Sports
Roller derby athletes come together statewide to form team Aloha Skate
Aloha Skate’s players are ready to improve their game, as roller derby in Hawai‘i continues to rebuild in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chiefs defeat 49ers in OT to claim Super Bowl LVIII victory
Through the triumph — it’s fourth in franchise history — Kansas City became the first team to repeat as Super Bowl champions since the 2003-04 New England Patriots.
Members of Lāhaināluna football team join field as honorary captains for Super Bowl LVIII coin toss
Present on the field Sunday were Lahainaluna head football coach Dean Rickard, offensive coach Garrett Tihada, former coach Bobby Watson and athletic director John Conrad. Team captains joined their coaches on the field: Kaulana Tihada, Morgan “Bula” Montgomery, Teva Loft and Kuola Watson.
IVF World Sprint Championship canoe races coming back to Big Island in August
The international canoe racing event to be hosted in Hilo promises to be a showcase of competitive excellence and the vibrant culture of Hawaiʻi.
Big Island teen caddies for pro golfer second year in a row at PGA Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai
Saturday started out with clear skies and hot. As the hours ticked on, the clouds moved in and sea salt filled the air like mist as the surf was up at least 12 to 15 feet.
Tournament field announced for Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai
The tournament begins Jan. 18 and ends on Jan. 20, at Hualālai Four Seasons golf course in North Kona.
All-female Ironman World Championship in Kona features a mom trying for 2 wins in row
Starting at 6:25 a.m. HST, women will begin the grueling 140.6-mile race at Kailua Bay. Following the 2.4-mile swim, athletes will transition to the bike for 112 miles and finish the race with a 26.2-mile run.
11 Big Island women to race in VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kona
Eleven Big Island women will share the world stage with more than 2,000 triathletes as they descend on Kailua-Kona for the VinFast Ironman World Championship this Saturday.
50th Annual Queen Lili‘uokalani canoe race kicks off Saturday; with donations to Maui
The 50th Anniversary of the Queen Lili’uokalani Canoe Race kicked off this week in Kona.
UH-Hilo men’s soccer voted No. 9 in preseason PacWest coaches poll
The Vulcans finished the 2022 season at No. 8. Action gets underway later this week for the 2023 season.
Big Island Now No. 25: What is your favorite water sport to participate in on Hawai‘i Island?
There are many other water sports that people enjoy and connect with not only for entertainment but on a cultural level.
Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race canceled to prioritize Maui relief efforts
The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association has canceled the Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race in response to the ongoing crisis on Maui, highlighting their commitment to safeguarding community welfare and maintaining the spirit of aloha.
Vulcans place 65 on Division 2 academic achievement awards list
A total of 65 student-athletes from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo were recognized by the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the 2022-23 academic year.
2023 University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Men’s Soccer schedule
The 2023 Hawai’i Hilo men’s soccer team, under the guidance of head coach Garrett Estrin, will take on 16 games this fall.
2023 University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Womenʻs Soccer schedule
The 2023 Hawai’i Hilo women’s soccer team, under the guidance of head coach Gene Okamura, will take on 15 games this fall.
2023 University of Hawai’i at Hilo Women’s Volleyball schedule
Led by fifth-season head coach Chris Leonard, the Hawai’i Hilo Women’s Volleyball team is set to compete in a 28-match slate.
127 UH Hilo student-athletes qualify for Academic All-PacWest Team
At the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, 127 student-athletes have been recognized on the Pacific West Conference 2022-23 Academic All-PacWest Team.
Transpac 2023 boat race starts next week
With the most Hawai‘i racers/boats competing in over 10 years, Hawai‘i racers come from Hawai‘i Yacht Club, Waikiki Yacht Club and Kewalo Basin.
UH Hilo: Coach Yagi’s memorial service will be held June 26
A former University of Hawai‘i at Hilo basketball coach, Yagi was known as the “Father of Small College Basketball in Hawaiʻi.”
Jimmy Yagi, beloved former UH-Hilo basketball coach, dies at 88
Jimmy Yagi, known as the “Father of Small College Basketball in Hawai‘i,” remains the winningest men’s basketball head coach in UH-Hilo history with 252 wins over 12 seasons.