Moanalua pulls away from Kapolei in opening round


Moanalua's Shailoh Liilii drives to the basket against Kapolei in the first quarter of a first round OIA Division I matchup. Michael Lasquero | SL

Shailoh Liilii scored 16 points with 15 rebounds to help power Moanalua over visiting Kapolei, 40-30, in the opening round of the OIA Division I girls basketball tournament Wednesday night.

Na Menehune, who finished third in the OIA East, advances to play Mililani, the No. 2 seed from the West, Thursday night at the Trojans' home gymnasium. Tip-off is slated for 6:30 p.m.

Aadriana White finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks to lead the Hurricanes in the loss.