Sports
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.
Fangupo Gets Second Chance at DI Football
Kealakehe alum David Fangupo will finally get his chance to take the field at the Division I level, committing to Utah for the 2016 season.
Ka’u Alum Kailiawa Leads UHH WBK Recruiting Class
Seven players will join the University of Hawai’i at Hilo women’s basketball team this season, including Ka’u graduate Pilialoha Kailiawa.
Wong Falls Short of All-Star Starting Bid
Miami’s Dee Gordon got nearly two million more fan votes than Kolten Wong, earning him the start at second base in next week’s MLB All-Star Game.
Kona Alum Galdeira Taking Shot at Pro Career
Lia Galdeira will start her professional basketball career a year early in Europe with the hope of returning to the states for a chance in the WNBA.
Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament Coming in August
Next month’s Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament will feature many different divisions for interested participants to choose from, including a barbless circle hook challenge.
UH-Hilo Men’s Hoops Adds Five
University of Hawai’i at Hilo men’s basketball coach GE Coleman is bringing in five players with a quality outside shooting touch for the upcoming season.
Wong Remains in Second Place in NL All-Star Voting
With three days remaining in All-Star voting, Kolten Wong continues to lose ground to Miami’s Dee Gordon in National League fan voting.
Bowling Tournament Remembers Kona Fisherman
KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona is holding a fundraiser for the family of Kona fisherman Randy Llanes, who died in a fishing accident last month.
