Campbell holds off Kaiser, 51-44; Leilehua next

Campbell's Gieani Balino puts up a shot over Kaiser's Trinidee Kahunahana Michael Lasquero | SL

Campbell held off a furious rally to advance over Kaiser, 51-44, in the first round of the Oahu Interscholastic Association Division I playoffs Friday night at Hugh Taufaasau Court.

Gieani Balino scored 18 points and Jasianna Ah Nee Green had a double-double of 16 points and 16 boards to help the Sabers (8-3) advance to take on Leilehua, the OIA West's top-seeded team, in the OIA quarterfinals.

Kaiser, who outscored the Sabers by seven in the second half, saw its season come to a close with a 9-13 overall and 7-13 league record.

Trinidee Kahunahana and Kalya Russell led the Cougars in the loss with 11 points each.