Sports
Hilo Places Football Coach on Leave
Hilo High School has placed its head football coach, David Baldwin, on leave from the program as of Wednesday.
Defense Powers Kealakehe to Win in Opener
Kealakehe’s defense picked off three fourth-quarter passes, returning two of them for touchdowns to knock off Maui High.
Kauai Wins Junior Lifeguard Challenge
Kauai’s junior lifeguards took the top spot in the 2015 State Junior Lifeguard Championships at Hapuna Beach last Saturday.
Entry Deadline Extended for ‘Ohana Fishing Tourney
The Department of Parks and Recreation has extended the registration deadline for participants to enter the ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament.
UH-Hilo’s Kurokawa Earns Golden State BB Award
Five University of Hawai’i at Hilo baseball players participated in the Golden State Collegiate Baseball League this summer.
HCRA State Canoe Racing Results
Thousands gathered under overcast conditions Saturday at Hilo Bayfront for the HCRA State Championships.
Kona Powerlifter Earns Special Olympics Gold
In his first ever competition outside of the state, Kona’s Isaiah Wong earned two gold medals and two silver medals at the Special Olympics World Games.
Hall of Fame Coach Joins UH-Hilo VB Staff
University of Hawai’i at Hilo volleyball coach Tino Reyes is adding world class experience to his staff with the addition of Carl McGown, an AVCA Hall of Famer.
Golf Tournament Benefits Boys and Girls Club
Mauna Lani Bay’s South Course will be the host for this year’s Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island Tee Off for Kids tournament on Aug. 8.
BIIF Includes Thursdays in New Football Schedule
Six regular season games and a semifinal game have been moved to Thursday nights to accommodate a shortage of referees.
UH-Hilo Selects New Tennis Coach
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo will have its third different tennis coach in three years when Nate Gross takes over in August.
Kealakehe Alums Added to Polynesian CFB Watch List
Peni Vea and Psalm Wooching have been named to the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List.
Guillen Selected to Lead UH-Hilo Athletics
Pending official approval by the University of Hawai’i Board of Regents, Patrick Guillen will become the next Director of Athletics at UH-Hilo.
UH-Hilo to Name Guillen Next AD
UH-Hilo is expected to announce Tuesday its selection of Patrick Guillen as the school’s next athletic director.
BIAC Shortens July Points Meet
Low numbers forced the Big Island Auto Club to minimize its July Points Meet to a one-day event.
Waiakea Grad Earns Na Hoa O Puna Award
Waiakea High School graduate Sabrina Scott earned a $500 scholarship from Na Hoa O Puna. She will play soccer at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo.
Kealakehe Grad Utrera Joins Camp Coach in New Jersey
After losing his mother to cancer, Kealakehe graduate Deion Utrera is looking to restart his basketball career with a familiar coach in Toms River, N.J.
UH-Hilo: AD Announcement Could Come Next Week
Either Patrick Guillen or Joshua Doody could be named UH-Hilo’s permanent athletic director next week, according to a school spokesperson.
Big Island Represented at Special Olympics World Games
Three Special Olympics Hawai’i athletes, including Kona’s Isaiah Wong, will compete in the Special Olympics World Games, held in Los Angeles.
UH-Hilo Announces 2015 Vulcan Hall of Fame Class
Next month’s Vulcan Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony will welcome in four new members from various different athletic backgrounds.
