Basketball Preview: Kamehameha Hawai'i Warriors vs. Punahou Buff n' Blue
Kamehameha Hawai'i hasn't had much luck against Punahou recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Kamehameha Hawai'i Warriors will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on the Punahou Buff n' Blue at 6:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Kamehameha Hawai'i is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Konawaena. Kamehameha Hawai'i strolled past Konawaena with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 72-55.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Punahou over Kalani in every quarter on their way to victory on Wednesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Punahou blew Kalani out of the water with a 69-29 final score. That looming 69-29 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Buff n' Blue yet this season.
Punahou's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Chung, who scored 16 points. Chung continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Tanoa Scanlan, who posted 16 points.
Kamehameha Hawai'i came up short against Punahou when the teams last played back in February, falling 69-57. Will Kamehameha Hawai'i have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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