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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 5/23/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** NAIA Crown to BYUH Wahine **
With two days of competition still remaining, the BYU-Hawaii
women's tennis team clinched the NAIA National Championship title
yesterday at Tulsa, Okla. The Seasiders have an 11-point lead
heading into today's semifinals and cannot be overtaken no matter
the results. Three BYUH players have qualified for the singles
final four and two duos for the doubles semifinals. "I think our
players will be relaxed now that the team title is wrapped up,"
said BYUH coach Dave Porter, "so I hope they just out and have
fun and maybe win another title or two." In the men's team
competition, BYUH is in sixth place and Hawaii Pacific in 13th.
** Sumo Day 13 Report **
In a showdown of rikishi from Hawaii, grand champion Akebono
(Chad Rowan of Waimanalo) bested champion Musashimaru (Fiamalu
Penitani of Waianae) on day 13 of the Tokyo Summer Grand Sumo
Tournament. Akebono is now 11-2 and Musashimaru 9-4. Grand
champion Takanohana leads the tournament with a 12-1 mark. In
earlier action, Konishiki (Salevaa Atisanoe of Nanakuli) improved
to 8-5 by forcing out Kotoryu, and Yamato (George Kalima of
Waimanalo) upped his record to 6-7 by defeating Kenko.
** State Baseball Tourney **
Maui defeated Pearl City, 8-2, and Punahou edged Hilo, 5-3, in
quarterfinal games of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association
Baseball Tournament last night at Aloha Stadium. Quarterfinal
games between Kaiser and Mililani and Iolani and Kauai were
postponed because of rain and will be played today, weather
permitting. Semifinal matchups are scheduled for this evening.
** State Girls Basketball Tournament **
Three Oahu teams and one from the Big Island advanced to the
Final Four of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association Girls'
Basketball Tournament tonight in Hilo. In quarterfinal action
last night, top-seeded and undefeated Honokaa broke open a close
game against University High with a 22-6 fourth quarter to notch
a 48-31 win. In other games, No. 2 Punahou buried Kapaa, 66-40,
No. 3 McKinley beat Waiakea, 56-48, and Kalaheo upset No. 4
Lahainaluna, 63-48. In tonight's matchups, Honokaa will take on
Kalaheo, and Punahou will face McKinley.
** All-State Surfing Team Named **
The *Honolulu Advertiser* announced its 1997 All-State Surfing
Team today with Mikala Jones, Melanie Bartels, Eugene Texeira,
and Lei Seto-Mook capturing top honors. Jones, a home school
senior, and Bartels, a freshman at Waianae High, were named male
and female surfers of the year, respectively. In the
bodyboarding category, Texeira, a Kailua High junior, and Seto-
Mook, a senior at Kamehameha, captured the top male and female
spots. Other members of the All-State team are as follows:
==Male Surfing==
Tory Barron, soph, home school
Josh Block, jr, Hilo
Mike Hubbard, sr, Kahili Adventist
Bruce Irons, sr, Kapaa
Macy Mullen, jr, Mililani
Aaron Naluai, sr, home school
Fred Tatacchia Jr., fr, Waialua
Roy Powers, soph, Kapaa
Jason Shibata, jr, Kamehameha
==Female Surfing==
Kiele Hoshide, sr, Kapaa
Carlie Makin, soph, Konawaena
Koral McCarthy, jr, Kapaa
Melanie McCarthy, sr, Kapaa
==Male Bodyboarding==
Jason Bartels, so, Waianae
Kekaulike Ishikawa, jr, Kamehameha
Ikaika Villa, jr, home school
Abe Wills, sr, Waianae
==Female Bodyboarding==
Melanie Bartels, fr, Waianae
Rachel Block, fr, Waiakea
Celeste Gaspar, sr, Konawaena
Felecia Hambaro, jr, Waianae
** Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 4 feet
South shore: 2 to 4 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* The following is a summary of the 5/22/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Sumo Day 12 Report **
After 12 days, grand champion Takanohana maintained his lead in
the Tokyo Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. He improved to 11-1
after defeating a hard-fighting Tosanoumi (8-4). Hawaii's Chad
Rowan, known in sumo circles as grand champion Akebono, is in
second place at 10-2. He ousted Akinoshima (5-7) yesterday.
Three other rikishi with Hawaii ties are also competing in the
tournament. Musashimaru (Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani) is 9-3,
Konishiki (Nanakuli's Salevaa Atisanoe) is 7-5, and Yamato
(Waimanalo's George Kalima) is 5-7.
** State Baseball Tourney Opens **
Kaiser, Punahou, Pearl City, and Kauai High all were first-round
winners at the Hawaii High School Athletic Association State
Baseball Tournament yesterday at Aloha Stadium. Kaiser (23-6-1)
rapped out 14 hits to outscore Molokai (21-4), 10-8. In other
games, Punahou (22-12) nipped Castle (20-8), 5-4, Pearl City (19-
7) shut out Waiakea (14-5), 5-0, and Kauai (16-3) ripped Kalani
(11-14-1), 10-2. The tournament continues today at Aloha Stadium
with four quarterfinal games. Hilo will take on Punahou at 11:30
a.m., Maui will square off against Pearl City at 2, Mililani will
meet Kaiser at 4:30, and top-seeded Iolani will face Kauai at 7.
** State Girls' Hoop Tourney **
While the boys are vying for baseball supremacy on Oahu, twelve
girls teams are competing for high school basketball bragging
rights at the Hilo civic on the Big Island. In first round games
last night, Kapaa topped Waipahu, 53-40, University High
outscored Campbell, 64-46, Kalaheo edged Konawaena, 46-43, and
Waiakea pounded Baldwin, 70-39. In today's quarterfinals, No. 4
Lahainaluna will meet Kalaheo, No. 2 Punahou will take on Kapaa,
No. 3 McKinley challenges Waiakea, and No. 1 Honokaa will face
University.
** Sports Shorts **
The BYU-Hawaii women's tennis team is in first place after three
days of competition at the NAIA National Championship Tournament
being held at Tulsa, Okla. The Seasiders have amassed 33 team
points. Auburn-Montgomery (Ala.) is in second with 30. The
tournament concludes on Saturday.
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The fourth annual Mufi Hannemann Basketball Jamboree will be held
on May 31 at Iolani School. The event includes exhibition games
between youth teams and a mini-tournament involving two high
school all-star teams and two teams composed of former college
players.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 1 to 3 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 2 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 5/20/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** AA Honors for Ringor, Schoales **
Hawaii Pacific's Michele Ringor, a senior outfielder, and Susie
Schoales, a freshman pitcher, were named to the NAIA Softball
All-America first team yesterday. Ringor, who batted .366 and
knocked in 36 runs this season, is a first-teamer for the second
straight year. She is from Camarillo, Calif. Schoales, a
resident of Cerritos, Calif., was the Sea Warriors' top hurler
this season, compiling a 20-4 record and an ERA of 0.91. Three
other HPU players were also honored. Sophomore shortstop Lynette
Williams and junior first baseman Felisa Pascua were honorable
mention selections, and junior utility player Kim Ishihara earned
a spot on the Scholar-Athlete All America team.
** Sumo Day 10 Report **
Two Hawaii rikishi won and two lost on Day 10 of the Tokyo Sumo
Grand Sumo Tournament. The winners were yokozuna (grand
champion) Akebono (Chad Rowan of Waimanalo), who overpowered
Tosamoumi, and ozeki (champion) Musashimaru (Fiamalu Penitani of
Waianae), who beat Tamakasuga. Losing yesterday were maegashira
(senior wrestlers) Konishiki (Salevaa Atisanoe of Nanakuli) and
Yamato (George Kalima of Waimanalo). Akebono is 8-2, Musashimaru
7-3, Konishiki 6-4, and Yamato 4-6. Grand champion Takanohana
leads the tournament with a 9-1 mark.
** Two Former Prep Gridders Recovering **
Former local prep football standouts Vae Tata of St. Louis High
('94) and Billy Pieper of Kamehameha ('96), both now playing for
UCLA, are recovering from injuries suffered in an auto accident
two weeks ago in Southern California. Tata, who suffered serious
injuries including a shattered pelvis, is under investigation for
driving while intoxicated. Because of the injuries, Tata is not
expected to play in the coming season, according to a UCLA
spokesperson. Pieper broke bones in his leg, ankle, and foot and
is expected to recover and play in the fall.
** Prep Baseball **
==KIF Final Stats==
AB H Ave
Spencer Yates, Kauai 38 16 .421
T-Jay Shigemoto, Kauai 29 12 .414
Tommy Cox, Kauai 42 17 .405
Justin Branco, Kapaa 23 9 .391
Jahmal Rebb, Kauai 31 11 .355
==OIA East Final Stats==
AB H Ave
Kalani Cathcart, Castle 21 12 .571
Matt Ramie, Castle 26 14 .538
Bryce Uegawachi, Kaiser 28 14 .500
Kui Fox, Kailua 29 14 .483
Darren Chu, Kaiser 28 13 .464
==OIA West Final Stats==
AB H Ave
Brandon Bell, Pearl City 20 10 .500
Brendon Suga, Mililani 23 11 .478
Michael Gomes, Pearl City 28 13 .464
Blane Muraoka, Moanalua 24 11 .458
Chris Tanabe, Mililani 31 14 .451
==ILH Final Stats==
AB H Ave
Keoni DeRenne, Iolani 66 37 .561
Gregg Omori, Iolani 66 35 .530
Danny Kimura, Iolani 66 35 .530
Lane Nogawa, MPI 67 31 .463
Scott Tajima, Iolani 59 27 .458
** Sports Shorts **
The BYU-Hawaii wahine tennis team was 12-0 in the first round of
the NAIA National Championship Tournament yesterday at Tulsa,
Oklahoma. The Seasiders are ranked first in the country.
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The second annual Hawaii High School Powerlifting Championships
will be held this Saturday at Campbell High's gym. Male and
female lifters from all Hawaii high schools are eligible to
compete.
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Brian Salter won the Windward Half-Marathon on Sunday with a time
of 1 hour, 12 minutes, 28 seconds. Mary Parker (1:25:24) won the
women's division.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 4 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* The following is a summary of the 5/19/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Molokai Titles to Gardiner, Fey **
Australia's Dean Gardiner and Honolulu's Kelly Fey paddled to
victories in yesterday's Molokai Challenge, a 32-mile solo kayak
and canoe race from the west end of Molokai to Koko Marina on
Oahu. Gardiner, the winner of five of the last six channel
crossings, took first-to-finish honors with a time of 3 hours, 21
minutes, 26 seconds while the three-time defending wahine champ
Fey stroked across the line in 4:02:47. Both were record times.
Also breaking records were Oahu's Mark Rigg (4:14:52) and Donna
Kahakai (5:16:29) in the solo canoe competition.
** Sumo Day 9 Report **
Grand champion Takanohana leads the Tokyo Summer Grand Sumo
Tournament with an 8-1 mark. Fellow yokozuna Akebono (Chad Rowan
of Waimanalo) and senior wrestlers Asahiyutaka and Tosanoumi are
7-2. As for other wrestlers from Hawaii, ozeki (champion)
Musashimaru (Fiamalu Penitani of Waianae) is 6-3, Konishiki
(Nanakuli's Salevaa Atisanoe) is 6-3, and Yamato (Waimanalo's
George Kalima) is 4-5.
** State Track Titles to Buffanblu **
The tradition of track and field excellence continues for Punahou
as the Buffanblu boys and girls won Hawaii High School Athletic
Association team titles on Saturday night at Kaiser High School
track. The individual winners and team results are as follows:
==1997 Girls' State Champions==
Discus: Sommer Ishikawa, St. Anthony, 129-3
100 hurdles: Erin Stovall, Iolani, 14.64 (record)
100: Erin Stovall, Iolani, 12.14
4x200 relay: Kamehameha, 1:47.20
High Jump: Savana Talbot, Baldwin, 5-2
1,600: Victoria Chang, Punahou, 5:10.50
Shot Put: Aloha Santiago, Maui, 39-9
Long Jump: Erin Stovall, Iolani 19-0
4x100 relay: Leilehua, 51:03
400: Endia Abrante, Kaiser, 56.11 (record)
300 hurdles: Kaili Chapman, HPA, 46.68
800: Eri Macdonald, Punahou, 2:18.41
Triple jump: Carmel Hurley, Kamehameha, 36-3 1/2
200: Erin Stoval, Iolani, 24.60 (record)
3,200: Victoria Chang, Punahou, 11:55.58
4x400 relay: Punahou, 4:03.32 (record)
Girls' team results: Punahou 62, Hawaii Prep 39, Iolani 37,
Kamehameha 32, St. Anthony 28, Kaiser 14, Baldwin, Leilehua
12, Maui 8, Moanalua 7,
==1997 Boys' State Champions==
Pole Vault: Bubba McLean, St. Anthony, 15-3 (record)
Discus: Ed Taamu, Iolani, 181-11 (record)
110 hurdles: Bryan Clay, Castle, 14.84
100: Bryan Clay, Castle, 10.92
Long jump: Ricky Marshall-Greene, Moanalua 22-2
1,600: Matt Stevens, Hawaii Baptist, 4:26.98
4x100 relay: Punahou, 43.29
400: Bennett Valencia, Punahou, 48.66 (record)
Shot put: 59-8 3/4 (record)
300 hurdles: Dwight Ellis, Kailua, 39.7
Triple jump: Joe Perry, Maui, 46-10
800: Matt Stevens, HBA, 1:57.63
High jump: Mica Pico, St. Anthony, 6-5
200: Bryan Clay, Castle, 22.10
3,200: Matt Stevens, HBA, 9:58.61
4x400 relay: Punahou, 3:24.70
Boys' team results: Punahou 57, Kamehameha 34, Hawaii
Baptist, Castle 18, St. Anthony 17.5, Moanalua 17, Iolani
16, Maui 12, St. Louis, Radford 11.
** Net Titles to Buffanblu, Trojans **
Punahou captured the boys' title and Mililani the girls' at the
Hawaii High School Athletic Association State Tennis
Championships on Saturday at the Mauna Lani Bay Bungalows Racquet
Club and Tennis Gardens on the Big Island. Lahainaluna's Malino
Oda drubbed Punahou's Mike Bruggemann, 6-2, 6-1, for the boys'
singles title while Mililani's Erin Hoe defeated Leilehua's Stacy
Hakikawa, 6-1, 6-4, in the girls' final. Doubles titles went to
Kamehameha's Tevai Worthington and Tani Yuen (girls) and
Punahou's Chris Ma and Jesse Paer.
** Baseball, Girl's Basketball Tourneys This Week **
Iolani and Honokaa have been seeded first in the respective
Hawaii High School Athletic Association baseball and girls'
basketball state tournaments this week. In the baseball
tournament that starts Wednesday at Aloha Stadium, the ILH and
defending state champion Raiders have earned opening round byes
along with OIA champ Mililani, BIIF winner Hilo, and MIL champion
Maui High. The girls' hoop tournament also starts on Wednesday
at Afook-Chinen Center in Hilo with Honokaa seeded first, Punahou
second, McKinley third, and Lahainaluna fourth.
==Baseball State Tournament==
(Wednesday's First Round Games)
Kalani vs Kauai
Molokai vs Kaiser
Waiakea vs Pearl City
Punahou vs Castle
(Thursday's Quarterfinal matchups)
Hilo vs Punahou/Castle winner
Maui vs Waiakea/Pearl City winner
Mililani vs Molokai/Kaiser winner
Iolani vs Kalani/Kauai winner
==Girls Basketball State Tournament==
(Wednesday's First Round Games)
Kapaa vs Waipahu
University vs Campbell
Kalaheo vs Konawaena
Waiakea vs Baldwin
(Thursday's Quarterfinal Games)
Punahou vs Kapaa/Waipahu winner
Lahainaluna vs Kalaheo/Konawaena winner
McKinley vs Waiakea/Baldwin winner
Honokaa vs University Campbell winner
** Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 4 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 5/15/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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\\ No reports will be filed tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday. //
\\ Dayle will be on vacation. //
** Carey Admits Guilt **
UH quarterback Tim Carey pleaded no contest to gambling charges
yesterday in District Court. The Rainbow signal-caller and ten
other people were arrested last Saturday for playing dice at a
Chinatown location. As punishment, Judge Norman Lewis ordered
Carey to make a $200 contribution to the state's general fund and
said if Carey stays out of trouble in the next twelve months, the
charges will be dismissed. Questioned by reporters after the
trial, Carey was apologetic, saying he had used "poor judgment."
"He made a mistake and he accepted responsibility for it," said
UH coach Fred vonAppen. "It's time to move on from this."
Sanctions by the University of Hawaii are pending.
** HPU Wins Opener **
Jarnett Lono's two-run single in the top of the tenth propelled
Hawaii Pacific past St. Francis of Illinois, 3-1, in a first
round game of the NAIA National Softball Tournament being played
at Decatur, Alabama. The Sea Warriors (47-6) are ranked No. 1 in
the country and are the 16-team tournament's top seed. "It was
good to come away with a win in a game like this," said HPU coach
Howard Okita, whose team will take on eighth-seeded William Woods
(Mo.) this afternoon (1pm HST). Lynette Williams went 4-for-5
and Lono and Star Perry paired hits to contribute to yesterday's
win.
