Sports
BIIF Softball Teams Swept in DII State Tournament Quarterfinals
Thursday’s state semifinals feature both representatives from the Kauai Interscholastic Federation, including defending state champion Waimea High. Last year’s runner up, Nanakuli, is still in the title hunt.
UH Hilo Softball Remains 7th in NCAA DII Regional Poll
A doubleheader victory on Saturday likely secures the Vulcans’ spot in the NCAA Division II West Regional next week.
Kohala Wins Marathon Match to Advance to BIIF DII Semis
The fifth-seeded Cowboys advanced to Friday’s semifinals, where they will face Kamehameha-Hawai`i at Wong Stadium for a spot in the state tournament.
Hilo Grad Tokolahi to Attend New Orleans Rookie Mini-Camp
He didn’t get drafted in last week’s NFL draft, but Tokolahi will still have a chance to get on an NFL roster by participating in the New Orleans Saints’ rookie mini-camp.
KS-Hawai`i Receives #3 Seed in State DII Softball Tourney
In the nine year history of the Division II state softball championships, a Big Island team has never won the coveted crown.
BIIF Baseball Tournament Begins Tuesday
Three state tournament berths are at stake starting Tuesday, including both HHSAA tournament slots in Division II.
KS-Hawai`i Rolls Past Kea`au, Earns League’s Top Seed in D2
Kamehameha-Hawaii earned the top seed in next week’s Division II league tournament and will face either Honoka`a or Kohala in the semifinals on May 3.
Hilo’s Tracy Nakashima Wins PBA Regional Tourney in Kona
Local bowler Tracey Nakashima beat out 29 other bowlers, including Josh Blanchard in the final, to win the PBA’s regional stop in Kona.
Medeiros Powers Waiakea to D1 Regular Season Baseball Title
With the win over Kamehameha-Hawaii and a Hilo loss to Kea`au, Waiakea clinched their spot in the state tournament to defend last year’s state championship.
BIAC Wraps Up April Meet and Bug-In
Volkswagon Bugs were the showcase during the Big Island Auto Club’s April Points Meet.
Nishiura, Komatsu Drive In Two As Waiakea Outlasts Kea`au
Chase Komatsu earned his first victory of the season, striking out six batters to improve his team to 9-2 on the year.
Big Island Runners Ryan, Perry Safe After Boston Marathon Explosion
Two marathon runners from the Big Island are OK following a pair of explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line.
Estrella’s UHH Career Ends With Doubleheader Sweep of AAU
A four game winning streak ended the season and closed out the career of head coach Joey Estrella.
Kinoshita Brothers Earn Wins in UHH Doubleheader Sweep
The Vulcans’ snapped an eight-game losing streak with a pair of victories on Friday against Academy of Art.
Hilo’s Wong Opens AAA Season on Six Game Hit Streak
Wong is batting 6-for-11 with a triple, an RBI, and three runs scored through two games against New Orleans.
Positive Coaching Alliance Receives Hawai`i Bowl Donation
The local chapter of the national Positive Coaching Alliance hopes to use the donation to continue its work with Big Island sports.
UHH’s Salinas Earns Second Softball Pitcher Weekly Award
The Vulcans, led by Salinas’ consistent pitching, await the first NCAA regional rankings, scheduled to come out this week.
Hilo’s Wong Makes AAA Debut in Twinbill Split
Wong opens the 2013 season in AAA Memphis to play for the Redbirds, an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
Miyataki Named Interim UHH Baseball Coach Following 2013 Season
A former Vulcan player and assistant coach, Miyataki will oversee the baseball program at the end of this season while the school continues to search for a full-time coach.
