Sports
Fiesta Named BIAC Driver of the Year
The Big Island Auto Club honored Chad Fiesta with their “Driver of the Year award” during their season ending banquet over the weekend.
Farrington’s Ground Attack Ends Kealakehe’s Season
Farrington won the “old school” style rushing showdown with Kealakehe to advance to the First Hawaiian Bank / HHSAA State Football Semifinals.
Bala Earns Final PacWest Men’s Soccer Award
UH Hilo junior Rayden Bala earned the last PacWest Men’s Soccer weekly award following a hat trick in the season finale.
Fast Start Lifts Kealakehe to Division I Title
Another hot start was key to Kealakehe clinching the BIIF’s Division I championship with a 40-22 victory over Hilo.
Seven Takeaways Propel Konawaena to DII Championship
Despite trailing early, the Konawaena Wildcat defense forced seven turnovers and dominated the ground attack to win the 2012 BIIF Division II Championship.
Former Vulcan Manago Traded to Cornbelters
After being named a divisional all-star in his rookie season, former Vulcan Keoni Manago looks to continue his pro baseball dream in Illinois.
UHH Men’s Golf Wins Third Straight Tourney
UH Hilo’s men’s golf program picked up its third straight victory at the Waikoloa Kings’ Course in the Dennis Rose Invitational.
Waiakea Sweeps State Air Riflery Championships
For the first time, the boys and girls team air riflery championships were conquered by neighbor island schools.
HHSAA Girls Volleyball Tournament Begins Tuesday
Five Big Island schools will be vying for Division I and Division II championships when the New City Nissan / HHSAA Girls Volleyball Tournament kicks off Tuesday.
Division I Championship Game Will Resume Saturday
Hilo and Kealakehe will resume their Division I championship game on Saturday night from Kealakehe High School.
Tsunami Warning Puts DI Title Game on Pause
A state tournament berth and league championship is on hold after Saturday’s tsunami warning paused the Division I championship football game.
Konawaena Wins Wild Shootout Over Ka Makani
The highest scoring game in the history of BIIF play was not a blowout, but the toughest test to date for the Konawaena Wildcats in a 56-49 victory.
Ka`u Forfeits Football Game Against Kamehameha-Hawai`i
The season has ended early for Ka`u High School’s football team, as dwindling numbers have forced them to forfeit this week’s game against Kamehameha-Hawai`i.
Kealakehe Cruises Into League Championship Game
For a second straight week, the Kealakehe Waveriders rolled through the Kea`au Cougars, advancing to the league championship game.
Vikings Rally Over Waiakea For League Title Opportunity
Despite three touchdown passes from Kean Wong to Dayton Kiko, Hilo’s Drew Kell found Donovan Kelley for the game winning score that sends the Vikings off to the league title game.
Konawaena’s Walters Defends 91-8 Win over Ka`u
Amidst statewide criticism for a 91-8 victory over Ka`u, Konawaena head coach Cliff Walters explained why his team was not playing to pad their score.
Vulcans Swept by Azuza Pacific to Close Homestand
UH Hilo finished their three-match homestand with an 0-3 record, getting swept in every match they played, including Monday’s loss to Azuza Pacific.
Kell’s Four Touchdowns Leads Hilo to 2nd Seed
The BIIF Division I semifinal matchups are now set after Hilo clinched the second seed on Friday night.
Lancers Stay Perfect in PacWest With Win over UHH
The Vulcans have dropped the first two matches of a three-match home-stand thanks to a second consecutive straight-set loss Wednesday.
Division I Football League Semifinal Games Switched
In an effort to minimize missed school time, Kea’au and Kealakehe will play their league semifinal game on Saturday, October 20 instead of Friday, October 19.
