Sports
Wong Starts for Team USA in All-Star Futures Game
Hilo native Kolten Wong made his professional debut on national television, starting at second base for Team USA in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game
Ceremony Saturday For Pana‘ewa Covered Play Courts, Center
The $3 million Hilo facility features three full-sized basketball courts and an energy-efficient open-air design.
Stars Hand Eri Yoshida First Loss of the Season
Two big innings took Na Koa Ikaika’s Eri Yoshida out of the game after five innings, and Ronnie Loeffler held his opponents at Bay to give the Hawai’i Stars their second straight victory.
Record-Breaking Day at John C. Kekua Regatta
Records were broken all day Saturday at the Moku O Hawaii / John C. Kekua Regatta in Hilo.
“Knuckle Princess” Pitching Saturday Against the Stars
Japanese “Knuckle Princess” Eri Yoshida will take the mound at Wong Stadium for the first time Saturday when Na Koa Ikaika Maui faces the Hawaii Stars
Ka‘u Graduate Pua Kailiawa Joins Rainbow Wahine
University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine basketball coach Laura Beeman announced Thursday that her fifth recruit of the 2012-2013 class, Pua Kailiawa, hails from Ka’u High School.
Na Koa’s Offense Arrives in Time to Defeat Stars
Nick Valdez’s two-run triple in the top half of the eighth inning gave Na Koa Ikaika Maui their fifth straight win, beating the Hawai’i Stars 2-1 at Wong Stadium Wednesday night.
HPA’s Brostek Named State’s Best Track and Field Athlete
Hawaii Preparatory Academy graduate Shane Brostek was named Gatorade Track and Field Athlete of the Year for the State of Hawaii, winning a gold medal at the state tournament this year.
Wong Named to All-Star Futures Game
Hilo-born baseball star Kolten Wong will be playing at the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, part of Major League Baseball’s All-Star festivities in Kansas City this July.
Big Island Student Athletes Honored at Kaimana Awards
Two Big Island high schools and three distinguished student athletes were among many across the state who were rewarded for their all-around work ethic at the 2012 HMSA Kaimana Awards luncheon in Waikiki Saturday.
Early Offensive Jolt Pushes Stars to Victory
Offense highlighted the show on Friday night, but the bullpen locked everything down for the Hawai’i Stars in their 10-7 win at Wong Stadium.
Offense, Emotions Explode in Stars Win over Sonoma
A late-inning comeback and heated postgame exchange brought life to what appeared to be a blowout, as the Hawai’i Stars defeated the Sonoma County Grapes 9-8.
Ironman 70.3 Hawaii Winner Investigated for Doping
Lance Armstrong’s chances of reaching the Ironman World Championships have reached a grinding halt, as the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii winner was suspended by the World Triathalon Corporation because of an investigation by the US Anti-Doping Agency.
Korytoski Named New Men’s Soccer Coach at UHH
Combining professional and collegiate experience, Jeffrey Korytoski hopes to return winning soccer to the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Armstrong’s Triathlon Impact Already Being Felt
Despite not yet having qualified for October’s Ironman World Championship, Lance Armstrong is already prompting changes in the way the event is televised.
Hawaii Stars Release Inaugural Schedule
The 54-game Hawaii Stars schedule was officially released Monday, a day before the season opener at Na Koa Ikaika Maui.
High School Hall Welcomes Three from Hawai’i Island
Three Big Island athletes joined a prestigious class of 12 student-athletes to enter the HHSAA Hall of Honor at a banquet Sunday in Waikiki.
Maui Fighters Score Titles in Triple Threat Co-Main Events
Riley Dutro, Eddie Perrells, and Patrick Torres won championship belts at the Triple Threat Fights MMA event in Hilo Saturday.
Armstrong, Corbin Battle Wind to Win Ironman 70.3 Hawaii
The headline attraction of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii (Honu) did not disappoint, as Lance Armstrong was the top finisher of Saturday’s race, while Linsey Corbin was the top female finisher of the race.
Armstrong, Wee Highlight Ironman 70.3 Pro Panel Presser
Friday’s Ironman 70.3 Pro Panel Press Conference featured the race’s heavy hitters, including last year’s women’s champion and a Tour de France champion.
