Basketball Game Preview: Hanalani Royals vs. University Laboratory School Junior Rainbows

Hanalani has gone 9-1 against University Laboratory School recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Hanalani Royals will welcome the University Laboratory School Junior Rainbows at 6:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Hanalani's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while University Laboratory School has been banged up by 18 consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.

Hanalani is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Mid-Pacific Institute: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Hanalani blew Mid-Pacific Institute out of the water with a 51-13 final score. The Royals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Hanalani had a senior duo take command as Piha Akiona almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine boards and Ellana Klemp went 7 of 12 on her way to 16 points. Klemp's evening made it five games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaenie Sniffen, who posted eight points.

Hanalani smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 11 consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, University Laboratory School ended up a good deal behind Damien back in December of 2024 and lost 45-28.

University Laboratory School's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Hanalani, their win bumped their record up to 15-4.

Everything came up roses for Hanalani against University Laboratory School in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, as the team secured a 53-26 victory. Will Hanalani repeat their success, or does University Laboratory School have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.