Sports
Honoka`a Survives Second Half Drought to Defeat Kealakehe
Despite only scoring six second half points, the Dragons improved to 2-1 in BIIF play with the narrow victory.
Vikings Race Past Cold-Shooting Daggers
Hilo’s stingy defense and quick pace led to a 33 point victory in Pahoa.
Shimizu Breaks Out In Vulcan Win Over Holy Names
Shimizu finished one point shy of her career-high 24 points set last year against Hawai`i Pacific University.
Vulcans Lose Big Lead But Recover in OT
The Vulcans picked up their first conference victory of the season, despite blowing a 25-point second half lead.
Free Throws, Turnovers Doom Vulcan Women
Jazlyn Afusia missed a three point shot as time expired, dropping the Vulcans to 1-3 in the PacWest conference.
UHH Men’s Hoops Loses Nailbiter to Dominican
The Vulcans have lost four straight games to Dominican dating back to January 2011.
Dominant Start Leads #9 Konawaena Over Honoka`a
The Konawaena Wildcats won their seventh straight game Friday with a 12 point victory in Honoka`a.
Vulcan Women Speed Past NDNU
UH Hilo picked up their first win in PacWest play this season with a runaway victory over NDNU.
Melonas Named PacWest Player of the Week
The Ventura, CA senior earned the first conference Player of the Week award for his team this season.
UHH Ends Eight-Game Skid With 62 Point Rout
The Vulcans will go back to PacWest play with a win under their belt following a 62 point victory against Champion Baptist.
HI-PAL Winter Classic Concludes
Five championship games capped the end of the four-day HI-PAL Winter Classic at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
HPA Grad Unger Named NFC Pro Bowl Starter
Seattle Seahawk center Max Unger was selected Wednesday to his first Pro Bowl and will start at center for the NFC.
St. Edward’s Wins Fourth Straight With Late Basket
The Vulcans’ losing streak extended to eight games despite an impressive double-double effort from forward Michael Melonas.
Estrella to Retire After 2013 Baseball Season
The 2013 baseball season will be the last for UH hilo baseball coach Joey Estrella, who announced his retirement from the baseball program on Friday.
Waiakea Dominates Interior to Defeat KS-Hawai`i
The Warriors picked up their first win of the season on the second day of the Larry Manliguis Hilo High Holiday Classic.
Vulcans Find New Low in Seventh Straight Loss
It was a forgettable Friday night for many Vulcan fans as 31 turnovers and poor rebounding led UH Hilo to their seventh straight loss.
Eldridge’s Hot Third Quarter Leads Baldwin Over Waiakea
Baldwin, Kohala, Pearl City, and Hilo opened up the Larry Manliguis Hilo High Holiday Classic with wins Thursday at the Civic.
Preseason Hoops Tournaments Continue Islandwide
Hilo and Konawaena host tournaments this week, while Honoka`a will travel to Oahu to face competition from the OIA and ILH.
Hot Shooting Leads Kalaheo to Kea`au / Waiakea Tourney Title
Kalei Zuttermeister’s four three-pointers and Josh Ko’s trio of treys helped lead the Mustangs to a tournament championship Saturday night.
Hilo Recovers to Defeat Waiakea in Tournament Consolation Game
Jalen Carvalho and Jodd Carter led the Vikings back in the fourth quarter to defeat Waiakea 56-45.
