Sports
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.
Shortage of Officials Could Shuffle BIIF FB Schedule
With the BIIF football season less than two weeks away, a shortage of game officials is forcing the league to look at possibly altering its football schedule.
20th Annual Wahine Fishing Tourney Set for Saturday
Themed “South Pacific Decadence,” the 25th Annual Huggo’s Wahine Fishing Tournament will offer cash prizes to the top marlin. Other prizes will be awarded.
Washington St. Lands Commitment from Chanelle Molina
Konawaena senior Chanelle Molina narrowed her choices to four Pac-12 schools before deciding to play at Washington State in 2016-2017.
Ulloa Takes Reigns of KS-Hawai’i Boys Hoops Program
Vincent Ulloa will become the next varsity basketball coach at Kamehameha-Hawai’i, replacing Dominic Pacheco.
Friday Deadline to Enter Richardson Roughwater Swim
Held on July 26, the Richardson Roughwater Swim features a challenging test designed for experienced swimmers.
Spots Available for Jimmy Yagi Hoops Camp
Organizers of the Jimmy Yagi Summer Hoops Camp have waived the late registration fee for next week’s basketball camp.
