Saint Louis beats Punahou for third straight Division I title
Saint Louis beat Punahou in the title game of the Heide & Cook/HHSAA Division I State Championships at Blaisdell Arena on Saturday.
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Saint Louis’ Pupu Sepulona (35) goes to the basket as Punahou’s Ayndra Uperesa-Thomas defends during the first half.
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The Saint Louis Crusaders celebrate after defeating the Punahou Buffanblu 48-39.
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Saint Louis teammates Stone Kanoa (4) and Caelan Fernando (3) surround Pupu Sepulona (35) as he kneels in gratitude after the game.
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Saint Louis’ Pupu Sepulona goes to the basket during the first half.
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Saint Louis’ Pupu Sepulona dribbles as Punahou’s Ayndra Uperesa-Thomas guards during the first half.
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Saint Louis’ Stone Kanoa seeks to gain control of the ball during the first half.
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2024 FEBRUARY 24 SPT DIV II HHSAA BASKETBALL HSA PHOTO BY CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Saint Louis’ Jordan Nunuha (23) looks to pass the ball during the second half of the DIV I HHSAA Boys Basketball State Championship game against the Punahou Buffanblu held at the Neal Blaisdell Arena on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The Saint Louis Crusaders defeated the Punahou Buffanblu 48-39 for the DIV I HHSAA Boys Basketball State Championship title for the third year in a row.
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Saint Louis’ Pupu Sepulona drives towards the basket as Punahou’s Ayndra Uperesa-Thomas defends during the second half.
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Saint Louis’ Shancin Revuelto throws the ball into the air after the Crusaders defeated the Punahou Buffanblu 48-39.
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Saint Louis’ Pupu Sepulona kneels in gratitude after the Crusaders defeated the Buffanblu.