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Hilo Capitalizes on Kealakehe Mistakes to Win BIIF DI Title
Hilo scored all of its 21 points off of five Kealakehe turnovers to win the league championship.
Konawaena to Face Former QB in HHSAA Tourney Opener
The Wildcats, winners of the BIIF Division II championship, did not receive one of the state tournament’s four seeds, putting them on the road in the opening round.
KS-Kapalama Sweeps Punahou to Win State VB Title
Kamehameha-Kapalama defeated Punahou for the fourth time in five tries this season en route to its first state title since 2010.
KS-Kapalama Powers Past Moanalua to Reach HHSAA Final
The ILH champions prevailed in straight sets despite several challenges from Moanalua, leading to Friday’s all-ILH final.
UHH VB Extends Winning Streak With Sweep of NDNU
The Vulcans won its third straight match, the longest winning streak since mid-September when they opened the season 5-0.
Kahuku, Moanalua Advance in HHSAA VB Tourney
Crowd favorite Hilo gave Kahuku a late push before falling in straight sets Wednesday night, while Moanalua eased by Leilehua.
Division II Girls Volleyball State Championships Kick Off Tuesday
Hawai`i Preparatory Academy, Konawaena, and Pahoa will represent the BIIF in this week’s Division II state volleyball championships.
Vulcans Overcome Slow Start to Defeat Fresno Pacific
UH-Hilo junior Callie Aberle sparked her team late, finishing with 16 kills and eight digs.
UHH’s Strand-Nicolaisen Earns PacWest Volleyball Award
The Na`alehu-born outside hitter leads her team in kills, digs, and total points this season.
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.