** Sumo Day 5 Report **
Two Hawaii rikishi won and two lost on the fifth day of the
Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. The winners were grand
champion Akebono (4-1), who defeated Asanosho, and champion
Musashimaru (3-2), who topped Tochinowaka. Losing were senior
wrestlers Konishiki (2-3) and Yamato (1-4). Kaio, Oginishiki,
and Asahiyutaka are tied for the tourney lead with
5-0 marks. Grand champion Takanohana is 4-1.
** Prep Tennis Tourney Starts Today **
The 40th Hawaii High School Athletic Association Tennis
Championships begin today at the Mauna Lani Racquet Club and
Mauna Lani Bay Tennis Garden on the Big Island. Six-time
defending champion Punahou is a heavy favorite to win the boys'
team title while Kamehameha--the winner of the last three girls'
crowns--Punahou, Mililani and Baldwin are expected to battle for
the wahine top prize. In singles competition, Kamehameha's Keawe
Ayau and Lahainaluna's Malino Oda are the respective girls' and
boys' top seeds.
** Alexio to Say Aloha **
World heavyweight kickboxing champion Dennis Alexio (64-1) said
he will fight his final bout in Hawaii on May 31 against
Barrington Patterson (36-1) . Alexio, 38, cited his age and
offers to appear in Hollywood films as reasons for his retirement
from the Hawaii ring. "I think I'm just ready to move on," said
Alexio. He mentioned that one final big-payday pay-per-view
fight on the mainland may be in the works.
** Sports Shorts **
Harold "Chuck" Furtado is the new boys' basketball coach at
Konawaena High School. A mortgage broker by day and a former
Hilo High player, Furtado has served as an assistant for the
Wildcats the last 11 years. He replaces Llewellyn Fukui, who
stepped down because of commitments to his job as a police
detective.
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Rookie of the year honors were bestowed upon Kaneohe's Dean
Wilson after he finished 11th in earnings on the Asian Golf Tour
this year. A Castle High and BYU grad, Wilson earned $50,443.98
this year on the tour.
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Hawaii surfers Shane Dorian, Kalani Robb, Sunny Garcia, Derek Ho,
and Ross Williams advanced to the third round of the Tokushima
Pro at Ikumi Beach, Japan yesterday. Eliminated were John
Shimooka, Kaipo Jaquias, Conan Hayes, and Shawn Sutton.
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University High defeated Kamehameha, 39-28, last night to earn
the Interscholastic League of Honolulu's second berth in next
week's Hawaii High School Athletic Association girls' basketball
tournament. ILH regular season champ, Punahou, captured the
other berth.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 4 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* The following is a summary of the 5/14/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** 'Bows Sign Hungarian Center **
Peter Kecskes, a 6-11, 210 pound pivotman from Hungary, yesterday
signed a letter of intent to play basketball for the University
of Hawaii. The seventeen-year-old is reportedly a good ball-
handler, rebounder, and outside shooter. He is currently a
senior at Veres Peter Gymnasium school in Budapest and plays for
a team that competes in Hungary's top club level. Kecskes said
he plans to put on weight and work hard to improve his game. "I
can improve," he said.
==Other UH Basketball Recruits==
Casey Cartwright G/F 6-5 185 Seminole State College
Phillip Czemin G/F 6-5 200 Pacific Palisades High
Erin Galloway F 6-8 210 Atlanta Metro College
Chad Hook G 6-2 180 Marshalltown Com. College
Bryan Moeller C 7-0 240 Connors State College
** Carey Suspended **
UH quarterback Tim Carey has been suspended for an indefinite
period as punishment for his involvement in a Chinatown dice game
this past weekend. UH athletic director Hugh Yoshida said the
length of the suspension will be determined after reviewing the
situation further. In addition to sanctions by the university,
Carey, a senior transfer from Stanford, also faces misdemeanor
gambling charges by police. Ten other people were also charged
for their involvement in a gambling game that reportedly had a
$200-per-bet limit.
** State Track Meet on Tap **
Several records are in danger at the 1997 Hawaii High School
Athletic Association Track and Field Championships to be held
tomorrow (trials) and Saturday (finals) at Kaiser High School.
Top threats to eclipse state marks are Punahou's Kaione Crabb
(shot put and discus) and Bennett Valencia (400), and St.
Anthony's Robert "Bubba" McLean (pole vault). Other standout
competitors include Hawaii Prep's Kaili Chapman (hurdles), Hawaii
Baptist Academy's Matt Stevens (distance), Kaiser's Endia Abrante
(sprints), Iolani's Erin Stovall (sprints, hurdles, jumps),
Punahou's Victoria Chang (distance), Kamehameha's Chadry Pa and
Carlton Helm (sprints), Moanalua's Rickey Marshall-Greene
(sprints, jumps) and Castle's Bryan Clay (sprints, hurdles,
jumps).
== 1997 Top Girls' Marks ==
100 hurdles Erin Stovall Iolani 15.44
300 hurdles Kaili Chapman, HPA 46.36
100 Endia Abrante, Kaiser 12.6
200 Endia Abrante, Kaiser 25.7
400 Endia Abrante, Kaiser 57.9
800 Casey McGuire-Turcotte, HPA 2:21.74
1,600 Victoria Chang, Punahou 5:06.50
3,200 Victoria Chang, Punahou 11:37.14
4x100 relay Hawaii Prep 51.44
4x200 relay Kamehameha 1:47.94
4x400 relay Punahou 4:09.50
Discus Christy Taualo, Waianae 130-7
Shot Put Luetica Lewis, Leilehua 41-0
Long jump Erin Stoval, Iolani 18-5 1/2
Triple jump Julie Yoshimoto, Iolani 35-1 1/2
High jump Savana Talbot, Baldwin 5-1 1/2
== 1997 Top Boys' Marks ==
110 hurdles Bryan Clay, Castle 14.63
300 hurdles Dwight Ellis, Kailua 40.78
100 Bryan Clay, Castle 10.92
200 Bryan Clay, Castle 22.17
400 Bennett Valencia, Punahou 48.7
800 Matt Stevens, HBA 1:57.30
1,600 Matt Stevens, HBA 4:17.4
3,200 Matt Stevens, HBA 9:42.14
4x100 relay Punahou 43.1
4x400 relay Punahou 3:22.0
Discus Kaione Crabb, Punahou 183-0
Shot put Kaione Crabb, Punahou 61-8
Long jump Rickey Marshall-Greene, Moanalua 23-2
Triple jump Rickey Marshall-Greene, Moanalua 46-3 1/2
High jump Bryan Clay, Castle 6-6
Pole Vault Bubba McLean, St. Anthony 15-9
** Sports Shorts **
UH player Dana Degen was named to the Western Athletic Conference
softball all-star first team yesterday. Teammates Stephanie
Weise and Tia Morenz landed spots on the second team.
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Akebono (Waimanalo's Chad Rowan) defeated Tochinowaka to improve
to 3-1 in the Tokyo Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. Musashimaru
(Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani) and Konishiki (Nanakuli's Salevaa
Atisanoe) also won. Both are 2-2. Konishiki's victim was Yamato
(Waimanalo's George Kalima), who fell to 1-3.
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Iolani third baseman Danny Kimura ripped three homers in a 20-run
first inning to power the Raiders to a 30-3 ILH baseball victory
over Damien yesterday at Iolani Field. Kimura's power display
boosted his season home run total to nine, an ILH record.
==Other scores from yesterday==
Kamehameha 10, Mid-Pacific 9
Maryknoll 14, UHS/HBA 1
Punahou 15, St. Louis 3
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Girls' High School Basketball
==Yesterday's games==
University 41, Iolani 29
Kamehameha 51, Sacred Hearts 38
** Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 4 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 2 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 5/13/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Action Against Carey Pending **
UH football coach Fred vonAppen said he met with quarterback Tim
Carey yesterday to discuss the gambling incident Carey was
arrested for this past weekend. The Stanford University transfer
was reportedly playing dice with ten other people at a Chinatown
location when police raided the game. VonAppen said he will wait
until he meets with athletic director Hugh Yoshida and police
investigators before determining sanctions against Carey, a
senior and current front-runner for the Rainbows' starting QB
job. The UH student-athlete conduct code makes no specific
reference to betting on dice games but does state that "gambling
interests, even in the most minor fashion, may jeopardize your
athletic career."
** Sumo Day 3 Report **
Grand champions Akebono (Waimanalo's Chad Rowan) and Takanohana
are 2-1 after three days of the Tokyo Summer Grand Sumo
Tournament. Both were victorious last night, Akebono defeating
Asanowaka (1-2) and Takanohana ousting Kotonishiki (1-2). Two of
the three other rikishi from Hawaii went down to defeat. Winning
and improving to 1-2 was Yamato (Waimanalo's George Kalima).
Meanwhile, dropping to 1-2 following losses were ozeki (champion)
Musashimaru (Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani) and senior wrestler
Konishiki (Nanakuli's Salevaa Atisanoe). Four wrestlers--
Asahiyutaka, Tochiazuma, Kaio, and Oginishiki--share the
tournament lead with 3-0 records.
** Girls High School Basketball **
Two-time defending champion McKinley will take on Waipahu and
Campbell will face Kalaheo in the Oahu Interscholastic
Association girls' basketball tournament semifinals on Thursday
night at Blaisdell Arena. All four teams have already qualified
for the May 21-24 state tournament in Hilo. In the
Interscholastic League of Honolulu, regular season champion
Punahou has clinched a state berth. Meanwhile the other ILH
teams are engaged in a single-elimination playoff tournament for
the league's second berth.
== Advertiser Top 10 Poll ==
Teams are ranked by a panel of sportswriters
and coaches. Records include preseason.
First place votes in parentheses.
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Record Pts Pvs
1. Honokaa (9) 21-0 98 1
2. Punahou (1) 20-1 91 2
3. McKinley 21-3 81 3
4. Lahainaluna 17-2 59 5
5. Kamehameha 15-5 58 4
6. Iolani 10-4 44 7
7. University 19-7 42 6
8. Waiakea 16-6 38 8
9. Kapaa 12-2 19 9
10. Kalaheo 14-6 15 --
** Sports Shorts **
Former UH Wahine All-American Angelica Ljungquist said she will
play in the Bud Light 4-woman Volleyball League this summer. She
will graduate from the university with a political science degree
on Sunday. UH teammates Joselyn Robins, Nalani Yamashita,
Chastity Nobriga, and Wendi Park will also graduate.
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Bobby Curran will replace Bob Hogue as the play-by-play radio
announcer for UH football games for the upcoming season. Hogue
was reportedly ousted because of a conflict with his job as
sportscaster at KHON-TV and for reports he made that shed a
negative light on UH athletics.
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The Hawaii Pacific softball team (46-6) has been seeded first for
the NAIA National Tournament that begins tomorrow at Decatur,
Alabama. The Sea Warriors open the 16-team, double-elimination
tourney with a first-round game against St. Francis of Illinois
at 2 pm HST tomorrow.
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Daven Hermosura was named the Outstanding Pitcher and Most
Inspirational Player and Robert Medeiros was honored as the
Outstanding Player at an awards banquet for the UH baseball team
last night at the Mauna Kea Ballroom at the Hawaii Prince Hotel.
Both are seniors, Hermosura coming to UH from Campbell High and
Medeiros from Hilo High.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 1 to 3 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 5/12/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Thousands Complete H-3 Run **
About 15,000 runners gathered in Kaneohe yesterday morning for
the Great Trans Koolau Trek, a 10-mile footrace along the
controversial H-3 freeway through Haiku and Halawa valleys to
Aloha Stadium. Japan's Tatsuo Yuasa, with a time of 51 minutes,
24 seconds, won first-to-finish honors. Former McKinley High
runner Jonathan Lyau (54:56) was the first Hawaii resident to
cross the line. Japan's Azumi Miyazaki (57:50) was the first
female finisher while Ron Amundson (1 hour, 10 minutes) won the
wheelchair division. Urging participants not to run because the
construction of H-3 had destroyed ancient Hawaiian sites and
burial grounds, about 80 sign-holding protesters gathered near
Hawaiian Memorial Park on Kamehameha Highway where runners were
bussed to prior to the race. Despite the protests, race
organizer Jack Scaff described the event as "simply the play that
we had scripted."
** Season Pau for Baseball 'Bows **
The UH baseball team ended its strife-ridden 1997 baseball season
by defeating San Diego State in 10 innings, 4-3, yesterday at
Rainbow Stadium. The game was the final one for seniors Robert
Medeiros, Daren Masanda, Andrew McNally, Daven Hermosura, and
Robby Robinson. Medeiros went 3-for-3 in the game to end the
season with a .398 batting average. McNally pitched all ten
innings, striking out seven and allowing eight hits. Hawaii
ended up 22-34 overall and 14-16 in the Western Athletic
Conference. SDSU, which will host a WAC tournament game later
this week, is 38-20-1 and 17-13.
** Sea Warrior Women to Nationals **
The Hawaii Pacific University women's softball team won the NAIA
Far West Regional by defeating host Azusa Pacific, 3-1, on
Saturday. Susie Schoates spaced seven hits for the Sea Warriors
(46-6) while Star Perry sparked the offensive attack, going
3-for-3. Up next for HPU, the NAIA's top-ranked team, is the
NAIA National Tournament, which begins Wednesday at Decatur,
Alabama.
** ILH Track Titles to Buffanblu Boys, Girls **
Punahou flexed its track and field might once again, winning the
Interscholastic League of Honolulu boys and girls championships
on Saturday at the Buffanblu's Alexander Field. The Pun boys,
boosted by a victory in the meet's final race--the 4x400 relay--
edged Kamehameha by 4.5 points. Meanwhile, the Buffanblu girls
cruised to their team title, outpointing runner-up Kamehameha
139-61. Record-breaking performances were registered by
Punahou's Bennett Valencia, who eclipsed the 63-year-old 400-
meter run record with a time of 48.64, Kaione Crabb (59-7 1/2
shot put), and Victoria Chang (5:08:00, 1,600 run); and Iolani's
Erin Stovall (18-5 1/4 long jump). Also Hawaii Baptist Academy's
Matt Stevens won the 800, 1,600, and 3,200, and Kamehameha's Chad
Pa was victorious in the 100, 200 and long jump.
** Sumo Day 2 Report **
Sumo's top dogs--Akebono (Waimanalo's Chad Rowan), Takanohana,
and Musashimaru (Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani)--are all 1-1 after
two days of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament being held in Tokyo.
Akebono and Takanohana are grand champions while Musashimaru has
the rank of champion. Seven lower ranked rikishi are 2-0. Two
other wrestlers from Hawaii, Konishiki (Nanakuli's Salevaa
Atisanoe) and Yamato (Waimanalo's George Kalima), are 1-1 and
0-2, respectively.
** Sports Shorts **
The UH Wahine softball team (37-25-1) failed to land a berth in
the 32-team NCAA Tournament field. Hawaii finished fourth in the
Western Athletic Conference. The top three teams--Colorado
State, Fresno State, and Utah--landed spots in the tourney.
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Carlton Oswalt and Angelica Ljungquist were named the 1997
winners of the Jack Bonham Award, given to the top male and
female scholar-athletes at the University of Hawaii. Oswalt (3.3
GPA, sports medicine) was the starting kicker on the football
team and Ljungquist (3.34, political science) an All-American
middle-blocker on the Wahine volleyball team.
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The HPU baseball team's bid for a spot in the NAIA National
Tournament ended on Saturday when the Sea Warriors lost to
Westmont, 5-4, in the finals of the Far West Regional Sectional
Tournament at Azusa, Calif. HPU ends the season with a 21-16
record.
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UH football player Tim Carey was arrested with nine others by
police early Saturday morning in a Chinatown gambling raid.
Carey, a transfer from Stanford and considered the front-runner
for the starting quarterback job this fall, posted $200 bail and
was released. UH football coach Fred vonAppen said he'll "wait
to see what all the facts are before making any determination."
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High School Baseball
==Saturday's Games==
Kaiser 6, Kalani 0
Mililani 10, Nanakuli 0
Castle 15, Waianae 0
Waiakea 15, Hilo 11
Molokai 6, Maui 2
St. Anthony 7, Baldwin 2
Damien 6, Maryknoll 4
Kamehameha 16, UHS/HBA 0
Iolani 7, St. Louis 4
Punahou 6, Mid-Pacific 5
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Girls High School Basketball
==Saturday's Games==
Campbell 56, Kaiser 36
Waipahu 57, Castle 40
McKinley 75, Radford 48
Hawaii Baptist 45, Mid-Pacific 28
** Surf Report **
North shore: 1 to 3 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 5/10/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** 'Bows Beat Aztecs **
Daven Hermosura pitched the distance and Robert Medeiros and Sean
Murphy sparked the offensive attack in Hawaii's 7-3 Western
Athletic Conference baseball victory over San Diego State last
night at Rainbow Stadium. Hermosura spaced out nine hits in nine
innings of work to improve his record to 6-4. "It was a
struggle," he admitted. Medeiros (3 for 4) and Murphy (2 for 5,
four RBIs) made the struggle a bit easier. Game two of the
season-ending three-game series is tonight. Hawaii is 21-33
overall and 13-15 in the WAC while the Aztecs are 37-19-1 and
16-12.
