Hawai`i Sports with Dayle Turner

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 12/13/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= All America Honors for Ljungquist, Ah Mow University of Hawaii Wahine players Angelica Ljungquist and Robyn AH Mow were named American Volleyball Coaches Association first- team All-Americans today. Ljungquist, a junior middle blocker from Sweden, earned second-team All-America honors the past two seasons. Ah Mow, a McKinley High grad, is a junior setter and an All Big West Conference selection in 1994 and 1995. The two, who will be honored at the NCAA Final Four in Amherst, Mass., are the Wahine's most recent first team choices, joining Kee Williams (1991), Cheri Boyer (1991), and Karrie Trieschman (1990). VonAppen, Who Ya Gonna Call? In a press conference today, University of Hawaii athletic director Hugh Yoshida officially announced the hiring of Fred vonAppen as the school's new head football coach. VonAppen is quickly trying to assemble a staff of assistants and, according to unnamed sources, will hire former Stanford ('77) and San Francisco 49er ('81-'84) quarterback Guy Benjamin as his offensive coordinator. Other candidates for assistant coaching positions include former Stanford All-American Ken Margerum, currently the head coach at Hawaii Prep Academy; Monte Clark, former 49er head coach; Bill Singler, a former 49er running back; Doug Semones, head coach at Kahuku High; and Cal Lee, head coach at St. Louis. Surf's Up at Pipe Eight Hawaii surfers, including world title contender Sunny Garcia, advanced to the second round of the Chiemsee Gerry Lopez Pipe Masters in 8 to 12-foot surf yesterday at the Banzai Pipeline on Oahu's North Shore. Garcia is in a close battle for the world tour title with defending world champ Kelly Slater of Florida and hot up-and-comer Rob Machado of California. Both advanced yesterday, Slater in spectacular fashion with a near perfect score of 29.26 out of 30 in round one. Other Hawaii surfers joining Garcia in the second round are Derek Ho, Shane Dorian, Kaipo Jaquias, Pancho Sullivan, Ross Williams, Kalani Robb, and Larry Rios. Honolulu Marathon Notes Despite debilitating humidity and soaring temperatures, a record number of runners crossed the finish line at Sunday's Honolulu Marathon. Honolulu Marathon spokeswoman Eileen Mortenson said 26,986 runners, 73 percent from Japan, finished the race this year, the highest finisher count of any marathon in the world in 1995. The number also broke the former Honolulu record of 25,801 set last year. Prep Football All-Stars == OIA Red Division == Offensive player of the year: Kolo Funaki, Kahuku Defensive player of the year: Chris Paogofie, Waianae Coach of the year: Darren Hernandez, Campbell == OIA White Division == Offensive player of the year: Ryan Cannon, Kailua Defensive player of the year: Matt Gaspar, Kailua Coach of the year: Jerry Fornelia, Kailua == OIA Blue Division == Offensive player of the year: Faimanifo Sane, Kaimuki Defensive player of the year: Sennick Allen, Radford Coach of the year: Jose Guevara, Moanalua Hawaii Winter Baseball League ** Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 28 22 .560 -- West Oahu CaneFires 27 23 .540 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Maui Stingrays 24 27 .471 -- Hilo Stars 22 29 .431 2 --clinched tie for division title == Yesterday's results == Maui 7, Honolulu 3 Maui 8, Honolulu 0: At Rainbow Stadium, Derrick Gibson hit three homers to lead the Stingrays to a sweep of the Sharks yesterday in Honolulu. Maui can clinch the Volcano Division today with a victory or a Hilo loss. ---- West Oahu 5, Hilo 4: At Wong Stadium, former Hawaii prep stars Ben Agbayani and Mike DeKneef each drove in two runs to help the CaneFires edge the Stars last night. Sports Shorts High-Five America overcame a 26-point second-half deficit to beat BYU-Hawaii 109-92 in a men's exhibition basketball game last night at Cannon Activities Center in Laie. Ethan O'Bryant scored 20 points and handed out 10 assists for High Five. Ionatana Enosa paced the Seasiders with 26 points and 13 rebounds. ---- Farrington High School football coach Ed "Skippa" Diaz was rushed to Kaiser Hospital-Moanalua over the weekend after complaining of dizziness and chest pains. A hospital spokesperson said Diaz is recovering well and should be released in the next day or so. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 6 to 10 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 12/12/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= VonAppen Speaks Fred vonAppen, still awaiting official Board of Regents confirmation that he will be the next head football coach at the University of Hawaii, has begun moving forth nevertheless, announcing his plans for the Rainbows. VonAppen, who must complete his commitment to the University of Colorado, which will play in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Day, said he will install the "West Coast offense" employed by the San Francisco 49ers and will make a strong commitment to recruit local players. "We have to make a concerted effort to keep Island guys at home," he said. As for assistants, vonAppen said he'll hire the best coaches he can find, which may include several current UH assistants and the three Lee brothers: Cal, head coach at St. Louis High; Ron, St. Louis offensive coordinator; and Tommy, quarterback coach at the University of Utah. VonAppen, who will make Hawaii his 15th stop in his nearly 30 years in coaching, squelched talk that he will stay just a few years and then move on. "I'm not looking beyond," he said. "Pro football was never the ultimate. I want to work on a college campus. I was trained as an educator. That's what I am." Ruffin to Philly Former University of Hawaii basketball player Trevor Ruffin joined the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers recently, inking a guaranteed one-year contract that will earn him $225,000. Ruffin, who played for the Phoenix Suns last season, started this season with Paok in the Greek Pro League. He had a contract for $750,000 there. Homesick, Ruffin sought a release from the Greek team and returned home to Buffalo, New York, where he was contacted by the NBA club. In his 1995 season debut with the 76ers on Saturday night, Ruffin scored 10 points in 19 minutes of action. Prep Volleyball All-Stars Named == OIA East Boys == Hunter Haliniak, Roosevelt 5-11 Jr. Torry Tukuafu, Kahuku 6-4 Sr. B. Courpuz, Farrington 5-8 Sr. Sydney Corpuz, McKinley 6-0 Sr. H. Kamake'eaina, Kahuku 6-2 Sr. Patrick Dutro, Kaimuki 6-2 Sr. Player of the year: Tukuafu Coach of the year: Ivy Kahalepuna, Kahuku == OIA East Girls == Aubrey Porter, Roosevelt 5-8 So. V. Tsukano, Kaiser 5-10 Jr. Hope Ah Yee, Roosevelt 5-8 Sr. Valasi Sepulona, Farrington 5-7 Sr. Marjorie Nepo, McKinley 5-8 Jr. Monic Samuseva, Farrington 5-9 Sr. Player of the year: Sepulona Co-coaches of the year: Lea Okamura, Roosevelt and Jenic Tumaneng, Farrington. == OIA West Boys == Adam Black, Mililani 6-5 Jr. Rigel Painter, Mililani 5-10 Sr. Justin Oleole, Pearl City 5-9 Jr. James Latham, Radford 6-1 Jr. Reoben Aquino, Campbell 6-0 Sr. M. Dennison, Waianae 6-0 Jr. Player of the year: Painter Coach of the year: Male Ane, Radford == OIA West Girls == Tanya Dano, Waianae 5-8 Sr. Shauntay Fletcher, Moanalua 5-8 Jr. Situfu Fiaseu, Radford 5-8 Sr. Tehani Fiatoa, Radford 5-9 Sr. Nicole Wilson, Aiea 5-8 Sr. Kailey Reyes, Aiea 5-5 So. Player of the year: Fiaseu Coach of the year: Waynette Mitchell, Radford == ILH Boys == Koa Ostrem, Punahou 6-3 Sr. Scott Wong, Punahou 6-5 Jr. Holopono Kahale, Kamehameha 6-1 Jr. Eric Gamundoy, Punahou 5-9 Sr. Shane Lyons, Kamehameha 5-11 Sr. Kainoa Morikami, University High, 6-1 Jr. D. Christensen, Iolani 6-5 Jr. Player of the year: Ostrem Coach of the year: Damien Hardy, Kamehameha == ILH Girls == Lindsey Berg, Punahou 5-10 So. Rachel Watson, Kamehameha 5-11 Sr. Tehani Miyashiro, Punahou 5-7 Jr. J. Kamelamela, Maryknoll 5-10 Jr. S. Bejgrowicz, Hawaii Baptist 5-8 Sr. A. Arnold, Kamehameha 5-9 Sr. Aven Lee, Kamehameha 5-8 Sr. Co-players of the year: Berg and Watson Coach of the year: Diana McKibbin, Punahou Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 28 20 .583 -- West Oahu CaneFires 26 23 .531 2.5 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Maui Stingrays 22 27 .449 -- Hilo Stars 22 28 .440 .5 == Yesterday's results == No games scheduled. Sports Shorts Hawaii Pacific pounded High-Five America 112-87 in a men's exhibition basketball game last night at Mid-Pacific Gym. Five Sea Warriors scored in double figures, with Llewellyn Smalley (32 points) leading the way. Orlando Williams scored 29 for High- Five, which defeated the University of Hawaii on Saturday night. ---- Four world records were broken at the Hawaii State Powerlifting Championships on Saturday night at Gold's Gym Honolulu. Junior Fa'amaufili, competing in the 40-44 superheavyweight division, broke three records in his class with world best bench press (551 lbs.), squat (903), and total (2,101). Derek Ito set a 165 pound class world record in the bench press with a lift of 507 pounds. ---- The Big Island's Ken Springer shot a final round 3-under 69 to win the Callaway Hawaii State Open golf tournament yesterday at Makena Resort's South Course on Maui. Randy Mitchell, pro at the Navy-Marine course, finished second, two strokes off the pace. ---- Prep softball scores: Kamehameha 12, St. Francis 0 Sacred Hearts 3, Iolani 2 UHS 14, HBA/St.Andrew's 1 Maryknoll 11, MPI 6 Oahu Surf Report North shore: 12 to 15 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 12/11/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= VonAppen New Bow Grid Boss Fred vonAppen will be named the next head football coach at the University of Hawaii, according to sources close to the University. Currently the defensive line coach at Colorado, vonAppen has 30 years of experience, having completed stints at Arkansas, UCLA, Oregon, Pittsburgh, Stanford, the Green Bay Packers, and the San Francisco 49ers, where he earned two Super Bowl rings. He has never been a head coach before. The 53-year- old vonAppen was the classmate of UH athletic director Hugh Yoshida at Linfield College in the mid-60s and is married and the father of seven. "He's a good coach on the field and, relationship-wise, he's good," said former St. Louis High player Viliamu Maumau, who toiled under vonAppen at Colorado. South Africans Rule Honolulu Marathon Enduring steamy, humid conditions that sent dozens of runners to hospital emergency rooms, South Africans Johannes Mabitle and Colleen De Reuck were the respective men's and women's winners at yesterday's Honolulu Marathon. Mabitle, 25, a coal mine worker who earned $20,000 for the triumph, outbattled three-time Honolulu winner Benson Maysa for 20 miles, finally pulling away for good in the final 100 meters to win in a non-record time of 2 hours, 16 minutes, 8 seconds. Maysa finished 11 seconds back. African runners captured nine of the first ten places in the race. John Smith, an oceanographer at the University of Hawaii, was the first Hawaii and U.S. finisher, striding across the line in 29th place with a time of 2:38:53. In the women's division, De Reuck (2:37:29), who also earned $20,000, blazed to a convincing triumph over runner-up Veronica Kanga of Kenya (2:39:35). Eight-time Honolulu women's champion Carla Beurskens of the Netherlands finished third in 2:42:27. Hawaii's top woman runner, Darlene Mota, finished fifth in 2:50:59. In the wheelchair division, Tom Sellers of Florida edged Georgia native Scot Hollonbeck in a photo finish. Both were credited with times of 1:38:30. Pipe Masters Gets Going The Chiemsee Gerry Lopez Pipe Masters began yesterday in 6 to 8- foot surf at the Banzai Pipeline on Oahu's North Shore. Eight surfers advanced to today's surf-off for three open spots in the contest's 44-man main draw. Seven of the eight are from Hawaii, including Brock Little, Jun Jo, Pancho Sullivan, Liam McNamara, Myles Padaca, Johnny Boy Gomes, and Braden Dias. Among those eliminated were Michael Ho, Hans Hedemann, and Shawn Briley. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 28 20 .583 -- West Oahu CaneFires 26 23 .531 2.5 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Maui Stingrays 22 27 .449 -- Hilo Stars 22 28 .440 .5 == Yesterday's results == Honolulu 1, Hilo 0: At Rainbow Stadium, Hilo 6, Honolulu 2 (completion of suspended game): the Sharks and Stars split a pair of games yesterday. In the first game, Mike Brown and Takashi Kashiwada combined on a two-hit shutout. In the second, a continuation of a game suspended the day before, former UH player Todd Takayoshi homered and Greg Thomas contributed three hits to lead the Stars. ---- West Oahu 3, Maui 1: At War Memorial Stadium, Ryan Hancock pitched five innings, striking out seven for the CaneFires. Mike DeKneef had two hits for West Oahu. High School Pre-Season Hoops (games played on Saturday) == Farrington Invitational == Punahou 77, St. Louis 58 (championship) Baldwin 57, Radford 54 (3rd place) Farrington 68, Waipahu 65 (5th) Kamehameha 59, Pearl City 40 (7th) == McKinley Tournament == Campbell 61, Roosevelt 59 (championship) Kaimuki 56, McKinley 52 (3rd) Damien 62, Lahainaluna 43 (5th) Aiea 78, Waimea 49 (7th) Oahu Surf Report North shore: 3 to 6 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 12/10/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Bows Lose Exhibition Hawaii's inability to defend in the post and on the break became glaringly apparent in a 106-96 men's basketball exhibition loss to High-Five America last night at the Special Events Arena. High-Five, a team composed of former college players, "gave us a good lesson in basketball," said UH coach Riley Wallace, who watched his foes shred his Bows for 40 fast break points. "Unless we play 110 (percent) all the time, we're not very good. We need to understand that," said Wallace. Justice Sueing was the one bright light on a cloudy evening for the Rainbows, scoring 21 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. The Bows return to action for the Hawaii Nike Festival on Dec 19-20. All-State Team Announced The Honolulu Advertiser announced its 1995 All-State High School Football Team today. St. Louis quarterback Darnell Arceneaux and Waianae safety Chris Paogofie were named the top offensive and defensive players. Cal Lee of St. Louis, who guided the Crusaders to their tenth consecutive Oahu Prep Bowl title this season, was named coach of the year. == 1995 All-State Offense == QB--Darnell Arceneaux, St. Louis 6-3 175 Sr RB--Ken Faavae, Kahuku 5-9 190 Sr. RB--Isaac Aalona, Kahuku 5-10 175 Sr WR--Paulson Leong, Farrington 5-9 150 Jr. WR--Tafiti Uso, Punahou 6-0 165 Jr. SB--Kekama Akana, St. Louis 5-9 170 Sr. T--Faaesea Mailo, Kahuku 6-4 310 Sr. G--Ose Masoe, Kahuku 6-0 280 Sr. C--Chris Small, Punahou 6-0 215 Sr. G--Mike Souza, Punahou 6-6 265 Jr. T--Dominic Raiola, St. Louis 6-2 245 Jr. K--Jacob Huggins, Iolani 5-6 135 Sr. AP--Jason Martin, Campbell 5-8 170 Sr. == 1995 All-State Defense == DL--Jason Ching, Punahou 6-4 265 Sr. DL--Chris Fonoti, St. Louis 6-0 220 Sr. DL--Billy Pieper, Kamehameha 6-2 225 Sr. DL--Nolan Alo, Kahuku 6-0 190 Sr. LB--Keli'i Ka'anoi, St. Louis 5-11 210 Sr. LB--Jacob Yoro, St. Louis 5-11, 210 Jr. LB--Scooter Martines, Punahou 5-10 205 Jr. LB--Alvin Manutai, Kahuku 6-0 220 Jr. DB/P--Chris Paogofie, Waianae 6-0 190 Sr. DB--Kawika Batoon, St. Louis 5-9 165 Sr. DB--Wesley Tufaga, St. Louis 5-11 180 Jr. DB--Wesley Pratt, Punahou 6-5 215 Sr. Waikiki Mile In a preliminary event for today's Honolulu Marathon, Phillimon Hanneck of Zimbabwe and Regina Jacobs of Oakland, Calif. strided to close victories in the Nike P.L.A.Y. Waikiki Mile yesterday afternoon. Hanneck, who finished in a time of 3:59.49, won the men's mile by outkicking Ireland's Marcus O'Sullivan (3:59.94) and Canada's Kevin O'Sullivan (4:00.31) on an out-and-back course that began and ended at the intersection of Kalakaua and Kapahulu avenues. Jacobs (4:30.48) held off pre-race favorite Maria Mutola of Mozambique, who apparently erred near the end, lunging and stumbling about 10 yards before the finish line. Mutola did not finish. Sinead Delahunty of Ireland (4:31.19) and Suzy Hamilton of the U.S. (4:32.88) finished second and third, respectively. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 26 19 .578 -- West Oahu CaneFires 25 23 .521 2.5 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Maui Stingrays 21 26 .447 .5 Hilo Stars 22 26 .458 -- == Yesterday's results == Maui 9, West Oahu 5: ---- Hilo at Honolulu, time suspension. Sports Shorts UH-Hilo defeated Chaminade 89-84 in the HIAC Tournament third- place game last night at Blaisdell Arena. Richard Johnson paced the Vulcans (1-4) with 21 points while Samba Johnson of the Silverswords (0-5) finished with a game-high 27 points. The results of the championship game between Hawaii Pacific and BYU- Hawaii were not available at press time. ---- Citing a desire to complete work on a doctorate degree, Hawaii Pacific women's volleyball coach Gabriela Artigas announced her resignation on Friday. Artigas, an NAIA All-American setter for HPU in the late 80s, compiled a 26-22 record in her two years as the Sea Warriors head coach. --- Cesar Jube of Hawaii Pacific earned honorable mention recognition on the NAIA All-American soccer team. A 6-1 freshman from Brazil, Jube led the Sea Warriors in scoring this season with 10 goals in 13 matches. ---- Mililani defeated Castle 59-51 to win the Mililani Basketball Tournament last night. Waianae edge Hawaii Baptist 37-36 for third, Nanakuli got past Leilehua 51-47 for fifth, and Gold Coast of Australia routed Waialua 78-52 for seventh. ---- High school girls' softball results: == ILH == Iolani 6, University 2 Maryknoll 17, St. Francis 3 HBA/St. Andrew's 11, MPI 0 Kamehameha 2, Punahou 0 == OIA == Kahuku 10, Kalani 5 Leilehua 5, Aiea 2 Moanalua 13, Waialua 1 Waianae 10, Mililani 4 Campbell 14, Waipahu 3 Kalaheo 27, Farrington 6 Castle 3, Roosevelt 0 Kailua 8, Kaimuki 1 Kaiser 12, McKinley 2 Oahu Surf Report North shore: 3 to 6 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 12/9/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Spartans Shock Wahine The magical run is over. And a state cried for its proud and talented heroines. The University of Hawaii Wahine volleyball team, the darlings of the Aloha State, saw its 31-game winning streak and its season come to a stunning conclusion last night following a 15-6, 15-8, 10-15, 7-15, 12-15 loss to a tall, determined Michigan State squad in the NCAA Mountain Regional Final at a sold-out Special Events Arena. The Wahine grabbed a quick two-games to none lead, and when they raced to a 4-0 cushion in game three, appeared ready to clinch a spot in the Final Four. But the Spartans, led by the 12-block, 15-kill effort of regional MVP Dana Cooke, rallied to overtake the Wahine for a 15-10 game-three triumph. With Hawaii attackers Joselyn Robins, Therese Crawford, and Angelica Ljungquist seeming to lose the snap they had displayed earlier, the Spartans continued their charge, winning game four with surprising ease, 15-7. In the final rally scoring game, MSU sprinted to a 6-1 advantage and although the Wahine rallied for an 11-all tie, Cooke made two huge plays, a block and a kill, to give the Spartans a two-point advantage they would not surrender. "We have nothing to be ashamed of," said UH coach Dave Shoji at the post-match press conference. While he said this, two of his star players, Ljungquist and senior captain Jenny Wilton, sat next to him unsuccessfully fighting back tears. "I'm proud of my team," said Shoji. "They over-achieved, did more than anybody thought they could do." Lee Out? Unnamed sources say that St. Louis High School football coach Cal Lee is no longer a candidate for the head coaching job at the University of Hawaii. UH athletic director Hugh Yoshida would not confirm that Lee has been crossed off of his short list. If the sources are correct, then four candidates remain: BYU offensive coordinator Norm Chow, Arizona associate head coach Duane Akina, Colorado assistant Fred vonAppen, and Ohio State defensive coordinator Bill Young. Each has reportedly offered Lee a position on his staff. Honolulu Marathon Tomorrow A record 32,195 people are signed up to run in tomorrow's Honolulu Marathon. Between 25,000 to 30,000 are expected at the starting line for the 5:30 a.m. start. Among the throng will be defending champion and three-time winner Benson Masya of Kenya and nine-time women's winner Carla Beurskens of the Netherlands. Both will be vying for the $20,000 prizes given to the first men's and women's finishers. ---- A related event, the second annual Nike P.L.A.Y. Waikiki Mile, will be held this afternoon on Kalakaua Avenue. World class men's and women's runners, including Ireland's Marcus O'Sullivan and Maria Mutola of Mozambique, will be competing for the $4,000 first prize. Bows Play High Five Tonight The UH men's basketball team returns to action tonight with an exhibition game against High Five America at the Special Events Arena. UH coach Riley Wallace will experiment at the guard position, rotating Anthony Harris, Alika Smith, and Sam Smith at the point. Also unresolved is the role of Justice Sueing, who could start at either the power or small forward positions. Goodwill Tie The East and West squads battled to a 14-14 tie in the Building Trades Council Goodwill Football Classic last night before 2,608 fans at Aloha Stadium. With his team trailing 14-8 with less than two minutes remaining, West quarterback Fred Salanoa of Radford High scored on a one yard plunge on fifth down, an oversight missed by the officiating crew. "That's all right," said East coach Wendell Look of Iolani. "It was a great game for the kids and the fans." Radford defensive back Sennick Allen had an outstanding game for the West, snaring an errant Corey Shippy (Farrington) pass and returning a punt 35 yards. For the East, Kahuku's Ken Faavae rushed for 59 yards on nine carries while Pac-Five quarterback Sean Murphy completed five of eight passes for 75 yards. HIAC Tourney Begins Jojo Outlaw scored a layup with two seconds remaining to propel Hawaii Pacific past Chaminade 98-96 in an opening round game of the Hawaii Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament last night at Blaisdell Arena. Seven-footer Juergen Malbech scored 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Sea Warriors. In an earlier game, Paulasi Matavao scored 29 points to lead BYU-Hawaii past UH-Hilo 97-84. HPU will take on BYUH in the tournament final tonight. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 26 19 .578 -- West Oahu CaneFires 25 22 .532 2 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 21 26 .447 -- Maui Stingrays 21 26 .447 -- == Yesterday's results == West Oahu 10, Maui 8: Ben Agbayani and Franz Yuen each laced out three hits to lead the CaneFires over the Stingrays. ---- Honolulu 3, Hilo 0: Todd Blyleven and John Dillinger combined on a five-hitter for the Sharks. Bobby Bonds Jr., Sean McNally, Leroy McKinnis, and Daisuke Motoki each paired hits for Honolulu. Prep Pre-Season Hoop Results == Farrington Tourney == == Mililani Tourney == Waipahu 50, Kamehameha 43 Nanakuli 69, Gold Coast (Aust) 68 Farrington 62, Pearl City 53 Leilehua 75, Waialua 64 St. Louis 44, Radford 43 Mililani 53, Hawaii Baptist 50 Punahou 80, Baldwin 48 Castle 55, Waianae 41 == McKinley Classic == Damien 71, Waimea 57 Lahainaluna 72, Aiea 71 Campbell 57, Kaimuki 45 Roosevelt 53, McKinley 50 Oahu Surf Report North shore: 3 to 5 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 12/8/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Wahine Advance to Region Final With 10,225 roaring fans behind them, the UH Wahine outgunned Arizona State 15-8, 15-5, 11-15, 15-13 in an NCAA Regional semifinal volleyball match last night at the Special Events Arena. The win advanced Hawaii (31-0) to the regional final tonight before another sellout crowd against Michigan State (33-2), a 15-11, 15-13, 15-10 victor over San Diego State in an earlier semifinal at the SEA. In last night's victory, it was Hawaii's intimidating block that sent the Sun Devils packing for the long plane ride back to Tempe. "That's probably the best block of any team we've faced all year," said ASU coach Patti Snyder-Park. "They took us completely out of our offense." Offensively, setter Robyn Ah Mow spread the wealth nicely, with the Wahine's leading attackers--Angelica Ljungquist (16), Joselyn Robins (14), Therese Crawford (13), and Jenny Wilton (12)--each hammering double-digit kill figures. "The fan support Hawaii gets here is just awesome," said Jenn Snyder, who led ASU with 16 kills. "I have a such a headache from that crowd." Chow time for Bows? Rumor has it that BYU associate head football coach and offensive coordinator Norm Chow is the leading candidate for the currently- vacant University of Hawaii head coach position. Chow dismissed talk that UH cannot afford to compensate him adequately. "Everybody has a price tag," said Chow. "But discussions haven't even gotten to dollar figures yet." Chow, a Punahou graduate and formerly the head coach at Waialua High School, said he is confident in his ability to recruit locally and on the mainland. And he says he already has a coaching staff in mind, which would include the three Lee brothers--Cal Lee, the current head coach at St. Louis High; Ron Lee, the Crusaders' offensive coordinator; and Tommy Lee, currently the quarterback coach at Utah. UH athletic director Hugh Yoshida, who will choose the next UH coach, is expected to announce his decision in the next few days. Powell Rules Sunset Australia's Shane Powell slashed and bottom-turned his way to the the Moku Hawaii World Cup of Surfing title in 2- to 3-foot waves yesterday at Sunset Beach on Oahu's North Shore. The event is the second in the Hawaii Triple Crown of Surfing. Another Aussie, Richard Lovett, won the first--the Wyland Galleries Hawaiian Pro--a few weeks ago. Powell pocketed $4,000 for yesterday's triumph, with Hawaii's Derek Ho ($2,000) finishing second and Australia's Nathan Webster ($1,500) finishing third. Two other Hawaii surfers, Kalani Robb and John Shimooka, finished tied for fifth, each earning $1,000. Attention now turns to the final event of the Triple Crown, the Chiemsee Pipe Masters, which will begin tomorrow at the Banzai Pipeline, surf permitting. Bows Return Home Following a disappointing setback to Long Beach State on Wednesday night, the UH men's basketball team (2-1) returns home to take on High Five America in an exhibition game tomorrow night at the Special Events Arena. The Rainbows, who displayed vulnerability to the press in the loss to the 49ers, will rotate Anthony Harris, Alika Smith, and Sam Smith at the point guard position on Saturday night. "We have to find the right combination, especially now that teams know they can press us," said UH coach Riley Wallace. "And our guards have to look to our big people more. We'll never know what they can do unless we give them the ball." Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 25 19 .568 -- West Oahu CaneFires 24 22 .521 2 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 21 25 .456 -- Maui Stingrays 21 25 .456 -- == Yesterday's results == Honolulu 5, West Oahu 2: At Hans L'Orange Field, the Sharks scored three runs in the top of the 12th inning to edge the CaneFires last night. Anthony Medrano and Kenny Harrison paired hits for Honolulu. ---- Hilo 6, Maui 4 Maui 5, Hilo 4: At War Memorial Stadium, the Stars and Stingrays split a double-header last night. The teams are deadlocked in the HWBL Volcano Division with 21-25 records. Sports Shorts Halbert Nascimento has resigned as the head football coach at Kaimuki High School. Nascimento, who compiled a 25-33-2 record in six seasons for the Bulldogs, said he is leaving for personal reasons. Assistant coach Fred Lee, 28, a 1985 grad of Kaimuki and currently a Hawaiian language and social studies teacher there, was named the new head coach by athletic director Dwight Toyama. ---- Mililani defeated Aiea White 16-5 on Sunday at Pacheco Park to capture the championship of the Rural Invitational Junior Baseball League. Mililani finished with a 10-1-1 record. ---- Several prep pre-season basketball tournaments began last night. Results follow-- ==Farrington Invitational == == McKinley Tournament == Punahou 66, Pearl City 27 Kaimuki 61, Damien 57 Baldwin 74, Farrington 52 Campbell 67, Waimea 53 St. Louis 69, Waipahu 34 Roosevelt 68, Aiea 54 Radford 43, Kamehameha 39 McKinley 87, Lahainaluna 57 == Mililani Tournament == Waianae 58, Waialua 47 Castle 50, Leilehua 33 Hawaii Baptist 48, Nanakuli 45 Mililani 58, Gold Coast (Aust.) 52 Oahu Surf Report North shore: 2 to 4 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet

Na Wahine Beat Arizona State!

12/7/95 @ 10:55 p.m.: Honolulu: Na Wahine beat the Arizona State Sundevils in the NCAA Division One Volleyball Semifinals at the Special Events Arena....final scores: 15-8, 15-5, 11-15 and 15-13. With a record of 31-0, Na Wahine take on Michigan State Friday Night at 7:30. Go Bows!!! We are proud of you!

The Sundevils' coach predicts Hawai`i will clean Michigan's clock!

