 16 22 — 74

PUNAHOU (5-1) 9 20 20 14 — 63

'IOLANI — Kela Marciel 2, Ryan Dung 17, Case Miyahira 19, Taylor Mounts 12, Liloa Nobriga 17, Lionel Fujioka 2, Berton Wong 2, Bricen McCartney 3, Pablo Warner 0. Totals 24 19-27 74.

PUNAHOU — Miah Ostrowski 19, Kimo Makaula 11, Dane Okamura 0, Kyle Whitford 0, Dalton Hilliard 11, Henry Cassidy 6, Ted Hawkins 0, Trevor Crabb 2, Kameron Steinhoff 7, Spencer McLachlin 7, Kasey Shibuya 0. Totals 23 13-19 63. 3-point goals: 'Iolani 7 (Miyahira 4, Dung 2, McCartney 1). Punahou 4 (Ostrowski 2, Hilliard 1, McLachlin 1).

Reported by Scott Metcalf

MORE ILH DIVISION I

KAMEHAMEHA 54, MARYKNOLL 40

Rykin Enos scored 15 points and Warriors rolled to a 15-3 first-quarter lead and never looked back in beating the Spartans.

MARYKNOLL (1-5) 3 13 7 17 — 40

KAMEHAMEHA (3-3) 15 16 8 15 — 54

MARYKNOLL — Rian Huizingh 0, Tyler Terai 2, Reyn Higa 0, Garrick Chock 6, Christian Bueno-Kanei 0, Justin Correia 0, Travis Liu 6, Tim Adora 0, Jordan Ho-Ching 10, Richard Herring 8, Jordan Napolean 7, Ross Lum 1. Totals 13 9-13 40.

KAMEHAMEHA — Randy Cummings 8, Kawika Lyons 2, Mitchell Kauweloa 4, Andrew Godinet 6, Pono Hanson 0, Rykin Enos 15, Jonathan Hew Len 0, Jay Kauka 3, Levi Goeas 0, Auwae DeRego 2, Pii Minns 2, Conrad Scheidt 5, Kamakoa Downey-Jovanovich 7. Totals not available. 3-point goals: Maryknoll 5 (Chock 2, Herring 2, Ho-Ching 1). Kamehameha 7 (Enos 4, Godinet 2, Cummings 1).

SAINT LOUIS 55, MID-PACIFIC 47

Scott Smith scored 16 and Solomona Aigamaua added 10 as the Crusaders stopped the host Owls.

SAINT LOUIS (5-1) 10 14 11 20 — 55

MID-PACIFIC (2-4) 9 14 8 16 — 47

SAINT LOUIS — Ricksson Pacarro 3, Kuli'a Aiona 5, John Quindara 0, Lucas Gonsalves 7, Scott Smith 16, Kyle Gonzaga 0, Cole Shidaki 7, Solomona Aigamaua 10, Michael Tuiloma 0, Micah McClinton 3, Jamison Miller 4. Totals 18 18-41 55.

MID-PACIFIC — Ryan Kurihara 2, Marcus Holyfield 15, Jamie Rivera 0, Jarryd Yasui 3, Kellar Ellsworth 5, Devon Takenaka 14, Josh Grant 4, Bryson Beirne 4. Totals 14 15-21 47. 3-point goals: Saint Louis 1 (Gonsalves). Mid-Pacific 4 (Holyfield, Yasui, Ellsworth, Takenaka). Reported by Adria Mendoza

ILH DIVISION II

PUNAHOU 66, REDEMPTION 27

Damian Pherigo scored 10 points and all 13 Buffanblu who played scored as Punahou remained unbeaten in ILH Division II.

REDEMPTION ACAD. (0-8) 2 9 5 11 — 27

PUNAHOU (8-0) 23 16 12 15 — 66

REDEMPTION — Corey Matuso 6, Brandon Maeshiro 5, Adam Crail 2, Justin Ryder 0, Joshua Barros 9, Kekoa Kruszona 0, Jonathan Hanki 2, Michael Terry 3. Totals 11 0-0 27.

PUNAHOU — Marc Dacanay 9, River Kim 6, Jeremy Kaimikaua 5, Kainoa Carlson 4, Dane Costa 2, Matthew Galarneau 5, Pat McFadden 3, Max Halvorson 2, Tim Harrison 3, Riley McKibbin 8, Pono Akina 2, Damian Pherigo 10, Scott Imanaka 7. Totals 29 4-7 66. 3-point goals: Redemption Academy 5 (Matuso 2, Maeshiro, Terry, Barros). Punahou 4 (Galarneau, Kaimikaua, McFadden, Harrison).