** Sea Warrior Teams Play for Titles **
Both the Hawaii Pacific softball and baseball teams advanced to
the finals of their respective Regional Tournaments by winning
twice yesterday at Azusa Pacific University in California. The
top-ranked softball team beat Southern California College, 12-1,
and host Azusa Pacific, 9-2, to advance to a title game battle
with Azusa Pacific today. The winner will earn an automatic bid
to the NAIA national tournament. Meanwhile, the Sea Warrior
baseball team also advanced to the Far West Regional title game
by defeating Azusa Pacific, 11-4, and Southern California
College, 15-7. HPU must defeat Westmont twice today to capture
the title.
** Wahine Split with Bulldogs **
The UH Wahine softball team split a doubleheader with fourth-
ranked Fresno State yesterday at the Wahine Softball Stadium. Na
Wahine won the opener, 4-2, and were shut out in the second game,
6-0. Hawaii (37-23-1) is hoping for an at-large berth in the
upcoming 32-team NCAA Tournament but may have to beat FSU (47-12)
in both ends of today's doubleheader to receive any kind of
consideration. Kelly Gentle pitched a seven-inning complete game
in Hawaii's victory yesterday. Joyce Antonio, Regina Kaaihili,
and Stephanie Weise paired hits for UH.
** OIA Track Titles to Castle, Moanalua **
The Castle boys and Moanalua girls captured Oahu Interscholastic
Association Track and Field championships last night at Kaiser
High. With just five members, the Knights won their first boys'
title since 1958, edging runner-up Moanalua, 52-46. Bryan Clay
was the big point scorer for Castle, notching victories in the
100, 200, and 110 high hurdles, and placing second in the long
and triple jumps. He also anchored the Knights' winning 4x400
relay team. In the girls' competition, Moanalua won just the
long jump (Nicole Pang) and triple jump (Annie Lindemann) but
scored points in eleven of sixteen events to outpoint Leilehua,
51-38. Kaiser's Endia Abrante was the top individual female
performer, winning the 100, 200, and 400.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 1 to 3 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 5/9/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Hawaiian Open to be Axed? **
The Hawaiian Open golf tournament could be in danger of being
chopped by the scheduler's axe if a proposed change in the PGA
calendar is approved. PGA vice-president of communications John
Morris said that the Mercedes Championship tournament may be
moved from California to Hawaii in 1999, possibly to the week
traditionally designated for the Hawaiian Open, a 32-year
mainstay on the PGA schedule. Next year's tournament, set for
February 9-15, will go on as planned.
** Wahine versus Aztecs **
The UH Wahine (36-22-1) will play No. 4 Fresno State (45-10) in
doubleheaders today and tomorrow at the Wahine Softball Stadium.
The games will be the final ones of the regular season for both
teams. Unless Hawaii is invited to the NCAA tournament, four
seniors--Laynie Sueyasu, Chris Viernes, and twin sisters Joyce
and Rose Antonio-- will end their careers this weekend. Said UH
coach Bob Coolen: "When those four leave, we'll lose a lot of
hard work, fortitude and the a desire to be on the field and
among people they really enjoy."
** State Titles to Asao, Umemura, Buffanblu **
Norman Asao won the boys' title, Anna Umemura the girls', and
Punahou the team crown at the Hawaii High School Athletic
Association golf championship yesterday at Kauai's Wailua Golf
Course. Asao, a senior at Hawaii Baptist Academy, played
steadily, shooting a 36-hole total of 1-over 145 to notch a five-
stroke victory over Kauai High's Jaime Matsumura. Defending
champion Parker McLachlin of Punahou finished in a tie for third
with teammate Jim Seki at 151. Meanwhile, Umemura, a Punahou
senior, won her second girls' title, shooting a 9-over 153.
Teammate Kathy Cho and Hilo's Dawn Miyashiro were second at 166.
The team title went to Punahou, which edged runner-up Waiakea by
four strokes. Kauai High finished third.
** Sea Warrior Teams Face Elimination **
Two teams from Hawaii Pacific University are on the verge of
elimination from postseason tournaments after losing yesterday on
the mainland. The Sea Warriors' wahine softball team, top-ranked
in the NAIA, were upset, 1-0, by Southern California College at
the NAIA Far West Regional being played at Azusa, Calif. HPU
rebounded to rout Concordia College, 9-1, in a loser's bracket
game. Meanwhile, the HPU baseball team also lost to Southern
California College, dropping a 9-6 decision at the NAIA Far West
Baseball Sectionals also being played at Azusa, Calif. The Sea
Warrior men must win two games today to stay alive.
** Sports Shorts **
San Diego State beat UH-Hilo, 11-4, in a college baseball game
last night at the UHH Baseball Complex. The Aztecs (37-18-1)
scored in all but three innings in the nine-inning game. The
loss dropped the Vulcans to 17-30-1.
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High School Baseball
==Yesterday's games==
Punahou 6, Kamehameha 4
Iolani 6, UHS/HBA 3
Mid-Pacific 13, Damien 7
St. Louis 15, Maryknoll 5
Nanakuli 3, Kalaheo 2 (11 innings)
Maui 6, St. Anthony 0
Molokai 3, Baldwin 0
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Girls High School Basketball
==Yesterday's games==
Sacred Hearts 42, Mid-Pacific 26
Kamehameha 38, Maryknoll 35
==OIA Playoffs==
Castle 47, Aiea 36
Radford 58, Kahuku 50
Waianae 51, Kaimuki 43
Kaiser 37, Pearl City 36
** Surf Report **
North shore: 1 to 3 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 5/8/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Aloha to Five Baseball 'Bows **
Five players will end their UH baseball careers this weekend when
Hawaii takes on San Diego State in a three-game series at Rainbow
Stadium. The five are outfielder Robert Medeiros, second baseman
Daren Masanda, and pitchers Daven Hermosura, Robby Robinson, and
Andrew McNally. Each will take part in a traditional run around
the bases after Sunday's season finale. UH is 12-15 in the WAC
entering the series. The Aztecs, who lost to UH-Hilo, 8-7, last
night in Hilo, are 16-11.
** Academic Honors for UH Athletes **
The Western Athletic Conference recognized a host of University
of Hawaii Winter sports athletes for their accomplishments in the
classroom. The honorees, their GPA and major are as follows:
Men's basketball--Eric Ambrozich, 3.42, sociology. Women's
basketball--Tiffany Fujimoto, 3.68, exercise science; Liisa
Kotilainen, 3.48, food science; Kendis Leeburg, 3.45, elementary
education; BJ Itoman, 3.83, exercise science/math; Michelle
Macintyre, 4.00, Spanish. Men's Swimming and Diving--Lars Jonas
Brodin, 3.93, political science; Petter Lindh, 3.21, travel
industry management; Brian Renna, 3.38, psychology. Women's
Swimming and Diving--Meghan Atwood, 3.73, history; Summer
Wofford, 3.60, journalism.
** HBA Golfer Leads **
Hawaii Baptist Academy's Norman Asao shot a 3-under 69 to take
the lead of the 36-hole Hawaii High School Athletic Association
state golf tournament yesterday at the Wailua Golf Course on
Kauai. Defending champion Parker McLachlin of Punahou is in
second at 72, and Maui High's Jason Shimabukuro third at 73.
Punahou has a nine-stroke lead over Waiakea in the team
competition. The tourney concludes today.
** OIA Baseball **
Kalani's Kimo Hashiba and Shane Komine collaborated on three-
hitter to spark the Falcons to a 1-0 win over Aiea in an OIA
first-round playoff game yesterday at Aiea Rec Center Field. In
other games, Waianae topped Kailua, 9-4, and Roosevelt beat
Moanalua, 7-3. The game between Nanakuli and Kalaheo was rained
out and will be played today.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 1 to 3 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 5/7/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Three Sign With 'Bows **
Two catchers and an infielder signed letters of intent to play
for the University of Hawaii baseball team next season. The trio
are St. Louis High's Kona Sampaio, Mililani's Kramer Aoki, and
David Ferres from the College of the Redwoods (Calif.). Sampaio
and Aoki, both catchers, are hitting .384 and .429 for their
respective teams this season. Ferres is batting .389 and has
earned all-league honors the past two seasons. Six other players
have already signed with the Rainbows, who conclude their 1997
season with a three-game series against San Diego State this
weekend at Rainbow Stadium.
** High School Track Championships on Tap **
Championship track meets for the Oahu Interscholastic Association
and the Interscholastic League of Honolulu will be held this
weekend. In the OIA, which will hold trials today and finals on
Friday at the Kaiser High track, Moanalua's Rickey Marshall-
Greene and Castle's Bryan Clay are the top individual performers.
Each is entered in the long and triple jumps, 200-meter dash, and
two relays. In the ILH, weightmen Kaione Crabb (Punahou), Mike
Souza (Punahou), and Ed Taamu (Iolani) take center stage along
with Hawaii Baptist Academy distance runner Matt Stevens, who
attempt to win the 3,200-meter race for the fourth consecutive
year. The ILH trials will be held tomorrow with the finals set
for Saturday at Punahou.
** College Baseball **
Hawaii Pacific will travel to Azusa, Calif. to take part in this
weekend's NAIA Far West Sectional Playoffs. The Sea Warriors are
anchored by strong-armed pitchers Gerrard Gier, Tommy Kim, Jesse
Brown, and Shawn Nakamura, who have notched 17 of the team's 19
wins this season. "I think we have the best starting pitching of
any team in the tournament," said HPU coach Allan Sato. Three
other teams are entered in the double-elimination tourney.
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San Diego State defeated UH-Hilo, 2-0, last night at Wong Stadium
in Hilo. The Vulcans dropped to 16-29-1 with the loss while the
Aztecs improved to 36-17-1. The three-game series continues with
a single game tonight at the UHH baseball complex.
** Sports Shorts **
Hawaii Pacific (42-5) maintained its hold on the No. 1 spot in
the latest NAIA Top 25 Women's Softball Poll. The Sea Warriors
begin play in the NAIA Far West Regional tomorrow.
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Kamehameha's Pono Kahale is one of 18 high school players named
to the USA Youth National Volleyball team. A first-team ILH
selection the past two seasons, Kahale will travel to Colorado
Springs this summer to vie for a spot on the USA traveling team.
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Girls' High School Basketball
==Yesterday's games==
University 52, Mid-Pacific 39
Punahou 66, Sacred Hearts 53
Iolani 46, Kamehameha 43
Punahou II 44, St. Francis 42
Hawaii Baptist 30, Iolani II 24
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High School Baseball
==Yesterday's games==
Iolani 6, Mid-Pacific 2
Kamehameha 10, Maryknoll 0
Damien 11, St. Louis 7
Punahou 12, UHS/HBA 0
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Keoki Shupe and Pono Maa teamed up to with the Power Bar Beach
Challenge volleyball tournament this past weekend at Queen's Surf
Beach in Waikiki. Eric Pichel and Masui Allen finished second.
Robyn Ah Mow and Chastity Nobriga won the women's title..
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About 15,000 runners are expected to show up for the Great Koolau
Challenge, a 10-mile footrace that begins in Kaneohe, follows the
still-under-construction H-3 freeway, and ends at Aloha Stadium.
Native Hawaiian groups are organizing protest rallies to bring
public attention to the destruction of ancient religious sites
and native flora.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 1 to 3 feet
South shore: 2 to 4 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 2 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 5/6/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Skinner, Tafuna to Stick Around **
University of Hawaii football coach Fred vonAppen received some
good news yesterday when two of his players announced that they
would be in uniform for the Rainbows next season after making
plans to the contrary. One of the players, sophomore quarterback
Josh Skinner, had said last December he would transfer to
Northern Colorado in order to be closer to friends and family.
Skinner characterized the plan as "hasty" and asked vonAppen if
he could stay. The other non-departing player is offensive
lineman Sione Tafuna, who had indicated that he would be leaving
for a church mission this fall. He was the only center able to
practice in the recently completed spring football camp.
** High School Baseball **
The OIA baseball playoffs kick off tomorrow with three games.
Nanakuli will take on Kalaheo at Kailua Rec Center, Kalani will
meet Aiea at Aiea Rec Center, and Moanalua will face Roosevelt at
Stevenson Intermediate field. Mililani (9-1), Pearl City (9-1),
Castle (8-1), and Kaiser (8-1) have drawn byes into Saturday's
quarterfinal round.
==Final OIA West Standings==
Mililani, Pearl City 9-1, Aiea 8-2, Waianae, Nanakuli 6-4,
Moanalua, Leilehua 4-6, Waipahu 3-7, Campbell, Radford,
Waialua 2-8.
==Final OIA East Standings==
Castle, Kaiser 8-1, Roosevelt 6-3, Kalaheo, Kailua, Kalani,
McKinley 5-4, Kaimuki 2-7, Kahuku 1-8, Farrington 0-9.
==ILH Standings==
Iolani 15-1, St. Louis 12-4, Kamehameha, Punahou 10-5, Mid-
Pacific 10-6, Maryknoll, UH/HBA 3-14, Damien 1-15.
==Yesterday's games==
St. Louis 20, Damien 3
Iolani 5, Kamehameha 3
Punahou 11, Maryknoll 4
Mid-Pacific 11, UH/HBA 4
** Girls High School Basketball **
==Honolulu Advertiser Top 10 Poll==
Teams are selected by a panel of coaches
and sportswriters. First place votes in
parentheses. Records include preseason.
----------------------------------------
Record Pts Pvs
1. Honokaa (9) 21-0 98 1
2. Punahou (1) 18-1 91 2
3. McKinley 20-3 81 3
4. Kamehameha 14-4 63 6
5. Lahainaluna 14-2 58 4
6. University 18-6 43 8
7. Iolani 9-4 35 5
8. Waiakea 14-6 33 7
9. Kapaa 11-1 22 9
10. Baldwin 19-4 11 --
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The OIA playoffs commence this week with first-round games on
Thursday and quarterfinal round play on Saturday. Games this week
will be played at school sites with next week's semifinals and
finals scheduled for Blaisdell Arena. Twelve teams are in the
hunt for the league title and state tournament berths, including
East champ McKinley and West co-titlists Campbell and Waipahu.
Kalaheo, Kaiser, Pearl City, Waianae, Kaimuki, Radford, Kahuku,
Castle, and Aiea are other hopefuls.
** Sports Shorts **
Punahou point guard Ki'i Spencer-Vasconcellos signed a letter of
intent to basketball for the UH Wahine next season. Initially,
Spencer-Vasconcellos had said she would walk-on at UH next season
but when coach Vince Goo found himself with an available
scholarship, he offered it to her. "She's just a great athlete,"
said Goo.
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Kauai's Andy Irons, 18, captured the title of the Black Pearl
Horue Pro surfing event this past weekend in 4- to 5-foot waves
at Teahupoo, Tahiti. He pocketed $8,000 for the victory, his
first as a pro surfer. Oahu's Pancho Sullivan finished second,
earning $4,000.
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Moanalua rolled to its fourth consecutive OIA Judo championship
by defeating Castle, 80-10 this past weekend. The title was also
Na Menehune's seventh overall.
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The 32nd Hawaii High School Athletic Association golf tournament,
a 36-hole affair, begins tomorrow at the Wailua Golf Course on
Kauai. Punahou's Anna Umemura and Kamehameha's Elisha Au are
expected to battle for the girls' individual title. The
Buffanblu are the defending team champions.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 1 to 3 feet
South shore: 4 to 5 feet
East shore : 1 to 4 feet
West shore : 1 to 2 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 5/5/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** 'Bows Season to End This Week **
BYU terminated Hawaii's already dim postseason hopes by defeating
the Rainbows, 8-7, on Saturday at the Cougars' field in Provo,
Utah. The 'Bows had been battling with San Diego State for the
sixth and final spot in the Western Athletic Conference
postseason baseball tournament. With three games remaining,
(Hawaii will host SDSU this week), UH is 12-15 in the conference
and San Diego State 16-10. BYU is 19-8 and has already clinched
a tournament berth. "Now we will be playing for pride,
especially the seniors," said embattled UH coach Les Murakami.
"I cannot be unhappy with the way they played. The played hard
and never gave up."
** Foti Brothers Claim Channel Title **
Yesterday, Lanikai Canoe Club paddlers John and Jim Foti
collaborated to win the Kaiwi Channel Relay, a 40-mile canoe solo
canoe race from Molokai's Kaluakoi Beach to Magic Island on Oahu.
The Fotis, taking advantage of a following current and 3- to 4-
foot swells, paddled to a race record time of 4 hours, 40
minutes, 46 seconds, knocking off more than four minutes from the
previous record set by Tom Conner and Kala Judd in 1991.
Outrigger Canoe Club's Walter Guild and Mark Rigg finished second
in 4:41:23. Mary Smolneski, Nicole Wilcox, and Lori Stewart
(5:43:31) cruised to a 6 minute-plus victory in the women's
division.
** Local Boys Boost Cardinal To Title **
Former local players Mike Lambert (Punahou) and Stewart Chong
(Kamehameha) helped lead Stanford to a 15-7, 15-10, 9-15, 6-15,
15-13, triumph over UCLA in the NCAA mens' volleyball national
championship match on Saturday at Columbus, Ohio. Lambert, who
was named to the all-tournament team, and Chong both are starters
for the Cardinal.
