Three-time state high school champion Mariel Galdiano is a shot out of first going into Thursday’s final round of the 40th Junior PGA Championship, at Miramont Country Club in Texas.

The Punahou senior shot her third straight 70 Wednesday and trails only Elizabeth Wang, from California. Kaiser sophomore Malia Nam (77—226) has a share of 21st

Moanalua senior Kyosuke Hara (77—227) is tied for 50th in the boys division.

Thursday’s girls champion receives an invitation to play in next year’s Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic.

Japanese teams to face local squads

Two teams from Japan, Hakuoh University and Kyushu Big Six All-Stars, will compete against the Hawaiian Island Movers and 808 Collegiate All-Stars in the Hawaii International Baseball Championship Tournament.

Play began on Wednesday at Les Murakami Stadium and continue on Friday and Saturday at 12:45 and 3:30 p.m.