KAILUA — Aaron Fernandez drained a 3-pointer with 15 seconds remaining to give Kalaheo a one-point lead and Matt Gasparine blocked a Moanalua layup attempt 10 seconds later to preserve a thrilling 57-54 victory last night in O'ahu Interscholastic Association boys basketball action.

The home victory before a Senior Night crowd of about 500 ended the Mustangs' regular season at 8-4 in the OIA Red Conference Eastern Division. They will receive at least the East's third seed in the upcoming league playoffs and most likely home-court advantage in the first round.

Moanalua fell to 5-6 with one game remaining — at Kahuku (11-0) tomorrow.

"I wanted us to win it for the (six) seniors," said Fernandez, a junior wing. "They've worked hard for us all season."

Na Menehune led 13-6 after one period, 31-20 at halftime and 52-41 with 5:34 left in the game after two free throws by Marcus Monroe. But Moanalua, already with four players out on academic probation, ran into deep foul trouble late and Kalaheo capitalized with an 11-2 run that closed it to 54-52 with 59 seconds remaining.

The Mustangs then gained possession on a turnover and called timeout with 30 seconds left, setting up Fernandez as an option. He swished the 3-pointer — his only one of the game — from about 21 feet out on the right wing.

"(Christian) Kepa had the ball up top (on the high post), and Matt was covered by two guys down low," Fernandez said. "So Kepa kicked the ball out to me, I took a step back and I made it."

Kalaheo coach Chico Furtado said he tried to emphasize to his team that it was still very much within reach even down nine (52-43) with 3:19 left.

"I told them, 'We still get plenty time,' " Furtado said. "We just gotta make some stops on defense and make the plays on offense."

Na Menehune raced downcourt and had a driving layup attempt down the middle swatted away by Gasparine, and Richard Preza-Haynes grabbed the rebound and was fouled with 2.1 ticks showing on the clock.

Preza-Haynes sank both free throws, and Moanalua's ensuing long inbounds pass hit the rafters and the Mustangs were able to inbound and run out the clock.

It was just the latest in several disappointing losses for Na Menehune, who had only one starter left on the court in the game's closing moments. They played the final 2:32 without top scorer Monroe, who had fouled out, and veteran guard Josiah Kauhola, who fouled out about a minute earlier.

"It's nobody's fault but ours and our kids'," Moanalua coach Greg Tacon said. "We just gotta learn how to make plays at the end of the game. The other team has to make plays, too, but we haven't learned how to do that yet."

Gasparine led Kalaheo with 21 points, and Kepa added 10 points.

Monroe scored a game-high 22 points to lead Na Menehune, and Kauhola added 10 points.

KALAHEO (8-4) 7 13 19 18 — 57

MOANALUA (5-6) 13 18 11 12 — 54

KALAHEO — Steve Joseph 0, Dwayne Mitchell 0, Kevin Leong 0, Richard Preza Haynes 9, Zack Lovelace 2, Christian Kepa 10, Shawn Hipa 1, Aaron Fernandez 14, Matt Gasparine 21, Carlos Craig 0. Totals 19 18-25 57.

MOANALUA — Aaron Davis 2, Josiah Kauhola 10, Reece Racoma 4, Shane Aquino 4, Alexander Braswell 2, Dexter Williams 0, Bradley Lakin 0, Marcus Monroe 22, Marcellis Turner 0, Pete Elizade 6, Maurice Allen 4. Totals 22 6-12 54.

3-point goals: Kalaheo 1 (Fernandez). Moanalua 4 (Monroe 3, Kauhola 1).

JV — Moanalua 66, Kalaheo 61.

Reported by Nicole Cale

Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-2456. Read his blog on high school sports at www.preptalk.honadvblogs.com

KAIMUKI 60, KAISER 44

Desmond Tautofi scored 24 points and Jason Nutter hit five 3-pointers and finished with 20 points as the visiting Bulldogs beat the Cougars. Salele Aliifua scored 16 points to lead Kaiser.

KAIMUKI (8-3) 13 15 18 14 — 60

KAISER (1-10) 8 13 13 10 — 44

KAIMUKI — Tevin Nishiyama 0, Rafael Vares 2, David Taulung 4, Gabriel Stietzel 1, Jason Nutter 20, Ryan Kakitani 8, Clay Montiho 0, Elijah Morita 0, Chad Kaaihue 0, Dayton Ortiz 0, Desmond Tautofi 24, Kelly Tobin 1. Totals 22 10-21 60.

KAISER — James Kawashima 2, Devin Wolfe 8, Landan Tamanaha 10, Ryan Chong 4, Keola Hunt 0, Sani Taylor 0, Quinton Wong 0, Dan Hilton 0, Bryce Masaki 2, Salele Aliifua 16, Kainoa Pa 0, Jordan Wang 0, Ronson Hill 0, Todd Takanishi 2. Totals 17 8-16 44.