** Knight is Hawaii's Fastest **
Former Pearl City High runner Jason Knight edged two-time
defending champion Kelsey Nakanelua, a former Kamehameha athlete,
to claim the 1997 Hawaii's Fastest Human title on Saturday at the
Punahou High School track. Knight, 21, finished the 100-meter
event with a time of 10.7 seconds. Nakanelua, 30, was clocked at
10.9. Controversy marred the event, with Nakanelua claiming that
his start was affected because another runner (not Knight) had
false-started. However, track officials said no false start had
occurred and that Knight was indeed a legitimate winner. The
race was held in conjunction with the Punahou Relays where
records were set by Kaione Crabb (183-1 discus and 61-8 shot
put), Ricky Marshall-Green (23-2 long jump), and the Erin
Stovall-led Iolani girls in the 4x100 meter hurdle and 4x180
hurdle relays.
** Sports Shorts **
The UH Wahine split a WAC softball doubleheader with UNLV on
Saturday in Vegas. Na Wahine (36-22-1) won the opener, 2-1, and
dropped the second game, 4-3.
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Iolani battered Kamehameha, 24-4, and Pearl City topped Nanakuli,
6-2, in the top local high school baseball games this weekend.
The Raiders, 14-1 in the ILH and ranked ninth in the U.S. in one
national poll, scored 17 runs in the first inning, sending 22
batters to the plate. In the Chargers' win, Sean Yamashita fired
a seven-inning no-hitter.
==Other scores from Saturday==
Kalani 3, McKinley 0
Kahuku 23, Farrington 12
Kaiser 10, Kalaheo 0
Castle 9, Kailua 2
Roosevelt 11, Kaimuki 10
Aiea 4, Moanalua 0
Waialua 4, Waipahu 2
St. Louis 9, Mid-Pacific 4
UHS/HBA 11, Damien 7
Punahou 12, Maryknoll 2
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High School Girls Basketball
==Saturday's games==
Kalaheo 57, Castle 29
Waipahu 32, Moanalua 28
Aiea 54, Nanakuli 53
University 56, Maryknoll 38
Honokaa 55, Hawaii Prep 26
** Surf Report **
North shore: 1 to 3 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 2 feet
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* The following is a summary of the 5/2/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** UH Slams BYU **
Powered by five home runs and the hang-in-there pitching of Daven
Hermosura, Hawaii outslugged Brigham Young, 18-11, in a Western
Athletic Conference baseball game yesterday at Provo, Utah. The
Rainbows lashed out 23 hits against the Cougars. Leading the
Hawaii hit parade were Neal Honma and Robert Medeiros, who each
had four hits, and Sean Murphy, who slammed two homers. Every
Rainbow starter had at least one hit. Hermosura, despite giving
up 14 hits, five which were homers, went the distance on the
mound for Hawaii (12-13 WAC). Game two of the three-game series
is this morning at 10am HST.
** Funds Approved for SEA Upgrade **
Courtesy of state legislators, the UH athletic department will
receive $5.6 million in funds to upgrade the Special Events
Arena, thus opening the way for the university to serve as host
for next year's NCAA men's volleyball final four. Of immediate
concern is the construction of three more lockerrooms to be added
to the two in the current structure. The NCAA requires that any
host site have a minimum of four lockerrooms. Other planned
additions to the arena include rooms for medical training,
equipment, weight training, and classes, and a student academic
center. Construction is set to begin on July 1.
** Cardinal, Bruins in V-Ball Final **
With semifinal victories yesterday, Stanford and UCLA advanced to
the title game of the NCAA men's volleyball final four, insuring
that at least one player with Hawaii ties will be on a national
championship team this season. Stewart Chong (Kamehameha) and
Mike Lambert start at setter and outside hitter, respectively,
for Stanford, which swept Ball State last night. Meanwhile,
another former Kamehameha player, Fred Robins, is an outside
hitter and primary passer for UCLA, a five-game victor over Penn
State in the other semi,
** ILH Crown to Buffanblu **
Hilo High transfer Onaona Miller dropped in 17 points to spark
Punahou to a 48-41 Interscholastic League of Honolulu title-
clinching girls' basketball triumph over Kamehameha last night at
the Buffanblu's gym. With two games remaining in the regular
season, the Puns are 10-0 and have clinched one of the league's
two berths in the May 21-24 state tournament in Hilo. Kamehameha
and Iolani, both 7-3, will compete in a postseason tournament
with other ILH schools for the second berth.
==Other scores from yesterday==
Campbell 57, Waianae 42
Mililani 43, Waialua 27
Kamehameha II 56, Punahou II 36
University II 35, Maryknoll II 26
St. Francis 37, Iolani II 28
St. Andrew's 51, La Pietra 39
** High School Baseball **
==Yesterday's games==
St. Louis 5, Kamehameha 1
Iolani 11, Maryknoll 0
Punahou 15, Damien 3
Mid-Pacific 18, UHS/HBA 12
** Surf Report **
North shore: 3 to 5 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 5/1/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** 'Bows, BYU this Weekend **
The UH baseball team needs no less than a three-game sweep of
Brigham Young this weekend to have any kind of chance for a berth
in the Western Athletic Conference postseason tournament. The
Rainbows (11-13 WAC) and Cougars (17-7) will butt heads in single
games today, tomorrow, and Saturday in Provo. Meanwhile, San
Diego State (14-10), the team UH is battling with for the sixth
and final playoff spot, is hosting New Mexico (7-16) this
weekend. Hawaii and SDSU will play a season-ending three-game
series next week at Rainbow Stadium. Before taking on the
Aztecs, the 'Bows must contend with heavy-hitting BYU, which has
the second highest team batting average (.363) in the NCAA this
season.
** Records Could Fall at Buffanblu Meet **
An unusually high number of talented athletes entered in this
weekend's 52nd annual Punahou Relays could result in several new
records. "We could see four or five records broken," said meet
director Doug Kilpatrick. Over 1,000 competitors will flock to
the Buffanblu's Alexander Field on Saturday for the meet,
including topflight athletes such as Castle's Bryan Clay
(sprints, jumps); Punahou's Bennett Valencia (middle-distance),
Mike Souza (weights), Kaione Crabb (weights), Eri Macdonald
(distance), and Victoria Chang (distance); Iolani's Ed Taaumu
(weights) and Erin Stovall (hurdles and jumps); and St. Anthony's
Robert McLean (pole vault).
** Sports Shorts **
The Maui County Council yesterday approved $1.2 million in funds
to upgrade War Memorial Stadium to meet the seating capacity
needs of the Hula Bowl all-star football game, which will now be
played on the Valley Isle after being held on Oahu since the
game's inception over 50 years ago. With the funds, locker room
and press box upgrades are expected, and over 10,000 seats will
be added.
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The UH Wahine split a WAC softball doubleheader with New Mexico
yesterday at Albuquerque, N.M. Hawaii (33-22-1) won the opener,
12-4, then were pounded 14-0 in the second game. The Lobos,
cellar-dwellers in the conference, are 16-35. Na Wahine now
travel to Las Vegas to take on UNLV tomorrow and Saturday.
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For personal reasons, Arnold Ferreira has resigned as basketball
coach of Hilo's St. Joseph High School. Candidates interested in
filling the unpaid position can call St. Joseph's athletic
director Rodney Cambra at (808) 969-1146.
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High School Baseball
==Yesterday's games==
Kaimuki 12, Kahuku 2
McKinley 10, Farrington 3
Kaiser 7, Kailua 6
Kalaheo 6, Kalani 5
Castle 5, Roosevelt 0
Aiea 10, Radford 3
Mililani 8, Waialua 0
Pearl City 3, Leilehua 0
Moanalua 8, Waipahu 7
Waianae 3, Nanakuli 0
** Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 3 feet
South shore: flat to 1 foot
East shore : 1 to 2 feet
West shore : 1 to 2 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/30/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** AA Honors for Ring, Lambert **
Yesterday, Jason Ring of the University of Hawaii and Mike
Lambert of Stanford were named to the AVCA All-America second
team. Both are seniors. Ring led the Rainbows in kills this
season, averaging 6.1 per game. Lambert, a graduate of Punahou
and a starter on the 1996 U.S. Olympic team, is the top gun for
the Cardinal, which advanced to the upcoming NCAA Final Four.
** Gambill Leads No. 1 Honokaa **
Averaging 20 points per game, Dayna "Sissy" Gambill is the main
reason undefeated Honokaa (18-0) is the top-rated girls high
school basketball team in the state this season. The Dragons
occupy the No. 1 position as a result of an attacking man-to-man
defense, overall team height, and the offensive firepower
provided by Gambill, a 5-foot-5 senior who "can take control of a
game," according to Honokaa coach Daphne Honma. "We don't let
(the ranking) get to our head," said the ehu-haired Gambill, who
set an unofficial world record in the deadlift (205 lbs.) as a
97-pound, 12-year-old.
==Yesterday's games==
Iolani 55, Sacred Hearts 38
Kamehameha 41, Mid-Pacific 35
La Pietra 34, University II 8
St. Andrew's 58, Maryknoll 29
Hawaii Baptist 43, Punahou II 39
Kamehameha II 33, St. Francis 32
Castle 51, Kailua 32
** High School Baseball **
Iolani fell from the ranks of the unbeaten after losing to
Punahou, 6-5, yesterday at Ala Wai Field. With the scored
knotted at five in the bottom the seventh and final inning, the
Buffanblu's Keenan Sue hit a bases-loaded single to drive in the
winning run. Iolani is now 12-1 and Punahou 7-5.
==Other games yesterday==
St. Louis 18, UHS/HBA 2
Kamehameha 30, Damien 2
Mid-Pacific 12, Maryknoll 2
Maui 8, St. Anthony 7
Baldwin 6, King Kekaulike 0
** Small College Softball **
Hawaii Pacific players garnered ten of eleven spots on the All-
Hawaii Intercollegiate Athletic Conference softball team named
yesterday. HPU's Michele Ringor was named player of the year and
the Sea Warriors' Howard Okita coach of the year. Hawaii Pacific
(42-5) is currently ranked No. 1 in the NAIA.
==1997 HIAC All-Stars==
C--Jennifer Kimura, HPU, Soph.
1b-Felisa Pascua, HPU, Jr.
2b-Jarnett Lono, HPU, Soph.
SS-Lynette Williams, HPU, Soph.
3b-Carlyn Ah Yat, HPU, Sr.
OF-Michele Ringor, HPU, Sr.
OF-Chameka Costa, HPU, Soph.
OF-Kanai Bona, UH-Hilo, Soph.
DP-Star Perry, HPU, Soph.
P--Susie Schoales, HPU, Fr.
P--Raquel De La Garza, HPU, Jr.
Coach: Howard Okita, HPU
** Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 4 feet
South shore: 1 to 2 feet
East shore : 1 to 2 feet
West shore : 1 to 2 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/29/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** 'Bows Get Big Man **
A big man described as "very active," "a sleeper," and "a heck of
a player," yesterday made a verbal commitment to play basketball
for the University of Hawaii next season. Bryan Moeller, a 7-
foot, 240-pound center from Connors State (junior) College
(Okla.), said he will play hoops for the Rainbows next season.
He is expected to sign a letter of intent in the fall. Moeller,
who is expected to fill the void left by Seth Sundberg, was
hampered by injury problems this past season but still averaged
double figures in points and rebounds. "Hawaii feels right,"
said the new recruit. "It's an awesome team. I think I fit in
really well with the players."
** Three Inducted into Golf Hall **
Art Fujita, Paul Spengler, and the late Sam Kaaua were inducted
into the Aloha Section PGA Hall of Fame at ceremonies in their
honor yesterday. Fujita, 63, a veteran of nearly a dozen
national Public Links tournaments, was instrumental in landing
host spots for the tourney on Kauai three times. Spengler, 57,
now an executive for a company that manages several big-name golf
courses, including Pebble Beach, was a dominant player on the
local scene in the 60s. Kaaua, who passed away in January at age
83, was a seven-time club champion at Waialae, among other
accomplishments. The trio join 37 other local golfing greats in
the Hall.
** Girls High School Basketball **
==Honolulu Advertiser Top 10 Poll==
Teams are selected by a panel of coaches and
sportswriters. First place votes are in
parentheses. Records include preseason.
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Record Pts Pvs
1. Honokaa (9) 18-0 98 1
2. Punahou (1) 17-1 91 2
3. McKinley 19-3 79 3
4. Lahainaluna 14-1 63 5
5. Iolani 8-3 60 4
6. Kamehameha 13-3 54 10
7. Waiakea 12-6 36 7
8. University 16-6 25 6
9. Kapaa 10-1 19 8
10. Campbell 14-4 9 --
==ILH Standings==
Punahou 9-0, Kamehameha 6-2, Iolani 6-3, University 5-3,
Maryknoll 2-7, Sacred Hearts 1-7, Mid-Pacific 1-8.
==OIA West Standings==
Campbell, Waipahu 8-1, Waianae 7-2, Radford 7-3, Pearl City,
Moanalua, Aiea, Mililani 4-5, Nanakuli 3-6, Leilehua 1-8,
Waialua 0-9.
==OIA East Standings==
McKinley 8-0, Kalaheo 7-1, Castle 5-2, Kaiser 5-3, Kaimuki,
Kahuku 4-4, Kailua 2-5, Kalani, Roosevelt 2-6,
Farrington 0-8.
** High School Baseball **
==ILH Standings==
Iolani 12-0, Kamehameha 9-2, St. Louis 8-4, Mid-Pacific 7-5,
Punahou 6-5, Maryknoll 3-10, UH/HBA 2-11, Damien 1-11.
==OIA East Standings==
Kaiser, Castle 6-1, Roosevelt, Kailua 5-2, Kalani, McKinley,
Kalaheo 4-3, Kaimuki 1-6, Farrington, Kahuku 0-7.
==OIA West Standings==
Mililani, Pearl City 7-1, Aiea, Nanakuli 6-2, Waianae 5-4,
Leilehua, Moanalua, Waipahu 3-5, Radford 2-6, Campbell 2-7,
Waialua 1-7.
** Sports Shorts **
Like the day before, the UH Wahine (32-20-1) swept a college
softball doubleheader from Tulsa, winning the first game, 1-0,
and the second, 4-1.
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Punahou's Parker McLachlin edged teammate Jim Seki to capture the
Interscholastic League of Honolulu individual golf title
yesterday at the Waialae Country Club. McLachlin fired a 2-over
74 to beat Seki by three strokes.
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The UH men's and women's tennis teams completed their 1997 season
by bowing out in the consolation round of the WAC Conference
Championships last week at Forth Worth, Texas.
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Former Kamehameha player Stewart Chong registered 51 assists and
former Punahou player Mike Lambert pounded 19 kills to lead
Stanford to a three-game sweep of UCLA in the championship match
of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation on Saturday. Both
teams earned berths in the Final Four along with Penn State and
Ball State.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 3 to 5 feet
South shore: 1 to 2 feet
East shore : 2 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 2 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/28/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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\\ A hardware glitch this morning wiped out a longer version //
\\ of this post. As a result, this brief version will have to //
\\ suffice for today. Apologies. --Dayle //
** Sports in Brief **
The Hula Bowl will be moved from Aloha Stadium to War Memorial
Stadium on Maui. Saggging attendance in recent years has been
cited as one reason for the move. Plans to triple the seating
capacity of War Memorial to 24,500 are in the works.
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The UH baseball team split a doubleheader with Fresno State
yesterday at Beiden Field in Fresno. The 'Bows won the first
game, 6-4, and lost the nightcap slugfest, 16-11. With six games
left in the regular season, including three on the road at BYU
this week, Hawaii's already dim postseason playoff hopes are
almost non-existent.
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The UH Wahine (30-20-1) swept a softball doubleheader from Tulsa
yesterday on the mainland. Uh-Hilo also won a twinbill, its
victim, Chaminade, yesterday at Carvalho Field in Hilo.
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Brian Salter (20:02) and Rachel Graybill (23:15) strided to wins
at the 3.95-mile Opus 17, a roadrace held in the Kahala Area to
benefit the Honolulu Symphony.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 4 to 6 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/25/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** 'Bows Hopeful for Playoff Berth **
Hanging on to a longshot hope for a spot in the postseason, the
UH baseball team embarks on a seven-game road swing that starts
tonight with a single game against Fresno State at Beiden Field.
The Rainbows will play three more games against the Bulldogs then
jet to Provo, Utah for a three-game set against Brigham Young.
UH has a 9-11 WAC record and is battling San Diego State (12-9)
and Texas Christian (11-13) for a wildcat playoff bid. "We gotta
win as many of those games as possible," said UH coach Les
Murakami. "It could be decided in our final series of the season
against San Diego State." Murakami praised the play of senior
Robert Medeiros, who has hit safely in 17 of the last 19 games,
boosting his UH career average to .323.
** Na Wahine also Road-Bound **
In a situation similar to the baseball team, the UH Wahine
Softball team also is mainland-bound for an extended road trip.
Coach Bob Coolen said his team needs to win seven of ten games on
the trip to land a playoff berth. Currently Na Wahine are 9-9 in
the WAC and 28-20-1 overall. UH will play doubleheaders against
Tulsa on Sunday and Monday, another twinbill against New Mexico
on Wednesday, and two more doubleheaders against UNLV next
weekend. "We're going in gung ho," said UH assistant Dee
Wisneski.
