Sports
Hilo’s Yanagi Among Winners at HSJGA Junior Event
The Hawai’i State Junior Golf Association 14 & Under Junior Tour Series made its third stop of the season in Waikoloa over the weekend.
Waiakea’s Scott, HPA’s Ewing Snag Top Girls Soccer Honors
Hawai’i Preparatory Academy and Konawaena snagged most of the All-BIIF First Team honors this season, as determined by voting from the league’s coaches.
Waiakea’s Quest for State Baseball Berth on Hold
Thursday’s scheduled make-up game between Waiakea and Pahoa has been postponed once again. It will be moved to Friday at Waiakea High School.
Kamehameha-Hawai’i Survives for Senior Day Win
Despite a furious rally by Hilo, Kamehameha-Hawai’i sent off three seniors with a win at Kame’eiamoku Field Wednesday afternoon.
Waiakea Holds Off Hilo to Claim BIIF #1 Seed
Waiakea clinched the top seed in the BIIF baseball tournament and can clinch a state berth with a win Wednesday at Pahoa.
Pahoa Forfeits Remainder of Softball Season
Low numbers and injuries have caused Pahoa High School to forfeit the rest of its softball games this season.
UH-Hilo’s Aubrey Earns National Softball Award
UH-Hilo senior Colleen Aubrey picked up her third award this week with recognition from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
Vulcan Softball Finds Offense on the Road
University of Hawai’i at Hilo seniors Colleen Aubrey and Vanessa Salinas were key contributors in snapping the Vulcans seven-game losing streak.
Kealakehe, KS-Hawai’i Lead All-BIIF Boys Soccer Honors
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation announced its All-League Boys Soccer Awards earlier this week.
Waiakea Grad Earns PacWest Weekly Golf Honor
Dalen Yamauchi finished at the top of the leaderboard for the second time this season, following his fall win at the Dennis Rose Invitational.
UH-Hilo Sits Eighth in PacWest Commissioner’s Cup Standings
California Baptist holds a slim lead in the current PacWest Commissioner’s Cup standings. UH-Hilo is far behind with six sports remaining.
Andres’ Walk-Off Hit Keeps Waiakea Perfect in BIIF
Waiakea remained unbeaten in Big Island Interscholastic Federation play with an extra-innings victory at Wong Stadium.
Chanelle Molina Highlights All-BIIF Girls Basketball Selections
Konawaena earned four of the five slots on the All-BIIF Division I First Team list. In Division II, votes were split for Player of the Year award.
Hilo Earns Emotional Victory Over Honoka’a
Despite losing their starting catcher during a physical play at home plate, the Hilo Vikings rallied back to earn a walk-off victory over Honoka’a.
Big Island Auto Club Completes Season Opener
Last weekend’s Big Island Auto Club points meet included bracket racing and a junior dragster exhibition.
Konawaena’s Molina Repeats as Gatorade POTY
Konawaena High School’s Chanelle Molina earned the Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year award after pushing the Wildcats to their sixth state title.
HPA Alum Unger Traded to New Orleans
The Seattle Seahawks parted ways with six-year veteran Max Unger, sending the Hawai’i Preparatory Academy graduate and a draft pick to New Orleans.
Tre Johnson Lands on All-PacWest Second Team
UH-Hilo forward Tre Johnson led his team in points and rebounds and was key in the Vulcans’ upsets of BYU-Hawai’i and Dixie State during the season.
Konawaena Alum Galdeira Earns All-Pac-12 Honors
For the second consecutive year, Konawaena High School graduate Lia Galdeira was named to the All-Pac-12 women’s basketball list. She scored over 19 points per game for Washington State this season.
Vulcan Men End Season with OT Loss
Despite a season-high scoring performance from senior Joey Rodriguez, the Vulcans fell in overtime to Dominican University.
