Punahou tops Huntington Beach in Ann Kang final


Punahou players pose for a team picture after winning the Gold bracket championship of the Ann Kang Invitational. Peter Caldwell | SL

Punahou won the Gold bracket championship of the Ann Kang Invitational Volleyball tournament at Iolani School, defeating Huntington Beach (Ca.) in straight sets 25-15, 25-19.

The Buffanblu dropped just a single set in the entire three-day invitational, and captured the AKIVB Gold bracket title for the second straight year.

Host Iolani won the third place game in the Gold bracket over Mater Dei, 28-24, 23-25, 15-8.