** Koolau Hopes to Enhance Links Appeal **
Thanks to the efforts of a new marketing director, Koolau Golf
Course, located at the base of the Koolaus in Kaneohe, is trying
to make itself more inviting to locals and visitors who are leery
of the course's reputation for difficulty and expense. Ed
Kageyama, the new director, has instituted a $45 per round rate
for local residents (non-residents pay $85). What's more, to
enhance the playability of the course, billed as "the toughest in
the nation" because of narrow, hilly fairways, four-foot fairway
stakes have been installed to give golfers a target to aim for to
set up approach shots.
** Sports Shorts **
Felisa Pascua and Steve Richey were named the top scholar
athletes for 1996-97 at Hawaii Pacific University at an awards
banquet last night at the Princess Kaiulani Hotel. Pascua earned
NAIA All America first-team softball honors while maintaining a
3.32 (of 4.0) GPA as a business administration major. Richey, a
standout guard for the Sea Warrior basketball team and also a bus
ad major, has a cumulative 3.23 GPA.
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Local boy Erwin Villaver was a fifth round TKO victim of Mexico's
Rosenberg Rosas in the main event of a professional boxing card
last night at the Dole Cannery Ballrooms. A crowd of about 800
watched Rosas pummel Villaver before referee Abe Pacheco stopped
the fight seconds before the end of the round. Local fighters
won four of the five other bouts on the card.
----
Masui Allen and Eric Pichel defeated Pono Maa and Keoki Shupe to
win the Oahu Volleyball Association Beach Doubles Tournament last
weekend at Queen's Surf Beach in Waikiki.
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Girls High School Basketball
==Yesterday's games==
McKinley 52, Roosevelt 22
Kaiser 46 Kalani 43
Kalaheo 55, Kailua 33
Kahuku 54, Farrington 41
Castle 53, Kaimuki 49
** Surf Report **
North shore: 8 to 10 feet
South shore: 1 to 2 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 8 to 10 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/24/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Streamlined ASG Coming Up **
Aloha State Games officials yesterday announced that a pared down
version of the Islands' version of the Olympics will take place
in June. To help alleviate the stress on Games volunteers, most
of the 55 sporting events will be held between June 11-15. In
past years, events have been spread out for up to two weeks.
"The two weekend stretch was wearing out our volunteers," said
Games honcho Lenny Klompus, "so we are compacting them mainly to
one weekend." More than 7,000 local athletes are expected to
compete.
** Grazing in the Grass at Aloha? **
Prodded by officials from the National Football League, Aloha
Stadium representatives are considering replacing the artificial
turf at the Halawa site with natural grass or SportGrass, a
combination of natural and synthetic blades. The latter is the
surface of choice, according to a poll of NFL players. "It is
awesome stuff," said Utah coach Ron McBride of SportGrass, which
was installed at the Utes' stadium two seasons ago. "It has
really cut down on our injuries." NFL official Joe Ellis said
installing some kind of natural surface at Aloha Stadium
"certainly wouldn't hurt" Hawaii's chances of continuing to host
the Pro Bowl, the league's postseason all-star game.
** UH Volleyball News **
University of Hawaii volleyball players Aaron Wilton, Angelica
Ljungquist, Chastity Nobriga, Joselyn Robins, Nalani Yamashita,
and Wendi Park will graduate next month. Also receiving degrees
will be 1996 Rainbow men players Erik Pichel and Troy Hotz. Rick
Tune, who will forgo his final year of eligibility, is scheduled
to graduate next December.
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In this week's NCAA statistics, Curt Vaughan is ranked second in
assists per game (18.31). He trails Stanford's Stewart Chong
(18.73), a former Kamehameha player. Also in the top 10
statistically are Jason Ring (9th in kills), Sivan Leoni (10th in
hitting percentage), and Rick Tune (7th in blocks per game).
** High School Baseball **
Keith Taira fired a three-hitter in Castle's 1-0 OIA baseball
victory over Kaiser yesterday at the Knight's field in Kaneohe.
Losing pitcher Grant Sato also pitched effectively, limiting
Castle to just four hits. "We were fortunate," said Knights'
coach Joe Tom Jr. The victory propelled Castle into a three-way
tie in the OIA East with the Cougars and Roosevelt. All are 5-1.
In the Western Division, a three-way deadlock also exists. Pearl
City, Mililani, and Nanakuli are all 6-1.
==Other games yesterday==
Roosevelt 13, Kalani 4
Kalaheo 13, Kahuku 3
McKinley 7, Kaimuki 0
Kailua 11, Farrington 1
Mililani 11, Moanalua 3
Waialua 3, Campbell 2
Radford 12, Waipahu 5
Pearl City 5, Aiea 3
Leilehua 9, Waianae 5
** Sports Shorts **
The UH women and men finished 10th and 12th, respectively, as the
Western Athletic Conference golf championships came to an end
yesterday. Na Wahine finished 107 strokes behind champion San
Jose State. Na Kane ended up 61 strokes in back of men's winner
Texas Christian.
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Waiakea High School is seeking a football coach to replace Tim
Lino, who resigned last week to pursue an administrative position
in the Department of Education. Interested applicants can
contact Waiakea athletic director Ken Yamase at (808) 974-4830.
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Girls High School Basketball
==Yesterday's games==
Aiea 43, Leilehua 33
Nanakuli 51, Waialua 28
Campbell 44, Mililani 37
Waipahu 34, Pearl City 30
Moanalua 29, Radford 25
** Surf Report **
North shore: 3 to 4 feet
South shore: 1 to 2 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 2 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/23/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** HPU Wahine Ranked First **
For the first time ever, a team from Hawaii is ranked first in
the NAIA Women's Softball Poll. That team is Hawaii Pacific, the
owners of a 42-5 record and a spot in the upcoming Far West
Regional. "We're not taking anything for granted," said HPU
coach Howard Okita. "We have to go out there thinking that we
have to win every game." The Sea Warriors have an aggregate
batting average of .335 and an earned run average of 0.76.
Michele Ringor leads the team with a .391 average. "Records,
rankings, and all that stuff is nice to look at," added Okita,
"but it's where you end up that counts."
** UH Golf **
The UH Wahine are eighth and the men 12th after two rounds of
play at the Western Athletic Golf Championships being played at
Bent Tree Country Club in Dallas, Texas. Linda Appelblad, at 12-
over 156, good for 18th place in the individual competition, is
Na Wahine's low scorer. For the men, Jarrod Mizusawa is tied for
22nd with a 36-hole total of 4-over 148. The tournament
concludes today.
** Sports Shorts **
UH volleyball players Joselyn Robins and Aaron Wilton were named
to the National Strength and Conditioning Association All-America
team for excellence in strength training, conditioning,
academics, community service, and leadership. The pair were
nominated by UH strength coach Curtis Tsuruda.
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A six-bout boxing card is scheduled for tomorrow night at the
Dole Ballrooms in Iwilei near downtown Honolulu. Local boy Erwin
"Kingman" Villaver will take on fellow welterweight Rosenberg
Rosas of Mexico in the 10-round main event.
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The UH-Hilo softball team split a twinbill with Cal State-
Dominquez Hills yesterday at Carson, Calif. The Vulcans (31-22)
won the first game, 6-0, and lost the nightcap, 3-1.
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With a time of 1 hour, 31 minutes, 32 seconds, Cliff Rigsbee won
first-to-finish honors at the Kapolei Ride & Stride Biathlon on
Sunday at Kapolei. Brigid O'Meara (1:46:17) was the top wahine.
In a companion 5-kilometer run event, Ralph Schultz (23:35) and
Maria Petow (31:34) were the respective men's and women's
winners.
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High School Baseball
==Yesterday's games==
St. Louis 4, Maryknoll 3
UHS/HBA 9, Damien 7
Iolani 6, Punahou 5
Kamehameha 12, Mid-Pacific 8
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Kodee Demello dropped in 14 points and Risse Hodson added 11 to
spark No. 10 Kamehameha to a 43-40 overtime win over No. 6
University High in an Interscholastic League of Honolulu girls'
basketball game yesterday. In other games, Hawaii Baptist topped
Kamehameha II, 42-41, and St. Francis, paced by Joanne Howard's 8
points, defeated University II, 44-13.
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Kamehameha Canoe Club of Honolulu paddled to a 4-second win over
Lokahi/Kai Nalu at the Hui O Ikaika Loihi Long Distance Canoe
Race on Saturday in waters off Pokai Bay. Greg Poole, Shawn
Nahale-a, Bubba Haole, Joey Napoleon, Devin Allen, and Jerry
Estavillo were on the winning crew. Lokahi/Ka Mika won the
women's race by a minute and a half over the Waikiki Beach Boys.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 5 to 7 feet
South shore: 1 to 2 feet
East shore : 1 to 4 feet
West shore : 1 to 2 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/22/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** 'Bows End Spring at Beach **
With the intended work of the last month done, UH football coach
Fred vonAppen canceled the final scheduled workout for his team
yesterday. Instead, vonAppen, his coaches, some family members,
and the players spent the afternoon playing volleyball, relaxing,
and eating pizzas at the Shriner's Beach Club in Waimanalo, the
same venue once used for the "Magnum P.I." television series.
"They deserved a little R&R," said vonAppen. Assistant coach
Doug Semones added: "We accomplished what we needed to accomplish
this spring. Another day of bashing each other wouldn't have
helped us."
** More Big League Action at Aloha? **
The success of the weekend series between the San Diego Padres
and the St. Louis Cardinals at Aloha Stadium has sparked the
interest of other Major League clubs, who have expressed a desire
to perhaps play in Hawaii in future seasons. Said Chicago White
Sox general manager Ron Schueler, who watched the game live on
ESPN: "From what I saw, it looked like a good, enthusiastic
crowd, and a nice ballpark. The fans really got into it."
National League president Leonard Coleman said, "You can never
tell where something like this will lead."
** High School Baseball **
Nationally-ranked Iolani will take on Punahou and Kamehameha in
local high school baseball games of note this week. The Raiders
(11-0 ILH), ranked ninth in the latest Baseball America High
School Top 25 Poll, will take on the Buffanblu (6-4) today and
the Warriors (8-2) on Thursday.
==ILH Standings==
Iolani 11-0, Kamehameha 8-2, St. Louis, Mid-Pacific 7-4,
Punahou 6-4, Maryknoll 2-9, Damien, HBA/UHS 1-10.
==OIA East==
Kaiser 5-0, Castle, Kalani, Roosevelt 4-1, Kailua 3-2,
Kalaheo, McKinley 2-3, Kaimuki 1-4, Farrington, Kahuku 0-5.
==OIA West==
Aiea, Nanakuli 6-1, Pearl City, Mililani 5-1,
Waianae 4-3, Leilehua, Moanalua, Waipahu 2-4,
Campbell 2-5, Radford 1-5, Waialua 0-6.
** Girls High School Basketball **
Second-ranked Punahou will square off against No. 4 Iolani this
Friday in the top girls game of the week. The two teams met
earlier this season, Punahou prevailing, 46-35.
==Honolulu Advertiser Top 10 Poll==
Teams are ranked by a panel of sportswriters
and coaches. First place votes are in
parentheses. Records include preseason.
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Record Pts Pvs
1. Honoka'a (9) 17-0 98 1
2. Punahou (1) 15-1 90 2
3. McKinley 17-3 78 4
4. Iolani 7-2 66 3
5. Lahainaluna 12-1 60 5
6. University 15-5 55 6
7. Waiakea 10-6 39 8
8. Kapa'a 9-1 24 9
9. Baldwin 16-3 16 7
10. Kamehameha 11-3 10 --
** Sports Shorts **
The high school track and field season is moving toward a climax
with league divisional championships slated for this weekend.
The OIA East schools will compete at Kaiser and the west schools
at Mililani.
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The UH men's and women's golf teams are in the back of the pack
after the first round of the WAC Championships at Dallas, Texas.
Na Kane are in 12th (of 16) and Na Wahine are in 10th (of 11).
The tournament continues today and concludes tomorrow.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 5 to 10 feet
South shore: 1 to 2 feet
East shore : 1 to 4 feet
West shore : 5 to 10 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/21/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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| There were no Hawaii Sports News reports from Friday, 4-18, |
| through Sunday, 4-20. Dayle was on vacation. |
** Cards Take Two of Three from Padres **
With large crowds in attendance, the St. Louis Cardinals took two
of three games from the San Diego Padres this weekend at Aloha
Stadium. Just over 37,000 fans watched the Cards sweep a
doubleheader, 1-0 and 2-1, on Saturday. Yesterday, the largest
crowd ever to watch a baseball game in Hawaii, 40,050, saw the
Padres pound out an 8-2 victory. The three games were the first-
ever Major League regular season contests ever played in Hawaii.
Padres' general manager Kevin Tower said he is open to returning
to the Islands for future games. "Honolulu certainly took us in
with open arms and made us feel at home here," he said.
** BYU Rallies to Oust 'Bows **
Brigham Young, down two games to nil, rebounded to eliminate
Hawaii from the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation men's
volleyball playoffs on Saturday at Smith Fieldhouse on the BYU
campus. The Cougars, playing most of the final two games without
their top player, Ryan Millar, who was injured, won the 3 hour,
14 minute marathon, 13-15, 6-15, 15-11, 15-12, 15-13. "I
honestly felt we should have won," said UH coach Mike Wilton.
"But we have to give credit to BYU." The loss ended the season
for the Rainbows, who bid aloha to five players: Gavin Cook, Kai
Kahele, Jason Ring, Rick Tune, Curt Vaughan, and Aaron Wilton.
** Former Raiders Drafter **
Former Kahuku player Chris Naeole was the 10th player chosen in
the National Football League draft on Saturday. Naeole, who went
on to play for Colorado, earning consensus All-America honors for
the Buff's this season, was selected by the New Orleans Saints.
Naeole's agent, David Morway, said he expects his client to
receive a deal comparable to the $7.5 million, 5-year pact of
last season's No. 10 pick. Also selected in the draft was
Naeole's Kahuku teammate, Itula Mili, a tight end for Brigham
Young. He was selected in the sixth round by the Seattle
Seahawks. UH tight end Ryan Green signed a free agent deal with
the San Diego Chargers.
** Sport Shorts **
Waiakea High football coach Tim Lino announced last Friday that
he is resigning so that he can begin a program for an
administrative position in the Hawaii Department of Education.
Lino, a '77 graduate of Kamehameha and now the acting vice-
principal at Waiakea, has led the Warriors to Big Island
Interscholastic Federation championships the last several
seasons. His successor has yet to be named.
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The UH baseball team took two of three games from division-
leading San Jose State this weekend at Rainbow Stadium. With 10
regular season games remaining, seven on the road, the Rainbows
are now 17-29 overall and 9-11 in the Western Athletic
Conference. Hawaii is tied with Texas Christian for the sixth
and final postseason playoff spot
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Hawaii's semi-pro soccer team, the Hawaii Tsunami, defeated the
Yakima Reds, 4-0, yesterday at Ala Wai Field. Geoff Zawtocki, a
former Punahou and Dartmouth player, scored two goals for Hawaii
(2-1-1).
----
Hawaii golfer Dean Wilson finished 8th at the Philippine Open
this past week. He fired a 7-under 265 for the tourney, six
strokes behind winner Kent Wentworth.
----
Paul Butterfield and Sylvia Fisher were the respective men's and
women's winners at the 6.75-mile Wahiawa Pineapple Run on
Saturday morning in Wahiawa. Butterfield, a former University of
Tennessee runner, finished in 36 minutes, six seconds. Fisher
(41:27), a Hawaii Pacific University student, was 10th overall
and the first woman across the line.
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The UH football team will conclude spring practice with a light
workout today. Head coach Fred vonAppen said only returning All-
WAC defensive back Eddie Klaneski is guaranteed a starting job
next fall. "We have a lot of work to do," he confessed. The
Rainbows open their 1997 season against Minnesota on Aug. 30 at
Aloha Stadium.
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The UH Wahine softball team lost three of four games to 16th
ranked Colorado State this weekend at the Wahine Softball
Stadium. Hawaii is now 9-9 in the WAC and 28-20-1 overall. CSU
improved to 14-4 and 37-10.
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High School Baseball
==Saturday's games==
Mid-Pacific 13, Damien 3
Iolani 4, St. Louis 3
UHS/HBA 7, Maryknoll 3
Roosevelt 13, Farrington 2
Kaiser 7, Kaimuki 5
Kalani 9, Castle 8
Kailua 17, Kahuku 2
McKinley 4, Kalaheo 1
Mililani 12, Leilehua 1
Aiea 4, Waipahu 1
Waianae 4, Waialua 3
Nanakuli 7, Campbell 3
Pearl City 9, Moanalua 1
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Girls' High School Basketball
==Saturday's Games==
Castle 58, Farrington 51
Kalaheo 60, Kaiser 36
McKinley 41, Kahuku 25
Kaimuki 44, Kailua 37
Roosevelt 38, Kalani 34
Punahou 63, Mid-Pacific 35
Punahou II 42, La Pietra 35
St. Andrew's 47, Maryknoll 35
** Surf Report **
North shore: 5 to 7 feet
South shore: 1 to 2 feet
East shore : 1 to 2 feet
West shore : 1 to 2 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/17/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** National Honor for Angelica **
Last week, UH Wahine All-American Angelica Ljungquist was named
this year's winner of the Honda Award for women's college
volleyball. As such, she is now in a pool with ten athletes from
other sports for the Broderick Cup, awarded to the top amateur
women's competitor in the United States. If Ljungquist wins, she
will become the second UH Wahine to garner the award. Former UH
player Deitre Collins won the Broderick Cup in 1983.
