Dragons go inside to top Iolani, 63-53


Maya Pace had eight points, nine rebounds, seven assists and six steals in the Dragons' 10-point win over host Iolani. CJ Caraang | SL

Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland, Calif.) used its size and length in the paint to top Iolani, 63-53 in the second semifinal of the Iolani Girls Prep Classic Friday night. 

Zakiya Mahoney scored 18 points and reserve Aerial Chavarin added 15 more to help the Dragons post a double-digit victory over the home team.

Bishop O'Dowd will move on to face Konawaena in the championship game Saturday. Tip-off is slated for 8 p.m.

The Dragons also outrebounded Iolani, 42 to 17.

Maya Pace was another key piece for Bishop O'Dowd and finished with eight points, nine rebounds, seven assists, six steals and two blocked shots.

Kelsi Ikeda had 11 points off the bench to lead the Raiders. Emily Nomura added nine more while Camy Aguinaldo and Kellie Okamura each had eight points apiece.