Sports
GPA Combine Prep Clinic Comes to Hilo
Chad Ikei has held similar camps around the state, including Moloka’i, Oahu, Kaua’i, and Maui.
UH-Hilo’s Gaspar Earns All-American Honor
Bailey Gaspar was named to the All-NFCA All-American second team list under the designated player category.
UH-Hilo: Eleventh Place Finish in PacWest Commissioner’s Cup
UH-Hilo finished in 11th place out of 14 conference schools, well behind Commissioner’s Cup winner California Baptist
PacWest Honors UH-Hilo Men’s Tennis Trio
UH-Hilo, under first-year head coach Tina McDermott, finished the 2016 season with a 6-11 record.
Registration Open for Jimmy Yagi Hoops Camp
Lead clinicians at this year’s camp are David Kaneshiro, University of Hawai’i at Hilo women’s head basketball coach, and GE Coleman, head coach for UH-Hilo’s men’s squad.
Penn Gets New Opponent for UFC 199
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced on Wednesday that BJ Penn will face Cole Miller at UFC 199.
Wong, Hammerheads to Play in Hilo Next January
Hilo High School graduate Aukai Wong will headline the Hammerheads, an ABA team based in Honolulu.
Hammerheads Give Wong Next Basketball Opportunity
Hawaii Hammerheads president Kevin Williams told Big Island Now that he is looking into bringing Aukai Wong and his team to the Big Island for a pair of games.
UH-Hilo Finishes Third in PacWest Hawai’i Challenge
BYU-Hawai’i and Hawai’i Pacific University tied at the top of the leaderboard, capturing 30 out of a possible 36 points.
Keiter, Larson Advance to U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier
Both golfers advance to one of the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifiers, held on Monday, June 6 at 10 different sites around the country.
RESULTS: Island Movers Track & Field Championships
Hawai’i Preparatory Academy won its second girls team championship at the Island Movers/Hawai’i High School Athletic Association on Saturday.
More Regional Honors for UH-Hilo’s Gaspar
Gaspar, from Vancouver, Wash., batted .415 with six home runs, nine doubles, and 36 runs batted in over 49 games.
Warriors Win State Title in Dramatic Finish
Kamehameha-Hawai’i earned its first state baseball championship with a come-from-behind victory Saturday night against Kapolei.
KS-Hawai’i One Step Closer to Elusive State Title
Kamehameha-Hawai’i will face undefeated Kapolei in Saturday’s championship game at Wong Stadium.
UH-Hilo’s Gaspar Earns All-NFCA First Team Regional Honor
Earlier this week, Bailey Gaspar was selected to the All-PacWest Second Team. She was also recognized as UH-Hilo’s Female Athlete of the Year.
Walk-Off Home Run Downs Konawaena in Quarterfinals
Konawaena led 5-0 going into the fourth inning, but watch the lead slip away in its quarterfinal loss to Kapolei.
Big Inning Sparks Kamehameha-Hawai’i in State Opener
Brandyn Lee-Lehano earned his eighth victory of the season, with lots of help from his offense, in a five-inning victory.
UH-Hilo Softball: Menjivar Leads All-PacWest Selections
Bailey Gaspar, Chenoa Au, and Brittany Huff also were placed on All-PacWest teams following a 32-17 record.
Kurokawa Earns Second Regional Pitching Award
Back in February, Kurokawa’s complete game shutout of Division I University of Hawai’i earned him the same award.
State DII Volleyball Championships Open Wednesday
The championship match is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Friday at the Neal Blaisdell Arena.
