Sports
BIIF Girls Hoops: All Alive in Race for Playoffs
Five teams are vying for the final two open spots in next week’s BIIF girls basketball tournament.
UH-Hilo’s Russell Named PacWest Player of the Week
Jordan Russell drained 14 three-point shots last week and averaged 21.7 points per game, leading to the PacWest’s Player of the Week award.
Farris Beats Buzzer to Sink the Sharks
Jordan Russell scored a game-high 33 points, but Parker Farris was the hero in UH-Hilo’s win over Hawai’i Pacific.
Free Admission for Youth Hoops Clubs to UH-Hilo Games
Basketball players in grades K-8 are eligible to attend University of Hawai’i at Hilo home basketball games for free for the remainder of the season.
Lady Vulcans Find Spark Against Dixie State
Kim Schmelz and Sydney Mercer hit key shots in the fourth quarter to lead the University of Hawai’i at Hilo women’s basketball team to its second straight win.
Discipline Keeps Waiakea Perfect in BIIF Play
Waiakea clinched a spot in the BIIF Boys Basketball Tournament with its 45-33 win over Hawai’i Preparatory Academy on Wednesday.
BJ Penn Ends Retirement, Wants Featherweight Belt
BJ Penn wants to win his third different championship belt in the UFC, something no other fighter can claim. No opponent or date has been set for his return.
Farris Sets 3PT School Record in Vulcan Win
Parker Farris drained nine three pointers on 17 attempts, both breaking school records Monday night in a win over Fresno Pacific.
Konawaena Alum Earns PacWest’s Weekly Defensive Award
Konawaena graduate Courtney Ka’upu has played an important role in Chaminade’s 4-4 PacWest conference start.
Olympic Therapist Hosts ‘Healthy Muscle’ Talk
Geno Ortiz L.M.T. will answer muscle-related questions, share tips to improve muscle functions, and provide demonstrations on Wednesday in the Casa De Emdeko building.
Konawaena Races to Seventh Straight Win
Konawaena earned its seventh straight victory, staying within a game of Waiakea in the BIIF Division I standings.
Vulcans Hang on For Key Win Over Academy of Art
Only six players saw meaningful playing time for the University of Hawai’i at Hilo in a close victory over Academy of Art
Vulcan Men Shorthanded Against Academy of Art
University of Hawai’i at Hilo men’s basketball coach GE Coleman will be without three players for Thursday night’s matchup against Academy of Art.
Hauanio Earns Second PCSC Weekly Swim Award
Kealakehe High School graduate Madison Hauanio earned her second PCSC weekly swimming award of the season after earning three wins at a meet hosted by San Jose State.
Waiakea Grad Named UH-Hilo Compliance Coordinator
Monica Morita will become the University of Hawai’i at Hilo athletic department’s NCAA compliance coordinator and senior woman administrator.
Waiakea Races to Top of BIIF DI Standings
Louie Ondo sparked a second half rally, helping Waiakea squeak out a close victory over Kamehameha-Hawai’i Friday night.
Molina Nominated to McDonald’s All American Game
Chanelle Molina is one of two Hawai’i high school girls basketball players to be nominated for the all-star game this year.
Timely Buckets Push KS-Hawai’i Past Waiakea
Sophomores Jordyn Mantz and Camille Poe hit timely shots to push Kamehameha-Hawai’i past Waiakea in Monday’s key BIIF girls basketball contest.
HI-PAL Winter Basketball Classic Results
HI-PAL’s Winter Basketball Classic Tournament featured 36 teams in six different divisions.
Former Vul Drafted in Japan Baseball League
After several tryouts, former University of Hawai’i at Hilo baseball player Kyle Watase was drafter in the eighth round of the Route Inn BC League in Japan.