Reported by Scott Metcalf

UNIVERSITY 41, 'IOLANI 29

Brian McGuiness scored 12 points as the Junior Rainbows handed the Raiders their first loss in a Division II game at Hawai'i Baptist.

'IOLANI (5-1) 4 13 10 2 — 29

UNIVERSITY HIGH (5-1) 17 3 8 13 — 41

'IOLANI — Reid Furukawa 2, Daniel Takami 4, Tyler Hee 6, Kyle Kumashiro 2, Rylan Morihara 0, Matt Smith 11, Mason Choy 0, Troy Lee 4, Nate Yang 0. Totals 10 9-15 29.

UNIVERSITY — Dylan Gomez 8, Laakea Frias 0, Kyle Nitta 0, James Kometani 0, Noah Chong-Viernes 8, George Bukes 6, Brian McGuiness 12, Matt Bayan 7, Andrew Bayan 0, James Loui 0. Totals 15 8-16 41. 3-point goals: 'Iolani none. University High 3 (Chong-Viernes, Gomez, M. Bayan).

Reported by Darren Oshiro

LUTHERAN 59, ASSETS 42

Michael Abang poured n 25 points, Derek Alik added 10, and the Lions raced to a 35-18 halftime lead in beating Admirals at Mid-Pacific gym.

LUTHERAN (3-4) 19 16 14 10 — 59

ASSETS (1-7) 7 11 10 14 — 42

LUTHERAN — Ronald Nipp 0, Jordan Ramos 0, Ryson Gander 3, David Cho 4, Derek Alik 10, Shane Kawika Searle 9, Matthew Nishiyama 4, Michael Abang 25, Samuel Armitage 2, Anthony DiCicco 0, Edward Thorton 2. Totals 24 5-15 59.

ASSETS — Aaron Matsunaga 3, Nick Castello 21, Jarid Oshiro 7, Rance Kuwata 2, Grant Kitagawa 8, Fabrizio Alliata 0, Jake Kimura 0, George Cambra 1. Totals 10 22-35 42. 3-point goals: Lutheran 6 (Abang 5, Alik). ASSETS none.

Reported by Adria Mendoza

LANAKILA BAPTIST 78, CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 67

Keawe Ochman scored 26 points and Alika Borabora had 25 to lead the Warriors.

CHRISTIAN ACAD. (2-5) 11 11 17 28 — 67

LANAKILA BAPTIST (2-6) 21 23 21 13 — 78

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY — Zachary Fu 8, Joshua Ko 27, Jeremy Fu 4, Ryan Kobayashi 2, Brett Koga 3, Jason Ko 23. Totals 20 25-38 67.

LANAKILA BAPTIST — Alika Borabora 25, Isaiah Bartolome 10, Nathan Soriano 2, Keawe Ochman 26, Armando Cayabyab 2, Cole DeYoung 0, Zachary Ramos 2, Chase Hazlewood 11, Christian Oasay 0. Totals 34 10-18 78. 3-point goals: Christian Academy 2 (Jo. Ko, Ja. Ko). Lanakila Baptist none.

WORD OF LIFE 42, KAMEHAMEHA 41

Kamalu Kealoha scored 14 points and Firebrands held off the Warriors.

WORD OF LIFE (5-3) 12 12 7 11 — 42

KAMEHAMEHA (5-2) 7 4 21 9 — 41

WORD OF LIFE — Kamalu Kealoha 14, Chris Tamanaha , Phil Clark 0, Daniel Zerba 0, Jared Shimabukuro 4, Liko Satele 2, Peter Hanakahi 6, Aaron Tipoti 5, Jeremiah Onosai-Taitaiau 5, Jesse Clark 2, Travis Ogimi 4. Totals 17 7-10 42.

KAMEHAMEHA — Conway Kaka 5, Kai Riellet 7, Josiah Horner 13, Darrin Krampert 3, Kendall Willing 3, Noble Ah Choy 0, Jeremiah Pahukula 10. Totals 13 10-16 41.

3-point goals: Word of Life 1 (Kealoha 1). Kamehameha 5 (Horner 3, Krampert 1, Pahukula 1).

HANALANI 46, SAINT LOUIS 30

Samson Aina scored 11 points and the host Royals (3-4) beat the Crusaders (4-4) despite trailing 10-1 in the first quarter.

