Sports
Johnson-Wilson’s Buzzer-Beater Sinks ‘Swords
UH-Hilo’s men’s basketball squad extended its winning streak to three games ahead of Monday night’s matchup against Azusa Pacific University.
UHH’s Greene Receives All-PacWest Preseason Selection
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo softball team was picked by coaches to finish sixth in the league this year, behind last year’s co-champion Dixie State.
Hoop Dreams Wins HI-PAL ‘Click It or Ticket’ Tournament
Ten teams competed in the Hawaii Isle Police Activities League’s “Click it or Ticket” 12-and-under basketball tournament at Carvalho Park last weekend.
UHH Baseball Picked to Finish Seventh in PacWest
UH-Hilo opens up its 2015 baseball season with a five-game series against Menlo College, starting on Feb. 12.
Gritty Performance Keeps Pahoa Unbeaten in BIIF Play
A team effort was the perfect compliment to Tolby Saito’s career-high scoring night, keeping Pahoa unbeaten in BIIF boys basketball play,
UHH/Azusa Pacific Hoops Twinbill Moved to the Civic
Monday’s college basketball doubleheader between Azusa Pacific and the University of Hawai’i at Hilo will be moved to the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Tre Johnson Earns PWC Weekly Defensive Award
UH-Hilo junior Tre Johnson swatted away a career-best six shots on Saturday to help UH-Hilo get a win to close out a four-game road stretch.
Konawaena Survives Honoka’a Scare
Despite a furious rally by the Honoka’a Dragons, Konawaena was able to survive the scare and snap a three-game losing streak on the road Friday.
KS-Hawai’i Survives Late Charge to Hold Off Waiakea
Riana Arima scored 18 points and Taylor Sullivan added 10 to push Kamehameha-Hawai’i past Waiakea in BIIF girls basketball.
Field Set For Champions Tour Event at Hualalai
Forty golfers, including eight World Golf Hall of Fame members, will hit the links at Hualalai during the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai this week.
Hilo’s Carvalho, Manu-Olevao Earn All-Big West Academic Honors
Hilo natives Erin Carvalho and Tai Manu-Olevao earned a minimum 3.0 GPA while competing in at least 50 percent of their team’s events at the University of Hawai’i.
Experience Pushes Waiakea to Comeback Win over Hilo
With its undefeated league mark on the line, Waiakea walked out of the new Hilo HIgh Gymnasium with a come-from-behind 10-point victory.
Dragons Figure Out KS-Hawai’i in Comeback Win
Honoka’a avenged a preseason loss to Kamehameha-Hawai’i, solidifying its top spot in the Big Island Interscholastic Federation’s Division II standings.
Miyataki Preparing Young Vulcans for 2015 Baseball Season
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo baseball season opens up on Feb. 12 with the start of a five-game series against Menlo College.
VIDEO: Interview with St. Louis Cardinals Second Baseman Kolten Wong
Kolten Wong talks about his favorite Big Island spots, pre-game rituals, his relationship with Shane Victorino, and even his opinion on Marcus Mariota.
Big Island Kids Participate in NFL PPK Finals
Three Big Island kids were among 40 from across the country who competed in the final round of the NFL’s Punt, Pass, and Kick competition, held in Renton, Wash.
Pahoa Overcomes Sluggish Start to Defeat Kealakehe
A strong second half performance by Tolby Saito led Pahoa past Kealakehe in Friday’s early season BIIF boys basketball contest.
Vulcans’ Late Rally Falls Short in Loss to Point Loma
The Vulcans nearly completed a 19-point comeback against Point Loma Nazarene, but missed free throws in the final two minutes kept UH-Hilo from completing its rally.
Mix of Youth and Experience Guide PLNU Women Past UHH
A pair of freshman, Paola Roa and Roya Rustamzada, provided scoring support for Point Loma Nazarene senior Jessica Escorza in Wednesday’s win at UH-Hilo.
Big Island Youngsters to Compete in NFL PPK National Finals
Jarom Alani, Tylana Abraham, and Jayla Medeiros will compete for national championships this Saturday during the NFL’s Punt, Pass, and Kick National Finals in Renton, Wash.
