It took Roosevelt 25 minutes to finally assert its in-your-face, up-tempo style last night against Farrington.

Once the Rough Riders did, there was no slowing them down.

Roosevelt went on a 21-7 run over the final seven minutes to beat Farrington, 52-45, last night in an O'ahu Interscholastic Association Red East Division game.

"We went to a smaller lineup, picked up full-court defense and put on a little more pressure," Roosevelt coach Bobby Keanini said.

The Rough Riders (2-0) hit 4 of 8 shots, including 2 of 3 3-point attempts, in the fourth period. They also made 11 of 12 free-throw attempts in the final 4:50.

"We had a lot of composure," said Roosevelt guard Dianna Zane, who scored all seven of her fourth-quarter points from the line. "We listened to coach Bob and did what he wanted us to do."

Tiana Sugui put back her own miss to tie it at 40 with 4:27 remaining, and Iwalani Rodrigues put the Rough Riders ahead with a 3-pointer from the left wing off an assist from Zane with 3:33 left.

"I like to pass and find whoever's open," Zane said.

Sugui scored 13 points, Zane had 11 points and six assists, and Rodrigues added 11 points and 12 rebounds.

Farrington (1-2) went on a 16-2 run over an eight-minute span of the second half to take a 38-31 lead 41 seconds into the fourth period. Valerie Lesu had seven points and Elaine Leaupepe had a 3-pointer and two assists during the surge.

The Governors did a nice job spreading the court against a man-to-man defense, getting the ball to the high post and hitting cutters.

"They're starting to understand their positioning and spacing," Farrington coach Jenic Tumaneng said. "Once these girls learn our system, we'll be all right."

In the third period, Farrington hit six of its first eight shots. Meanwhile, Roosevelt was 1 of 8 from the field and 2 of 6 from the line in the third.

"Farrington showed a lot of patience, taking us out of our fast-tempo game," Keanini said. "The game was really slow and we're not used to that."

He added his team struggled in the third because his post players struggled to defend on the perimeter. And that led to the smaller lineup (only one player taller than 5 feet 5).

Roosevelt finished 15 of 39 from the field, and Farrington was 18 of 44. The Rough Riders, however, hit 6 of 14 3-point-attempts and 16 of 22 from the line. The Governors were 2 of 6 on 3-pointers and 7 of 10 on free throws.

Reach Kyle Sakamoto at ksakamoto@honoluluadvertiser .com or 525-8041.

FARRINGTON (1-2) 7 13 15 10 — 45

ROOSEVELT (2-0) 6 20 5 21 — 52

FARRINGTON — Natalie Mata 4, C'ani Kealoha 4, Jorell Telefoni-Sablan 8, Deja Bryce 7, Valerie Lesu 11, Angie Gasio 4, Delissa Cotton 2, Elaine Leaupepe 5. Totals 18 7-10 45.

ROOSEVELT — Dianna Zane 11, Tiana Sugui 13, Iwalani Rodrigues 11, Kathleen Nakata 2, Jayna Tasaka 6, Tiyana Nakasone 5, Tasia Kamakawiwo'ole 4, Kaui Kuehu 0. Totals 15 16-22 52. 3-point goals: Farrington 2 (Kealoha, Leaupepe). Roosevelt 6 (Tasaka 2, Zane, Sugui, Nakasone, Rodrigues). JV — Roosevelt 39, Farrington 34

KAHUKU 62, MOANALUA 56

Taeja Afalava scored 16 points, LeNora Nauahi added 13, and the host Red Raiders hit 9 of 10 free-throw attempts in overtime to beat Na Menehune in an OIA Red East game. Kahuku forced overtime by outscoring Moanalua 11-6 in the fourth period. Jamie Ronolo scored 23 for Moanalua.

MOANALUA (0-2) 11 20 10 6 9 — 56

KAHUKU (3-0) 15 13 8 11 15 — 62

MOANALUA — Brianna Lagat-Ramos 11, A.J. Berida 0, Deena Dela Cruz 6, Michelle Hardy 6, Janelle Ungango 2, Jamie Ronolo 23, Inda Widyakusuma 2, Dawn Dela Cruz 6. Totals 14 27-35 56.