** Former Islander Looks Back **
Recalling a time when he earned about a $1,000 a month as a
member of the Hawaii Islanders, seven-time National League
batting champion Tony Gwynn says his time in the Islands in the
early 80s were important to his career. "I learned the
importance of work ethic in Hawaii," said Gwynn. As a 21-year-
old phenom in 1983, Gwynn said he labored hard and often to hone
his hitting and fielding skills while playing for the Islanders.
"I remember working out early in the day because it would rain
later," he recalled. Gwynn, now a member of the San Diego
Padres, is here with his team to take on the St. Louis Cardinals
for a three-game series this weekend at Aloha Stadium. "People
will get their money's worth," said Gwynn of the match-up.
** Former Isle Players Hopeful about NFL Draft **
Former Kahuku High player Chris Naeole is expected to be selected
in the first or second round of the National Football League
draft, set for Saturday in New York. Naeole played his college
ball at the University of Colorado, where he earned consensus
All-America honors as an offensive lineman. Other players with
island ties that may be grabbed by NFL clubs are BYU tight end
Itula Mili (Kahuku High) and University of Washington linebacker
Ink Aleaga (Maryknoll/Pac-Five).
** Sports Shorts **
The UH Wahine softball team (27-17-1) will play doubleheaders
against 16th-ranked Colorado State (36-9) tomorrow and Saturday
at the Wahine Softball Stadium. Na Wahine can enhance their shot
at postseason play by sweeping both twinbills. UH is currently
in fifth place in the Western Athletic Conference. CSU is tied
with Fresno State for first.
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With 4.5 speed in the 40, outside linebacker Rinda Brooks is
expected to bolster the pass rush for the UH football 'Bows. A
transfer from New Mexico Military Academy, Brooks is "a step
quicker than anyone else" to the quarterback, said UH defensive
coordinator Don Lindsey. "He can make a difference."
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UH basketball coach Riley Wallace signed two players for his team
next season. The duo are Chad Hook, a 6-2 guard from
Marshalltown Community College (Iowa), and Casey Cartwright, a 6-
5 guard/small forward from Seminole State (junior) College
(Okla.). Wallace has three more scholarships to offer. One will
go to a high school point guard and the others to big-bodied
centers.
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Charles "Chic" Hess is the new basketball coach at Kahuku High
School, replacing Mark Carpenter, who resigned to tend to job
commitments on the mainland. Hess, the father of Kalaheo High
all-state player Steve Hess, was the head coach at BYU-Hawaii for
three seasons in the late 80s.
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UH-Hilo dropped a women's softball doubleheader, 4-3 and 7-4, to
Cal State-San Bernardino yesterday at San Bernardino, Calif.
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High School Baseball
==Yesterday's games==
Kaiser 7, Kalani 2
Kalaheo 8, Kaimuki 7
Roosevelt 12, Kahuku 0
Castle 8, Farrington 2
Kailua 7, McKinley 6
Mililani 14, Radford 1
Aiea 10, Waianae 3
Pearl City 11, Waipahu 3
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Girls High School Basketball
==Yesterday's games==
Kahuku 43, Kalani 24
McKinley 61, Castle 50
Kalaheo 46, Kaimuki 38
Kaiser 41, Roosevelt 35
Kailua 50, Farrington 47
Honoka'a 48, Waiakea 43 (Tuesday)
** Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 4 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/16/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Higher UH Ducat Prices Requested **
UH athletic director Hugh Yoshida is pushing for approval to
increase ticket prices for one football game and all regular
season men's basketball games next season. Citing the need "to
pay our bills," Yoshida said he has asked the UH board of
regents for permission to increase the price of tickets for the
Nov. 29 UH-Notre Dame football game by $5 and UH men's basketball
games by $1 to $2. His announcement comes a day after UH secured
a lucrative $1.2 million per year television deal from KHNL/KFVE.
"The increases will hopefully help us meet some of our needs,"
said Yoshida.
** Rare Twinbill Set for Saturday **
The St. Louis Cardinals (4-8) and the San Diego Padres (7-5) will
play a doubleheader at Aloha Stadium this Saturday, one of only
three twinbills scheduled between major league teams this season.
The teams will also play a single game on Sunday. Aloha Stadium
official Les Keiter said that over 30,000 tickets have been sold
so far for both Saturday and Sunday. The games will be radio
broadcast live on KGU (760 AM). The Sunday game (2:05 pm HST)
will be telecast on ESPN.
** Lakers to Forgo Isle Trip Next Fall **
After conducting preseason training camp in Hawaii in nine of the
ten past years, the Los Angeles Lakers will take their show to
Europe next October instead of holding workouts on the UH campus.
Last season, the Lakers, with new addition Shaquille O'Neal,
practiced at the Special Events Arena and then played two
preseason games before sellout crowds of over 10,000. Next fall,
the team will be playing a series of exhibition games in Europe,
forgoing their annual trip to the Islands. UH AD Hugh Yoshida
said that the Lakers did say they'd like to return to Hawaii in
1998.
** Na Wahine Land Postwoman **
Sarah Peterson, a 6-2 center from Ashland High (Ore.), yesterday
signed a letter of intent to play basketball for the UH Wahine
next season. The daughter of a PE teacher/coach, Peterson was
her league's player of the year and a third-team all-state pick,
after averaging 19 points and 9 rebound per contest. Last fall,
UH also signed two players from Washington state: 5-11 forward
Crystal Lee from Central Valley and 5-10 guard/forward Karena
Greeny from Port Angeles High.
** National POW Honors for Milo **
UH outside hitter and Rainbow co-captain Naveh Milo was picked as
the AVCA National Player of the Week after hitting .467 with 47
kills in two matches against USC this past weekend. The 6-2
junior from Israel also contributed 18 digs and 7 blocks for the
ninth-ranked Rainbows (18-10), who will take on No. 4 BYU (19-5)
in a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation first-round playoff match
this Saturday at Provo, Utah.
** Sports Shorts **
UH-Hilo terminated a 12-game losing streak by defeating Gonzaga,
10-7, in college baseball game yesterday at Spokane, Wash.
Felipe Caoili hit two doubles and scored three runs to spark the
Vulcans, who return to the Big Island to end their season with a
three-game series against San Diego State.
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"Kimo," also known as Kimo Leopoldo from Waianae, will square off
against Brian "The Fury" Johnston in the feature bout of the
Ultimate Explosion limited-rules fight competition tonight at
Blaisdell Arena.
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Pearl City is ranked 10th in the final UMBRO Girls High School
Top 10 Soccer Poll, which is determined by a vote of members of
the National Soccer Coaches Association. The Chargers defeated
Kamehameha, 1-0, for this year's state title.
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Iolani's Erin Stovall was named to the USA Today girls basketball
All-America third team. Last week, the 5-7 senior guard earned a
spot on the Parade All-America team. She transfer to Iolani last
fall after attending school in California.
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Raymond Akana (1946), Edwin Fernandez ('23), Walter Holt ('24),
Raymond Melim ('28), and Allen Richardson ('65) were recently
inducted into the Punahou Athletic Hall of Fame for their
significant contribution to Buffanblu sports during and after
their playing days at the Makiki school.
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Well-known local basketball guru Dennis Agena will conduct his
Kalakaua Basketball Clinic from July 15-19 at Seabury Hall on
Maui. For information, call (808) 957-1543--Oahu or 572-7659--
Maui.
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High School Baseball
==Yesterday's games==
Kamehameha 9, St. Louis 8
Iolani 13, UHS/HBA 2
Maryknoll 5, Damien 4
Mid-Pacific 12, Punahou 11
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Girls High School Basketball
==Yesterday's games==
Campbell 53, Leilehua 36
Radford 56, Aiea 40
Pearl City 34, Moanalua 27
Waipahu 52, Waialua 24
Waianae 45, Nanakuli 43
University 54, Mid-Pacific 29
Hawaii Baptist 56, University II 17
** Surf Report **
North shore: 3 to 5 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/15/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** KHNL Lands UH TV Rights **
To the tune of $6.2 million paid out over the next five years,
KHNL and its subsidiary station KFVE won the right to broadcast
University of Hawaii sports events. The $1.25 million average
payout per year is almost three times the amount KHNL is paying
the university under the current contract. UH athletic director
Hugh Yoshida said he was "very pleased" with the outcome since
the money from the pact will play a major part in the athletic
department's move toward financial self-sufficiency. KGMB was
the only other party seeking UH television rights but station
manager Dick Grimm submitted a no-bid letter because KGMB was
having difficulties meeting specific requirements stipulated by
UH.
** Sea Warriors Playoff Bound **
The Hawaii Pacific baseball team received some good news
yesterday when the NAIA tendered an invitation to the Sea
Warriors to play in the four-team, double-elimination Far West
Sectional playoffs set to run from May 7-10 at a yet to be
determined site. HPU completed regular season play a week and
half ago, posting a 19-14 win-loss record for 1997. Sea Warrior
coach Allan Sato said he was "kind of surprised" about receiving
a bid. "I had my doubts about who (the selection committee)
would pick," he said.
** Girls High School Basketball **
==ILH Standings==
Punahou 5-0, Iolani 4-1, University 3-1, Kamehameha 2-2,
Mid-Pacific 1-3, Maryknoll 1-4, Sacred Hearts 0-5.
High Scorers: Basse (Maryknoll) 14.0, Miller (Pun) 13.8,
Usita (Pun) 11.5, Drevno (UHS) 11.3, Tabar (UHS) 10.8.
==OIA West Standings==
Waipahu 5-0, Waianae 5-1, Campbell 4-1, Radford 4-2,
Pearl City, Moanalua 3-3, Nanakuli, Aiea 2-3, Mililani 2-4,
Leilehua, Waialua 0-4.
High Scorers: Fletcher (Waianae) 16.5, Sao (Camp) 14.8,
Lum Ho (Nana) 13.3, Benford (Rad) 12.0, Pacheco (PC) 11.8.
==OIA East Standings==
McKinley 5-0 Castle, Kaiser, Kalaheo 3-1, Kahuku, Kaimuki,
Kalani 2-2, Kailua 1-3, Farrington, Roosevelt 0-4.
High Scorers: Afe (Farr) 22.8, Tipoti (McK), Halas (Cast),
Gago (McK) 12.8, Ige (Kalani) 11.3.
** High School Baseball **
==ILH Standings==
Iolani 8-0, Kamehameha 6-1, St. Louis 6-2, Mid-Pacific 5-3,
Punahou 4-3, Damien, Maryknoll 1-7, UHS/HBA 0-8.
==OIA East==
Castle, Kaiser, Kalani 3-0, Roosevelt 2-1, Kaimuki, Kailua,
Kalaheo, McKinley 1-2, Farrington, Kahuku 0-3.
==OIA West==
Aiea, Nanakuli 4-1, Mililani, Pearl City 3-1, Waianae 3-2,
Leilehua, Moanalua, Waipahu 2-2, Campbell, Radford 1-4,
Waialua 0-5.
** Sports Shorts **
UCLA-bound Parker McLachlin fired a 5-under 66 to lead Punahou to
an 18-stroke victory over runner-up Kamehameha at an ILH golf
competition yesterday at Ted Makalena Golf Course in Waipahu.
Four of the day's five low scorers were from the Buffanblu.
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The UH-Hilo baseball team lost its 12th consecutive game, falling
to Gonzaga, 15-13, yesterday at Spokane, Wash. The Vulcans, who
coach Joey Estrella said may be "trying too hard," now stand at
15-28-1.
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Casey Nakama opens his defense of the Mid-Pacific Open this
Thursday at the Mid-Pacific Country Club at Lanikai. Over 200
golfers are entered in the event, with the pros vying for a purse
totalling $25,000.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 3 to 5 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/14/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** 'Bows to Face Cougars **
Hawaii will take on Brigham Young in a first round game of the
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation postseason tournament on
Saturday at Provo, Utah. The Rainbows (18-10) finished third in
the Pacific Division and the Cougars (19-5) second in the
Mountain Division. Hawaii gained the playoff spot by defeating
USC, 15-12, 13-15, 15-11, 15-7, on Saturday night at a soldout
Special Events Arena.
** Rainbows Butt Heads **
UH football coach Fred vonAppen called the outcome of his team's
first controlled scrimmage of spring practice "about what was
expected." After watching the 50-play practice game, the Hawaii
gridiron boss said, "Obviously, we're not in game shape yet. Even
though we're not in bad shape cardiovascular-wise, playing shape
is different than conditioning shape." Redshirt running back
Quincy Jacobs, a Stanford transfer, ran well.
** Sports Shorts **
Swing forward Casey Cartwright, a 6-foot-5 junior-to-be, signed a
letter of intent to play basketball for the University of Hawaii
next season. He played for Seminole State (junior) College this
past season, averaging 19.5 points and six rebounds per contest.
"I like to shoot the trey, and I like to go inside," he said.
----
Newly crowned Masters champion Tiger Woods will receive an
invitation to play in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf set for November
19 and 19 at Poipu on Kauai. Whether the 21-year-old phenom will
accept the invitation has yet to be determined.
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Chad Wanders helped San Diego State avert being swept by Hawaii,
a team he once was a member of. Wanders, who was on the UH
roster in 1995 but transferred to Saddleback Junior College and
then to SDSU, pitched eight strong innings in leading SDSU past
UH, 9-4, yesterday at Tony Gwynn Stadium in San Diego. The
triumph by the Aztecs (10-8 WAC) kept them from being swept by
the Rainbows (7-10 WAC) in the three-game series. Hawaii had won
games one and two on Friday and Saturday.
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Nalu Kukea won the kayak division and Mark Rigg the one-man canoe
at the Kanaka Ikaika Poai Puni Series Oahu Championships in
waters off of Oahu's south shore. Kukea paddled the 18-mile
course from Makai Pier near Makapuu to the Waikiki Yacht Club in
2 hours, 10 minutes, 59 seconds. "It was brutal, real brutal,"
said Kukea of the nearly windless, hot conditions. Rigg won the
one-man canoe division with a time of 2:26:23. Kelly Fey
(2:34:25) and Margie Kawaiaea (3:16:38) were the women's kayak
and canoe winners, respectively.
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The losing streak for the UH-Hilo baseball team was extend to 11
after the Vulcans lost to Lewis-Clark State, 9-8, yesterday at
Lewiston, Idaho. The Vulcans dropped to 15-27- while LCS
improved to 30-5-1.
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Hawaii Pacific swept a women's college softball doubleheader from
Chaminade yesterday at the Sea Warriors' windward field. HPU
(40-5) won the first game, 7-0, and the second, 5-1. The
Silverswords fell to 22-25.
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High School Baseball
==Saturday's games==
Leilehua 7, Campbell 5
Nanakuli 10, Waialua 2
Pearl City 11, Radford 1
Mililani 3, Aiea 2
Waianae 2, Moanalua 1
McKinley 2, Roosevelt 1
Kalani 4, Kaimuki 2
Castle 14, Kahuku 0
Kalaheo 11, Kailua 5
Iolani 12, Damien 3
Kamehameha 20, UHS/HBA 10
Mid-Pacific 11, Maryknoll 2
St. Louis 6, Punahou 2
Hilo 11, Konawaena 1
Waiakea 10, Honokaa 1
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Girls High School Basketball
==Saturday's games==
Pearl City 60, Waialua 19
Campbell 45, Moanalua 32
Waipahu 27, Mililani 26
Nanakuli 64, Leilehua 42
Waianae 47, Radford 41
Castle 42, Kalani 37
Kaiser 48, Kahuku 42
Punahou 69, Sacred Hearts 29
St. Andrew's 44, La Pietra 32
Honokaa 72, Kohala 41
Laupahoehoe 60, Hilo 47 (Friday)
Konawaena 64, Laupahoehoe 51
Ka'u 57, Pahoa 41 (Friday)
Ka'u 52, Hawaii Prep 40
Waiakea 61, Kohala 60 (Friday)
Waiakea 71, St. Jospeh 26
Seabury 42, Molokai 38
Molokai 53, Seabury 41 (Friday)
** Surf Report **
North shore: 4 to 6 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 2 to 4 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/12/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** 'Bows Tame Trojans **
Jason Ring knocked down 23 kills and Naveh Milo chipped in 19
more to spark Hawaii past USC, 12, 5, and 11, in a Mountain
Pacific Sports Federation men's volleyball match in front of
7,267 fans at the Special Events Arena last night. The victory
moved the Rainbows (9-9 MPSF) to within a game of clinching a
postseason playoff berth. A loss to the Trojans (9-8) in
tonight's regular season finale would mean a plethora of tie-
breaker scenarios would come into play. "Tonight is the main
match," said Milo. "We need to work harder." All American
outside hitter Aaron Wilton sat out the match due to illness.
** Baseball 'Bows Win **
Daven Hermosura pitched a complete-game eight-hitter and Robert
Medeiros rapped out three hits to lead the UH baseball team past
San Diego State, 8-2, yesterday afternoon at Tony Gwynn Stadium
in San Diego. The Rainbows are now 14-27 overall and 6-9 in the
Western Athletic Conference. SDSU dropped to 9-7 and 26-12-1.
Game two of the three-game series will be played today at
5pm HST.
