Punahou rallied from a 23-15 halftime deficit to defeat the defending state champion Lunas, 52-47, to advance to tomorrow's title game against Konawaena.

Hailey Ann Maeda led the Buffanblu with 17 points, Mysha Sataraka and Julia Brand contributed 11 points each, and Jennifer Ching added 5 steals, 3 assists and 2 blocks to go along with 8 points.

The Lunas got 32 points from guard Maiki Viela, including four from long-range, in a losing effort.