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 12/7/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Bows Beached Facing relentless pressure, the UH men's basketball team succumbed in the end, falling to Long Beach State 71-66 last night at the Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif. Hawaii, forced into 21 turnovers by the pressing 49ers, stayed even with Long Beach for most of the game but faded down the stretch. "They extended us harder than we've ever been extended," said UH coach Riley Wallace. "We kind of lost our legs at the end." Anthony Harris led the Bows with 19 points. Justice Sueing, playing his first game of season for the Rainbows (2-1) after being suspended for elbowing an opponent in a WAC playoff game last March, added 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Wahine Have Appointment with 'Devils Tonight Led by 6-foot Christine Garner and 6-foot-2 Jenn Snyder, Arizona State (19-7) will attempt to end the UH Wahine's 30-game winning streak party tonight in a loser-out NCAA Championship Mountain Regional semifinal volleyball match at the sold-out Special Events Arena. "I'm really concerned about their outside attack," said UH head coach Dave Shoji. "From what I understand, Snyder is playing better than Garner, and Garner is regarded as one of the best left-side hitters in the country. That's scary." Shoji can ease his jitters when he considers the talent on his side of the net, including Big West Conference player of the year Angelica Ljungquist and all-conference first-teamers Therese Crawford and Robyn Ah Mow. "It'll be a great match," said Shoji. Honors to Valiengo, Navalta The heart of the BYU-Hawaii volleyball team, Anik Valiengo, was named the NAIA Player of the Year yesterday. Wilfred Navalta of BYUH was named coach of the year. A 5-8 senior setter from Brazil, the 30-year-old Valiengo led the Seasiders to the NAIA national title this year. She was also a starter on three other Seasider NAIA title winners. Navalta, who has a 260-58 record in his 10 years at BYUH, coached the Seasiders to their sixth-ever national championship this season. Also honored by the NAIA were Becky Laubach of BYUH (second team), Solene Duvauchelle of Hawaii Pacific (second team), and Hawaii Baptist grad Stacy Tongg of Cal Baptist (third team). Surfing News Australia's Pauline Menczer earned $5,000 for winning the Chiemsee Women's Masters surf meet yesterday at Sunset Beach on Oahu's North Shore. Layne Beachley and Neridah Falconer, also from Australia, were second and third respectively. Hawaii's Rochelle Ballard, Megan Abubo, and Keala Kennelly finished 7th, 9th, and 13th respectively. ---- Several Hawaii surfers advanced to round three of the Moku Hawaii World Cup, also being held at Sunset Beach. Those advancing include Pancho Sullivan, Todd Chesser, David Gonsalves, Larry Rios, John Shimooka, Noah Budroe, Ross Williams, Hans Hedemann, Kalani Robb, and Derek Ho. Hawaii top guns Sunny Garcia and Kaipo Jaquias, upset victims yesterday, were eliminated. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 24 19 .558 -- West Oahu CaneFires 24 21 .533 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 20 24 .465 -- Maui Stingrays 20 24 .442 -- == Yesterday's results == Honolulu 1, West Oahu 0: Noe Najera and Bryan Wolff collaborated to two-hit West Oahu last night at Hans L'Orange Park. ---- Maui 4, Hilo 3: Dwight Maness had a pair of hits and a pair of RBIs to pace the Stingrays last night at War Memorial Stadium. Sports Shorts The 22nd Callaway Hawaii State Open begins today with a Pro-Am event at the Makena Golf Course on Maui. Tournament play begins tomorrow and continues through Sunday and will feature 134 men's and women's professional and amateur players. ---- The Building Trades Council Goodwill Football Classic, featuring senior players from Oahu high schools, will take place tomorrow night at Aloha Stadium. The East squad will be coached by Iolani's Wendell Look while Aiea High's Wendell Say will guide the West team. ---- Punahou's Sean Kern was named the ILH Water Polo player of the year by league coaches. Joining Kern on the ILH all-star team are Jason Brown (Iolani), Sam Chillingsworth (Punahou), Tim Fagan (Punahou), Bryan Helfer (Iolani), Skyler Nishimura (Iolani), Michael Pietsch (Punahou) and Koa Shultz (Kamehameha). Punahou's Ken Smith was named coach of the year. ---- High-Five America defeated UH-Hilo 126-121 in a men's exhibition basketball game last night at the Hilo civic. Brent Eberhard scored a career-high 39 points for the Vulcans, who will play BYU-Hawaii tomorrow night in an opening round game of the Hawaii Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 2 to 4 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 12/6/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Honors for Wahine Rainbow Wahine setter Robyn Ah Mow and middle blocker Angelica Ljungquist were named to the 12-player 1995 All-District 7 team chosen by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. The are now eligible to earn AVCA All-America honors. ---- Second-ranked Hawaii will meet No. 10 Arizona State tomorrow night at the Special Events Arena in an NCAA Championship Tournament Mountain Regional semifinal match. The winner will move on to the regional final Friday night against either No. 5 Michigan State or No. 13 San Diego State. The regional winner earns a spot in the Final Four. Bows at Beach Tonight Riley Wallace and his 2-0 UH basketball team will take on Long Beach State tonight in a nationally televised (ESPN) game at the Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif. "We'll have to be patient," said Wallace when asked to comment about the 49ers' pressing and trapping defense. "They like to pressure a team and we're not a fast up-and-down club. We have to get our big guys involved." Baseball Bows Look Good--on Paper After two consecutive disappointing seasons, UH baseball coach Les Murakami promises that the 1995-96 Rainbows will be vastly improved. Stopping short of promising of a WAC or Regional title, Murakami has several reasons to be optimistic: a strong pitching staff--led by Olympian-to-be Mark Johnson, Paul Ah Yat, Robby Robinson and Jay Spurgeon; a talented infield--which includes the sure gloves of shortstop Jaime Ahu and second baseman Jody Napuunoa; a faster-than-Speedy-Gonzales outfield foursome of Neal Honma, Bobby Medeiros, Jason Ross, and Keoni Hansen; and several talented young players, including second-year outfield Kelly Konishi and true freshman Kenn Wakakuwa and Gerg Millichap. Prep Honors The Maui Interscholastic League all-star football team was announced yesterday with league and Neighbor Island champion Maui High sweeping the three top honors. Running back Robert Kemfort was named offensive player of the year, linebacker Sese Vave was selected as the league's best defender, and Curtis Lee was honored as coach of the year. ---- The Kauai Interscholastic Federation football all-stars were also announced yesterday. Waimea players Sean Jardin (offense) and Robert Dela Cruz (defense) were named players of the year. Waimea's Jon Kobayashi, who led the Menehunes to the KIF title this season, was selected as coach of the year. ---- KIF athletes were also honored in volleyball. Wendi Magaoay of Waimea was named the outstanding female spiker and Kapaa's Milo Haneberg was named the outstanding male. Paul Arrington, coach of the Waimea boys, and Bobby Kamakaele, Waimea girls' coach, were also honored. Bolles Rolls at Aiea Bowl [courtesy of Deane Yamane (76266.303@compuserve.com)] David Bolles of Modesto, Calif. shot past Len Blakey of Tacoma, Wash. to win the Hawaii PBA Western Regional at Aiea Bowl last night. Bolles, who won by 7 points over Blakey, earned $2,500 for the victory. It was a shootout between the PBA's best. Bolles, who finished 7th at Leeward Bowl on Sunday, overcame Blakely (12th at Leeward on Sunday) to take it all last night. PBA superstar and world champion horseshoe thrower Walter Ray Williams Jr. bowled well, capturing third place and the $1,200 Aiea prize. Williams and Vic Meyerhoff both bowled 300 games during the tournament, the third leg in the Hawaii PBA Western Regional tour. Of local interest: Honolulu's Glenn Jacinto, 8th overall, bowled a 289 in a preliminary match victory over Walter Ray Williams Jr. Other bowlers with local ties who did well in yesterday's tournament were Tony Figuera (currently of Gardena, Calif.), Craig Yamada (Aiea) and Daniel Miyamoto (Waipahu). ---- Here are the top 16 finishers with final scores and winnings: 1. David Bolles-Modesto, CA: 6416 $2,500; 2. Len Blakey-Tacoma, WA: 6409 $1,700; 3. Walter Ray Williams Jr-Stockton, CA: 6399 $1,200; 4. Ricky Corona-Yorba Linda, CA: 6335 $900; 5. Mike Handelin-Spokane, WA: 6251 $800; 6. Bob Hart-Norcross, GA: 6146 $700; 7. Joe Barket-Morro Bay, CA: 6102 $650; 8. Glenn Jacinto-Honolulu, HI: 6100 $600; 9. Bob Laster-Costa Mesa, CA: 6055 $570; 10. Vic Meyerhoff-San Luis Obispo, CA: 6049 $550; 11. Mike Devaney-Escondido, CA: 6034 $530; 12. Tony Figuera-Gardena, CA: 5878 $510; 13. Bruce Leone-Glendale, CA: 5874 $490; 14. Daniel Miyamoto- Waipahu, HI: 5864 $480; 15. Craig Yamada-Aiea, HI: 5858 $470; 16.Cary Smith- Morgan Hill, CA: 5781 $460. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 23 19 .548 -- West Oahu CaneFires 24 20 .545 -- Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 20 23 .465 -- Maui Stingrays 19 24 .442 1 == Yesterday's results == Maui 12, Hilo 0: At War Memorial Stadium, former UH pitcher Joey Vierra tossed a one-hit shutout to pace the Stingrays. Preston Wilson and Todd Helton drove in three runs apiece for Maui. ---- West Oahu 8, Honolulu 4: At Hans L'Orange Park, the CaneFires, with Chris Truby's three-run double the big blow, ignited for five runs in the fourth inning to notch a HWBL victory last night in Waipahu. Sports Shorts Hawaii Pacific basketball coach Tony Sellitto announced that Steve Richey and Leonard McGinnis will captain the Sea Warriors this season. HPU will join UH-Hilo, BYU-Hawaii, and Chaminade in the Hawaii Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament that begins Friday at the Blaisdell Arena. ---- Defending world champion Kelly Slater of Florida was eliminated from the Moku Hawaii World Cup of Surfing competition yesterday in 2- to 4-foot waves at Sunset Beach on Oahu's North Shore. Several other big name surfers were also upset, including Rob Machado, Todd Holland, and Conan Hayes. ---- Hawaii's Megan Abubo and Keala Kennelly advanced to the quarterfinals of the Chiemsee Women's Masters, also held yesterday at Sunset Beach. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 2 to 4 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 12/5/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Wahine Preparing for Sun Devils The second-ranked University of Hawaii Wahine volleyball team will continue its march toward an NCAA national title with a Mountain regional semifinal match against No. 10 Arizona State Thursday night at the sold-out Special Events Arena. "The team understands that we need to be undefeated to win the national championship," said UH coach Dave Shoji. "The pressure there is to win the title." To do so, the Wahine will have to add ASU, a team described by one coach as one of the best defensive clubs in the nation, to their list of victims. Said Shoji: "I think you'll see two great defensive teams battling it out. It'll be a great match." == USA Today/AVCA Women's Volleyball Top 10 == PTS Record 1. Nebraska (51) 1,443 29-1 2. Hawaii (3) 1,388 30-0 3. Stanford (4) 1,344 27-2 4. Florida 1,273 34-1 5. Michigan St. 1,193 32-2 6. Texas 1,167 25-6 7. UCLA 1,087 22-8 8. Ohio State 1,023 22-7 9. Penn State 951 27-7 10. Arizona State 921 19-7 I Can Do It, says Lee St. Louis High School football coach Cal Lee, addressing a crowd at the Honolulu Quarterback luncheon yesterday, said he is prepared to be the next head coach at the University of Hawaii. The architect of a St. Louis program that has won 10 consecutive ILH and Oahu Prep Bowl championships, Lee downplayed his lack of college coaching experience--he was an assistant at Willamette College for a couple of years--by pointing out that he has the most head coaching experience of any of the candidates. "You'll never know what a head coach's responsibilities are unless you've been there, believe me," said Lee. "I'm not a Gerry Faust," quipped Lee. "I'm a different man. What we're doing at St. Louis isn't a fluke." UH athletic director Hugh Yoshida, the man who will choose the next coach, is currently interviewing candidates and says he will announce his decision by Dec. 15. Fuamatu Honored UH-Hilo middle blocker Tanya Fuamatu was named to the 12-player AVCA Division II All-America first team yesterday. A 5-8 senior from Kalihi, Fuamatu is the Vulcan's career leader in kills, blocks, and digs. A highly sought after player as a University High senior, Fuamatu said she was glad to have attended UH-Hilo and played for Vulcan coach Sharon Peterson. "She taught me not only a lot about volleyball about life--stuff that I'll keep with me for the rest of my life." ---- Fuamatu is the product of a very athletic family. Younger brother Chris Fuamatu-Maafala was this year's Western Athletic Conference freshman of year for his outstanding play as a running back for the University of Utah. And younger sister Valasi Sepulona was the OIA Eastern Division player of the year and led Farrington to the OIA championship. Justice Prevails His time in the brig served, Justice Sueing has been cleared to return to active duty for the UH basketball team beginning with tomorrow night's game at Long Beach State. A 6-foot-8 power forward and the Bows' best defender, Sueing was ineligible to play in Hawaii's first four games for elbowing Utah player Keith Van Horne in the WAC postseason tournament last March. According to head coach Riley Wallace, Sueing must earn his way back into the starting lineup. "We're 2-0 without him," said Wallace. Tonight's game will be televised on ESPN, beginning at 7 pm HST. Wahine Win Rematch The UH Wahine basketball team avenged last Friday night's loss to Buffalo by defeating the Royals 71-59 last night before a sitting-room-everywhere crowd of 337 at the cavernous Special Events Arena. Nani Cockett scored 22 points and grabbed 6 rebounds and Nani Flores powered in 17 points and snagged 5 boards for the Wahine (3-2). Hawaii has a couple weeks off before returning to action for the Dec 19-21 Ala Moana Hotel Paradise Classic. ILH All-Star Grid Team Named Darnell Arceneaux of St. Louis and Jason Ching of Punahou were named the offensive and defensive players of the year, respectively, on the Interscholastic League of Honolulu All-Star football team, selected by league coaches. Members of the first team include-- == Offense == C--Buster Small, Punahou 6-0 215 Sr G--Kahele Asing, Kamehameha 6-1 275 Sr G--Mike Souza, Punahou 6-6 265 Jr T--Dominic Raiola, St. Louis 6-2 245 Jr T--Kamakana Kaimuloa, Punahou 6-3 270 Sr R--Kekama Akana, St. Louis 5-9 170 Sr R--Eddie Kealoha, St. Louis 5-7 165 Sr R--Tafiti Uso, Punahou 6-0 165 Jr R--Kaeo Vasconcellos, Punahou 5-8 150 Sr RB-Scott Hicks, Damien 5-8 175 Jr RB-Afatia Thompson, Punahou 5-11 190 Sr QB-Darnell Arceneaux, St. Louis 6-3 175 Sr ==Defense== DL--Jason Ching, Punahou 6-4 265 Sr DL--Billy Pieper, Kamehameha 6-2 225 Sr DL--Chris Fonoti, St. Louis 6-0 220 Sr DL--Fa'aolo Alovao, St. Louis 6-2 230 Jr LB--Keli'i Ka'anoi, St. Louis 5-11 210 Sr LB--Alika Vasper, Kamehameha 6-1 180 Sr LB--Jacob Yoro, St. Louis 5-11 210 Jr LB--Scooter Martines, Punahou 5-10 205 Jr DB--Kawika Batoon, St. Louis 5-9 165 Sr DB--Wes Tufaga, St. Louis 5-11 180 Jr DB--Ian Lorenzo, Kamehameha 5-10 165 Sr DB--Wes Pratt, Punahou 6-5 215 Sr U--Tracey Takamiya, Iolani 5-9 170 Sr ==Specialists== P--Keoni Higa, Kamehameha 5-9 175 Sr PK-Jacob Huggins, Iolani 5-6 135 Sr KR-Dylan Ching, Kamehameha 5-10 175 Sr Prep Runners Honored Punahou freshman Eri Macdonald and Hawaii Baptist junior Matt Stevens were selected as the outstanding female and male cross country runners for the ILH. Both won state titles this year. The following runners were also named to the ILH all-star team: == Girls == == Boys == Angela Rosa, Kamehameha Brian Ching, Kamehameha Malia Mason, Punahou Jason Turse, Punahou Lorita Leohardt, MPI Matt Korpita, Maryknoll Carmel Hurley, Kamehameha Sean Heth, Punahou Mele Blaich, Punahou Sam Chong, Kamehameha Nalani Annis, UHS Jason Hulbert, Maryknoll ---- The Oahu Interscholastic Association also announced its cross- country all-stars yesterday. Roosevelt's Pacita Stark was named the top female runner and Mililani's Jason Noriega the top male. Joining Stark and Noriega on the OIA all-star team are-- == Girls == == Boys == Jodi Enomoto, Mililani Robert Burkett, Nanakuli Anne Chau, Moanalua Mike Donaldson, Pearl City Jennifer Lee, Roosevelt Shawn Gallup, Mililani Monique Mata, Mililani Siul Michel, Radford Jackie Pang, Mililani Aaron Dela Ossa, Radford Jessica Mols, Roosevelt Bill McClennan, Kahuku Marita Henrie, Roosevelt John Egan, Moanalua Valerie Clemons, Mililani John Witham, Roosevelt Robin Park, Pearl City Kevin Ikeda, Roosevelt Maggie Quigley, Mililani Andrew Kawakami, Castle Brooke Shishido, Kaiser Raul Portillo, Kaimuki Heather Lowe, Kaiser Chris Hodge, Radford Audrey Streltzer, Kaiser Ethan Jones, Castle Cara Renfroe, Kalaheo Joe Milbury, Moanalua Coach--Ed Sawada, Mililani Coach--Sam Jones, Radford Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 23 18 .561 -- West Oahu CaneFires 23 20 .535 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 20 22 .476 -- Maui Stingrays 18 24 .429 2 == Yesterday's results == No games scheduled. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 2 to 4 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 12/4/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Wahine Crush Cardinal Hawaii's 30th victory was supposed to be a tough one. It wasn't. Amassing an impressive 20 blocks, and with Joselyn Robins soaring for 13 kills, the second-ranked UH Wahine volleyball team easily defeated Louisville 15-4, 15-7, 15-2 last night in an NCAA Tournament second round game before a jubilant crowd of 10,225 at the Special Events Arena. The triumph was Hawaii's 30th of the season without a loss and propelled them to a Mountain Regional semifinal match-up against 13th ranked Arizona State on Thursday at the Special Events Arena. "They are certainly capable of winning the national championship," said Louisville coach Don Hardin about the Wahine. "They have outstanding net play, they won all the long rallies, they play great defense, and they held us to our lowest hitting percentage (.068) of the year." And Then There Were Five Yesterday, University of Hawaii athletic director Hugh Yoshida announced the five finalists for the head football coaching position: Duane Akina, 39, associate head coach and offensive coordinator at Arizona; Norm Chow, 49, associate head coach and offensive coordinator at Brigham Young; Cal Lee, 49, athletic director and head football coach at St. Louis High School; Fred VonAppen, 53, defensive line coach at Colorado and former assistant for the San Francisco 49ers under Bill Walsh; and Bill Young, 48, defensive coordinator at Ohio State. Yoshida said he plans to begin formal interviews with the candidates this week and hopes to have the new coach on board by Dec. 15. Figuera Bowls 'Em Over Tony Figuera captured first place in the 18th Annual Professional Bowlers Association Western Regional held this past weekend at Leeward Bowl. Figuera came from 5th place after Saturday's qualifying to win it all in Sunday's finals at Leeward following his win at Kona Bowl earlier in the week. PBA member Figuera, from Waianae but now making his home in Gardena, Calif., averaged 219 but trailed finalist leader Jeff Hickenbottom during Saturday's 10-game qualifying by 67 pins. Figuera also had to outbowl 14 other finalists, including many PBA regional champions and some of Hawaii's best. Figuera is looking forward to capturing the third jewel on the Hawaii PBA Western Regional "tour" at Aiea Bowl on Tuesday & Wednesday 12/5-6, 1995. [Report courtesy of Deane Yamane (76266.303@compuserve.com)] Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 23 18 .561 -- West Oahu CaneFires 23 20 .535 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 20 22 .476 -- Maui Stingrays 18 24 .429 2 == Yesterday's results == West Oahu 5, Hilo 3: At Hans L'Orange Park, Marty Neff ripped three hits and drove in two runs and Dan Smith hurled six strong innings to lead the CaneFires past the Stars yesterday afternoon in Waipahu. ---- Honolulu 8, Maui 1: At War Memorial Stadium, the Sharks easily topped the Stingrays. Ryan Jackson had three hits and former University of Hawaii pitcher Bobby Moore pitched six innings, allowing just one run and three hits for Honolulu. Sports Shorts Anthony Harris was chosen by his teammates as the captain of the UH basketball team, according to head coach Riley Wallace. "By choosing him, the team is saying, 'Lead us,'" said Wallace. ---- Third-ranked Tennessee overpowered Penn State 79-67 to win the championship of the women's Kona Basketball Classic on the Big Island last night. ---- Dan Winterroth (16:11) and Jeannie Wokasch (17:42) won the men's and women's titles, respectively, in yesterday's Sam's 5- kilometer (3.1 mile) road race around Kapiolani Park. Approximately 220 runners entered the event. ---- Thirteen-year-old Aaron Oandasan of Honolulu won his age division at the Junior World Karate Cup Championships on Saturday at Budapest, Hungary. ---- The UH Wahine basketball team (2-2) will have a rematch against Buffalo (1-0) tonight at the Special Events Arena. The two teams met on Friday with Hawaii succumbing to Buffalo's three-point shooting barrage. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 2 to 4 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 12/3/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Bows Fall in Wagner Finale A tearful Bob Wagner bid farewell to his team, his coaches, and Hawaii football fans following the Rainbows' 24-20 loss to Oklahoma State last night at Aloha Stadium. Said Wagner, who was terminated by athletic director Hugh Yoshida on Tuesday, "My whole time here was so special. I'll never forget this." On the field, the Rainbows played in their typical scrappy fashion, coming back after trailing 24-7 midway through the fourth quarter. But as has been the case all year, it was too little too late for Hawaii, which finished a disappointing 4-8 in 1995. Following the loss, Wagner, the UH head coach for the past nine seasons, joined his senior players for the traditional walk around the Aloha Stadium field. After completing his lap, embracing several players along the way, Wagner paused at the entrance to the locker room tunnel and blew a two-handed kiss to what was left of the crowd of 25,272. "I'll never forget this," Wagner echoed while striding up the tunnel for the final time. ---- Senior defensive back Clint Kuboyama was named the Bows' most valuable player for the '95 season at an awards ceremony yesterday morning. Warrior club awards for consistently outstanding performances went to Shane Olivera, Eddie Klaneski, Rod York, Tyler Tanigawa, Johnny Macon, and Matt Harding. National Title to BYUH For the fourth time in the last five years, the NAIA Women's Volleyball title banner will hang in Cannon Activities Center in Laie, the latest one a result of BYU-Hawaii's 6-15, 15-12, 15-12, 15-5 championship game triumph over Puget Sound last night in San Diego. Anik Valiengo, the setter and team captain of the Seasiders, was named tournament MVP. "This was the hardest nationals for me," said Valiengo, a starter on four Seasider national title winners. "Being ranked No. 1 and being favored here, I've had to be real strong for the team." And she was, rallying the Seasiders after an opening game loss to the Loggers last night by distributing precise passes to an array of Seasider teammates, particularly Daniela Carneiro (22 kills), Ana Alves (9) and Becky Laubach (8). BYUH's title is its sixth overall. Hawaii-Hilo has won five. Wahine-Cardinals Tonight A talented and confident UH Wahine volleyball team (29-0) will square off against Louisville in an NCAA Tournament second round game tonight at the sold-out Special Events Arena. Leading Hawaii will be Angelica Ljungquist, the Big West Conference player of the year. "We are confident and having fun playing," said Ljunquist, a 6-3 junior from Vallentuna, Sweden. "The harmony and chemistry between teammates all came naturally to us." A victory tonight will land Hawaii the host spot for the four-team Mountain Regional this Thursday and Friday. Homegrown Report == Courtesy of Dennis Anderson (dennis@aloha.com) == Washington junior linebacker Ink Aleaga (Maryknoll '91) of Aiea was picked on the first team All-Pac 10 by coaches. Aleaga, the antithesis of "outspoken," is becoming a legend in Seattle as "The Silent Assassin." UW head coach Jim Lambright says he has a sense for what's happening on a football field and can get to the ball faster than others. ---- Oregon senior defensive end Troy Bailey (St. Louis '91) of Mililani was named on the second-team All-Pac 10 for the second year in a row even though he missed the heart of the season with injuries. Washington's Lambright said Bailey was the best member of the Oregon defensive line that stopped the Huskies with 16 net yards rushing and led the Pac-10 in rushing defense and quarterback sacks. ---- Greg Andrasick (Iolani '92) of Nuuanu kicked four field goals in four tries, including a 38-yarder in the fourth quarter that stifled a USC rally, as UCLA earned an Aloha Bowl bid by winning four of its last six games. Andrasick, a fourth-year junior, is a walk-on. ---- Kathy Goods (Kamehameha '92) of Kihei, Maui has finished her volleyball career at Idaho State with six career and match records for blocking, and now will turn to basketball, in which she has two years of eligibility. She played on three state championship hoops teams at Kamehameha. Goods' volleyball records include 14 total blocks in a match. ---- Auli`i Ellis (Kamehameha '93) of Hawaii Kai and Tasya Abe (Mililani '94), both volleyball players at Santa Clara (Calif.) were named second team and honorable mention, respectively, on the All West Coast Conference team. Abe won a WCC player of the week honor when she got 37 kills and 31 digs in two road matches. Ellis was fourth in the conference in digs with 3.15 per game and Abe was eighth in kills with 3.18 and seventh in digs with 2.78 per game. ---- Setter Erin Berg (Punahou '95) of Manoa was named to the Atlantic Coast Conference all-freshman team and won her third ACC rookie of the week award when she had 66 assists and 10 digs in four games as UNC beat Duke to get into the ACC Tournament. ---- Janel Ikeda (Mid-Pacific '94) of Manoa was named to the American Midwest Conference volleyball all-star team for the second year in a row. Ikeda was co-captain who played setter mostly but even at 5-feet-4 was used as middle blocker some times. ---- Senior Patrick Kesi (Farrington '91) started all season at offensive tackle and Ikaika Malloe (Kamehameha '92) of Waimanalo started at rover for Washington's football team, along with Ink Aleaga (above). Opu Seminavage (Waianae '90) was the Huskies' long snapper. True freshman Olin Kreutz (St. Louis '95) played a great deal on the offensive line and Patrick Kesi's brother, Petrocelli (St. Louis '93) was a backup offensive lineman. ---- Vae Tata (St. Louis '94) of Honolulu started five games at defensive end for UCLA before he tore knee ligaments. ---- Brothers Tasi and Pulou Malepeai, both 1992 St. Louis grads from Kalihi, played starting offensive guard and backup fullback, respectively, for Oregon. They are brothers of former Oregon standout Silila Malepeai and current Hawaii players Tupu Alualu and Marcus Malepeai. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 22 18 .550 -- West Oahu CaneFires 22 20 .524 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 20 21 .488 -- Maui Stingrays 18 23 .439 2 == Yesterday's results == Hilo 7, West Oahu 4: At Hans L'Orange Park, Kurt Bierek had three hits, and teammates Todd Takayoshi, Joe Hamilton, and Decomba Connor had two apiece in the Stars' victory over the host CaneFires last night. ---- Honolulu 4, Maui 1: At War Memorial Stadium, with Todd Blyleven pitching six plus strong innings and Daisuke Motoki getting a pair of hits, the visiting Sharks defeated the Stingrays last night. Sports Shorts Honolulu's Chris Duplanty, a two-time Olympian, deflected a shot with ten seconds remaining to give the US National water polo team a 9-8 victory over Australia yesterday at Stanford, Calif. ---- Former Punahou and University of Arizona football player Mu Tagoai has joined the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs. A 352-pound offensive lineman, Tagoai will earn $3,300 per week through the NFL playoffs. ---- Defending state champion Kalaheo defeated Iolani 47-45 in overtime to win the championship of the St. Anthony Basketball Tournament last night at Wailuku, Maui. ---- Kamehameha first baseman Kealii Lum has announced his intention to play baseball for the University of San Francisco next year. Lum, a 6-foot-3, 220 pounder, has drawn the attention of college scouts for his outstanding performance in the Area Code games last summer in California. ---- The 1995-96 OIA girls softball season began yesterday with Kalaheo's Ivy Abella and Mililani's Melissa Inouye hurling no- hitters. ---- The Moku Hawaii World Cup of Surfing began yesterday as surfers negotiated 2- to 4-foot waves at Sunset Beach on Oahu's North Shore. Several Hawaii surfers, including Johnny Boy Gomes, Andy Irons and Mikala Jones, were eliminated. Among the local surfers advancing were Kahea Hart and Conan Hayes, who will join top guns Sunny Garcia, Derek Ho, Kelly Slater, and Kaipo Jaquias in the second round. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 3 to 6 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 12/2/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Seasiders to Semis Top-seeded BYU-Hawaii advanced to the semifinals of the NAIA women's national volleyball tournament by defeating Columbia (Mo.) College 15-12, 15-7, 15-8 in a quarterfinal match yesterday at Point Loma Nazarene College in San Diego. The Seasiders fell behind in each game, including a 3-8 deficit in the first, but calmly came back to notch wins each time. "We played a lot better today," said BYUH coach Wilfred Navalta. "We're playing with more confidence now." Ana Alves and Daniela Carneiro had 13 kills apiece for the Seasiders (33-1), who will advance to tonight's championship game if they beat No. 4 Fresno Pacific today. More Candidates Seek UH Football Spot A former Longhorn, a former Bow, and a former All-Pro are among the latest candidates added to the list of University of Hawaii head football coach hopefuls. Former Texas coach Fred Akers, who coached the Longhorns for ten years in the mid-70s through mid- 80s before moving on to Purdue, has thrown his Stetson into the ring. Also applying for the position is Buzzy Preston, a former UH player and assistant coach who has coached at Washington State the past two seasons. Pro football fans will also recall the name of a third new candidate: Joe DeLamielleure, an All-Pro offensive lineman who cleared holes Buffalo Bills teammate O.J. Simpson. DeLamielleure is currently an assistant at Liberty University. The three join six other candidates who have already announced their intention to seek the position of recently-fired Bob Wagner, including Norm Chow, BYU associate head coach; Duane Akina, associate head coach at Arizona; Cal Lee, head coach and athletic director at St. Louis High School; Adam Rita, former UH offensive coordinator and most recently a coach in the Canadian Football League; Fred Von Appen, an assistant at Colorado; and Bill Young, defensive coordinator at Ohio State. ---- Meanwhile, the Bows will close the 1995 season with a game against Oklahoma State tonight at Aloha Stadium. Seniors John Hao, Rodney Glover, and Phil Cunningham, now benchwarmers but all starters at some point in their careers, walked out of practice on Thursday as a form of protest against the way they felt they were treated by Wagner. Wagner, who barred the three from staying with the rest of the team at a hotel last night, said he will allow them to suit up for tonight's game. "They've come too far and deserve to be on the sideline and participate in the Senior Walk," he said. Pin Titles to Kauai and Pearl City Kauai High won the boys' title and Pearl City the girls' at the Hawaii High School State Bowling Championships yesterday at Lihue Lanes on Kauai. Kauai's Angelo Matias averaged 201.3 for nine games to win the boys' individual title. Kamehameha's Kehau Matsushima won the girl's title with a 175.2 average. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 21 18 .538 -- West Oahu CaneFires 22 19 .537 -- Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 19 21 .475 -- Maui Stingrays 18 22 .450 1 == Yesterday's results == Hilo 14, West Oahu 8: At Hans L'Orange Field, Greg Thomas homered and drove in four runs to spark a 14-hit Hilo attack. ---- Honolulu 3, Maui 2: At War Memorial Stadium, T.J. Stanton drove in two of the Sharks' three runs. Sports Shorts A team of Hawaii's best amateur golfers won eight of twelve head- to-head matches against a team of Hawaii professionals to notch a come-from-behind victory in the Governor John Burns Challenge Cup yesterday at Hickam's Mamala Bay course. The pros had a 7.5 to 4.5 point lead going into yesterday's matches. ---- Kalaheo, the defending state high school boys basketball champions, and Iolani, the 1994 title holders, will meet in the championship game of the St. Anthony Invitational tonight at War Memorial Gym on Maui. Last night, the Mustangs defeated Baldwin 44-34 in one semifinal while the Raiders routed St. Joseph 54-34 in the other. ---- In the Pearl City Invitational basketball tournament, Kalani beat Farrington 47-42 and Pearl City topped Mid-Pacific 43-32. