Sports
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.
Kona’s Dorian Awaits Call for the Eddie
Kona’s Shane Dorian is one of 28 surfers who have received an invite to participate in a popular event which pays tribute to the late Eddie Aikau.
Slow Start Dooms Vulcans Against Nanooks
UH-Hilo spotted the first 13 points to Alaska and could not recover from its own bad start, falling to 0-3 on the season.
#7 Alaska Anchorage Dominates Rematch With UH-Hilo
Alaska Anchorage put on a dominant performance for the second straight night against the University of Hawai’i at Hilo, winning by 47 on Friday.
Hilo Grad Clay Explores Football Options
Hilo High School graduate Charles Clay has a spot with the L.A. KISS next season, but a tryout with Major League Football could lead him back to the 11-man game.
Point Loma Dominant in Sweep of UH-Hilo
Point Loma Nazarene returned to its winning groove on Thursday with a sweep of the University of Hawai’i at Hilo women’s volleyball team.
Japan Wins Asia Pacific Junior Cup
Team Japan successfully defended its Asia Pacific Junior Cup championship, defeating Team Hawai’i this week in Waikoloa.
HI-PAL Winter Classic Returns in December
Teams are needed for the 34th annual Hawai’i Isle Police Activities League Winter Baseball Classic, held at various East Hawai’i locations.
Konawaena Survives Late Rally in State Opener
Algene Kelekolio’s season-high rushing effort and Austin Santos-Johnson’s three sacks carried the Konawaena Wildcats to its first ever state tournament victory.
