AOP edges Punahou, 37-36, to earn Division I state tourney slot

ScoringLive staff
February 12, 2011, 4:35pm

AOP's Micah Dunhour puts up a jump shot over Punahou's Nicholas Velasquez. Brien Ing | SL

AOP defeated Punahou, 37-36, coming back from an eight point halftime deficit to defeat the Buffanblu, securing a spot in the HHSAA Division I boys basketball tourney.

Micah Dunhour and Kona Makaula scored 11 points each to lead the Dolphins.

Punahou got 12 points from Malik Johnson, and 11 more from forward DeForest Buckner in the loss.