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Hilo’s Wong Makes History – the Wrong Kind – in World Series Loss
The Hilo native was picked off of first base with two out in the bottom of the ninth and his team trailing 4-2.
PacWest Men’s Soccer Freshman Award Goes to UHH’s Novella
Novella, from Mission Viejo, Calif., scored his third goal of the season as the Vulcans went 1-1 last week.
UHH’s Hufford Earns Second PacWest Freshman Honor
The freshman goalkeeper has totaled eight shutouts this season, including two last week, to earn her second PacWest award.
KS-Hawai`i Seeded Third in HHSAA DI Girls VB Tournament
BIIF participants Hilo and Kamehameha-Hawai`i will likely have to cross paths with ILH powers Punahou and Kamehameha-Kapalama to reach the state championship game.
UHH Fails to Complete Rally in Five Set Loss
The Vulcans committed 38 attack errors and hit .080 in the five set loss.
More Suspensions Issued Following Hilo-Kea`au Sideline Incident
Pending appeal, suspensions could affect the Hilo Vikings for next Saturday’s Division I championship game. Suspensions will also affect Kea`au High for a game next season.
UHH Women’s Soccer Ranked Fifth in NCAA West Region Poll
The Vulcans are the only PacWest conference team to be listed in the NCAA’s initial West Region rankings.
Wong’s Postseason Run Continues to the World Series
The Hilo native is still searching for his first postseason hit after going 0-for-5 against the Pirates and Dodgers.
UH-Hilo’s Pasek Earns Weekly PacWest Soccer Honor
The Vulcans have four matches left in the season, starting with a road contest Wednesday at Hawai`i Pacific University.
Vulcan Volleyball Falls Flat to #25 Point Loma
The Vulcans’ three-week homestand continues Thursday with a visit from Dixie State University.
Hilo Rushes Past Kea`au in BIIF DI Semifinal
Hilo gashed through the Cougars’ defense on the ground, amassing 432 rushing yards in the victory.
Gridiron Preview: League Championship Berths At Stake This Weekend
Semifinal action kicks off Friday night when Hilo hosts Kea`au for a spot in the BIIF Division I championship game.
Vulcan Athletics Receives $60,000 Donation
An unidentified donor who has visited the Big Island since the 1980’s gave the donation to the UH Foundation in his family’s name.
Honoka`a Forfeits BIIF DII Semifinal
Honoka`a ends the season with an 0-8 record, 0-7 in the BIIF after forfeiting Friday’s Division II semifinal game.
Volleyball Vulcans End Losing Skid in Five-Set Thriller
The Vulcans snapped a nine match losing streak that spanned 37 days with Wednesday’s victory.
BIIF Girls Volleyball Seedings Set
A total of five teams, three in Division II and two in Division I, will qualify for the state volleyball championships at the end of the month.
Vulcans Drop Ninth Straight to #5 BYU-Hawai`i
The fifth-ranked BYU-Hawai`i Seasiders unexpectedly dropped a set to the Vulcans but held on to win for the sixth straight time this season.
West Hawai`i Rivalry Goes to Konawaena
Konawaena’s big play offense and special teams crafted four touchdown plays that went for at least 37 yards in Friday’s victory.
Gridiron Preview: Rivalry Weekend Caps Off Regular Season
Nothing is at stake this weekend except for school pride during the final weekend of the BIIF’s regular season.
Prater Looks to Put Everything Together at Saturday’s Ironman
Kevin Prater, who moved to Kailua-Kona in 2009, continues to improve in running and swimming as he prepares for his first Ironman World Championship.