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 3 to 6 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/30/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Wahine's Playoff Foe Set Louisville defeated Central Florida 4-15, 15-11, 15-11, 15-2 in a first round game last night and will travel to Oahu to meet the second-ranked University of Hawaii Wahine in an NCAA Championship Tournament second round match Sunday night at a sold-out Special Events Arena. The 29-0 Wahine will be heavy favorites to defeat the 29-5 Cardinals. Yoshida Must Decide The job of choosing the University of Hawaii's next football coach falls into the hands of the man who axed its most recent one. Athletic director Hugh Yoshida, who sent the Islands into a frenzy when he fired head football coach Bob Wagner on Tuesday, has been given the authority by UH president Kenneth Mortimer to choose Wagner's replacement. The leading candidate for the job is BYU offensive coordinator Norm Chow, whose name popped up most frequently in informal polls of current Rainbow players. Also in contention are Arizona assistant and Punahou grad Duane Akina, St. Louis High coach Cal Lee, former UH assistant Adam Rita, and Auburn offensive coordinator Tommy Bowden, the son of Florida State coach Bobby Bowden. Said UH offensive lineman Marcus Malepeai: "I just hope the athletic director who made this stupid decision (to fire the coaches) knows what he's doing." Yoshida, who has begun setting up interviews with candidates, is expected to render a decision in the next week or two. BYUH Opens With Wins BYU-Hawaii won its opening pool play matches yesterday at the NAIA national women's volleyball championship tournament at Point Loma Nazarene College in San Diego. In match one, the defending national champion Seasiders, paced by Daniela Carneiro's 10 kills, defeated St. Ambrose (Iowa) 15-8-15-13, 15-7. In the second match, BYUH swept St Edward's (Texas) 15-10, 15-9, 15-11. Carneiro again led the Seasiders with 16 kills. Pool play continues today. Wahine Basketball News Doctors confirmed that UH Wahine freshman basketball player Hedy Liu will be lost for the season because she tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee in a game against Connecticut this past weekend. UH will apply for medical hardship so that Liu, a former University High star, will still have four more years to compete. Meanwhile, the season continues for the Wahine (2-1), who will play the University of Buffalo (0-0) tomorrow evening at the Special Events Arena. That game will be preceded by an exhibition match between former Wahine players. Among the 30 or so alumnae players returning are Kaui Wakita, Jen Kaeo, Lynette Liu, Melanie Azama, Lisa Mann, and Cheryl Grimm. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 22 18 .550 -- Honolulu Sharks 20 18 .526 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 18 21 .461 -- Maui Stingrays 18 21 .461 -- == Yesterday's results == Maui 1, West Oahu 0: At Hans L'Orange Park, Forey Wells hit a sacrifice fly to drive in Kats Miyaji in the eighth inning to propel the Stingrays past the CaneFires last night. Pitchers Brian Brewer and Mike Welch combined on a three-hitter for the Maui. ---- Hilo 3, Honolulu 2: At Wong Stadium, former Waiakea High star Onan Masaoka struck out six and allowed two runs in five innings of work to lead the Stars over the Sharks last night in Hilo. Sports Shorts The Governor Burns Challenge Cup, pitting Hawaii's best amateur golfers against its best pros, begins today at Hickam's Mamala Bay course. Brandon Kop and Guy Yamamoto are the top amateurs while David Ishii and Lance Suzuki are the big guns for the professionals. ---- University of Hawaii football player Clint Kuboyama, a Punahou graduate, was selected to the College Football Association Scholar-Athlete first team. Kuboyama, a starting safety for the Bows, carries a 3.1 GPA in biology. ---- The Hawaii high school state bowling championships begin this morning at Lihue Lanes on Kauai. ---- Defending state boys basketball champions Kalaheo takes on Damien in an opening round game of the St. Anthony Invitational on Maui this afternoon. In other first round match-ups, Baldwin will face Kailua, St. Anthony will challenge St. Joseph, and Iolani will square off against Maui High. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 2 to 4 feet South shore: 1 to 3 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/29/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= It's Official: Wags is Out UH athletic director Hugh Yoshida called a press conference yesterday morning to announce his decision to fire head football coach Bob Wagner and his assistant coaches. Pointing to decreased attendance and gate revenues as critical criteria, Yoshida, addressing a crowd of several dozen at the Special Events Arena, said he had decided after the Rainbows' loss to Air Force on Saturday night that it was time for a change. While Yoshida was fielding questions, UH basketball coach Riley Wallace angrily interrupted the proceedings, questioning Wagner's dismissal and pointing out that UH coaches should not be terminated because of falling gate totals. "Nobody ever told us that was an important criteria for keeping our jobs," said Wallace. When it was Wagner's turn to address the small crowd, he was emotional, choking back tears as he answered questions. "I'm disappointed...hurt," said Wagner. "But I'm not bitter. Being bitter doesn't get you anywhere." Wagner is still owed $200,000 in salary for the next two years. It is not clear if he will continue working at UH in some capacity or if his contract will be bought out. ----- With Wagner gone, the focus immediately turned to questions about who his successor will be. The leading candidates are BYU assistant coach Norm Chow, 49, a Punahou grad who has coached on the Cougar staff for 20 years; Duane Akina, 39, also a Punahou grad and currently associate head coach at Arizona under former UH-coach Dick Tomey; and Cal Lee, 49, a graduate of Kalani High School and the architect of the highly successful St. Louis High School football program that has produced 10 straight Oahu Prep Bowl winners. All three have indicated they will apply for the job. ---- Outside linebacker George Noga was named to Western Athletic Conference second team yesterday. He was the only Rainbow to earn first or second team honors. Several Bows earned honorable mention, including Marcus Melepeai, Shane Olivera, Tupu Alualu, Eddie Klaneski, and Brett Washington on offense; Brian Chapman, Rod York, Agenhart Ellis, Danny Katoa, Clint Kuboyama on defense; and Carlton Oswalt, Chad Shrout, and Matt Harding on special teams. Utah's Chris Fuamatu-Maafala, a St. Louis High graduate, was named freshman of the year. Seasiders Begin Defense Today The BYU-Hawaii Wahine volleyball team starts its march for a third consecutive national title as the NAIA National Tournament gets underway today at Point Loma Nazarene College in San Diego. The Seasiders, ranked No. 1 in the NAIA Poll and seeded first in the tournament, have three pool-play matches today. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 22 17 .564 -- Honolulu Sharks 20 17 .541 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 17 21 .447 -- Maui Stingrays 17 21 .447 -- == Yesterday's results == Maui 5, West Oahu 3: At Hans L'Orange Park, Dwight Maness hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to propel the Stingrays past the CaneFires last night. ---- Honolulu 4, Hilo 0: At Wong Stadium, Noe Najera and Bryan Wolf collaborated on a three-hit shut out for the Sharks. Ryan Jackson's two-run triple in the fourth inning was the big blow for Honolulu. Sports Shorts The NCAA second round playoff game at the 10,000 seat Special Events Arena between the UH Wahine and either or will probably be a sellout. Tickets for the match went on sale yesterday and just a 1,000 or so seats remain. ---- The first trial round for the Moku Hawaii World Cup of Surfing began yesterday in 3- to 5-foot surf at Sunset Beach. Several Hawaii surfers advanced including Johnny Boy Gomes, Andy Irons, Dino Miranda, and Mikala Jones. Trials continue today, waves permitting. ---- The UH men's and women's swimming teams took on UC-Irvine in a dual meet yesterday. The men won 8 of 12 events for a 123-81 triumph over the Anteaters. Earlier, the wahine swimmers lost 122-96. ---- Dennis Alexio, the reigning heavyweight champion, will take on Dennis Lane in the main event of a kick boxing card Friday night at Blaisdell Arena. ---- Two high school all-star teams will go head to head next week Friday night at Aloha Stadium in the Building Trades Council Goodwill Football Classic. Iolani's Wendell Look will lead the East squad, composed of players from OIA Eastern Division schools plus players from Iolani, Pac-Five and St. Louis. Aiea head coach Wendell Say will guide the West squad, which will include players from the OIA West plus players from Kamehameha, Punahou, and Damien. ---- The eight-team Kona Women's Basketball Classic, featuring five teams ranked in the AP Top 25 Poll, begins Friday at the Kailua- Kona Gym on the Big Island. Among the teams in the tournament are No. 3 Tennessee, No. 7 Purdue, No. 8 Colorado, No. 12 Penn State, and No. 22 Texas A&M. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 1 to 3 feet South shore: 1 to 3 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/28/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Wagner Axed Bob Wagner, the man who led the University of Hawaii to its first-ever Western Athletic Conference championship in 1992 and first-ever triumphs over rival BYU, was fired along with his entire staff yesterday by athletic director Hugh Yoshida. Both Wagner and Yoshida could not be reached for comment. A press conference is scheduled for this morning. Wagner compiled a 58-48-3 record in his nine years as the Rainbow head man. But after his team captured the WAC crown in 1992, its fortunes and fans disappeared. This year's Bows are 4-7 with one game remaining. Said longtime UH assistant George Lumpkin, now suddenly jobless: "I guess Hugh did what he had to do. But when you deal with people's livelihoods, its pretty devastating. It's very hard to stomach right now." Sources close to the university say that Wagner's successor will be named in a week or two. Among the candidates confirming they will apply for the job are BYU offensive coordinator Norm Chow and St. Louis High School coach Cal Lee. Ljungquist, Shoji Honored Hawaii was in the spotlight when the Big West All-Conference team was announced yesterday. Wahine middle-blocker Angelica Ljungquist was named player of the year and Dave Shoji was named the league's best coach. Setter Robyn Ah Mow and outside hitter Therese Crawford joined Ljungquist on the Big West first team while Jenny Wilton and Joselyn Robins earned second team recognition. Kamehameha grad Rebecca Downey, now playing for Pacific, was selected to the first team. == USA Today/AVCA Women's Volleyball Top 10 == PTS Record 1. Nebraska (46) 1,435 27-1 2. Hawaii (6) 1,393 29-0 3. Stanford (6) 1,339 26-2 4. Florida 1,284 33-1 5. Texas 1,217 24-6 6. Michigan St. 1,162 31-2 7. UCLA 1,057 21-8 8. Ohio St 968 21-7 9. Pacific 940 21-8 10. UC-Santa Barbara 904 25-8 Small College Wahine Volleyball BYU-Hawaii senior setter Anik Valiengo was named the NAIA Far West player of the year yesterday. Among those joining Valiengo on the 11-player first team are teammate Becky Laubach, a sophomore middle blocker; Hawaii Pacific's Solene Duvachelle, a sophomore middle blocker; and Cal Baptist's Stacy Tongg, a junior outside hitter and Hawaii Baptist Academy grad. Prep Football News The final Honolulu Advertiser Hawaii High School Football Top 10, calculated via a poll of high school coaches and sports media, was announced today. First place votes are in parentheses. Records include pre-season. Record Pts Prev 1. St. Louis (10) 12-1 100 1 2. Kahuku 8-2-2 90 3 3. Waianae 8-2-1 80 4 4. Punahou 11-3 70 2 5. Kamehameha 7-5 59 5 6. Campbell 6-3-1 48 6 7. Maui 9-0 37 7 8. Waiakea 11-3 25 8 9. Kailua 8-1-1 24 9 10. Waimea 7-3 12 10 ---- Two members of the Kahuku football team went on a rampage, damaging the locker room at Aloha Stadium following the Red Raider's 27-26 loss to St. Louis in Friday night's Oahu Prep Bowl. Kahuku principal said that the Kahuku team will undertake some kind of community service project as a means of accepting responsibility for the incident. ---- Damien head coach Wally Aina has announced his resignation. Aina, who will remain at the school as dean of students, had a 45-81-3 record in 11 seasons at Damien. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 22 16 .578 -- Honolulu Sharks 19 17 .527 2 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 17 20 .459 -- Maui Stingrays 16 21 .432 1 == Yesterday's results == No games scheduled. Sports Shorts The Hawaii High School State Bowling Championships will be held Thursday and Friday at Lihue Lanes on Kauai. Kalani will attempt to win its third consecutive girls' title with McKinley defending its boys' crown. ---- Prep pre-season basketball begins this weekend with the eight teams set to compete in the 25th St. Anthony Invitational on Maui. Among those entered are defending state titlist Kalaheo and 1994 state champion Iolani. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 4 to 8 feet South shore: 1 to 3 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/27/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Host Spot for Wahine Good news arrived on the University of Hawaii campus in the form of a regional host spot for the UH Wahine in the NCAA National Championship Volleyball Tournament. The second-ranked Wahine (29-0) earned a first round bye and next Sunday at the Special Events Arena will play the winner of a first round battle between Central Florida (32-9) and Louisville (28-5). If victorious in that match, Hawaii will then host the Mountain Regional on Dec 7 and 8. The regional winner then will advance to the Final Four Dec. 14 and 16 at Amherst, Mass. Bows Win Tourney Anthony Harris poured in 30 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists to lead the UH men's basketball team to a 72-66 triumph over St. Louis University in the championship game of the United Airlines Tipoff Tournament last night before 6,908 fans at the Special Events Arena. Former Kalaheo star Alika Smith added 16 points and 6 rebounds for the Bows (2-0). Harris was named the tournament MVP and was joined by Smith on the first team. UConn Tames Wahine Connecticut, the nation's third-ranked women's basketball, defeated the UH Wahine 65-48 to win the 17th Wahine Classic title yesterday afternoon at the Special Events Arena. Trailing by 11 at the half, the Wahine came out of the locker room on fire, cutting UConn's lead to three in the first six minutes. But the defending national champions (3-1), paced by All-America candidates Kora Wolters (18 points) and Jennifer Rizzotti (9 points, 7 assists) were too strong, outscoring Hawaii 11-1 in the final six minutes. Nani Cockett, who earned all-tournament first team honors along with Wolters and Rizzotti, scored 10 points to lead the Wahine (2-1). UH freshman Hedy Liu, a former University High star, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee just a minute after entering the game in the first half. She will be lost for the season. Winning Isn't Everything, says Wags "Are we an apple or an orange?" asked UH football coach Bob Wagner in reference to his football program. "When we win, we're an apple like everyone else. But when we lose and attendance is down, all of a sudden we're an orange. There are differences." Wagner's philosophizing came in response to questions about his job status as the UH football honcho. Using the winning-isn't- everything argument, Wagner pointed to his team's high graduation rate and relatively good off-field behavior as barometers for success. "All you can do is do your best...and whatever happens, happens," said Wagner, whose Bows close their 1995 season this Saturday night against Oklahoma State at Aloha Stadium. Salud Loses Title Tilt Former Nanakuli resident Jesus Salud lost a 12-round decision to Antonio Cermeno in a WBA junior featherweight title bout yesterday before about 8,000 fans at Caracas, Venezuela. Salud's strategy to crowd his taller opponent worked for the first half of the fight, but Cermeno rallied in the later rounds, opening a gash above Salud's right eye and withstanding a final-round barrage from the former-champion. Surfing News Pauline Menczer of Australia won the Roxy Women's Hawaiian Pro yesterday in 4- to 6-foot surf at Alii Beach Park in Haleiwa. Kauai's Keala Kennelly, 17, finished second. Florida's Lisa Anderson, with a fourth place finish yesterday, clinched the women's world surfing championship. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 22 16 .578 -- Honolulu Sharks 19 17 .527 2 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 17 20 .459 -- Maui Stingrays 16 21 .432 1 == Yesterday's results == Honolulu 4, West Oahu 0 West Oahu 2, Honolulu 0 Maui 9, Hilo 1 Maui 1, Hilo 0 Oahu Surf Report North shore: 8 to 10 feet South shore: 2 to 4 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/26/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Morgan Corners Bows Quarterback Beau Morgan amassed 309 yards in total offense, rushing for 206 and passing for 103, to lead Air Force to a 45-28 Western Athletic Conference football victory over Hawaii last night in front of 23,372 fans at Aloha Stadium. The Falcons finished at 6-2 in the WAC, earning a share of the conference championship with Colorado State, BYU, and Utah. Meanwhile, the Rainbows are lingering near the bottom of the WAC standings with a 2-6 league and 4-7 overall marks. Hawaii fought hard last night, actually outgaining the Falcons on offense 517 to 507. But the Rainbows could not stop Morgan (four rushing touchdowns) when they had to. "I give a lot of credit to my offensive line," said Morgan. "I had a lot of big holes and big seams. Credit those guys." Hawaii will close its season against Oklahoma State this Saturday at Aloha Stadium. Sumo Day 15 Results Wakanohana defeated his younger brother Takanohana to win the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament last night. Earlier, both had lost their final matches--Takanohana to Musashimaru [9-6] (Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani) and Wakanohana to Musoyama (7-8)--to finish at 12-3 and set up the first-ever brother-against-brother wrestle- off. Konishiki (Nanakuli's Salevaa Atisanoe) won to finish the tournament at 8-7. Earlier in the week, grand champion Akebono (Waimanalo's Chad Rowan) was forced to withdraw from competition because of a leg injury. Wahine, Kane Hoopsters in Finals The UH Wahine basketball team advanced to the championship game of the Wahine Classic with a 71-57 semifinal triumph over Baylor yesterday afternoon at the Special Events Arena. Tania Brunton and Nani Flores scored 14 and 12 points respectively for the Wahine. In today's title tilt, Hawaii will take on defending national champion and currently third-ranked Connecticut, an 88- 70 victor over No. 18 Oregon State yesterday. --- Tonight at the Special Events Arena, the UH men face St. Louis University for the Tipoff Tournament title. The Bows defeated Dayton and the Billikens topped LSU on Friday night to set up the championship showdown. "We're a little bigger but a lot slower (than St. Louis)," said UH assistant and head scout Jeff Law. "It's an interesting match-up," said Hawaii head coach Riley Wallace. Aloha Bowl Set Kansas will face UCLA in the Jeep Eagle Aloha Bowl at Aloha Stadium on Christmas day. The Jayhawks are 9-2 and tied for second in the Big Eight Conference while the Bruins finished 7-4 after upsetting Rose Bowl-bound USC. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 21 15 .583 -- Honolulu Sharks 18 16 .529 2 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 17 18 .486 -- Maui Stingrays 14 21 .400 3 == Yesterday's results == West Oahu 2, Honolulu 1 Maui at Hilo, rained out Homegrown Report (Courtesy of Dennis Anderson) == College Football == --Justin Young (Kahuku '93) was the leading receiver for Idaho State this season. The 5'11, 175 pounder earned second-team All Big Sky Conference honors. Young's teammates, Alipate Taualupe (Farrington '92) and Raul Pacheco (Iolani '94) were named as Big Sky honorable mention picks. Michael Gray (Damien '94) is redshirting this year for the Bengals. == College Soccer == --Carissima Nigrelli (Kalaheo '94) helped Lewis (Ill.) University win the Great Lakes Valley Conference title by scoring the winning goal over Qunicy (Ill.) University. --Sandy Shimogaki (Iolani '93) was a starting midfielder for Massachusetts and was one of only six UMASS players to start in all of the team's 20 games this season. Sports Shorts Three of Hawaii's four small college basketball teams played yesterday and two of three were victorious. Hawaii Pacific, with Anthony Dixon scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 caroms, defeated Bethel College (Minn.) 96-80. BYU-Hawaii topped Fresno Pacific 89-72. Brett Barton and Ionatana Enosa combined for 41 points for the Seasiders. Over on the Big Island, Toledo pounded UH- Hilo 108-75 in a consolation game of the Big Island Tournament. ---- The UH men's golf team finished 14th in the 17-team Columbia Lakes Invitational yesterday at West Columbia, Texas. Van Wright was the Bows' low scorer with a two-round total of 152, ten strokes off the lead. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 6 to 10 feet South shore: 1 to 3 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/25/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Saints March to 10th Oahu Title The St. Louis Crusaders captured their 10th straight Oahu Prep Bowl title by edging a relentless but penalty-prone Kahuku squad 27-26 last night at Aloha Stadium. A crowd of 29,129 watched the two teams trade the lead several times throughout the contest. But as has been the case in most Crusader games this season, quarterback Darnell Arceneaux ignited the top-ranked Saints when they needed a spark The 6-foot-3 senior completed 12 of 25 passes for 211 yards, throwing for two scores and running for a third. "The pressure is off," said Arceneaux. "We won and I can go home and sleep tonight." On the other hand, sleep may not come easy for the Red Raider players and their coach Doug Semones, who saw their best chance to beat the Saints fizzle. Kahuku, led by Jason Keo's 120 yards, amassed 241 yards on the ground against a tough Crusader defense. However, the Red Raiders were penalized 12 times for 126 yards, including a critical holding call that negated a touchdown. "I'm not gonna cry about the officiating," said an upset Semones. "Our team played hard. They played with class. They played like champions." ---- In the Prep Bowl preliminary game, Chris Paogofie rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns on offense and intercepted two passes on defense to lead fourth-ranked Waianae (8-3-1) to a 35-21 upset of second-ranked Punahou (11-3). Jimmy Bennett passed for 332 yards and three TDs for the Buffanblu. Bow Men, Women Win Openers The UH men's and women's basketball teams opened their 1995-96 seasons with victories yesterday at the Special Events Arena. The women, with Nani Cockett (25) and Tania Brunton (15) combining for 40 points, topped Washington State 76-69 in an opening round game of the eight-team Rainbow Wahine Classic yesterday afternoon. Freshman star B.J. Itoman, an Iolani grad, added 14 points for Hawaii. The men were also victorious with starting guards Anthony Harris (25 points) and Alika Smith (23) the big guns in a 78-72 triumph over Dayton last night in the four-team Hawaii Tipoff Tournament. The Wahine will take on Baylor in one semifinal game this afternoon. Defending national champions Connecticut squares off against Oregon State in the other. Riley Wallace and his men's team will meet St. Louis University tomorrow night for the championship of that tournament. Bows vs Falcons Tonight Hawaii will meet Air Force in a Western Athletic Conference football matchup tonight at Aloha Stadium. The Bows, 4-6 overall and 2-5 in the conference, will have to confront a Falcon team (7-4 and 5-2) with a disciplined option attack and a smallish, swarming defense. "We've practiced hard this week and we'll play hard on Saturday," said UH coach Bob Wagner. "We'll see if that's good enough." Sumo Day 14 Results For the third straight day, brothers Takanohana and Wakanohana remain deadlocked for the lead of the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan. Both are 12-2. Yokozuna Takanohana forced out Kaio for his 12th win while Wakanohana easily defeated fellow ozeki Musashimaru [9-5] (Fiamalu Penitani of Waianae). Today Takanohana will face Musashimaru while Wakanohana will square off against Musoyama (6-8). A wrestle-off will result if both brothers are victorious. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 20 15 .571 -- Honolulu Sharks 18 15 .545 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 17 18 .486 -- Maui Stingrays 14 21 .400 3 == Yesterday's results == No regular season games scheduled. ---- Former HPU player Mike DeKneef, now a member of the West Oahu CaneFires, doubled, tripled, and drove in two runs to lead the International squad to a 6-2 victory over the USA in the Hawaii Winter League All-Star game at Rainbow Stadium. The International team was composed of HWBL players from Hawaii and from foreign nations. Former UH player Bobby Moore was the winning pitcher. Sports Shorts Australia's Richard Lovett successfully negotiated the 6- to 8- foot surf at Haleiwa's Alii Beach Park to capture the Wyland Galleries Hawaiian Pro surf meet yesterday. Hawaii's Ross Williams finished second, and another Aussie, Luke Egan, grabbed third. ---- Hawaii Pacific defeated Bethel College 96-68 and BYU-Hawaii routed Fresno Pacific 96-71 in opening round games of the BYUH Thanksgiving Tournament last night at Cannon Activities Center in Laie. Seven-footer Juergen Malbeck poured in 21 points for HPU while Brett Barton's 19 points paced BYUH. ---- Oregon blew out UH-Hilo 115-81 in a first round game of the Big Island Invitational last night at the Hilo civic. Marcus Rogers led the outmanned Vulcans with 19 points. ____ Hawaii Prep Academy volleyball standout Sarah Clark has accepted a scholarship to play for Stanford next year. Clark is a three- time all-state pick and played for the USA junior national team this summer. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 3 to 6 feet South shore: 1 to 4 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/24/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Wahine Perfect An appreciative Thanksgiving night crowd of 5,981 was on hand at the Special Events Arena to extend its mahalo to UH senior captain Jenny Wilton and her UH Wahine volleyball teammates, who struggled but eventually subdued Arizona 15-5, 6-15, 15-11, 15-2. It was the final regular season match for the Wahine, who finished 29-0 and now await word about where they will play in the postseason. Last night, they had a determined Arizona team to contend with first. After splitting the first two games, the Wahine found themselves in danger of losing a second, falling behind 7-11 in game three. But behind the tough serving of Wilton and Joselyn Robins, Hawaii scored the final eight points of the game to win it, 15-11. Finding their confidence again, the Wahine blew out the Wildcats 15-2 in game four. "I was worried," said UH coach Dave Shoji. "I was frustrated; the team was frustrated. I just had to have faith in their ability to pull it out." Bow Men, Wahine Open Hoop Seasons Today The 1995-96 regular season coming-out parties for the UH men's and women's basketball teams are today. Coach Vince Goo and his women's team begin their season as hosts of the eight-team Wahine Basketball Classic. Hawaii, with forwards Nani Cockett and Tania Brunton returning after sitting out most of last season with knee injuries, will take on Washington State in one of four opening round games today at the Special Events Arena. In other matchups, defending national women's champion Connecticut will face Northern Arizona, North Carolina State will meet Oregon State, and Baylor will challenge Fairfield. Tonight at the SEA, Riley Wallace and his UH men will take on Dayton in an opening round game of the four-team Hawaii Tipoff Tournament. Louisiana State squares off against St. Louis University in another first round matchup. Prep Bowl Tonight ILH champion St. Louis and OIA titleholder Kahuku will meet tonight at Aloha Stadium in the 23rd Oahu Prep Bowl. The Crusaders (11-1), who have won ten straight ILH championships and nine consecutive Prep Bowl titles, had the stingiest defense in the ILH this season, allowing just 183.7 yards a game, and the league's best player in senior quarterback Darnell Arceneaux (1,800 yards in total offense and 20 TD passes). However, in the regular season the Crusaders did not face a team with such an array of offensive weapons as Kahuku, which averaged 550 total yards per contest. The Red Raiders have a huge offensive line (260 pounds average per player) and three running backs in Isaac Aalona, Ken Faavae, and Jason Keo who have rushed for over 100 yards in a game this season. "We'll be able to run on them," said Kahuku coach Doug Semones. "They've been playing passing teams all year. They haven't seen a running attack like we have." Sumo Day 13 Results Brothers Takanohana and Wakanohana both won yesterday and continue to share the lead of the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament with 11-2 records. Two other rikishi, Musashimaru (Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani) and Tosanoumi are the brothers' nearest pursuers at 9-4. Konishiki (Salevaa Atisanoe of Nanakuli) defeated Kyokudozan to improve to 6-7. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 20 15 .571 -- Honolulu Sharks 18 15 .545 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 17 18 .486 -- Maui Stingrays 14 21 .400 3 == Yesterday's results == No games scheduled. The HWBL All-Star game will be played this afternoon at Rainbow Stadium. Sports Shorts The UH football team (4-6 overall and 2-5 in the WAC) will host Air Force (7-4 and 5-2) tomorrow night at Aloha Stadium. The Bows hope to rebound after being blown out by San Diego State last weekend. ---- After a Thanksgiving day respite, the Wyland Galleries Pro surf meet continues today at Alii Beach Park in Haleiwa. Surf in the 10-foot range is expected. ---- The UH-Hilo men open their season tonight when they take on Oregon in one of four first round games in the Big Invitational Basketball Tournament. ---- Punahou senior Pat Walsh has signed a letter of intent to attend the University of San Francisco. Walsh, a second baseman and outfielder for the Buffanblu, batted .432 as a junior, earning second team All-ILH honors. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 8 to 12 feet South shore: 1 to 4 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/23/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= No. 28 for Wahine The UH Wahine won their 28th volleyball match without a loss this season by cruising past Arizona 15-4, 15-8, 15-7 last night at the Special Events Arena. The Wahine also became the first college volleyball program to eclipse the 100,000 mark in attendance, with last night's crowd of 8,101 pushing Hawaii's season gate total to 107,831. The two teams play again tonight with the Wahine shooting for their first-ever undefeated season. Said UH coach Dave Shoji: "It would take a major breakdown for us to lose; we're playing so well right now." Joselyn Robins and Therese Crawford led the Wahine attack last night with 17 and 14 kills respectively. Sumo Day 12 Results The Hanada brothers, yokozuna Takanohana and ozeki Wakanohana, share the lead with 10-2 records after 12 days of the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament. Hawaii's Musashimaru (Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani) saw his basho title hopes fizzle when he fell to 8-4 after losing to Takanonami (7-5). Another rikishi from Hawaii, Konishiki (Salevaa Atisanoe of Nanakuli) defeated Daishi (3-9) to up his record to 5-7. 'Nova Notches Win No. 3 Villanova edged No. 20 North Carolina 77-75 to capture the title of the Maui Invitational Basketball Tournament at the Lahaina Civic Center last night. All-American candidate Kerry Kittles poured in 20 points, including the game-winning bucket with a minute left, to pace Villanova (3-0). Jeff McInnis led the Tarheels (2-1) with 22 points. In consolation games, Santa Clara topped Michigan State 77-71 for third place, Vanderbilt defeated UCLA 75-71 for fifth, and Wisconsin pounded Chaminade 104-66 for seventh. Surfing News Pro wave riders were out challenging 8-12 foot surf at Haleiwa's Alii Beach Park as the qualifying rounds for the Wyland Galleries Hawaiian Pro continued yesterday. Among those advancing to round four are Kaipo Jaquias, Kelly Slater, Hans Hedemann, Michael Ho, and John Shimooka. Eliminated yesterday were the tour's top two surfers, Sunny Garcia and Rob Machado. The meet will continue tomorrow, surf permitting. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 20 15 .571 -- Honolulu Sharks 18 15 .545 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 17 18 .486 -- Maui Stingrays 14 21 .400 3 == Yesterday's results == Honolulu 6, Maui 5: At War Memorial Stadium, the Sharks topped the Stingrays in 13 innings last night. ---- West Oahu 6, Hilo 5: At Hans L'Orange Park, the CaneFires scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Stars last night. Former Damien High player Chris Truby paced West Oahu with three hits and three runs batted in. Bows Land Two More The UH baseball team added a pair of players to its list of signees for the 1996-97 season. The two were Jared Sandberg, a shortstop from Capital High in Olympia, Wash., and Dusty Bergman, a southpaw pitcher from Carson City (Nev.) High. Sandberg, the nephew of Chicago Cubs infielder Ryne Sandberg, was all-league last season and batted .422. Bergman, was the Northern Nevada Pitcher of the Year for 1994 and had a 1.43 ERA. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 10 to 15 feet South shore: 1 to 3 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/22/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Seasiders Seeded First BYU-Hawaii has received the top seed for the 20-team NAIA National Women's Volleyball Tournament which will run Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 in San Diego. The Seasiders, 28-1 and ranked first in the NAIA all season long, were placed in a pool with Northwestern (Iowa), California Baptist, St. Edward's (Texas), and St. Ambrose (Iowa). Said BYUH coach Wilfred Navalta: "If we play to our level, we can dominate." Meanwhile, Hawaii Pacific was not extended an invitation to the tournament. The Sea Warriors were ranked 23rd in the final NAIA regular season poll. "I think we belong in the top 20," said HPU coach Gabriela Artigas. Wahine versus Wildcats Tonight The 27-0 University of Hawaii Wahine volleyball team, ranked second in the country, will close out their regular season with matches tonight and tomorrow against No. 23 Arizona at the Special Events Arena. Unless Hawaii is extended a regional host spot for the NCAA Tournament, the contests will be the final ones at home for the Wahine's lone senior, Jenny Wilton. A former Hawaii high school player of the year for Hilo High, Wilton has battled injuries her entire career as a Wahine. "I'm happy to be on the court playing this season," said the Hawaii captain who has been pounding the ball at a .340 clip during the latter half of the season. "It's been great. The season has flown by." ---- Setter Robyn Ah Mow was named the Big West player of the week. The McKinley High grad was the key player in Hawaii's straight- game victories over Long Beach State this past weekend. == USA Today/AVCA Women's Volleyball Top 10 == PTS Record 1. Nebraska (46) 1,435 25-1 2. Hawaii (6) 1,390 27-0 3. Stanford (6) 1,340 25-2 4. Florida 1,287 31-1 5. Texas 1,203 21-6 6. Michigan St. 1,161 29-2 7. Ohio St. 1,061 20-6 8. UCLA 1,038 20-7 9. Pacific 924 20-7 10. Penn State 903 25-6 Sumo Day 11 Results Ozeki Wakanohana (10-1) notched an easy victory over Higonoumi yesterday to maintain the lead of the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament. His brother Takanohana also won and is 9-2. A step behind is Hawaii's Musashimaru (Fiamalu Penitani of Waianae), who improved to 8-3 after defeating Kotonowaka (5-6). A second Hawaii sumotori, Konishiki (Salevaa Atisanoe of Nanakuli) saw his record drop to 4-7 following a loss to Naminohana (5-6). Grand champion Akebono (Chad Rowan of Waimanalo) withdrew from the tournament on Monday because of a leg injury. Maui Invitational Hoops No. 3 Villanova and No. 20 North Carolina advanced to today's championship game of the Maui Invitational Basketball Tournament following semifinal victories yesterday at the Lahaina Civic. In one semifinal, Kerry Kittles scored 23 points and snagged 13 rebounds to lead Villanova to a 77-65 triumph over Santa Clara. In the other, North Carolina, paced by veterans Dante Calabria (23 points) and Jeff McInnis (21), pounded Michigan State 92-70. In consolation games, UCLA topped Wisconsin 68-57 and Vanderbilt routed host Chaminade 96-71. Kahuku Rides Big Line With a college-sized offensive front line, the OIA champion Kahuku Red Raiders may present ILH champion St. Louis Crusaders their toughest Prep Bowl test yet. The two teams meet Friday night at Aloha Stadium. The Crusaders, seeking their 10th straight Prep Bowl title, must contend with a Kahuku offensive line that averages 6'1", 259 pounds per player. That huge wall is the main reason why Kahuku was able to average over 460 yards in offense per game this season. "We were bigger than all of our opponents this season," said 6'4 310 pound Faaesea Mailo, the Raiders' largest and most talented lineman. "But we didn't win because of size. We won because we played hard." Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 19 15 .558 -- Honolulu Sharks 17 15 .531 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 17 17 .500 -- Maui Stingrays 14 20 .411 3 == Yesterday's results == Maui 5, Honolulu 2: At War Memorial Stadium, Todd Hilton, Derrick Gibson, and Dwight Maness each went 2 for 3 in the Stingrays' triumph over the Sharks last night on Maui. Atsuhiro Chihara pitched seven innings to earn the victory. ---- Hilo 16, West Oahu 10: At Hans L'Orange Park, the Stars won a slugfest over the CaneFires last night in Waipahu. Greg Thomas keyed had five of the Stars' 19 hits. Sports Shorts All-American Yuval Katz and his University of Hawaii men's volleyball teammates will play an intrasquad match tonight at the Hilo Civic on the Big Island. ---- The UH-Hilo-hosted Big Island Invitational Basketball Tournament begins Friday and runs through Sunday at the Hilo Civic. In addition to the host Vulcans, other teams entered in the tourney are Valpariso, Oregon, Nebraska, Utah State, Minnesota, Wichita State, and Toledo. ---- Here on Oahu, BYU-Hawaii will host the four-team BYU-Hawaii Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament beginning Friday at the Cannon Activities Center in Laie. Joining the Seasiders will be Hawaii Pacific, Bethel College, and Fresno Pacific. ---- The BYU-Hawaii women's tennis team is ranked fifth and the men's team fifth in their respective NAIA preseason polls. The Seasiders' Anneli Ornstedt and Teresa Stromberg are the NAIA's top-rated women's doubles team while Wei-Yu Su is third-ranked in men's singles. ---- Top world-tour pro surfers Kaipo Jaquias and Todd Holland were among those advancing to the third round of the Wyland Galleries Hawaiian Pro in 2- to 4-foot surf at Alii Beach Park in Haleiwa. A huge swell is expected today. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 6 to 12 feet South shore: 1 to 3 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/20/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Maui Invitational Starts Today Defending national champion UCLA will take on Santa Clara today in one of four opening round games of the Maui Invitational Basketball Tournament at the Lahaina Civic Center. In other first round games, host Chaminade will face Michigan State, Villanova will challenge Wisconsin, and North Carolina will square off against Vanderbilt. The tournament continues tomorrow and concludes on Wednesday. WAC Football Standings Conference Overall W L T PF PA W L T PF PA Utah 6 2 0 216 156 7 4 0 296 230 BYU 5 2 0 187 153 6 4 0 262 240 Air Force 5 2 0 227 161 7 4 0 315 275 Colorado St 5 2 0 190 118 7 3 0 294 187 San Diego St 5 2 0 254 165 8 3 0 388 259 Wyoming 2 5 0 202 165 5 5 0 280 252 Hawaii 2 5 0 117 250 4 6 0 237 325 New Mexico 2 6 0 168 224 4 7 0 256 300 Fresno St 1 5 0 163 218 4 6 0 296 328 UTEP 1 5 0 131 245 2 9 0 244 444 == Games this week == Air Force at Hawaii BYU at Fresno State Wyoming at UTEP Colorado St. and San Diego St. Sumo Day 9 Results Ozeki Wakanohana, a victor over Mainoumi, grabbed sole possession of the lead when three wrestlers he was tied with lost yesterday in the Fukuoka Grand Sumo tournament. Wakanohana has a 9-1 record. Five rikishi trail with 7-2 records including grand champions Takanohana and Akebono (a loser to Tosanoumi) and Musashimaru (a loser to Kaio), Kotonishiki, and Daishoho. Konishiki fell to 3-6 after losing to Asanowaka. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 17 13 .567 -- West Oahu CaneFires 18 14 .563 -- Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 15 17 .469 -- Maui Stingrays 13 19 .407 2 == Yesterday's results == Maui 5, West Oahu 2: The Stingrays topped the CaneFires last night at War Memorial Stadium. ---- Honolulu 4, Hilo 3: At Wong Stadium, Mike Brown's homer in the top of the 13th inning helped the Sharks squeak by the Stars last night in Hilo. Jason Temple, Bryan Wolff, and Kenny Harrison combined to shutout the Stars in the final seven innings. Sports Shorts Aimee Shimizu and Mia Karamatsu, now attending and playing soccer for Loyola Marymount, are both 1995 graduates of Iolani. They were incorrectly affiliated with other high schools in yesterday's report. ---- Vernon Patao of Maui placed 13th in the 141-pound division at the World Weightlifting Championships yesterday in Guangzhou, China. He snatched 275.5 pounds and clean and jerked 358 pounds, a personal best. ---- Professional boxing will hit the ring tomorrow night at Blaisdell Arena with a six-bout card. Welterweights Erwin "King Man" Villaver and Eric "The Great" Alexander will duke it out in the feature fight. ---- UH baseball coach Les Murakami announced the signing of two more players for the 1996-1997 school year. The signees are Toby Tucker, a pitcher-outfielder from Pope High in Marietta, Ga. and Sean Harvey, a pitcher-catcher from O'Dea High in Seattle. ---- Andrew Hughes won the men's division and Autumn Johnson the women's in yesterday's Kapolei Pro/Am Triathlon at the Barber's Point Naval Air Station. Hughes, an Aussie, covered the 1,000 meter swim course, the 20-k bike course, and the four-mile run course in a time of 1 hour, 1 minute, 49 seconds. Johnson, a P.E. teacher from Kona, was the top wahine with a time of 1:12:26. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 2 to 4 feet South shore: 1 to 3 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/19/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Bows Routed The University of Hawaii football team fell to a disappointing 4- 6 record after a 49-10 whipping at the hands of San Diego State (8-3) last night at Aloha Stadium. A crowd of 27,561 watched the Aztecs' George Jones rush for 164 yards and score three touchdowns, and Billy Blanton complete 16 of 26 passes for 321 yards. Meanwhile, the Rainbows' bread-and-butter ground game was anything but lethal, amassing just 45 yards on 34 attempts. Said UH defensive back Clint Kuboyama: "I know we were blown out by a team with skill, but if we're really that bad, I feel like I ought to go out and commit suicide. It's such a sick feeling. People were talking trash about us all week, and we proved everybody right." The Bows will attempt to regroup for next weekend's game against Air Force (7-4) at Aloha Stadium. "We need to get back to the drawing board," said running back Brett Washington. "Nothing's working right now." Kamehameha, Punahou Win Titles An overflow crowd of over 2,000 at Kamehameha's Kekuhaupio Gym watched the Kamehameha girls and the Punahou boys defend their state high school volleyball titles last night. The Warrior girls, with five senior starters, defeated a young Punahou team 15-4, 18-16 in the final. Shelly Kim and Rachel Watson had eight kills apiece for Kamehameha. Boo Arnold contributed seven more. In the boys' title match, Punahou, behind 6-foot-6 Scott Wong's 20 kills, edged a scrappy and determined Kamehameha team 15-13, 7-15, 15-10. Sumo Day 8 Results After winning yesterday to improve to 7-1, Yokozuna Akebono and ozeki Musashimaru continued to share the lead of the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament with two other rikishi. Akebono (Waimanalo's Chad Rowan) used his patented hand thrusts to dispatch of Kaio (4-4). Earlier, Musashimaru (Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani) pushed out Takatoriki (3-5). Also at 7-1 are ozeki Wakanohana and sekiwake Kotonishiki. Grand champion Takanohana is 6-2 and a third Hawaii wrestler, Konishiki (Salevaa Atisanoe of Nanakuli), is 3-5. Vulcans Sent Home Tanya Fuamatu's 31 kills were not enough as UH-Hilo was defeated by Kearney State 5-15, 15-10, 11-15, 15-10, 17-15 in the NCAA Division II West Regional Final last night at Kearney, Nebraska. A partisan crowd of over 3,000 watched Kearney (36-4) end the title hopes of the Vulcans (26-7). Fuamatu and setter Rosa Torres were named to the All-Tournament team for Hilo. Homegrown Report (Courtesy of Dennis Anderson) == College Soccer == --Samantha "Sam" Obara (Iolani '92) is a standout for Santa Clara, scoring four game-winning goals for the Broncos this season. --Carol Hatcher (Kalani '95) Aimee Shimizu (Aiea '95), and Mia Karamatsu (Pearl City '95) play for the Loyola- Marymount women's team. Hatcher earned honorable mention on the All West Coast Conference team. --Ben Villaflor (Aiea '94) earned All West Coast Conference honorable mention honors as a member of the Loyola men's team. --Malorie Chong (St. Anthony '93) and Tiki Suan (Iolani '94) are members of the Pacific University (Ore.) women's team. --Erin Hamilton (Kaiser '92) is the all-time leading scorer for Central Washington University with 63 points (24 goals, 15 assists). == College Football == --Five players from Hawaii were honored on the All-Mount Hood Conference all-star team: Lewis and Clark State senior cornerback Derek Tom (Punahou '92) was named to the first team, Lewis and Clark junior tackle Jason Wong (MPI '93) and Whitworth sophomore cornerback Travis "Kala" Torco were named to second team, and Linfield senior wide receiver Amancio Agcolli (Damien '90) and Linfield senior offensive lineman Derwin Planesi (Maui '91) were honorable mention picks. --Southern Oregon sophomore tackle Jon Chamberlain (St. Joseph '92) was named to the Mount Rainier League all-star second team. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 18 13 .581 -- Honolulu Sharks 16 13 .552 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 15 16 .484 -- Maui Stingrays 12 19 .387 3 == Yesterday's results == Maui 6, West Oahu 2: At War Memorial Stadium, Tom Schmidt drove in three runs to lead the Stingrays over the CaneFires last night. Scott Sauerbeck pitched five shutout innings to earn the victory. ---- Hilo 7, Honolulu 4: At Wong Stadium, Willie Morale's grand slam homer was the big blow as the Stars topped the Sharks in Hilo last night. Sports Shorts The Wyland Galleries Hawaiian Pro surf meet continued yesterday in 6- to 8-foot waves at Ali'i Beach Park in Haleiwa. Among those advancing were Kaipo Jaquias, Kelly Slater, Johnny Boy Gomes, and Hans Hedemann. The meet continues today, surf permitting. ---- Hawaii Pacific defeated Southern California College 99-76 in a men's basketball game yesterday in Newhall, Calif. Anthony Dixon scored 19 points for the Sea Warriors (1-1). ---- Tara McDonald of Hawaii Pacific finished 27th of 300 runners in the NAIA cross country championship meet yesterday at Kenosha, Wisconsin. McDonald, who earned NAIA All-America honors for her placing, finished the 5-kilometer course in 19 minutes, 18 seconds. ---- The UH-Hilo Wahine cross country team finished 11th in the 17- team NCAA Division II National Championship meet yesterday at Spartanburg, S.C. Sarah Horan led the Vulcans with a sixth place finish. ---- Santa Clara defeated Chaminade 13-10 in a men's college water polo match yesterday in San Diego, Calif. Dan Gill scored five goals for the Silverswords. ---- LeGrand Sakamaki, 18, of Hilo finished 33rd in the 130-pound weight class at the World Weightlifting Championships yesterday in Guangzhou, China. ---- Lanai defeated St. Andrew's Priory and Academy of the Pacific topped Seabury Hall to capture the respective girls' and boys' titles of the State High School Division II volleyball tournament yesterday at Seabury Hall Gym on Maui. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 2 to 4 feet South shore: 1 to 3 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/17/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Wahine Sweep 49ers With astonishing ease, the UH Wahine blew out Long Beach State 15-11, 15-3, 15-6 in a Big West Conference volleyball match before a sellout crowd of 10,225 at the Special Events Arena last night. "Hawaii is a strong at all positions," said the 49ers' lone senior Brita Schwerm, who was the lone bright spot for her team with 16 kills. "They've usually been a very nonchalant team and they have a more aggressive attitude now. It's a good team." Good indeed. Paced by the sure hands of setter Robyn Ah Mow (39 assists) and the strong arms of Angelica Ljungquist (13 kills), Therese Crawford (12), Joselyn Robins (11) and Jenny Wilton (10), the Wahine (26-0 overall and 17-0 in the Big West) made short work of Long Beach (18-8 and 12-5), who had defeated Hawaii in 13 of their last 15 meetings. The two teams will meet again tonight before another capacity crowd. Saints March to 10th Title Kekama Akana found Kelii Kaanoi in the corner of the end zone on a 7-yard halfback option pass with 37 seconds remaining to propel St. Louis to a heart-stopping 14-7 playoff victory over Punahou last night before a crowd of 9,114 at Aloha Stadium. With the win, the Crusaders captured their 10th consecutive Interscholastic League of Honolulu championship and a trip to next week's Oahu Prep Bowl for a meeting with Oahu Interscholastic Association champion Kahuku. Before the Saints' final 16-play, 77-yard march, which included two fourth-down conversions, the game was dominated by defense as both teams struggled to advance the football. "We had to fight like hell just to stay in it," said St. Louis coach Cal Lee. "Punahou played a helluva game." Said Punahou coach Dan Morrison: "My kids left their hearts out there tonight, just as I expected. Credit a talented group of St. Louis players and coaches." Sumo Day 6 Results Six wrestlers are tied for the lead of the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament with 5-1 records. Among the six are two wrestlers from Hawaii: grand champion Akebono (Chad Rowan of Waimanalo) who defeated Mitoizumi (2-4), and Musashimaru (Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani) who lost to Kotonishiki (5-1). Also at 5-1 are grand champion Takanohana, his brother Wakanohana, and Akinoshima. Konishiki (Salevaa Atisanoe of Nanakuli) evened his record at 3-3 by topping Kasugafuji (3-3). Prep Volleyball State Tournament News The Hawaii High School State Volleyball tournament began yesterday at McKinley and Kamehameha Gyms. Pool play continues today with semifinal and final round matches being held tomorrow at Kamehameha's Kekuhaupio Gym. Pool Standings are as follows: == Boys Pool A (at Kamehameha) == Mililani 5-1, Punahou 5-1, Molokai 3-3, Hilo 2-2, Waimea 1- 5, Pearl City 0-4. == Boys Pool B (at Kamehameha) == Kamehameha 6-0, University High 3-1, Kahuku 4-2, Baldwin 2-2, Honokaa 1-5, Kaimuki 0-6. == Girls Pool A (at McKinley) == Kamehameha 5-1, Roosevelt 5-1, Hilo 3-3, Waimea 2-2, Maui 1-5, Moanalua 0-4. == Girls Pool B (at McKinley) == Punahou 6-0, Radford, Farrington 4-2, Hawaii Prep 1-3, Waianae 1-5, Molokai 0-4. Bows versus Aztecs Tomorrow Hawaii (4-5) will meet San Diego State (7-3) tomorrow night in a Western Athletic Conference football game at Aloha Stadium. The game will be a reunion of sorts for UH assistant coach Ulima Afoa, a St. Louis High graduate who went on to play and coach for the Aztecs. Said Afoa: "I'll be a loyal (SDSU) alumnus when we don't play them. But, the kids and coaches here take priority when we do." Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 17 12 .586 -- Honolulu Sharks 15 12 .556 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 14 15 .483 -- Maui Stingrays 11 18 .379 3 == Yesterday's results == Maui 5, Hilo 2: At Wong Stadium, former UH player Todd Takayoshi went 2 for 4 and drove in 2 runs in the Stingrays' victory over the Stars last night in Hilo. Dax Winslett pitched five innings to earn the victory. ---- West Oahu 9, Honolulu 6: At Rainbow Stadium, Ryan Hancock pitched six scoreless innings and the CaneFires laced out 14 hits to defeat the Sharks last night. Eli Marrero had four hits and Dante Powell and Jacob Cruz drove in three runs apiece for West Oahu. Sports Shorts Baldwin High's Jamie Aloy and Mid-Pacific's Sean Murphy have signed national letters of intent to play for the University of Hawaii, head coach Les Murakami announced yesterday. Both Aloy, a pitcher/infielder/outfielder, and Murphy, a pitcher and third baseman, earned all-state honors as juniors last season. ---- World heavyweight kickboxing champion Dennis Alexio (61-1) will take on Gary Sutherland (36-3) in the feature bout of a kickboxing card Dec. 1 at Blaisdell Arena. Alexio defeated Hiriwa Terangi of New Zealand by TKO in the third round last weekend in Guam. ---- Barring upsets, Stanford from the Pac-10 and Colorado from the Big 12 are the likely candidates to be offered invitations to the Aloha Bowl to held Christmas Day at Aloha Stadium, according to Bowl officials. