Mililani overcomes slow start to get past Leilehua


Kailie Alama | Special to SL

Mililani overcame an early deficit to post a 48-37 win over Leilehua, helping the Trojans improve to 8-1 in league play and setting up a showdown with Radford (8-1) on Senior Night.

Cici Sison had a team-high 12 points, and hit eight of nine free throws. Jovi Funakoshi and Brooke Kurasaki also reached double digits with 11 points each. The pair also hit a total of five three pointers.

The Mules led 10-2 after the first quarter, but the Trojans raliied to outscore the home team 21-13 in the second, knotting the score at 23-all at the half.

A 19-9 advantage in the third quarter proved to be the difference in the contest.

 Dynasty Maunakea had a game-high 14 points, including four three-pointers in the loss.