SAINT LOUIS (4-4) 10 10 2 8 — 30

HANALANI (3-4) 1 14 16 15 — 46

SAINT LOUIS — Grant Costa 7, Shane Andrade 4, Danny Higa 0, Christian Balthazar-Chang 2, Tony Hair 2, Preston Lynch 0, Kyle Leong 4, Jordan Akau 4, Joey O'Connor 2, Thomas O'Connor 0, Brandon McKee 2, Kealoha Adams 2, Marc Moody 1. Totals 13 4-8 30.

HANALANI — P.J. Wood 7, Justin Delizo 9, David Vidinha 7, Samson Aina 11, Danny Gabriel 0, Matt Simbre 3, Westin Alcover 0, John Cunningham 0, Darrin Kamealoha 6, Andrew Kutaka 0, Chris Renth 0, Brysen Honda 0, Keoni Arellano 0, P.J. Minaya 3. Totals 12 21-41 46. 3-point goals: Saint Louis none. Hanalani 1 (Aina).

Reported by Rob Araki

HBA 2, LE JARDIN 0

Hawai'i Baptist (6-1) was awarded a victory when Le Jardin (0-6) forfeited because it didn't have enough players.

OIA RED EAST

KALAHEO 69, KAIMUKI 61

Cliffton Pires scored 18 points, Cheynne Lishman 16 and Tyler Caswell 14 to lead the visiting Mustangs past the Bulldogs in an OIA Red East game.

KALAHEO (6-1) 19 8 18 24 — 69

KAIMUKI (4-4) 12 14 15 20 — 61

KALAHEO — Alika Kaanapu 0, Cody vonAppen 8, Koa Siliga 0, Larry Soto 0, Keano Bruhn 1, Bruce Andrews 2, Tyler Caswell 14, Cheynne Lishman 16, Chase Moses 5, Cliffton Pires 18, DJ Chang 0, Deaux Burns 5. Totals 24 15-25 69.

KAIMUKI — Daniel Colon 6, Chezz Ramos-Dias 0, Craig Cabudol 0, Brandon Madamba 9, Bryan Lim 2, Chauncey Nicola 0, Kamahoi Cookman 0, Makalii Nahinu 7, Ryan Kakitani 3, Keone Reyes 15, Beau Albrechtson 19. Totals 23 10-23 61. 3-point goals: Kalaheo 6 (Lishman 4, Pires, vonAppen). Kaimuki 5 (Madamba 2, Nahinu, Kakitani, Albrechtson). JV — Kalaheo 58, Kaimuki 37

Reported by Janell Shimabukuro

KAILUA 62, CASTLE 39

Zachary Akamine scored 17 points, Billy Oden 14 and Ryan Naluai 13 as the Surfriders rolled past the Knights.

CASTLE (1-7) 10 15 7 7 — 39

KAILUA (5-2) 17 21 14 10 — 62

CASTLE — Bronson Kekahuna 0, Nickolas Tuamoheloa 4, Layne Kihara 7, Scott Keiter-Charles 16, Keanu Bruhn-Nakihei 5, Malani Lum 0, Vernon Mitchell 2, Kyle Kia 3, Shayne Carvalho 0, Micah Clore 2. Totals 11 14-19 39.

KAILUA — Jackie Uemoto 0, Gerald Ho 0, Brian Rexroat 0, Tim Maghinay 7, Zachary Akamine 17, Darren Sugimoto 0, Sammy Trueman 0, Michael Flynn 2, Dustyn Naki 2, Billy Oden 14, Ryan Naluai 13, Chauncy Makainai 0, Kenny Ellis 7. Totals 23 14-18 62. 3-point goals: Castle 3 (Tuamoheloa, Kihara, Keiter-Charles). Kailua 2 (Oden 2). JV — Castle 51, Kailua 30

Reported by Jenise So

KAHUKU 58, ROOSEVELT 54

Jray Galeia scored 16 points, and the Red Raiders used a 21-point third quarter to outlast the Rough Riders.

ROOSEVELT (3-5) 10 19 11 14 — 54

KAHUKU (2-7) 9 14 21 14 — 58

ROOSEVELT — Jason Nutter 0, Lowen Kahooilihala 4, Matt Kualii Moe 10, Daniel Arruda 13, Kenese Ola 10, Jason Bush 2, Darren Erickson 10, Jeremy Harvest 5. Totals 15 21-29 54.

