Sports
Opportunistic Vikings Cruise Past Honoka’a
Joey Jarneski struck out six batters in five innings to get the win, while Nainoa Falk took the loss, allowing six runs in just over an inning of work.
‘Click It or Ticket’ 14U Results
Seven teams and 54 children participated in the event, which was hosted by the Hawai’i Isle Police Activities League at Andrews Gym in Hilo.
UH-Hilo, Manoa Hoping for Travel Relief from Legislature
According to UH-Hilo athletic director Pat Guillen, his department is asking for $560,000 in travel funding relief. About 70 percent of his school’s operating budget is consumed by travel costs.
Chanelle Molina Earns Four-Year Sweep of BIIF’s Top Award
Konawaena graduate and Washington State commit Chanelle Molina earned her fourth straight BIIF Player of the Year in Division I girls basketball.
St. Louis Cardinals, Kolten Wong Land Radio Home in Hawai’i
ESPN Radio will present nearly 150 St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training and regular season games, highlighted by Hilo’s Kolten Wong.
UH-Hilo Tennis Receives New Nets
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo men’s and women’s tennis teams are getting an welcomed upgrade at its tennis courts.
UH-Hilo Baseball Twinbill Cancelled
UH-Hilo’s athletic department says that there are no plans to reschedule the game.
UPDATE: UH-Hilo Softball Against Holy Names Cancelled
Both Holy Names and the University of Hawai’i at Hilo were supposed to take place at Noon.
Chanelle Molina Earns Third Gatorade POTY Award
Chanelle Molina, a three-time Gatorade Hawai’i Girls Basketball Player of the Year winner, averaged 19 points, eight rebounds, and 7.6 assists in Konawaena’s championship season.
Moody Saves the Day in Vulcans’ Win Over APU
David Moody came out of the bullpen in the third inning and went the rest of the way for UH-Hilo, allowing just run in relief.
Fukushima’s Hard Work Leads to DIII Opportunity
While not the most athletically gifted athlete at Hilo High School, Seth Fukushima’s hard work and drive led to a collegiate football opportunity.
Kurokawa Sets K’s Mark, but Defense Fails in Loss
Jordan Kurokawa allowed three unearned runs, thanks in part to six UH-Hilo errors, as the Vulcans dropped its sixth game in a row Monday night.
Menjivar’s Plate Power Leads to PacWest Award
Cristina Menjivar cranked three home runs on Saturday in a two-game series split against Dominican University.
UH-Hilo’s Gloyd Named PacWest’s Top Newcomer
Appearing in only 17 games, Gloyd finished the season as the PacWest’s leading scorer, dropping at least 30 points in three games this season.
Wong Signs Five-Year Extension with St. Louis
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wong was scheduled to face arbitration in November.
UH-Hilo’s Gaspar Earns PacWest Softball Award
Sophomore Bailey Gaspar batted .600 last weekend, helping the University of Hawai’i at Hilo softball team earn a four-game sweep of Notre Dame de Namur.
Huff’s Winning Hit Secures Sweep of NDNU
Brittany Huff drove in the game winning run in the second game, atoning for a crucial error earlier in the game.
Offensive Woes Plague UH-Hilo Against #17 APU
Despite hanging around in the first half with 17th-ranked Azusa Pacific University, the University of Hawai’i at Hilo women’s basketball team struggled to score, leading to a loss.
Vulcans’ Comeback Falls Short in Season Finale
A win would have sent UH-Hilo to next week’s PacWest Conference tournament, but instead, the Vulcans will miss the postseason for a fourth straight year.
Dates Set for 2016 HIBT in Kona
This year’s Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament will run from July 30 to Aug. 6.
