Sports
Kalaheo’s Smith ‘Plans to Apply’ for UHH Hoops Job
Over 200 applications have come in for the UH Hilo men’s basketball head coaching job, formerly held by Jeff Law.
UHH’s Lee Named PWC Softball Player of the Week
The transfer from East Carolina University, along with fellow award winner Kristina Victa, have created a 1-2 punch that has produced a combined 91 hits and 36 runs batted in.
Big Island’s Dorian Nominated For Big Wave Awards
The Kailua-Kona native will have a chance to win up to $85,000 in prize money after being nominated for four big wave surfing awards.
UHH Softball Takes Conference Lead With Twinbill Sweep
Emily Greene and Vanessa Salinas both hit home runs to power UHH to a six game winning streak.
Freitas-Fields K’s 10 in Waiakea Victory over Kea`au
Caleb Freitas-Fields won the freshman pitching battle with Kea`au’s Keian Kanetani, giving Waiakea their second straight victory.
Hilo Survives Late Rally to Defeat Kealakehe
Seven combined errors, seven hit batters, and three wild pitches made for a dramatic finish at Wong Stadium between Division I opponents.
UHH’s Victa Earns PacWest Softball Weekly Award
During the third week of the season, Victa collected 13 hits and stole 10 bases in an eight-game road trip.
Law Resigns From UH Hilo Men’s Hoops Program
Law leaves UH Hilo for the same position at Western New Mexico following a 6-19 season and 4-13 PacWest conference record.
BIAC March Points Meet Results
With race organizers concerned about bad weather affecting competition for a second consecutive month, the Big Island Auto Club avoided a Sunday rain-out by completing its events on Saturday.
Grand Canyon Powers Past UHH in PWC Baseball Series Opener
The opening game of the four-game series featured eight errors, Grand Canyon’s powerful bats, and a controversial call at the end of the fifth inning.
Aliyah Pana Named Gatorade State Girls Basketball POTY
Pana joins former standouts Dawnyelle Awa and Kanisha Bello as recipients of Gatorade’s top honor in Hawai`i girls basketball.
Thursday’s UHH Softball Twinbill Moved Back to Campus Field
After initially deeming UH Hilo softball field unplayable, coaches moved the games back to their campus after good weather improved field conditions.
Konawaena Grad Yamaguchi Homers Twice for Pepperdine over USC
Kolten Yamaguchi’s first two collegiate home runs came in his first start of the season, knocking off the Trojans.
Hilo Converts Opportunities to Defeat KS-Hawai`i
Hilo rebounded from a 13-0 loss on Saturday at Hawaii` Prep with an eight-hit shutout of the Warriors.
Rain Forces Tie to Close Baseball Series Between Dixie State and UHH
Dixie State held the lead when heavy rains fell, but because the inning in which they scored did not finish, the runs came off the board, leading to a 1-1 tie.
Power, Pitching Push Red Storm to DH Sweep of UHH Baseball
The Red Storm pushed UHH’s losing streak to three games after winning Sunday’s twinbill at Wong Stadium.
UHH’s CJ Brown Named to All-PWC Honorable Mention List
Brown was the only Vulcan to be honored by the PacWest Conference this season.
Imai Sisters Earn All-PacWest Honors
The top two scorers on the team pushed the Vulcans to a 13-11 record and an appearance in the PacWest Conference Tournament.
Season Ends for UHH Women’s Hoops at PWC Tourney
The Vulcans’ finished the season dropping four of their last six games and finishing with a 13-11 record.
