Basketball Recap: Punahou Piles Up the Points Against Kalani

By Team Reports Dec 2, 2024, 12:22pm

Basketball Recap: Punahou Buff n' Blue vs. Kalani Falcons

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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 the Punahou Buff n' Blue blew the Kalani Falcons 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 the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from 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. Another player making a difference was Tanoa Scanlan, who earned 16 points.

Punahou's win was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Kalani, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Punahou will square off against Kamehameha Hawai'i at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Punahou knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Kamehameha Hawai'i likes a good challenge. As for Kalani, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Castle at 6:45 p.m. on January 3, 2025.

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