Kamehameha played a team with worse ball-handling issues in Seabury Hall in the first round of the girls Division II state basketball tournament.
But the Spartans, from Maui, who had 18 turnovers and eight assists still beat the Warriors 51-42 on Wednesday at Kalani High on Oahu.
Keanu Huihui scored 13 points, and Maela Honma added 12 points for the BIIF runner-up Warriors (7-4), who shot 33% and committed 14 turnovers and had eight assists. Sarah Schubert scored nine points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Leela Waterford scored 16 points for the Spartans (6-2), who outscored the Warriors 17-5 in the second quarter to take a 24-10 halftime cushion.
Sacred Hearts crushed Honokaa 71-35 at Kalani High’s gym, after taking a commanding 46-11 halftime cushion.
Kristen Ragasa scored 22 points on 8 of 15 shooting, and Rylee Velazquez added 11 points for the Dragons, who shot 36%, including 2 of 9 from long distance.
Kamehameha (7-4) next plays Honokaa (2-6), the BIIF’s No. 3 team, in consolation at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Kalani High’s gym.