Basketball Recap: Punahou Wins High-Profile Contest Against Kamehameha Kapalama

On Tuesday, Punahou faced Kamehameha Kapalama in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Punahou Buff n' Blue came out on top against the Kamehameha Kapalama Warriors by a score of 80-67. That's more bragging rights for the Buff n' Blue, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Buff n' Blue

Previous 5 Games (Home)

01/14/25 vs Kamehameha Kapalama	80-67
12/30/24 vs Gig Harbor	52-47
12/28/24 vs Gonzaga Prep	63-61
12/27/24 vs Ayala	75-34
12/26/24 vs Molokai	83-20

Punahou pushed their record up to 18-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.6 points per game. As for Kamehameha Kapalama, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.

Punahou will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Maryknoll at 6:30 p.m. As for Kamehameha Kapalama, they will take on University Laboratory School at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.