On Tuesday, Punahou faced 'Iolani in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Punahou Buff n' Blue lost 3-0 to the 'Iolani Raiders. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Buff n' Blue have suffered against the Raiders since October 15, 2022.
While Punahou was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 25-22, 25-20.
Among those leading the charge was Maddix Taniguchi, who had 11 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Punahou has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for 'Iolani, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 18-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Punahou will take on Kamehameha Kapalama at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for 'Iolani, they will face off against Mid-Pacific Institute at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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