Kahuku rallies to defeat Lahainaluna in OT, 60-54


Kahuku post Pati Anae puts up a shot over Lahainaluna's Ana Lauese. Greg Yamamoto | SL
Leighlani Paselio scored 26 points, including four in the overtime period, as the Red Raiders outdueled the Lunas.

Paselio's three-pointer from the left baseline tied it at 52-52 with 36 seconds left in regulation. Lahainaluna was fouled 2.5 seconds remaining, but missed both free throws, forcing an extra period to decide the outcome.

In overtime, both of Paselio's field goals came off assists from Fia Tailele-Latu. Pati Anae made two free throws and Tyra Williams had a bucket in the four-minute extra session.

Anae had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Red Raiders.

Lahainaluna, which led 48-41 with 2:13 left in regulation, got 14 points from Jade Chihara. Glelynn Casil finished with 12 points and Erlanda Basques scored all 12 of her points in the fourth period.