Sports
Kolten Wong Hitless in Major League Debut
The Big Islander’s debut came with the St. Louis Cardinals entrenched in the thick of the National League playoff race. The Cardinals are currently at the top of the NL Wild Card standings.
UH-Hilo Volleyball Projected to Finish Tenth in PacWest
Veteran coach Tino Reyes has high hopes for his young team, despite the conference projection, when the season opens later this month.
Kolten Wong to Suit Up for St. Louis Friday
The Kamehameha-Hawai`i graduate will take his talents to the Cardinals’ big league squad Friday when St. Louis visits the Chicago Cubs.
BIIF Football Playoff Format Finalized
The final piece of the 2013 Big Island Interscholastic Federation football schedule was finalized Tuesday when the league’s athletic directors voted on its postseason format.
Hawai`i Stars Series at Maui Cancelled
Despite the cancellation, the Stars’ season will continue in California as the team will play extra games prior to the playoffs.
Vulcan XC 5K Fundraiser Results
The UH-Hilo cross country season begins on September 7 with a meet in Honolulu hosted by Chaminade University.
Late Touchdown Strikes Push KS-Hawai`i Past Kalaheo
Micah Kanehailua’s touchdown pass to Logan Uyetake was the game winner with 1:27 left to play.
Stars Rally Back to Win Rain-Shortened Contest
Former UH-Hilo standout Aaron Correa debuted for the Stars and picked up a win in three important innings of relief.
Gridiron Preview: Non-League Play Opens at HPA, KS-Hawai`i
Two non-league football games open up a three week, nine game preseason schedule.
Revised BIIF Football Schedule Released
All eight teams will play seven regular season games, followed by a two-week playoff to determine champions in each division.
Illegal Procedure: Hopes Dashed for Kohala Football Players
According to BIIF President Shawn Suzuki, the last-minute proposal by Kohala and Honoka`a violated procedural rules, keeping the proposal from officially being heard.
KS-Hawai`i Grad Silva Leaves Bills Training Camp
An unexpected departure from training camp may leave Mana Silva’s NFL future in question.
NFL Depth Charts Feature Three Big Island Football Alums
A full slate of NFL preseason games kickoff Thursday with Kamuela’s Daniel Te`o-Nesheim donning a Buccaneers uniform against the defending Super Bowl champions.
UH-Hilo Hoops Adds Depth for Upcoming Season
Coleman’s two recruits, along with a third prior to his arrival, will help to make up the loss of six players last season due to graduation.
Rain Cuts Auto Club’s August Points Meet Short
Prize money was split between the four semifinalists in the Junior Dragsters and Mega Bracket divisions.
Ka`u Latest to Drop Football Prior to 2013 Season
The BIIF will revise their regular-season schedule following the Trojans’ departure. Non-league games kick off on Aug. 10.
Thompson Named UH-Hilo’s Director of Soccer
Thompson leaves Cal State San Bernardino to join the Vulcans as the school’s first full-time soccer coach. He will lead the men’s and women’s programs.
UPDATE: Kohala, Honoka`a Schools Explore Joint Football Squad
After announcing it lacked enough players to compete this year, Kohala High School is looking at the possibility of combining its squad with Honoka`a’s team.
Wong Update: Kolten Homers in Memphis Victory
Kolten’s home run sparked a Memphis victory while Kean picked up a pair of triples in a losing effort.
UH-Hilo Soccer Coaching Search Continues
Athletic Director Dexter Irvin hopes to name the school’s first Director of Soccer by next week. In the mean time, the selection committee is working to list its group of finalists.