** Wags Bags **
Former UH coach Bob Wagner withdrew his name from the pool of
candidates for the head football job at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo.
Canned by UH at the end of the 1995 season, Wagner had
interviewed for the CPSLO job earlier this week. He did not say
why he no longer wanted to be considered.
** Sports Shorts **
Castle High ('89) grad Dean Wilson is competing on the Asian Golf
tour where he occupies the 12th spot on the money-earned list
with $37,500. A graduate of BYU in 1991, Wilson said, "The PGA
Tour is where I want to play. I don't want to play anywhere
else."
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Cordell Ray, a 6-10, 190-pound forward from Eastfield College, an
NCAA Division III school, signed a letter of intent to play
basketball for Hawaii Pacific next season. "He'll make an impact
with us right away," said HPU coach Tony Sellitto. "He's a
(NCAA) Division I player, not doubt about it."
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This summer, female athletes can take advantage of several sports
camps sponsored by the University of Hawaii athletic department.
Coach Dave Shoji will conduct volleyball camps in June, July, and
August; Vince Goo will lead a basketball camp in June, and Bob
Coolen a softball camp (dates TBA). Interested parties can call
(808) 956-6229 (volleyball), 956-6518 (basketball), or 956-9227
(softball).
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Former Kaiser High player Fletcher Lee fired a four-hitter to
lead Lewis-Clark State (28-5-1) to a 10-2 win over UH-Hilo
(15-25-1) yesterday at Lewiston, Idaho. The teams will play a
doubleheader today.
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UH-Hilo swept a women's softball twinbill from BYU-Hawaii
yesterday at Carvalho Park in Hilo. The Vulcans (23-15) took the
first game, 2-0, and the second, 3-1. The Seasiders dropped
to 3-27.
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The Hawaii Tsunami, a semi-pro soccer team, won their season
opener yesterday, defeating the Golden Valley Eagles, 2-1, at
Fullerton, Calif. Hawaii will play the Los Angeles Gunners
today.
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Girls High School Basketball
==Yesterday's games==
Kaimuki 50, Farrington 47
Kalaheo 47, Roosevelt 32
McKinley 57, Kailua 16
University 54, Maryknoll 37
Iolani 47, Sacred Hearts 42
Punahou 49, Kamehameha 24
Kamehameha II 46, Punahou II 41
University II 43, Maryknoll II 35
Iolani II 49, St. Andrew's 42
Hawaii Baptist 65, La Pietra 39
** Surf Report **
North shore: 6 to 8 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 2 to 4 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/11/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** 'Bows, Trojans Tangle Tonight **
A Special Events Arena crowd of about 9,000 is expected tonight
to see the UH men take on Southern Cal in a Mountain Pacific
Sports Federation volleyball match. The two teams are battling
for postseason playoff spots. The 'Bows (16-10 overall, 8-9
conference) can clinch a spot in the MPSF playoffs by beating the
Trojans (12-9, 9-7) tonight and tomorrow. A split will mean tie-
breakers will come into play. Lose two and the 'Bows will play
no more this season. And Hawaii may have to beat USC without
outside hitter Aaron Wilton, who is suffering from bronchitis.
** Tiny Postseason Hopes Remain for Baseball 'Bows **
Playoffs? UH baseball team? Unheard of this season? Not so,
says never-say-die UH coach Les Murakami, whose 13-27 Rainbows
take on San Diego State today (4pm HST) at Tony Gwynn Stadium in
the opener of a three-game weekend series. Sweep the Aztecs (9-6
WAC) and the Rainbows (5-9 WAC) would be just a half-game behind
in the chase for a conference playoff berth. "I know it's a long
shot," admitted Murakami, "but we can't give up. We have to go
out and win one game at a time."
** Sports Shorts **
The Oahu Interscholastic Association Relay Championships are
scheduled for tonight at Radford High School. The host Rams,
paced by sprinter/middle-distance runner Mondelle Warren, will be
contenders in several events.
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Lewis-Clark State exploded for ten runs in the seventh inning in
an 18-6 small college baseball triumph over UH-Hilo yesterday at
Lewiston, Idaho. The loss dropped the Vulcans to 15-24-1 while
LCS improved to 27-5-1.
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High School Baseball
==Yesterday's games==
Punahou 10, UHS/HBA 3
Iolani 14, Maryknoll 4
Kamehameha 20, Damien 4
St. Louis 3, Mid-Pacific 2
Roosevelt 7, Kalaheo 3
Mililani 3, Pearl City 2
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With a crew of Ray Schubert, Eric Leano, John Makua, Christian
Fern, Keola Lindsey, and Brian Yee, Anuenue I paddled to a 34-
second victory over Anuenue II at the 8.5-mile Stew Kalama Long
Distance Canoe Race from Magic Island to Keehi Lagoon last
Saturday. Lokahi I won the 5-mile women's open race.
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Frank Pugliese (6 hours, 44 minutes, 10 seconds) and Boom Boom
Burgess (8:26:44) were the respective men's and women's winners
of the 50-mile run at the RRCA State Championships on Sunday at
Schofield Barracks.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 6 to 8 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 2 to 4 feet
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* The following is a summary of the 4/10/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Ohana, Friends, 'Bows Bid Farewell to Smith **
A tearful throng of family members, friends, and teammates
gathered at St. Catherine's Church in Kapaa, Kauai yesterday for
memorial services for Shannon Smith, the UH football player who
lost his life on March 29 at the Garden Island's Waipahee
Slippery Slide after saving the six-year-old son of UH coach Fred
vonAppen. Addressing the gathering of over 600, the Reverend
Bruce Lery said, "Death is always difficult for those who mourn.
It's up to you to keep Shannon alive in this world."
** Home Finale for 'Bows **
Hawaii (16-10) will take on Southern Cal (12-9) this weekend at
the Special Events Arena in the final two Mountain Pacific Sports
Federation volleyball regular season matches of the season for
both teams. If UH does not advance to postseason play, six
Rainbow players could end their careers on Saturday. The six
include seniors Jason Ring, Curt Vaughan, Aaron Wilton, Gavin
Cook, and Kai Kahele, and junior Rick Tune, who will graduate
next semester and will forgo his final year of eligibility. To
fill the holes in his roster, UH coach Mike Wilton has
concentrated recruiting efforts on foreign soil, with prospects
from Yugoslavia, Germany, Brazil, Sweden, and Israel expressing
interest playing for the Rainbows.
** Seasiders Go For Gold **
The BYU-Hawaii women's tennis team is a strong favorite to
capture the NAIA national title this season. The top-ranked
Seasiders are 27-0 this season and have won 39 straight matches
dating back to last season. "We're solid all the way down," said
BYUH coach Dave Porter. So good are the Seasiders that former
NAIA singles champion Anneli Ornstedt is competing as the team's
No. 4 player. BYUH shut out No. 11 Hawaii Pacific, 9-0,
yesterday.
** High School Baseball **
Aiea (4-0) erupted for 10 runs in the fifth inning to notch a 13-
4 win over previously unbeaten Nanakuli (3-1) yesterday at Aiea
Recreation Center Field. David Yoshida, Chris Sergent, Mark
Okano, and Jason Sumida paired hits for Na Alii.
==Other games played yesterday==
Campbell 11, Radford 3
Waipahu 5, Waianae 4
Moanalua 7, Waialua 5
Kailua 8, Kaimuki 4
Kalani 8, Farrington 0
Kaiser 11, Kahuku 1
Castle 7, McKinley 5
Kamehameha 15, Damien 3
Mililani-Pearl City, rained out
Kalaheo-Roosevelt, rained out
** Sports Shorts **
Hawaii Pacific swept a softball doubleheader from BYU-Hawaii
yesterday at BYUH field in Laie. The Seasiders (36-5), ranked
second in the NAIA, won the first game, 8-0, and the second, 6-1.
The unranked Seasiders dropped to 3-25.
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Girls High School Basketball
==Yesterday's games==
Moanalua 50, Waialua 10
Pearl City 38, Aiea 23
Mililani 34, Leilehua 25
Radford 45, Campbell 42
Waipahu 35, Waianae 31
Honokaa 82, Hilo 25 (Tuesday)
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The UH Wahine softball team (27-17-1) is ranked 25th in this
week's USA Today Top 25 Poll. Western Athletic Conference rival
Fresno State (37-6) is ranked first. Na Wahine have this weekend
off and return to action next weekend for a four-game series
against No. 16 Colorado State (34-9).
----
Brothers Allen and Masui Allen teamed up to capture the men's
title of the Queen's Open Beach Doubles Tournament last weekend
at Queen's Surf Beach in Waikiki. Lisa Bragado and Peka Malae
won the wahine title.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 8 to 12 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 4 to 8 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/9/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Hogue History as UH Radio Voice? **
KHON sportscaster Bob Hogue could see his duties as the play-by-
play man for UH football radio broadcasts curtailed because of a
report he ran regarding three suspended Rainbow basketball
players. Hawaii athletic director Hugh Yoshida said that Hogue
undermined his "sense of responsibility to (the university)" by
pointing out specific details in that case. This week, Yoshida
will meet with Dave Iverson, the honcho of company that
broadcasts UH games on the radio, to discuss Hogue's fate.
** UH Basketball Report **
Hawaii will take on Brigham Young in the first round of next
season's Rainbow Classic basketball tournament. The Cougars were
recently secured as a replacement for Florida, which withdrew
from the tourney for an undisclosed reason. Longtime rivals in
the Western Athletic Conference, the Rainbows and Cougars did not
face each other this season because of expansion and realignment.
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Senior-to-be Anthony Carter has received an invitation to try out
for the U.S. National Team that will compete at the World
University Games or World Games this summer. Tryouts will be
held next month at Colorado Springs.
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Carter was named the Rainbows' Most Valuable Player at a team
awards banquet last night at the Hale Koa Hotel. Danny Furlong
was named most inspirational and Seth Sundberg received the
captain's award. Others receiving awards were Michael Robinson
(community service), Eric Ambrozich (top rebounder), Micah
Kroeger (top defender), and Alika Smith (best freethrow shooter).
** UH Volleyball News **
The UH men's volleyball team (16-10), ranked No. 9 in the latest
USA Today Top 15 Poll, needs to sweep its two game series against
No. 13 USC (12-9) this week to give itself a decent chance at a
postseason playoff spot. Anything less and the Rainbows must
rely on luck and complex array of tiebreakers to advance. The
'Bows and Trojans will square off on Friday and Saturday nights
at the Special Events Arena.
** Sports Shorts **
Roosevelt High's Andrea Nishioka has signed a letter of intent to
play for the University of Hawaii women's water polo team next
year. Since Roosevelt has no water polo team, Nishioka competes
on a team composed of players from several OIA schools. That
team plays exhibition matches against ILH schools.
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Radford High teacher Leilani Okuda could someday be Olympic-bound
after receiving certification from the International Softball
Federation to umpire international games. A 1983 McKinley High
grad, Okuda is the first from Hawaii to receive fast-pitch
certification.
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Girls High School Basketball
==Yesterday's games==
McKinley 53, Kaimuki 23
Kalani 58, Kailua 43
Kahuku 51, Roosevelt 46
Castle 40, Kaiser 30
Kalaheo 63, Farrington 48
Maryknoll 50, Sacred Hearts 38
Maryknoll II 52, La Pietra 30
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Mario Claytor has signed a letter of intent to play basketball
for UH-Hilo next season. A 6-5, 215-pounder, Claytor, 27, played
for Western Carolina, an NCAA Division 1 school, this past
season.
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Hawaii Pacific (34-5) is ranked second in the NAIA Women's
Softball Poll released yesterday. The Sea Warriors travel to
Laie to play BYU-Hawaii (3-22) today.
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The losing streak for the UH-Hilo baseball team was extended to
seven after the Vulcans fell to Washington State, 6-3, yesterday
at Pullman, Wash. Keiki Mattson had two hits, including a homer,
for UHH (15-23-1).
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The UH Wahine golf team finished 10th in the 18-team Utah-Dixie
Classic that concluded yesterday at Sunbrook Golf Club at St.
George, Utah. Dawn Kaneshiro (18 over-234) was the low scorer
for Na Wahine.
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High School Baseball
==Yesterday's games==
Mid-Pacific 10, Punahou 4
Iolani 13, Maryknoll 1
St. Louis 12, Damien 1
** Surf Report **
North shore: 4 to 6 feet
South shore: 1 to 2 feet
East shore : 1 to 2 feet
West shore : 2 to 4 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/8/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** UH Football News **
The UH football team has only two kickers participating in spring
practice and head coach Fred vonAppen has ordered both to take
part in drills with position players instead of working
exclusively on kicking techniques. Last season, the kickers
worked separately from the team and "became aliens," according to
vonAppen. Now, kicker/punters Chad Shrout and Eric Hannum spend
a minimum of five periods in a practice session working out with
other position players. Shrout works out with the defensive line
and Hannum the receivers.
** Girls' High School Basketball **
Despite not playing in any of her team's four regular season
games, Iolani's 5-8 senior guard Erin Stovall has been named to
the second team of the Parade All-American High School Girls
Basketball Team. A transfer from a school in California, Stovall
has missed Raider games because in recent weeks she has been
participating in track and in an All-America game on the
mainland. Iolani coach Bernie Ching said he expects Stovall to
make her regular season debut this Friday against Sacred Hearts.
==Advertiser Top 10==
Teams are ranked by a panel of coaches and sportswriters.
First place votes in parentheses. Records include preseason
unless marked by an asterisk.
Record Pts Pvs
1. Honokaa (9) 13-0 98 1
2. Punahou (1) 11-1 91 2
3. Iolani 5-1 75 5
4. McKinley 13-3 71 4
5. University 13-4 61 3
6. Lahainaluna 9-1 45 7
7. Waiakea 7-6 34 8
8. Baldwin 13-2 30 6
9. Kapaa 1-0* 17 9
10. Kamehameha 9-2 16 10
==ILH Standings==
Punahou 3-0, Iolani 3-1, University, Kamehameha 2-1,
Maryknoll 0-1, Sacred Hearts 0-2, Mid-Pacific 0-3.
==OIA West Standings==
Waianae 4-0, Waipahu, Campbell 3-0, Radford 3-1, Aiea 2-2,
Moanalua, Nanakuli 1-2, Mililani, Pearl City 1-3,
Leilehua, Waialua 0-3.
==OIA East Standings==
Kaiser, McKinley 2-0, Castle, Kalaheo, Kalani, Kahuku,
Kaimuki, Kailua 1-1, Farrington, Roosevelt 0-2.
** Sports Shorts **
Iolani is ranked 14th in the latest Baseball America Top 25 High
School Poll. The defending state champion Raiders, 12-2 overall
and 5-0 in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu, will take on
Maryknoll at Keehi Lagoon Field this afternoon.
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The OIA Track and Field Relays are scheduled for Friday night at
Radford High School and the ILH relays for Saturday afternoon at
Punahou.
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Want to coach the pep squad at Roosevelt High School? If you do,
call the Roughriders' athletic department at (808) 587-4626.
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Washington State edged UH-Hilo, 5-4, in a college baseball game
yesterday at Pullman, Wash. Mike Jackson and Anthony Jackson
paired hits and Felipe Caoili blasted a two-run homer for the
Vulcans (15-22-1).
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Hawaii Pacific's Gerrard Gier was named the NAIA Pacific
Northwest/Far West Pitcher of the Week yesterday. A 6-3 senior
righthander, Gier pitched the Sea Warriors to a 3-0 win over UH-
Hilo last week.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 4 feet
South shore: 1 to 2 feet
East shore : 1 to 2 feet
West shore : 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/7/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Rainbows Complete Sweep of Rebels **
The UH baseball team notched its first series sweep of the
season, rallying past UNLV yesterday and the day before. On
Saturday, the Rainbows downed the Rebels, 7-6, and yesterday
afternoon UH scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth for a
6-5 triumph. The wins upped Hawaii's season mark to 13-27
overall and 5-9 in the Western Athletic Conference. UNLV fell to
18-20 and 4-11.
** V-ball Bows Fall **
The postseason chances of the UH men's volleyball team became a
bit more tenuous after the Rainbows lost to Pacific, 13-15, 15-
10, 17-16, 9-15, 15-10, on Saturday at the Spanos Center in
Stockton, Calif. UH (16-10 overall and 8-9 in the MPSF), which
had defeated the Tigers on Friday, must sweep its final two
matches of the season against USC to have any kind of chance at
the postseason. The 'Bows and Trojans will meet this Friday and
Saturday at the Special Events Arena.
** Sports Shorts **
The UH Wahine softball team swept a twinbill from San Diego State
on Saturday at the Wahine Softball Stadium. Na Wahine won the
first game, 9-1 and the second, 5-4. The victories gave UH
(27-17-1) a split of the four-game series.
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In other local softball action, Hawaii Pacific (34-5) took two
games from UH-Hilo (21-14) on Saturday at HPU's windward field.
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UH Wahine soccer coach Pinsoom Tenzing said he has a goal of
filling a third of his 24-player roster with players not from
Hawaii. "We are not ready for NCAA play with just Hawaii
players," he said. Last season, when UH went 4-14-2, all players
except one were from Hawaii.
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While Tenzing is in the hunt for players on the mainland, UH
basketball coach Riley Wallace is looking for a big center or two
to replace departed big men Seth Sundberg and Danny Furlong.
