Sports
Dayoan On Top at S. Tokunaga Store Ulua Challenge
Daven Dayoan brought in the top catch at this year’s S. Tokunaga Store Ulua Challenge.
NOTHIN’ TO LOSE: Clay Signs with L.A. KISS
Hilo native Charles Clay is hoping to make the most of his next football opportunity with the Arena Football League’s L.A. KISS.
BIIF Schools, Students Honored at HMSA Kaimana Awards
Waiakea’s Kaydee Rapozo and Kealakehe’s Cory Yamagata, along with 13 other student-athletes, each earned a $5,000 Kaimana Scholarship from HMSA.
UH-Hilo Narrows AD Search to Two Finalists
Two finalists for the University of Hawai’i at Hilo’s athletic director position will meet with the community in the coming weeks prior to the school making an official selection.
Waiakea Grad Torres-Costa to Turn Pro
A day after being selected in the 35th round of the Major League Baseball draft, Quintin Torres-Costa has decided to turn pro and follow his baseball dreams.
Brewers Nab Waiakea Grad Torres-Costa in MLB Draft
It was a long wait, but Quintin Torres-Costa finally got his name called Wednesday in the 35th round of the Major League Baseball Draft.
Wong Closing Gap in NL All-Star Voting
Kamehameha-Hawai’i graduate Kolten Wong is narrowing the gap in fan voting for the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, held next month in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Hall of Honor Induction Includes HPA’s Ewing
Gabby Ewing was officially inducted into the Enterprise Rent–A-Car/HHSAA Hall of Honor Sunday night, along with 11 other student-athletes from across the state.
Hilo’s Wong Trails at 2B in NL All-Star Voting
Hilo native Kolten Wong remains in second place among National League second baseman in All-Star voting, trailing Miami’s Dee Gordon.
Kea’au HS Announces Athletic Awards
Kea’au High School announced its athletic awards last month. Justin Quesada and Ivory Ayers earned two of the school’s top athletic honors.
Penn Earns Spot in UFC Hall of Fame
Hilo resident B.J. Penn will be inducted into the Modern Era category of the UFC Hall of Fame during a ceremony in July.
Wong Receives Over 582K MLB All-Star Votes
Entering Wednesday’s games, Kolten Wong ranked eighth in the NL with his .320 batting average. He sits second in NL All-Star voting behind Miami’s Dee Gordon.
HI-PAL Holds “Click it or Ticket” Tournament in Hilo
The Waiakea Warriors defeated Paiea to earn the HI-PAL “Click it or Ticket” intermediate and high school basketball championship, played at Andrews Gym over the weekend.
Four Hilo Golfers Qualify for IMG Championships
Four golfers received qualifying spots to next month’s IMG Junior World Championship in San Diego, Calif.
BIAC Completes Memorial Day Drag Races
The Big Island Auto Club held its annual Memorial Day Drag Races over the weekend at the Hilo Drag Strip.
Waiakea Alum Earns All-Big West Second Team Award
Waiakea graduate Quintin Torres-Costa earned eight saves in his new role as closer for the University of Hawai’i baseball team.
HPA’s Ewing Named to HHSAA Hall of Honor
Hawai’i Preparatory Academy’s Gabbie Ewing was the only neighbor island athlete to be named to the 2015 Enterprise/HHSAA Hall of Honor.
Konawaena Announces Athletic Award Winners
Konawaena High School announced its athletic awards during an assembly on Thursday.
HI-PAL Wraps Up League Competition
The Hawai’i Island Police Activities League recently wrapped up its “Click it or Ticket” elementary and intermediate basketball leagues.
More Regional Honors for UH-Hilo’s Aubrey, Salinas
A pair of University of Hawai’i at Hilo seniors earned regional recognition from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
