Sports
Mattos Leads Waiakea to Hilo Classic Title
Calvin Mattos tied the game in regulation and won it in overtime for Waiakea, who improved to 7-3 heading into Big Island Interscholastic Federation play.
Lady Vikings Overcome Sluggish Start
Hilo extended its winning streak to eight games with Thursday night’s 25-point win over Sacred Hearts.
Turnovers Plague Kealakehe in Hilo Tourney
Kealakehe’s tall lineup couldn’t close the gap caused by turnovers and poor shooting, leading to the Waveriders’ fourth loss of the season.
Holani Continuing FB Career at Kansas
Hilo High School graduate Tanikeni “Isi” Holani turned down an offer from the University of Hawai’i to continue his collegiate career at Kansas.
Waveriders Lock Up All-BIIF FB Awards
Occasionally, a team that doesn’t win a Big Island Interscholastic Federation championship in football may snag one of the major awards at the end of the season. This year, Kealakehe didn’t win just one All-BIIF Division I award. The Waveriders won all of them. The All-BIIF Division I Offensive Player of the Year award went to […]
Konawaena Ranked in MaxPreps ‘Xcellent 25’
Konawaena has won every game this season by double-digits, leading to a 9-0 record in the first month of the year.
KS-Hawai’i Dominates Waiakea at SJS Tourney
Kamehameha-Hawai’i nearly saw its 23-point lead slip away, but held on to extend its record to 6-0 on the early season.
Konawaena Holds off Cardinal Classic Host
For the second straight night, Konawaena needed a second half comeback to come out victorious, this time over St. Joseph.
Big Island Groups Benefit from Champions Tour Event
Three community organizations received its share of $67,500 from the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai.
Fed Cup Tickets on Sale Friday
Venus Williams and Madison Keys have committed to represent the United State in February’s Fed Cup event, whch will be held at Holua Tennis Center.
Alexis Pana Signs with Central Washington
Despite receiving several Division I offers, Hilo’s Alexis Pana will continue her basketball career at Division II Central Washington.
Pipe Invitational is ‘On’: VIP Trip to Billabong Pipe Masters Awarded
Big Island Now and Maui Now, in partnership with Rising Sun Solar and Sunrun, have announced the winner of the contest for a trip to the Billabong Pipe Masters being held on Oʻahu.
Konawaena Sweeps BIIF DII Football Awards
Konawaena High School swept all of the top awards after an 11-2 season that led to a state semifinal appearance.
Hilo Golfers Earn Win in HSJGA Finale
The final stop on the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association tour was in Maui over the weekend for a tournament hosted by LPGA pro Michelle Wie.
BYU-Hawai’i Wins Battle of Toughness Over UH-Hilo
UH-Hilo was undersized and undermanned Saturday night in a loss to BYU-Hawai’i.
Kailua-Kona Woman Wins Ultraman in First Try
Kailua-Kona’s Staci Studer not only finished the Ultraman World Championship, but was the top female finisher in her first try at the event.
Kea’au Seeking New Head Football Coach
In just over two years as Kea’au High School’s football coach, Kalei Young compiled a 1-21 record.
Manu-Olevao Named to All-Big West First Team
For the second time in her college career, Hilo native Tai Manu-Olevao was named to the 2015 Big West Women’s Volleyball All-Conference First Team.
Dengue Fever Scare Decimates Preseason Hoops Tourneys
Two popular Big Island prep basketball tournaments have altered their brackets after schools from Oahu decided not to fly to the Big Island because of the dengue fever outbreak.
Honoka’a Girls Make Jump to Division I
The Honoka’a High School girls basketball program will move up to Division I this year, ending a two-year state championship run in Division II.
