UHH men’s basketball preview: Vuksanovic a ‘one-of-a-kind’ Vul
UH-Hilo’s Sasa Vuksanovic, a 6-foot-9 senior, has had to make adjustments all his life, making him a perfect fit for the PacWest pod season where nothing will stay the same playing Hawaii Pacific and Chaminade multiple times.
UHH men’s basketball preview: Local boy Aiona looks to deliver the goods
The story of first-year UH-Hilo coach Kaniela Aiona is well known, and if not there’s a life history on the school’s website.
UHH men’s basketball preview: Graves returns, shoulders share of load
Every team needs a glue guy like Jordan Graves, UH-Hilo’s senior guard, who holds everything together and best of all makes sacrifices for the good of everyone.
UHH women spring upset alert, then Sharks attack
The UH-Hilo women’s basketball team played tough, and everything was in place for an upset against No. 4 Hawaii Pacific on Sunday.
Big malama, no drama: Unselfish Vulcans hold off HPU again
The UH-Hilo men’s basketball team’s strength is team chemistry because it’s easy to see that everyone is on the same page.
HPU women put prowess on display in runaway
Did anyone get the license plate number of that bus?
Triumphant return: Vulcans, Vuksanovic begin new era by sinking Sharks
That was a little too close for comfort for the UH-Hilo men’s basketball team, which saw an 18-point lead whittled down to single digits.
UH-Hilo men’s basketballl feels up to tests
The UH-Hilo men’s basketball team is ready to hit the floor in the new era of the coronavirus pandemic, playing a shortened PacWest season against Hawaii Pacific and Chaminade with strict protocols to hopefully keep everyone safe.
HPA, Kohala won’t have a chance to defend state titles after HHSAA nixes nine championships
The HHSAA hammer dropped on Saturday, nailing shut the hope that teams across the state could compete for state championships in air riflery, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross-country, canoe paddling, soccer, swimming and diving, and wrestling.
Quick & to the point: Word-of-mouth recruitment paves Williams’ path to UH-Hilo
Darren Williams is often overlooked because of his size. He’s 5 feet 8 and was destined to follow coach Kaniela Aiona to UH-Hilo, where the junior point guard has found a comfortable home.
Softball’s in her blood, but Kamehameha senior Dioni Lincoln follows different path from sister
As sister acts go, Dioni Lincoln has filled in perfectly at Kamehameha, the former home of her sister, Kiarra, who’s making her own path at UH-Hilo.
‘Fingers crossed,’ UHH still eyeing mid-January restart
UH-Hilo is expecting to start its sports season sometime in January, maybe the PacWest conference not so much.
Kanno finds golf’s version of ‘friendly’ at four-ball qualifier
Isaiah Kanno spent Tuesday golfing at The Dunes at Maui Lani and enjoying time with longtime friend Peter Jung.
The Big Island’s first major leaguer, Masaoka’s favorite pitch remains the same: being of service
Onan Masaoka was the pride of Hilo and the state when he pitched in 83 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1999 and 2000 before retiring at 24 years old in 2002.
Wood Bat league offers chance to fill baseball fix
PONY baseball has canceled its winter season, and Little League remains on hiatus a little longer as well.
What’s buzzin’, cousin? For Oki and Hironaga ohanas, golf is a relative experience
Golf has always been the center of family reunions for the Oki and Hironaga cousins.
Setting up roots: Eastward bound, Kealakehe senior Kaiawe welcomes spot at UHH
Kealakehe senior Aulike Kaiawe signed with the UH-Hilo volleyball team, a connection that worked out for both parties.
Have scholarship, will travel: Kamehameha’s Bridges-Hunter feels warm vibe at Canada’s Windsor
Chase Bridges-Hunter lives in Waimea and is used to uncomfortable weather, but nothing will prepare him for the winter cold in Ontario, Canada.
HHSAA waiting on health officials before approving return
The pause button has been hit for high school sports in Hawaii as the HHSAA waits on word from the Department of Health.
UHH alum Sagara sees patience payoff as Rangers’ co-pitching coach
Brendan Sagara was ready to play the long game, relying on patience and productivity to reach his dream destination.