Sports
UH-Hilo’s VerHage Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Team
The fifth-year transfer boasts a 3.98 cumulative grade-point average while leading the Pacific West Conference in goals per game and points per game.
UH-Hilo’s Kamakawiwoʻole named PacWest Defender of the Week
The senior from Kaimukī, Oʻahu, had a total of seven steals, three blocked shots, 18 rebounds and 28 points in both games last week.
UH-Hilo’s Peat claims title of PacWest men’s basketball Defender of the Week
Peat made his large defensive presence known during road victories against Hawai‘i Pacific University and Chaminade. He also had 31 points on the offensive end.
Tokunaga, Retsky earn All-American status
Tokunaga and Retsky were both named to the Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association All-America Third Team. Tokunaga also was named a United Soccer Coaches Division II All-America First Team selection.
Four Vulcans named to United Soccer Coaches All-West Region teams
Fifth-year seniors Grace VerHage and Daelenn Tokunaga landed First Team selections, while Jodi Lillie and Teani Arakawa were named to the Second Team.
Ironman announces plans for dual host sites in 2023
Ironman and Hawai‘i County concluded together that the impact of two days of racing in Kona is not in the best interest of the local community.
Keauhou Canoe Club inspires students with Hawaiian culture, paddling fun
A new monthly program born out of a partnership between the club and a West Hawai‘i school is getting eighth-graders out from behind their desks to learn in the real world.
UH-Hilo’s Tait-Jones nets PacWest Player of the Week honor
The sophomore from New Zealand had a monster game against the University of Alaska Anchorage that went into overtime.
UH-Hilo to host Big Island Holiday Classic basketball tourney
There are 22 games on tap in November and December, with the first to be played Nov. 22-25 at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Several UH-Hilo women’s soccer players nab post-season honors
The accolades recognize the players for their performance on and off the field.
Four UH-Hilo men’s soccer players named to CSC Academic All-District Team
The All-District team honors the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performance on and off the field.
Williams, Agonias named KTA Superstars of the Week for Nov. 9-15
Both University of Hawai‘i at Hilo basketball players stood out last week on the court.
Keiki with disabilities can experience surfing at upcoming free camp in Hilo
Experienced surfing instructors, surfboards and life vests will be provided during the Surfers Healing event.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer defeated in OT in second round of NCAA Division II West Regional
The back-to-back Pacific West Conference Champion Vulcans end their season at 13-1-3 overall.
UH-Hilo men’s basketball to officially kick off 2022-23 season
The Vulcans open the season at 6:30 p.m. tonight against Southwestern Assemblies of God University-American Indian College at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
No. 1 seed UH-Hilo to host first, second rounds of NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer West Regional
With the No. 1 seed in the West Region, the Vulcans could theoretically host five NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship matches.
Unbeaten UH-Hilo women’s soccer ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division II West
As PacWest champs, the Vulcans already have one of three automatic qualifying bids for the six-team NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championships bracket.
Keegan Bradley and Seamus Power qualify for Sentry tournament of Champions on Maui
Currently, 38 players have qualified for the Maui golf championship — 28 by heir PGA Tour victories this season and 10 by finishing in the top 30 of the final FedExCup standings in August.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer claims PacWest championship outright
The Vulcans repeat as back-to-back conference champs, but this time alone at the top.
UH-Hilo women’s soccer claims share of PacWest championship
The team crowned PacWest champ will receive an automatic spot in the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championships West Region
