Big Island briefs, July 22

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Sunrise running sign-ups ongoing

Sunrise running sign-ups ongoing

Sunrise Athletics Club is holding sign-ups for the cross country “Ready-2-Run” fall program.

The deadline to register at www.leaguelineup.com/sunrise-athletics is July 31.

For more information, email MJ or Lance Tominaga at sunrise athletics@hotmail.com.

Special Olympics golf tournament

Special Olympics East Hawaii Golf will hold it’s eighth annual tournament Aug. 23 at Hilo Naniloa Golf Course.

The format will be a four-person modified scramble, and each group will include a Special Olympics athlete. Entry fee is $150 per golfer, and Special Olympians will play for free.

The tee time is at 8 a.m. and all proceeds go to Special Olympics East Hawaii Golf.

“The 15 athletes are excited to play,” a release said. “The field is limited to 60 players total, and is expected to fill quickly.”

The entry fee includes the round of golf, cart, lunch, and 19th-hole awards and prizes.

For more information, contact George at 961-4653. Registration is also available at Golf Treasures, 37c Lono St. in Hilo, or at www.info@golftreasures.net.

Waiakea grad earns stipend

Waiakea graduate Sabrina Scott, the reigning BIIF Division I Player of the Year at Waiakea High, was given the Na Hoa O Puna Soccer Buddy Perry Scholarship Award, and stipend of $500.

The Na Hoa Cup tournament in December was the primary fundraiser for the scholarship program. Any high school senior who has played for Na Hoa O Puna may apply.

Hole-in-one

Mara Golder recorded her first hole-in-one Monday at Hilo Muni, using a 4-hybrid to ace the 171-yard 16th hole. Witnesses were Todd Golder, Mary Golder and Alana Golder.