3-point goals: Kaimuki 6 (Nutter 5, Taulung 1). Kaiser 2 (Wolfe, Tamanaha).

JV — Kaimuki 42, Kaiser 35.

Reported by Kaiser Athletics

KAHUKU 54, MCKINLEY 27

Sage Kaka scored 13 points and Shairone Thompson added 12 as the host Red Raiders beat the Tigers. Tana Woodard scored 10 points for McKinley.

MCKINLEY (0-11) 4 9 6 8 — 27

KAHUKU (11-0) 19 11 15 9 — 54

MCKINLEY — Kaleo Ponce 0, Ricardo Siasoco 0, Roland Albarado 0, Moku Spencer 3, Royce Kwon 0, Sio Fiso 0, Lesley Machiguchi 0, Millard Semitara 6, Jordan Macalma 0, Jason Sabado 0, Tana Woodard 10, Rio Kwon 2, Pryson Wallace 0, Wai Kalama 6. Totals 13 1-4 27.

KAHUKU — Mikeli Damuni 1, Jray Galeai 3, Irwin Ah-Hoy 3, Aulola Tonga 5, Sage Kaka 13, Jackson Kaka 2, Shairone Thompson 12, Michael Tyau 6, Kona Schwenka 4, Christian Feagai 2, Tyler Aughenbaugh 3. Totals 22 4-9 54.

3-point goals: McKinley none. Kahuku 6 (Kaka 3, Tyau 2, Galeai 1).

JV — Kahuku 44, McKinley 43.

Reported by Hana Akina

OIA RED WEST BOYS

CAMPBELL 72, KAPOLEI 47

Patrick Ward scored 25 points and Zachary Manuel added 10 as the host Sabers beat the Hurricanes. Ward hit four of Campbell's eight 3-pointers. Austin Gaskins scored 13 points to lead Kapolei.

KAPOLEI (4-7) 11 11 10 15 — 47

CAMPBELL (9-2) 13 18 16 25 — 72

KAPOLEI — John Spearman 0, Spencer Fountain 0, Pomai Mero 5, Nathaniel Osada 2, Cody Gouveia 2, Alex Makinano 7, Kainoa Pakele 0, Magic Halmos 0, Austin Gaskins 13, Jordan Ferreira 0, Johnathan Yang 0, Lorenzo Imamura 0, Chance Lawson 4, Telenoti Mafi 2, Luke Kaumatule 12. Totals 22 1-6 47.

CAMPBELL — Zachary Manuel 10, Christian Manuel 8, Nicholas Daniels 4, Patrick Ward 25, Clayton Darity 4, Sanster Pagtulingan 5, Raymond Daoang 7, Christopher Crawford 6, Reece Wilson 2, Mason Mau 1. Totals 26 12-14 72.

3-point goals: Kapolei 2 (Mero, Makinano). Campbell 8 (Ward 4, Manuel 2, Patulingan 1, Daoang 1). JV — Kapolei 53, Campbell 43.

Reported by Kauri Antonio

MILILANI 71, WAIPAHU 65

Hassan Richardson scored 12 points, and Ed Ocampo, Reginald Griffin and Reid Pangelinan each added 11 to helped the sixth-ranked Trojans turn back the visiting Marauders, who got 22 points from Regan Prestige.

MILILANI (10-2) 17 16 14 24 — 71

WAIPAHU (1-10) 13 21 13 18 — 65

MILILANI — Brandon Fujinaga 4, Bryan Villegas 2, Nick Kunz 0, Ed Ocampo 11, Reginald Griffin 11, Daniel Paglinawan 2, Nick Demusis 9, Makana Kaleimamahu 5, Hassan Richardson 12, Bo Keto 4, Joe McGlamery 0, Reid Pangelinan 11. Totals 26 16-24 71.

WAIPAHU — Duke Tili 10, Robinson Atud 3, Daniel Dimananpo 0, Glenn Labuguen 0, Kendall Tomas 12, Anthony Agustin 0, Kaimi Haina 0, Asalemo Fruean 15, Regan Prestige 22, Anson Castello 3. Totals 26 11-21 65.

3-point goals: Mililani 3 (Ocampo, Griffin, Kaleimamahu). Waipahu 2 (Tomas 2).

JV — Mililani 47, Waipahu 45.

Reported by Brijett Talaroan

RADFORD 43, LEILEHUA 38

Darrell Lee and TJ Reid scored 13 points apiece as the host Rams beat the Mules. Martin Hall scored nine points to lead Leilehua.

LEILEHUA (4-7) 8 8 6 16 — 38

RADFORD (9-2) 8 8 12 15 — 43

LEILEHUA — Dillon Pau'u 5, Brent Lemon 7, Martin Hall 9, Hoku Kama 4, Phillip LeGrier 5, Carlos Marshall 0, Xavier Ager 8. Totals 15 6-12 38.