KAHUKU — Taeja Afalava 16, Brittney Fesolai 9, Kelcy Latu 0, Krystle Magunba-Glover 3, LeNora Nauahi 13, Vaimalama Tito 6, Nicholle Nauta 2, Keisha Moeai 2, Alayna Galeai 9, Kenra Moe 2. Totals 23 15-24 62. 3-point goals: Moanalua 1 (Lagat-Ramos). Kahuku 1 (Nauahi). JV — Kahuku 72, Moanalua 23

Reported by Jeri Tugman

PEARL CITY 35, LEILEHUA 27

Desiree Luis scored 11 points and the visiting Chargers used a 16-5 fourth quarter to rally past the Mules in an OIA Red West game. Brittaney Stafford led Leilehua with 10 points.

PEARL CITY (1-2) 6 5 8 16 — 35

LEILEHUA (1-2) 2 5 15 5 — 27

PEARL CITY — Tiffany Gadingang 0, Desiree Luis 11, Kasie Kunishima 0, Kalei Adams 3, Ariel Komomua 2, Kaiona Auyong 6, Jazmine Pahukoa-Malia 8, Patricia Langi 5, Tearaina Meyers 0. Totals 10 14-22 35.

LEILEHUA — Ashley Gonzales 6, Ashley Momiyama 2, Brittaney Stafford 10, Claudia Veikune 0, Mariah McCloud 0, Shanee Henderson 2, Cassey Borromeo 4, Alaina Johnson 3. Totals 12 1-1 27. 3-point goals: Pearl City 1 (Luis). Leilehua 2 (Johnson, Stafford). JV — Leilehua 36, Pearl City 18

Reported by Kristie Sasamura

KAILUA 40, WAI'ANAE 32

Ashley Jacobs scored 15 points to lead the host Surfriders past the Seariders in an OIA White game. Dynasty Ayala led Wai'anae with 14 points.

WAI'ANAE (1-2) 8 6 9 9 — 32

KAILUA (3-0) 7 9 10 14 — 40

WAI'ANAE — Danielle Lovell 7, Chaelyn Manuel 0, Kahealani Kelii 3, Ema Atiga 0, Dynasty Ayala 14, Genevieve Cuesta 2, Ngaire Un 3, Asioga Tago 0, Melody Moe 3. Totals 11 8-13 32.

KAILUA — Kristen Corrales 8, Miki Scott 0, Tianna McKeague 0, Zsalei Kamaka 8, Jarrish Mauhili-Kaneakua 0, Netia Ulugaono 6, Ashley Jacobs 15, Kahea Chang 3, Francine Sua-Godinet 0, Chevy Crowell 0. Totals 11 13-23 40. 3-point goals: Wai'anae 2 (Lovell, Kelii). Kailua 5 (Jacobs 4, Corrales). JV — Kailua 40, Wai'anae 28

Reported by Roz Ching

CASTLE 57, KAISER 36

Kori Berinobis scored 12 points and Ette Ameperosa added 10 as the host Knights won their first game in an OIA White game. Chelsea Okuma scored 16 points for the Cougars.

KAISER (0-2) 7 7 13 9 — 36

CASTLE (1-2) 10 8 24 15 — 57

KAISER — Sarah Aila 0, Jessica Dusich 13, Tiare Kepa 2, Kristyn Mathenson 2, Chelsea Okuma 16, Leandra Poole 3 , Jewels Ross 0. Totals 13 7-20 36.

CASTLE — Kori Berinobis 12, Candy Ames 6, Niki Kobashigawa 4, Kelsea Berinobis 6, Sarah Phromisiri 4, Brandee Sasaki 2, Chevy Au-Stein 9, Ette Ameperosa 10, Nicole Aberilla 2. Leesha Domingo 2. Totals 25 4-11 57. 3-point goals: Kaiser 3 (Okuma 2, Dusich). Castle 3 (Kelsea Berinobis 2, Ameperosa). JV — Castle 45, Kaiser 24

Reported by Jeff McKeown

Reach Kyle Sakamoto at ksakamoto@honoluluadvertiser.com.