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 4 to 8 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/16/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Wahine-49ers Play Tonight The UH Wahine volleyball team will put its 25-0 record on the line in matches tonight and tomorrow against Long Beach State (18-7) at the 10,000 seat Special Events Arena. Tomorrow night's match is a sellout and less than a 1,000 tickets remain for tonight's. The matches will not only feature two great programs, but two great coaches: Hawaii's Dave Shoji, the owner of a 578- 120 win/loss record in his 21 years as the coach of the Wahine, and Long Beach State's Brian Gimmillaro, 298-85 in 11 seasons for the 49ers. Sumo Day 5 Results Hawaii's Musashimaru (Fiamalu Penitani of Waianae) has sole possession of the lead at the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan. The ozeki forced out Kenko (1-4) to improve his tournament-leading record to 5-0. Following closely behind Musashimaru with 4-1 records are eight rikishi, including grand champions Akebono (Chad Rowan of Waimanalo) and Takanohana, both winners yesterday. A third wrestler from Hawaii, Konishiki (Salevaa Atisanoe of Nanakuli), fell to 2-3 after losing to Daishoho (4-1), Macon Gets Nod Again For the third consecutive game, sophomore Johnny Macon will start at quarterback for the UH football team (4-5 overall and 2-4 in the Western Athletic Conference). The Bows take on San Diego State (7-3 and 4-2) Saturday night at Aloha Stadium. Coach Bob Wagner also announced that starting left guard Michael Peterson will miss the remainder of the season because he must undergo surgery on his right shoulder, and that freshmen Steve Laulu and Branch Nautu from Kahuku High have been suspended for disciplinary reasons. Prep Volleyball The Hawaii High School Athletic Association state volleyball championship tournament begins today at two sites. Girls' pool play matches will be held at McKinley High Gym. Interscholastic League of Honolulu champion Kamehameha is the girls' top seed and is joined in the tournament by ILH runner-up Punahou; Farrington, Roosevelt, Radford, Waianae, and Moanalua from the Oahu Interscholastic Association; Hawaii Prep and Hilo from the Big Island Interscholastic Federation; Maui and Molokai from the Maui Interscholastic League; and Waimea from the Kauai Interscholastic Federation. Pool play for the boys will take place at Kamehameha's Kekuhaupio Gym. Joining the top-ranked Buffanblu from Punahou are Kamehameha and University High from the ILH; Kahuku, Mililani, Kaimuki and Pearl City from the OIA; Hilo and Honokaa from the BIIF; Baldwin and Molokai from the MIL; and Waimea from the KIF. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB Honolulu Sharks 15 11 .576 -- West Oahu CaneFires 16 12 .571 -- Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 14 14 .500 -- Maui Stingrays 10 18 .357 4 == Yesterday's results == Maui 9, Hilo 2: At Wong Stadium, Joey Vierra allowed just four hits in six innings of work to spark Maui over Hilo last night on the Big Island. At the plate, the Stingrays pounded out 15 hits with Dwight Manness (2-4, homer, 3 RBIs) leading the way. ---- Honolulu 2, West Oahu 1: At Rainbow Stadium, the Sharks seized the top spot in the Outrigger Division by topping the CaneFires last night. For Honolulu, D.J. Boston went 3 for 3 and Leroy McKinnis drove in both runs with a bases-clearing triple in the fifth inning. Homegrown Report (Courtesy of Dennis Anderson) Vince Mane (McKinley '92) moved to East Palo Alto, Calif. in 1993 after graduating from high school and found not only a good football program there at De Anza Community College, he also found his dad, who had never met his then 18-year old son. "Since then it's been nothing but blue skies for me," said Mane, who has received football scholarship offers from several four- year schools. ---- Several other Isle athletes attend De Anza: Jarrett Solomon (Farrington '94) is a starting middle linebacker on the football team and has earned second-team all-conference honors; brothers Ray and Lance Wilhelm (Baldwin '94) are on the football and basketball teams; Pono Aga and Joe Leifi (both Farrington '93) are defensive lineman--football ; and Vivian "Love" Kalehuawehe (Baldwin '94) is a standout pitcher on the softball team. Sports Shorts Chaminade defeated Chapman College 17-9 in a college water polo match yesterday at Orange County, Calif. Dan Gill and Darko Demitrijavic had five and four goals respectively for the Silverswords, who will travel south to meet UC-San Diego tomorrow at the Western Water Polo Regional Tournament. ---- Waipahu won both the OIA girls' and boys' bowling titles yesterday at Aiea Bowl. Keith Odette (258) and Joshua Cadelina (251) paced the Marauder boys, while Romyle Ubado (231) and Alyssa Santos (214) led the girls. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 3 to 5 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/15/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Wahine to End Big West Affiliation The UH Wahine volleyball team (25-0) will play its final Big West Conference matches tomorrow and Friday against Long Beach State (18-7). The Wahine will join the Western Athletic Conference next season ending their 10 year membership in the Big West, where they have won five league championships. "With the WAC growing stronger and expanding, we felt it was the right time to come over and join our men," said UH assistant AD Marilyn Moniz- Kahoohanohano. Friday's match against the 49ers in the 10,000 seat Special Events Arena is a sellout, and just 2,500 tickets remain for tomorrow night. Hauoli La Hanau for Jaquias Hawaii surfer Kaipo Jaquias celebrated his 24th birthday by capturing the Xcel Pro surf meet in 4- to 8-foot waves at Sunset Beach on Oahu's North Shore. Jaquias, who on his first wave of the final had a near-perfect tube ride that gave him a huge lead, earned $3,000 for the victory. Kalani Robb finished second, Todd Holland third, and Michael Ho fourth. Sumo Day 4 Results Attacking Terao with aggressive arm thrusts, Ozeki Musashimaru (Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani) won his fourth match without a loss and shares the lead of the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament with two other rikishi. Two grand champions, Akebono (Waimanalo's Chad Rowan) and Takanohana, both won yesterday to improve to 3-1. In an earlier match, Konishiki (Salevaa Atisanoe of Nanakuli) fell to 2-2 after being forced out by Kirishima (2-2). Class of 91 Flunks The hard times for the 1995 UH football team can be traced to the deterioration of its 1991 recruiting class whose members should be fifth-year seniors this season. Of the 21 high school players recruited five years ago, only two--Agenhart Ellis and George Noga--are starters this season. Five flunked out of UH, four transferred to other schools, three were kicked off the team, and one "retired" because of an injury. All the others are still with Bows as reserve players. "We've lost some players along the way," said UH coach Bob Wagner. "It happens sometimes, and it's not good." Big Man Signed UH basketball coach Riley Wallace announced that 6-foot-9 junior college player Kelvin Anderson has signed a letter-of-intent and will join the Bows next Fall. Anderson is averaging 15 points and 8 rebound per game for McCook Community College (Neb.) this season. "He's a slasher and an athletic player who can also shoot it out from 15 to 17 feet," said McCook coach Trace Bevell. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 16 11 .593 -- Honolulu Sharks 14 11 .560 1 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 14 13 .519 -- Maui Stingrays 9 18 .333 5 == Yesterday's results == Hilo 5, Maui 3: At Wong Stadium, Mike Thurman pitched six strong innings and Shinjiro Hiyama and Joe Hamilton each drove in two runs as the Stars topped the Stingrays last night in Hilo. ---- Honolulu 2, West Oahu 1: At Rainbow Stadium, Eric Anderson, Jason Temple, and Bryan Wolf combined on a 5-hitter to lead the Sharks over the CaneFires. Anthony Medrano and T.J. Slaton paired hits for Honolulu. Sports Shorts The St. Louis Crusaders (8-1) will seek their 10th consecutive ILH football championship when they face Punahou (9-1) in a special playoff game tomorrow night at Aloha Stadium. ---- Kahuku football coach Doug Semones will be an assistant in the Hula Bowl in January. The coach of the ILH champion, to be determined tomorrow night, will also join the staff of head coaches Mike Gottfried or Lee Corso. ---- Waipahu will meet Pearl City for both the OIA boys' and girls' bowling championships today at Aiea Bowl. The Marauders' and Chargers' boys and girls teams won semifinal matches yesterday. ---- The Damien boys' team and the Kamehameha girls won ILH bowling championships yesterday at Kalihi Bowl. Lee Limatoc's 646 three- game series paced the Monarchs while Luana Krueger bowled a 570 for the Warriors. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 3 to 6 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/14/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Fans Flocking to See Wahine With four home matches remaining, the UH Wahine (25-0) are within range of becoming the first college volleyball program to draw 100,000 fans in a season. The Wahine have drawn 78,827 fans, an NCAA record, for their 17 home matches this season, an average of 4,637 per contest. UH officials reported that approximately 15,000 tickets have been sold for the Wahine's two matches against Long Beach State (18-7) on Thursday and Friday. Hawaii has already clinched the Big West Conference championship and are looking to finish the season undefeated and to earn a regional host spot in the NCAA tournament. == USA Today/AVCA Women's Volleyball Top 10 == PTS Record 1. Nebraska (46) 1,436 24-1 2. Hawaii (6) 1,390 25-0 3. Stanford (6) 1,321 23-2 4. Florida 1,305 28-1 5. Texas 1,198 19-6 6. Ohio State 1,113 19-5 7. Michigan St. 1,109 27-2 8. Penn State 1,028 25-4 9. Washington St. 973 20-4 10. UCLA 964 18-7 Gridiron Gate Figures Down While fans are swarming in record numbers to watch the Wahine, Bow football rooters have diminished considerably. The football Bows, 4-5 this season, have averaged only 30,279 fans for their four home games in 1995. Last season, an average of 33,081 fans turned out per game. In 1993, the Bows' per-game average was 35,631. Hawaii coach Bob Wagner had a simple answer for how to increase attendance: "We just need to win more", he said. "When we struggle, that's just not good advertising." Sumo Day Three Results All three Hawaii rikishi won on the third day of the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan. Ozeki Musashimaru (Fiamalu Penitani of Waianae) is among a group of six wrestlers with 3-0 records after defeating Kotoinazuma (1-2). Improving to 2-1 were grand champion Akebono (Waimanalo's Chad Rowan), a victor over Kotonowaka (1-2), and Konishiki (Salevaa Atisanoe of Nanakuli), who defeated Aogiyama (2-1). Grand champion Takanohana also won and is 2-1. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 16 10 .615 -- Honolulu Sharks 13 11 .542 2 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 13 13 .500 -- Maui Stingrays 9 17 .346 4 == Yesterday's results == [No games scheduled.] == Hitting == AB H R RBI AVG Boston (Hon) 59 27 21 19 .458 Agbayani (WO) 72 24 16 22 .333 Staton (Hon) 74 24 12 12 .324 Medrano (Hon) 85 27 10 6 .318 Taneda (WO) 76 24 12 12 .316 Cox (WO) 90 28 14 18 .311 == Pitching == W L SO BB ERA Hancock (WO) 2 1 29 6 1.59 Najera (Hon) 2 2 26 12 2.13 Campbell (Hilo) 1 2 21 4 2.21 Driskill (Hilo) 2 0 25 9 2.25 Kashiwada (Hon) 1 2 11 8 2.38 Winslett (Hilo) 0 1 29 5 2.39 Prep Football Beat The Honolulu Advertiser Hawaii High School Football Top 10, calculated via a poll of high school coaches and sports media, was announced today. First place votes are in parentheses. Records include pre-season. Record Pts Prev 1. St. Louis (10) 10-1 100 1 2. Punahou 11-1 88 2 3. Kahuku 8-1-2 82 3 4. Waianae 7-3-1 69 4 5. Kamehameha 7-5 61 5 6. Campbell 6-3-1 45 6 7. Maui 8-0 35 8 8. Waiakea 11-1 31 -- 9. Kailua 8-1-1 21 7 10. Waimea 7-3 15 6t Punahou and St. Louis will play for the ILH championship on Thursday night at Aloha Stadium. Punahou won the league's first round title and St. Louis the second. The winner will meet Kahuku in the Oahu Prep Bowl on Nov. 24. The loser will play Waianae in a runner-up game that same day. Also this week, BIIF champ Waiakea travels to the Valley Island on Friday to meet MIL winner Maui High for the Neighbor Island Championship. Sports Shorts The UH men's volleyball team, led by All-American Yuval Katz, will play three intrasquad exhibition matches on the Big Island over the Thanksgiving weekend. The Bows will play on Nov. 22 at the Hilo Civic, on Nov. 24 at Isaoka Gym in Kohala, and on Nov. 25 at Kona Airport Gym. ---- Former St. Louis High School baseball coach Jim Anderson died of a heart attack on Oct. 18 in Tulsa, Okl. He was 53. Anderson, a 1960 St. Louis grad, led the Saints to their only state baseball title in 1974. ---- The semifinals and finals of the OIA girls and boys bowling championships will be held today and tomorrow at Aiea Bowl. In the girls' semis, defending champion Pearl City (22-2) will meet Kaimuki (20-4) and Kalani (22-2) will challenge Waipahu (22-2). The boys' competition will pit Farrington (21-3) against Waipahu (20-4) in one semifinal and Pearl City (22-2) against Roosevelt (20-4) in the other. ---- University High will play Konawaena tomorrow night at Punahou's Hemmeter Gym for the final boys berth in the state volleyball tournament. Both teams finished third in their respective leagues. The State tournament for boys and girls begins Thursday at Kamehameha and McKinley. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 2 to 4 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= * -== HAWAII SPORTS NEWS ==- * * The following is a summary of the 11/13/95 Hawaii Sports News * * compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner * * (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. * =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Quarterback Derby Again for Bows? Who'll it be? Johnny Macon? Glenn Freitas? John Hao? Rodney Glover? Such is the dilemma for UH football coach Bob Wagner, a man searching for a quarterback to lead his Rainbows (4-5) this weekend against visiting San Diego State. Wagner had hoped to avoid the musical-chairs situation that occurred with the quarterback situation last season, but a knee injury has plagued Freitas and Macon, after a brilliant performance against Fresno State, looked anything but other-worldly in Hawaii's loss to Colorado State this past weekend. Hao and Glover, both seniors, have seen limited time with the first unit in practice this season and are unlikely candidates to step in. "We'll make a decision which way we'll go later this week," said Wagner. Sumo Day 2 Results Only one of the three rikishi from Hawaii won on the second day of the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament. The victor was ozeki (champion) Musashimaru (Fiamalu Penitani of Waianae), who improved to 2-0 by muscling out Mitoizumi (1-1). Meanwhile, grand champion Akebono (Chad Rowan of Waimanalo) and Konishiki (Salevaa Atisanoe of Nanakuli) both fell to 1-1 after dropping their matches. Akebono stumbled and fell to the ring after Takatoriki (1-1) side-stepped him while Konishiki was forced out by Misugisato (2-0). Hilo to Nationals The UH-Hilo Wahine volleyball team yesterday received an invitation to NCAA Northwest Regional. The Vulcans, 25-6 on the season, will play Regis in an opening round match on Friday. Oahu Teams Top-Seeded ILH girls champion Kamehameha and ILH boys champion Punahou received the top seeds in their respective divisions for this week's Hawaii High School State Volleyball Tournament. Pool play begins on Thursday with the girls playing at McKinley and the boys at Kamehameha. Semifinal and championship games for both boys and girls will be held Saturday at Kamehameha. Hawaii Winter Baseball League Outrigger Division W L PCT GB West Oahu CaneFires 16 10 .615 -- Honolulu Sharks 13 11 .542 2 Volcano Division W L PCT GB Hilo Stars 13 13 .500 -- Maui Stingrays 9 17 .320 4 == Yesterday's results == Hilo 6, West Oahu 2: At Hans L'Orange Park, the Stars broke open a close game by pushing across three runs in the top of the sixth inning. Kurt Bierek had two hits and four RBIs for Hilo. ---- Maui 7, Honolulu 5: At War Memorial Stadium, trailing 5-2 entering the seventh inning, the Stingrays scored five runs in the final three frames to pull past the Sharks last night. Preston Wilson and Katsuhiko Miyaji led Maui with three hits apiece. Local Road-Racing Steve Bremner and Jeannie Wokasch won the men's and women's open divisions at the Val Nolasco Half-Marathon yesterday morning at Hawaii Kai. Bremner finished the 13.1 mile race with a time of 1 hour, 13 minutes, 48 seconds. Runner-up Steve Simpson crossed the finish line 46 seconds later. Wokasch was the women's open winner, finishing 15th overall with a time of 1:25:24. Over 500 runners competed yesterday. Oahu Surf Report North shore: 2 to 4 feet South shore: 1 to 2 feet
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