Early lead helps Kaimuki top Radford, 4-3

Kaimuki's Sonia Palik's three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning helped the Bulldogs remain unbeaten in OIA Division II play. Greg Yamamoto | SL

Kaimuki remained undefeated in Oahu Interscholastic Association Division II play with a 4-3 win over visiting Radford Tuesday afternoon.

Sonia Palik's three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning gave the Bulldogs an early 3-0 lead that they would never relinquish.

Dacyleen Amond earned the win in the pitching circle for the Bulldogs, who improved to 3-0 in league play. Amond scattered six hits in a complete game effort, striking out seven and walking three.

Radford (2-1) battled back after the early deficit with a run in the second and third inning, but Keli Tanna's RBI double in the bottom of the fourth plated Keihara Henry for the Bulldogs' final score of the game.

Abigail Wilson took the loss for Radford, scattering three hits in six innings while striking out two batters and walking four.

Ciera Farias led the Rams at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and a run scored.