KAHUKU — Nehoa Akina 0, Pele Soliai 4, Jack Damuni 8, Irwin Ah-Hoy 9, Ian Fujinaga 1, Ambrose Bridges 1, Jray Galeia 16, Alema Tachibana 0, Willie Ching 11, Pat Au 8. Totals 20 15-29 58. 3-point goals: Roosevelt 3 (Moe 2, Harvest 1). Kahuku 3 (Galeia 2, Soliai 1). JV — Kahuku 57, Roosevelt 30

Reported by Jeri Tugman

OIA RED WEST

MILILANI 54, KAPOLEI 37

Donovan Olmos scored 13 and Jonathan Keen added 12 for the undefeated Trojans.

KAPOLEI (0-8) 3 7 14 13 — 37

MILILANI (8-0) 12 16 12 14 — 54

KAPOLEI — Josh Hose 0, Landon Soriano 0, Jess Ka'apuni 0, DNate Dixon 2, Jordan Ferreira 5, Lawrence Olive 10, K. Foki 0, Mason Koa 12, Justin Cossey 2, D.J. Dubois 6, Kaleo Cajigal 0. Totals 13 11-18 37.

MILILANI — Devon Castellano 1, Aaron Lenchanko 0, Scott Burns 6, Jordan Torres 4, Curtis Murakami 8, Kendrick Clarke 3, Fred Nillo 0, Donovan Olmos 13, Nick Kanno 0, Warren Duke 7, David Otte 0, Jonathan Keen 12. Totals 18 15-19 54.

3-point goals: Mililani 3 (Olmos 2, Duke 1). JV — Mililani 58, Kapolei 53

Reported by Jamie Lara

CAMPBELL 56, LEILEHUA 40

Mike Makinano scored 23 points — including four 3-pointers — in the Sabers' rout of the Mules.

LEILEHUA (4-4) 6 6 9 19 — 40

CAMPBELL (6-2) 8 11 10 27 — 56

LEILEHUA — Dustin Pau'u 13, Kolvin Dixon 3, Tavana Alilima 2, Kahoku Kama 6, Cory Morgan 5, Josh Brooks 2, Art Laurel 8, Afe Talaeai 1. Totals 14 9-17 40.

CAMPBELL — Danny Mau 0, Mike Makinano 23, Michael McDonald 4, Jayden DeLizo 6, Patrick Ward 1, Walter Daniels 6, Joseph Atimua 4, Terence Tafai 3, Roshaad Battle 9. Totals 17 17-28 56. 3-point goals: Leilehua 3 (Pau'u, Kama, Morgan). Campbell 5 (Makinano 4, Tafai 1). JV — Leilehua 36, Campbell 35

Reported by Davetta Gholson

WAI'ANAE 52, PEARL CITY 41

Ramsey Beers' 18 points helped the Seariders defeat the Chargers.

PEARL CITY (1-7) 11 8 11 11 — 41

WAI'ANAE (3-4) 16 12 9 15 — 52

PEARL CITY — Kellen Oshiro 8, Skye Kaapuni 10, Troy Antoque 9, Allen Agni 0, Anthony Ferretti 0, Scott Braceras 1, Jarron Castillo 2, Rarangol 4, John Giram 2, Ryne Calbero 5, Lawrence Acasio 0. Totals 15 10-20 41.

WAI'ANAE — Bryson Kekahuna 2, Kapena Bungo 10, Ed-Recco Eli 1, Jeremy Green 5, James Pond II 4, Kaipo Punihaole 2, Ramsey Beers 18, Jamerson Smith 5, Jesse Lafua 2, Jarrod Burns 3. Totals 12 27-39 52. 3-point goals: Pearl City 1 (Antoque). Wai'anae 1 (Green). JV — Pearl City 40, Wai'anae 23

Reported by Alexis Mason

OIA WHITE

'AIEA 73, THOMPSON 62

Obie Woods scored 25 points — including four 3-pointers — and Josh Chung scored 15 points as host Na Ali'i beat the Sharks. 'Aiea is tied atop the White Division with Kaiser at 7-1.

THOMPSON (4-4) 9 17 10 26 — 62

'AIEA (7-1) 16 25 14 18 — 73

THOMPSON — Keanu Montez 2, Geramy Melanson 12, Michael Alexander 3, Dylan Farias 1, D.J. Farias 0, Brooks Collins 4, Tristian Sealy 32, Jordan Eror 0, Taylor Bramwell 4, Kyle Killborn 4. Totals 25 12-28 62.