RADFORD — Joash Panglinan 4, Kaleo Victorino 2, Jefferson Fiesta 0, Darrell Lee 13, TJ Reid 13, Aldrin Valdez 2, Quentin Kimura 5, Jaeane-Brad Fontenot 4, Marcus M. 0. Totals 14 14-22 43.

3-point goals: Leilehua 2 (Lemon, Legrier). Radford 1 (Kimura).

JV — Leilehua 37, Radford 35.

Reported by Radford Athletics

OIA WHITE BOYS

CASTLE 90, 'ANUENUE 36

Isaiah Tilton scored 22 points and four other Knights scored in double figures in a victory over visiting 'Anuneue. Jordan Aleki scored 13, Russell Ige and Nick Tuamoheloa had 12 each, and KJ Aipia added 11 for Castle. Ikaika Gante scored nine points for 'Anuenue.

'ANUENUE (0-11) 5 9 15 7 — 36

CASTLE (10-2) 22 20 25 23 — 90

'ANUENUE — Kekoa Sitarak 4, Kaipo Cullen 2, Aina Kelii-Supnet 7, Mahuka Cullen 2, Ikaika Gante 9, Makana Fernandez 4, Kahooipo Mossman-Andog 0, Makamae Otani-Wengler 3, Kealoha Smith 2, Iokepa Waiwaiole 3. Totals 13 8-27 36.

CASTLE — Michael Santos 5, Russell Ige 12, Nick Tuamoheloa 12, Dennis Barientos 6, Isaiah Tilton 22, Adam Canne 3, Brent Roberts 6, KJ Aipia 11, Jordan Aleki 13. Totals 28 25-36 90.

3-point goals: 'Anuenue 2 (Otani-Wengler, Kelii-Supnet). Castle 9 (Tilton 4, Ige 3, Tuamoheloa 2).

Reported by Dave Parker

WAI'ANAE 64, WAIALUA 47

Christian Mendoza scored 21 points, Danny Kekoanui added 19 and the visiting Seariders outscored the Bulldogs, 25-11, in the fourth period. Vance Maluyo led Waialua with 21 points.

WAI'ANAE (6-4) 12 15 12 25 — 64

WAIALUA (2-9) 10 15 11 11 — 47

WAI'ANAE — Kalin Sandobal 0, Christian Mendoza 21, Danny Kekoanui 19, Anthony Neiderschmidt 8, Troy Faliuga 6, Guyson Amina 4, D.J. Ahwong 2, Mike Foster 4. Totals 25 11-18 64.

WAIALUA — Jeremy Carillo 7, John Rey Garcia 3, Vance Maluyo 21, William Sacapulo Uepa 9, Tyler Smith 2, Lati Tui 2, Jesse Hurst Kauwalu 3. Totals 17 9-11 47.

3-point goals: Wai'anae 3 (Mendoza 3). Waialua 4 (Maluyo, Hurst Kauwalu, Garcia, Sacapulo Uepa). JV — Wai'anae def. Waialua, score not reported.

Reported by Jolene Nacapuy

KAILUA 58, KALANI 34

Dylan Farias and Kenny Ellis each scored 10 points and the visiting Surfriders took a 33-15 lead after a 17-2 second-quarter outburst against the Falcons. Ryoji Iguchi scored 14 points for Kalani.

KAILUA (10-1) 16 17 11 14 — 58

KALANI (5-6) 13 2 12 7 — 34

KAILUA — Chevy Mikaele 0, Calen Friel 7, Rhys Nakakura 6, Kauila Miller 4, Dylan Farias 10, Kenny Ellis 10, Corey Lau 7, Luis Valanezuela 0, Alii Kaiama 2, Isaiah Vasconcellos 3, Tesi Fisilau 5, Jordan Decorte 4. Totals 25 5-11 58.

KALANI — Bryson Yorita 2, Max Fujio 4, Elbert Khatkoun 0, Kameron Noyama 2, Ryoji Iguchi 14, Dennis Lau 0, Vincent Tran 3, Edwin Watt 0, Chase Suzumoto 4, Jordan Yogi 1, Marcus Hill 2, Andy Chu 2. Totals 13 5-15 34.

3-point goals: Kailua 3 (Nakama 2, Ellis). Kalani 3 (Iguchi 3).

JV — no score reported.

Reported by Kalani Athletics

ILH DIVISION II BOYS

LE JARDIN 49, AOP 30

Kalani Soeda and Wilson McCleod scored 10 points apiece and the Bulldogs took a 32-15 halftime lead in a victory over the Dolphins at the Salt Lake Rec Center. Nicholas Gomes scored eight points for Academy of the Pacific.

