Second half push helps Menes turn back Kaiser


Moanalua guard Chris Hammond puts up a shot over Kaiser's Preston Wuich. Peter Caldwell | Special to SL
Armed with just a 21-20 lead at halftime, Moanalua used 12-7 advantage in the third period to squeeze past an upset-minded Kaiser squad, 44-39.

Kahanu Puulei-Auld led Na Menehune with 12 points, and Chris Hammond added 9 more points, including 2 three-pointers.

Moanalua improved to 5-2 in OIA East play, while Kaiser dropped to 3-4.

Kaiser's Cruz Kalaugher led all scorers with 13 points.