'AIEA — Lofa Liilii 2, David Sevaaetasi 0, Ryan Mora 5, Jarred McKee 5, Alan Fonoti 4, Josh Chung 15, Eric James 2, Keenan Naole 0, James Buchanan 11, Aldodius Colquitt 4, Obie Woods 25. Totals 24 17-30 73. 3-point goals: Thompson none. 'Aiea 8 (Woods 4, Chung 3, McKee).

Reported by Wyatt Tau

KAISER 78, WAIALUA 53

Andrew Wingert and Kalua Noa each scored 18 points to lift the host Cougars. Edwin Rubio scored 17 for the Bulldogs.

WAIALUA (2-6) 13 17 11 12 — 53

KAISER (7-1) 15 22 17 24 — 78

WAIALUA — Star Lacar 0, Edwin Rubio 17, Matthew Manalo 3, Isiah Ramirez 2, Mamick Dela Cruz 0, Bernard Menor 2, Enoch Zawadi 2, Marc Nacapuy 5, Jordan Chun 5, Cassidy Klinefelter 8, Brian Graziano 4, Aaron Lapitan 1, Tauese Tapusoa 0, Caleb Fore 4. Totals 18 13-30 53.

KAISER — Jake Esteban 7, Kalani Calizar 9, TR Phillips 0, Kalua Noa 18, Andrew Wingert 18, Tyler Norden 8, Brannon Wong 6, Jeff Gordon 2, Patrick Twohy 3, Rayce Chun-Ming 4, Galym Kulou 2, Salele Aliifua 1. Totals 27 21-30 78.

3-point goals: Waialua 4 (Manalo, Chun, Rubio, Nacapuy). Kaiser 3 (Wingert 2, Twohy). JV — Kaiser 65, Waialua 23

Reported by Shawn Nagata

FARRINGTON 57, WAIPAHU 51

Rey Bartiana scored 11 points to help the visiting Governors (5-3) rally past the Marauders (4-4) in an OIA White game.

FARRINGTON (5-3) 8 12 15 22 — 57

WAIPAHU (4-4) 12 12 13 14 — 51

FARRINGTON — Jordan Ibana 2, Christian Hernandez 9, Dio Labayog 2, Oscar Carter 2, Steven Kamano 9, Bryson Tatupu-Leopoldo 2, Elijah Lesu 8, Ziggy Muramoto 0, Charles Rocha 6, Elijah Filifili 0, Joshua Wallace 0, Rey Bartiana 11, Glenn Ernest 6. Totals 25 5-13 57.

WAIPAHU — Tyler Martin 7, Andrew Petelo 0, Robert Donley 14, Randy Agustin 0, Mike Poscablo 0, Jarron Vallente 0, Christian Dadulla 7, Jasper Leano 11, Dexter Cabradilla 9, Regan Prestidge 0, Jordan Morales 0, Castro Masaniai 3, Ryan Komatsu 0. Totals 14 20-27 51. 3-point goals: Farrington 2 (Kamano, Rocha). Waipahu 3 (Donley, Dadulla, Leano). JV — Farrington 56, Waipahu 46

Reported by Gretchen Gomez

KALANI 46, NANAKULI 42

Chris Pieper scored 16 as the Falcons won their first game of the season. Tyron Cross had 16 for the Golden Hawks.

KALANI (1-7) 8 11 14 13 — 46

NANAKULI (1-7) 7 8 14 13 — 42

KALANI — AC Asuncion 6, Troy Kashiwabara 5, Jon Cheng 8, Tanner Takata 4, Chuck Ogawa 0, Holu Kaaihue 5, Chris Pieper 16, Daniel Morisato 0, Pat Akau 2, Sean Yamamoto 0, Justin Ogata 0. Totals 16 14-23 46.

NaNaKULI — Sydney Samoa 2, Jerson Bacalso 9, Julius Seabrooks 5, Tyrone Cross 16, Markus Albarico 6, Folauga Agaconu 0, Lui Teo 2, Vincent Mao 2, Gysen Garcia 0, Keneka Kaimi 0. Totals 16 5-17 42.

3-point goals: Nanakuli 5 (Bacalso 3, Seabrooks 1, Cross 1).

JV — NANAKULI 60, KALANI 40

Reported by Kanani Romena

Reach Kyle Sakamoto at ksakamoto@honoluluadvertiser.com.