LE JARDIN (3-7) 12 20 6 11 - 49

ACADEMY OF PACIFIC (1-9) 8 7 5 10 — 30

LE JARDIN — Tevin Togami 2, John Whitty 5, Kelvin Akamine 4, Kalani Soeda 10, Sean McWhinnie 5, Josh Kava 2, Wilson McCleod 10, Alex Gomes 2, Taylor Gray 3, Oliver Donkervoet 4, William Durnin 2. Totals 19 10-18 49.

ACADEMY OF THE PACIFIC — Dat Ong 0, Ronald Nipp Jr. 7, Evan Paresa 3, Nicholas Gomes 8, Michael Datz-Rice 0, Jordan Ching 4, Miria Gould 4, Nicholas Seberg 4. Totals 10 7-26 30.

3-point goals: Le Jardin 1 (McWhinnie). Academy of the Pacific 1 (Paresa).

Reported by Wendi Chong-Viernes

ILH DIVISION II GIRLS

UNIVERSITY 45, LA PIETRA 21

Ruth Tusi scored 13 points, and Quynne Eharis and Angie Yoshizu added 10 apiece as the Jr. 'Bows took a 25-5 halftime lead in a victory over the Lady Panthers. Cody Koa scored seven points for La Pietra.

UNIVERSITY HIGH (10-1) 11 14 12 8 — 45

LA PIETRA (2-9) 2 3 7 9 — 21

UNIVERSITY HIGH — Melanie Cortez 0, Kristen Higa 0, Shannon Lee 0, Lei Wanstead 2, Angie Yoshizu 10, Quynne Eharis 10, Kiana Lacaden 2, Melissa Cortez 0, Brooke Loveless 0, Piilani Mahoe 3, Kaylenn Fitzgerald 5, Ruth Tusi 13. Totals 18 7-13 45.

LA PIETRA — Kendra Akase 0, Alexandra Del Favero Campbell 0, Jennifer Moody 4, Cody Koa 7, Rachel Wegenman 0, Adrian Huang 1, Shannon Waltz 2, Marissa Freeman 3, Emily Schlieman 0, Monique Smith 0, Mckenzie Hoover 4. Totals 9 3-15 21

3-point goals: University High 2 (Mahoe, Yoshizu). La Pietra none.

Reported by Ulilani Pangelinan

PUNAHOU 45, WORD OF LIFE 42

Demi Suzuki and Kayla Murata scored eight points apiece as the Buffanblu beat the Firebrands at the Salt Lake Rec. Center. Phoibe Fotu scored 19 points for Word of Life, which made things interesting by outscoring Punahou 19-13 in the fourth period.

PUNAHOU (5-6) 10 15 7 13 — 45

WORD OF LIFE (2-8) 7 9 7 19 — 42

PUNAHOU — Olivia Manayan 2, Brittany Pacarro 0, Ashley Choy 2, Sara Nishikawa 3, Courtney Lelepali 0, Kira Bayley 2, Demi Suzuki 8, Natalie Portwood 0, Kayla Murata 8, Julia Ayabe 5, Jessica Lin 5, Michelle Tam 4, Hilary Nakaya 6. Totals 18 6-16 45.

WORD OF LIFE — Faith Zerba 0, Rayane Alvarado 3, Alexis Villa 5, Adaiah Hanakahi 3, Phoibe Fetu 19, Channelle Maldonado 8, Paea Naulu 2, Rachel Tokuda 2, Jedidah Hanakahi 0. Totals 15 11-18 42.

3-point goals: Punahou 3 (Suzuki, Murata, Nakaya). Word of Life 1 (Maldanado).

Reported by Peter Estomag

MARYKNOLL 57, CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 35

Ashley Agcaoili scored 17 points and Kristen Canencia added 13 as the Spartans took a 35-13 halftime lead and cruised past the Patriots at the 'Aiea Rec. Center. Megan Salazar-Winters scored 13 points for Christian Academy.

MARYKNOLL (11-0) 11 24 10 12 — 57

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (1-9) 6 7 9 13 — 35

MARYKNOLL — Kristen Canencia 13, Stacie Lau 2, Shuilina Wu 7, Nicole Lee 0, Kayla Godinet 2, Ashley Agcaoili 17, Kelcie Lau 2, Corine Gushikuma 0, Amanda Tseu 0, Ashley Shiroma 2, Melissa Ching 3, Soana Fifita 4, Tiana Marquez 5. Totals 23 6-13 57.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY — Leslie Cruz 8, Kristin Addington 6, Megan Salazar-Winters 13, Victoria Adres 2, Chazley Baitlon 4, Cheyenne Kessell 2. Totals 12 10-13 35.

3-point goals: Maryknoll 5 (Canencia 2, Wu, Ching, Marquez). Christian Academy 1 (Salazar-Winters).

Reported by Tudi Smallwood