Sports
HI-PAL Winter Classic Returns December 26
The 34th annual event will run from Dec. 26-29 at various sites in East Hawai’i.
UHH’s Aberle Named PacWest VB Player of the Week
Aberle recorded a season-high 23 kills Saturday in a four-set victory over Notre Dame de Namur University.
Yamauchi, UH-Hilo Win Dennis Rose Invitational
Senior Dalen Yamauchi won his first collegiate tournament on the second playoff hole Saturday at the Dennis Rose Invitational.
State Football Tourney Opens Friday
BIIF champions Hilo and Kamehameha-Hawai’i will each face teams ranked in the top five in most state football rankings.
Vikings Dominate Kealakehe to Win BIIF DI Crown
Hilo’s ground attack dominated the sloppy field conditions at Wong Stadium, pushing the Vikings to a second consecutive BIIF Division I title.
BIIF Investigating Hilo Football Prior to Title Game
The BIIF acknowledged Wednesday that it is investigating an “eligibility” issue with the Hilo High football program. Friday night’s Division I championship game will still take place.
State DI Volleyball Championships Start Friday
The BIIF has not won a state championship in Division I since Hilo did it back in 1974.
BIIF Sets Football Championship Schedule
Citing rescheduling issues caused by Hurricane Ana, the BIIF scheduled both championship games to be played at 7 p.m. Friday at separate sites.
Balanced Attack Leads KS-Hawai’i to BIIF DII Title Game
With the win, Kamehameha-Hawai’i will face Konawaena next week for the league championship and a spot in the state tournament.
Time, Venue Change Made for UHH Road Soccer Matches
UH-Hilo’s soccer matches against Holy Names, scheduled for Thursday, will move to the Cal State East Bay campus. New times have been announces for the contests.
Hilo’s Clay Signs With CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks
After being cut by the Green Bay Packers, Clay hopes to get a shot to compete on the football field with the Ottawa Redblacks.
BIIF FB Semifinal Schedule Adjusted…Again
Confusion over Wong Stadium’s availability led to another change in the league’s semifinal schedule.
Forfeit Finalizes BIIF Girls Volleyball Tourney Schedule
The BIIF Girls Volleyball Tournament will start next Tuesday with Division II matches in Pahoa and Honoka’a.
UH-Hilo Soccer Matches Rescheduled
The pair of soccer matches has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6.
UPDATE: BIIF Sporting Events Cancelled Due to T.S. Ana
Cancelled or postponed BIIF events include the league’s cheerleading championships, regular season girls volleyball contests, and semifinal football games.
IRONMAYOR: Kenoi Finishes Kona Triathlon
Mayor Billy Kenoi beat the midnight cut-off time and finished the IRONMAN World Championships in Kailua-Kona.
Konawaena Dominates in West Hawai’i Gridiron Battle
Konawaena will host either Hawai’i Prep or Honoka’a in next Saturday’s Division II semifinals.
Former NFL Lineman Tackles IRONMAN
Former NFL defensive lineman Don Davey is fulfilling a bucket-list goal and supporting Hawai’i Island’s Fire Department with his IRONMAN participation.
Mayor Kenoi to Compete in IRONMAN World Championships
His plate has been filled with the Puna community’s concerns over the June 27 Kilauea lava flow, but Mayor Billy Kenoi will keep his commitment to competing in Saturday’s IRONMAN.
Seeding Scenarios for BIIF Football Playoffs
Every game played this weekend will have, in some way, an impact on seeding for next week’s BIIF semifinals.
