Balanced attack lifts Punahou over Kahuku


Punahou guard Julia Brand drives past Kahuku's Joshlyn Noga. Scott Nishi | SL
Punahou uses a key 15-8 third quarter to score a 37-33 comeback win over Kahuku in a Division I quarterfinal matchup at Radford.

Hailey Ann Maeda scored 9 points, Julia Brand added 8, and Jennifer Ching 7 more to lead a balanced Buffanblu attack.

Maeda also grabbed 12 boards and added 2 blocks for Punahou, who will face Lahainaluna in the final game of the night at Blaisdell. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.

Kahuku post Joshy Noga led all scorers with 15 points, and also pulled down 6 rebounds in the loss.

The Red Raiders will face off with Kapolei tomorrow in a 3:00 p.m. consolation bracket contest, also at Blaisdell.