Sports
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.
Low Numbers Force Kohala to Bow Out of Football Season
A mixture of low numbers and a rising forfeiture fee were factors in the decision to cancel Kohala’s football season.
Waiakea’s Medeiros to Compete in Area Code Baseball Series
The hard-throwing southpaw from Waiakea High School will participate in another mainland showcase after an impressive trip to the Perfect Game USA showcase in June.
Mahan Earns Pacific Association’s Pitcher of the Week Award
Mahan picked up his first win in five starts on July 16, earning him the league’s Pitcher of the Week award.
Stars Survive Slow Start to Complete Sweep of East Bay
The Stars are within five games of .500 following a three-game sweep of the Lumberjacks.
PONY Baseball Fundraiser Set for This Weekend
The 13-14 year old Hilo squad needs to raise around $11,000 to cover their trip to the PONY League West Zone tournament in Whittier, CA.
Wong Stands Out in the Field at Futures Game Appearance
Wong made his second appearance at baseball’s All-Star event, held this year at Citi Field in New York.
Big Island Auto Club’s July Points Meet Scrapped
Five race dates remain for the Big Island Auto Club with the next meet taking place August 3-4.
Pacifics Survive Seventh Inning Meltdown to Defeat Hawai`i
San Rafael pounced on Hawai`i pitching with 15 hits to open the six-game series.
UPDATE: Stars & Pacifics Announce Probables for Upcoming Series
The Stars open their upcoming series with a lot of work to do in the standings. They are currently third, looking up at San Rafael and Maui.
Wong Homers in Back-to-Back Games as Memphis Cruises
With one week before the Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game, Wong is maintaining a batting average over .300 with 29 runs batted in.
Wong Homers, Drives In Three Runs to Fuel Memphis Win
Prior to Saturday’s game, Wong was hitting .218 in his last ten outings with one run batted in.
UPDATE: New Pacific Association Member Alters Stars’ Schedule
The East Bay Lumberjacks will take the place of the Vallejo Admirals on the Hawai`i Stars home schedule as part of a new Pacific Association agreement.
Pahoa Grad Fisher Earns Spot With Chaminade Hoops Program
The reward for a spot on the Chaminade basketball team? A chance of playing in the prestigious EA Sports Maui Invitational.
Sturza Named Assistant Men’s Hoops Coach at UH-Hilo
Sturza rounds out a coaching staff led by new head coach GE Coleman.