Three seven-footers are scheduled to make recruiting visits in
coming weeks.
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Walter Guild and Mark Rigg teamed up to defeat rivals John and
Jim Foti in the Hinano/CanoeSports Coastal Relay, a 34-mile race
that began at Kawainui Channel and ended at Magic Island. Donna
Kahakui and Hadley Gaffney won the women's title.
----
Hawaii pro golfer Pam Kometani finished second in the LPGA Longs
Drugs Challenge after losing a playoff to Annika Sorenstam
yesterday. Kometani, who had earned just $629 this season and
$14,149 in her entire career, pocketed $46,546 for her runner-up
finish yesterday.
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==High School Baseball (Saturday's games)==
Maui 17, Lahainaluna 12
St. Anthony 13, Kekaulike 4
Molokai 16, Baldwin 1
Nanakuli 4, Moanalua 3
Maryknoll 5, Damien 3
Iolani 17, UHS/HBA 3
St. Louis 10, Mid-Pacific 3
Kaimuki 3, Farrington 1
Waianae 5, Radford 1
Mililani 12, Waipahu 1
Nanakuli 4, Moanalua 3
Kaiser 7, McKinley 1
Kalani 9, Kahuku 4
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==Girls High School Basketball==
(Saturday's games)
Kaimuki 51, Kalani 48
Kaiser 49, Kailua 34
Kalaheo 37, Kahuku 35
McKinley 50, Farrington 29
Castle 53, Roosevelt 44
Iolani 36, University 28
Kamehameha 60, Mid-Pacific 26
(Friday's games)
Punahou 51, St. Andrew's 38
Kamehameha 41, St. Francis 38
** Surf Report **
North shore: 1 to 3 feet
South shore: 1 to 2 feet
East shore : 1 to 2 feet
West shore : 1 to 2 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/5/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** 'Bows Bash Rebels **
UH Rainbow bats erupted for 15 hits in a 15-4 Western Athletic
Conference triumph over Nevada-Las Vegas last night at Rainbow
Stadium. A crowd of 1,068 saw Hawaii improve to 11-27 overall
and 3-9 in the WAC. Hawaii received a boost from pitcher Daven
Hemosura, starting for the first time this season. He pitched
eight innings, spacing nine hits and allowing four earned runs.
Offensively for the 'Bows, Darren Blakely drove in four runs and
Daren Masanda and Tracy Nakano had three hits. The teams will
play the second game of a three-game series tonight.
** 'Bow Spikers Triumph **
It's one down and three to go for the UH men's volleyball team,
which defeated Pacific 17-16, 15-6, 13-15, 15-6, at the Tigers'
Spanos Center last night. The two teams are battling for spots
in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation postseason playoffs.
The top three teams from the league's two divisions plus the next
two teams with the best records will advance. Hawaii (16-9) is
currently in fourth place in the Pacific Division and Pacific
(13-9) fifth. Prior to the match, UH coach Mike Wilton said his
team needed to win its final four matches of the season to
guarantee a playoff berth.
** Sports Shorts **
Local baseball guru David "Pop" Eldredge II died on Thursday at
89. He is credited with building the athletic fields in Manoa
Valley and coaching several generations of local youth baseball
players, often heading up six teams at once. He is survived by
sons Dave III and Hastings "Pal" Eldredge, daughters Bertha Lima
and Hattie Phillips, 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
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Hawaii Pacific swept a small college baseball doubleheader from
UH-Hilo yesterday at Hans L'Orange Field in Waipahu. The Sea
Warriors, battling for a spot in the NAIA Far West playoffs, one
the first game, 3-0, and the second, 3-2.
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Former UH football coach Bob Wagner is one of six finalists for
the head coaching job at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, an NCAA 1AA
team. He will be paid $75,000 per year if he lands the job.
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Castle routed Kalaheo, 11-0, and Aiea topped Campbell, 9-3, in
Oahu Interscholastic Association baseball games last night at
Aloha Stadium.
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McKinley's Keola Kalama (152 lbs) and Troy Fujiyama (125 lbs)
advanced to the quarterfinals of the BRUTE National Scholastic
Wrestling Showcase yesterday at Kansas City, Mo. Both are earned
All-American honors as a result.
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The BYU-Hawaii women's tennis team is the top-ranked team in the
NAIA in a poll released earlier this week. The Seasiders (25-0)
are also ranked 40th among all college teams. UH-Manoa,
competing at the NCAA Division 1 level, is ranked 146th.
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Girls High School Basketball
==Yesterday's games==
Radford 56, Nanakuli 47
Waipahu 47, Leilehua 26
Campbell 50, Aiea 33
Waianae 47, Pearl City 36
Mililani 31, Moanalua 18
Iolani 51, Mid-Pacific 21
Kamehameha 37, Sacred Hearts 36
Kamehameha II 54, La Pietra 22
Iolani II 36, St. Francis 30
** Surf Report **
North shore: 3 to 6 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 2 to 4 feet
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* The following is a summary of the 4/4/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** End Near for Murakami? **
In what may be an indication that the end is near, the University
of Hawaii Board of Regents voted not to grant baseball coach Les
Murakami an extended contract as it had done in the past.
Murakami, in the second year of a three-year contract, is not
expected to receive a rollover as has been the case during his
27-year stint at UH. Said Murakami, who in the past has avoided
any talk of resigning: "If I don't see light at the end of the
tunnel, yeah (I'll quit). But I think we're gonna be better."
The Rainbows, who will host UNLV in a weekend series that begins
today, are 10-27 in 1997. The veteran UH skipper said his team
is "a few stud players away" from making a turnaround. He said
he will go after power hitters and power pitchers from the junior
college ranks to help beef up his thin roster. "We will actively
go after the big guys," he said.
** Earlier Kickoffs for 'Bows **
To give itself an advantage and possibly win more fans, the UH
football team will experiment with at least one day game this
season. The August 30 home season-opener against Minnesota,
originally scheduled for a 7pm kickoff, will be moved up to 3pm.
"It's foolish not to take advantage of the heat and humidity we
have here," said UH coach Fred vonAppen. VonAppen also said an
earlier start would allow students to attend games and go out
afterward and neighbor island fans could also fly in and return
home the same day. "It's a great idea," he said. All other UH
home games are slated for 6pm starts.
==1997 UH Football Schedule==
Aug 30--Minnesota
Sept 6--Cal State Northridge
Sept 13--Wyoming
Sept 20--at UNLV
Oct 4--at Colorado State
Oct 11--Fresno State
Oct 18--at BYU
Oct 25--San Diego State
Nov 1--Air Force
Nov 15--at San Jose State
Nov 22--Northeast Louisiana
Nov 29--Notre Dame
** Sports Shorts **
Needing to win all of its four remaining matches to guarantee a
postseason playoff spot, the ninth-ranked UH men's volleyball
team will take on No. 10 Pacific tonight and tomorrow at the
Spanos Center in Stockton, Calif. The Rainbows (15-9) then will
return home to close the season with two matches against USC.
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San Diego State swept a WAC women's softball doubleheader from
Hawaii yesterday at the Wahine Softball Stadium. The Aztecs (22-
14 overall and 10-6 WAC) won the first game, 2-1, and the second,
3-2. Hawaii fell to 25-17-1 and 6-6.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 4 to 8 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 3 to 6 feet
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* The following is a summary of the 4/3/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
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** Spring Drills Begin for 'Bows **
With sadness lingering in the Manoa afternoon, members of the UH
football team began spring football practice with a 2.5-hour
workout yesterday at Cooke Field. "Considering most of the guys
were operating with a heavy heart, we our work done," said UH
coach Fred vonAppen, speaking of the death of kicker Shannon
Smith on Kauai last weekend. "You're never going to forget it,
but you don't want to dwell on it," said defensive back Chris
Shinnick, a close friend of Smith. Despite the somberness, the
Rainbows appeared much improved, particularly at the skill
positions. "There were a lot of nice passes and catches," said
vonAppen. "It was nice to see that we can actually throw down
the field."
** Cardinal Pound Rainbows **
Punahou grad and Olympian Mike Lambert slapped down 14 kills to
spark 4th-ranked Stanford to a 15-13, 15-10, 15-9 win over 9th-
ranked Hawaii last night at the Cardinal's Burnham Pavilion. The
Rainbows, described as "pretty horrible" by coach Mike Wilton,
fell to 15-9 overall and 7-6 in the Mountain Pacific Sports
Federation. "We have to win our last four to ensure a playoff
spot," said Wilton. "If we lose one it's still possible, but
that's real risky." Stanford improved to 18-3 and 13-3.
** Sid Pau? **
Entering his 14th season in pro baseball, a painful arm injury
has pitcher Sid Fernandez considering retirement. Currently a
member of the Houston Astros, Fernandez, 34, a former Kaiser High
School standout, is nagged by biceps tendinitis. "I can't stand
throwing in this pain," said Fernandez. "It's hard to walk away
from the money, but it's not about money anymore. I'm not going
to throw a year and not be able to sleep because I'm in so much
pain." The big lefty is scheduled to start this Saturday against
the St. Louis Cardinals.
** Sports Shorts **
High School Baseball
==Yesterday's games==
Radford 7, Waialua 6
Aiea 4, Leilehua 3
Pearl City 5, Campbell 0
Nanakuli 5, Waipahu 2
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The UH Wahine softball team (25-15-1) is ranked 23rd in the
latest USA Today Top 25 poll. Na Wahine will host Western
Athletic Conference doubleheaders against San Diego State (20-14)
today and Saturday.
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Hawaii boasts three top-notch weightmen this year. Iolani's Ed
Taamu and Punahou's Mike Souza and Kaione Crabb will battle each
other for state supremacy in the discus and shot put. Taamu is
the defending state champ in the discus while Crabb won last
year's shot put title. Souza, bound for Northwestern on a
football scholarship, will push the duo.
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Girls High School Basketball
==Yesterday's games==
McKinley 49, Kalaheo 28
Kalani 62, Farrington 57
Kaiser 38, Kaimuki 25
Kailua 46, Roosevelt 33
Kahuku 41, Castle 35
Waipahu 29, Nanakuli 28 (Tuesday)
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A banquet to honor the UH Wahine basketball team has been set for
April 20 at the Dole Cannery Complex on Iwilei Road. Those
wishing to attend can call (808) 956-8185 for information.
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Juergen Malbeck and Cindy Luis were named the sportspersons of
the month for March by the Honolulu Quarterback Club. Malbeck
was selected as the NAIA Basketball Player of the Year. Luis is
a sportswriter for the Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 10 to 15 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 3 to 6 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 4/2/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** 'Bows Honor Heroic Teammate **
A somber UH football team will begin spring practice today after
postponing Monday's original kickoff date because of the death of
kicker Shannon Smith, who drowned in a mountain pool at the base
of Waipahee Slippery Slide on Kauai on Saturday. Before he died,
Smith pushed to safety Cody vonAppen, the six-year-old son of UH
head coach Fred vonAppen. Funeral services for Smith, who would
have turned 21 yesterday, have been set for next Wednesday on
Kauai. A memorial fund has been established to honor Smith.
Checks should be made payable to the UH Foundation and can be
sent to The Shannon Smith Memorial Fund; c/o UH Athletics, 1337
Lower Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822-2370.
** 'Bow Spikers Fall in Five **
Ninth-ranked Hawaii battled hard but eventually fell to No. 4
Stanford, 15-12, 17-15, 7-15, 12-15, 15-10, last night in a
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation men's volleyball match at the
Cardinal's Burnham Pavilion. The loss dropped UH to 15-8 overall
and 7-7 in the MPSF. Stanford improved to 17-3 and 12-3.
Despite the setback, UH coach Mike Wilton was pleased with the
play of his team who "competed more tonight than we did in our
other two road trips combined. There wasn't a shred of quit in
this team." Two players from Hawaii led the Stanford charge--
Punahou's Mike Lambert had 42 kills, and Kamehameha's Stewart
Chong contributed 109 assists. Jason Ring had 36 kills for
Hawaii.
** Sports Shorts **
No Hawaii surfer advanced beyond the round of eight at the Rip
Curl Pro meet that ended earlier this week at Bell's Beach,
Australia. Eliminated in the quarterfinal round were Kona's
Shane Dorian, Kauai's Kaipo Jaquias, and Oahu's Sunny Garcia.
Aussie Matt Hoy won the meet and took home the $15,000 top prize.
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The No. 10 Hawaii co-ed sailing team upset No. 2 Stanford this
past weekend to win the Rainier Cup in waters off Portland,
Oregon. "Today was our day," said UH coach Andy Johnson.
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The UH men's golf team finished 10th at the 20-team Anteater
Invitational held at Irvine, California. In individual
competition, the Rainbows' Jarrod Mizuzawa finished 3rd overall.
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Girls' High School Basketball Scores
==Yesterday's games==
Aiea 46, Waialua 35
Campbell 61, Pearl City 35
Radford 55, Mililani 41
Waianae 39, Moanalua 27
Hawaii Baptist 46, St. Andrew's 40
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League baseball coaches have tabbed Kaiser as the team to beat in
the OIA East this season. The Cougars went 13-3-1 in preseason,
notching wins over defending state champion Iolani and perennial
OIA top dogs Aiea and Pearl City. Defending East champion Castle
and Kailua and Kalaheo are expected to battle Kaiser for the
title.
----
McKinley wrestlers Troy Fujiyama (125 lbs) and Keola Kalama (152)
are mainland bound to compete in the BRUTE National Wrestling
Showcase this weekend at Kansas City, Mo. Both won Hawaii high
school state titles last month.
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High School Baseball Scores
==Yesterday's games==
St. Louis 7, Maryknoll 3
Punahou 13, UHS/HBA 4
Iolani 9, Mid-Pacific 3
** Surf Report **
North shore: 3 to 6 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 1 to 3 feet
West shore : 2 to 4 feet
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* The following is a summary of the 4/1/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** UH Kicker Drowns After Heroic Rescue **
After saving the son of his coach, UH football player Shannon
Smith died on Saturday in a river pool at the base of Waipahee
Slippery Slide on Kauai. Smith, a Kapaa High grad who would have
turned 21 today, ran into trouble after sliding into the pool
with six-year-old Cody vonAppen on his lap. The boy is the son
of UH head coach Fred vonAppen. The two struggled in the water,
made more turbulent than usual by recent rains, before Smith
pushed the boy to safety. After seeing the plight of the pair,
Fred vonAppen and his wife Thea entered the water. Both were
nearly sucked under and needed the assistance of Smith and others
on the scene to escape. Meanwhile, Smith could not extricate
himself from the force of a violent whirlpool and drowned.
Firefighters arriving on the scene later found Smith's body
wedged between rocks at the bottom of the 20- to 30-foot deep
pool. Addressing the press yesterday, Fred vonAppen, fighting
back tears, said Smith acted heroically: "He wasn't going to
leave the water until he knew we were all out of harm's way.
It's sad beyond words. I've never experienced anything more
painful than this."
** High School Girls' Basketball **
==Honolulu Advertiser Top 10 Poll==
Teams are ranked by a panel of coaches and sportswriters.
First place votes in parentheses. Records, except those
indicated by asterisk, include preseason.
Record Pts Pvs
1. Honokaa (9) 12-0 98 1
2. Punahou (1) 10-1 91 2
3. University 13-3 68 3
4. McKinley 11-3 62 5
5. Iolani 3-1 59 4
6. Baldwin 5-0* 52 5
7. Lahainaluna 5-0* 38 8
8. Waiakea 6-5 27 7
9. Kapaa na 24 --
10. Kamehameha 7-2 20 9
** Sports Shorts **
Three all-state prep volleyball players have announced their
college plans for next year. Punahou's Scott Wong is headed for
Pepperdine and University High's Elijah Neverdon will play for
UH. McKinley standout Marjorie Nepo will attend San Jose State.
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Iolani's Derek Christensen and Erin Stovall were named Hawaii
high school basketball boys' and girls' players of the year,
respectively, by Gatorade Circle of Champions.
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Tiki Suan (Leilehua '94) is one of the top players on the Pacific
University women's soccer team. A midfielder, Suan was named to
the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges all-star team.
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The UH Wahine softball team is 25-15 overall and currently in a
tie for fourth in the Western Athletic Conference with a 6-4
league mark. Hawaii will play doubleheaders against San Diego
State on Thursday and Saturday at the Wahine Softball Stadium.
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The UH baseball team is 10-27 overall and 2-9 in the WAC's West
Division. The Rainbows will host a three-game series with UNLV
this weekend.
** Surf Report **
North shore: 4 to 8 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
East shore : 2 to 4 feet
West shore : 4 to 8 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 3/31/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Easter Title to Shockers, 'Bows Fourth **
Wichita State defeated Washington, 5-1, yesterday at Rainbow
Stadium to capture the championship of the six-team Rainbow
Easter Baseball Tournament. Hawaii finished fourth, dropping an
8-2 decision to Cal State-Northridge in the third-place game.
The Rainbows (10-27) played seven games in the tournament,
winning three. With 19 games left on the schedule, a losing
season--the last one was in 1974--seems likely. WSU (22-6)
finished the tournament with a 6-1 record while Washington (16-
11-1) won five of its seven games. Washington's Kevin Miller was
named the tourney's most outstanding player and the Wheat
Shockers' Steve Foral the most outstanding pitcher. Hawaii's
Sean Murphy (3B) and Neal Honma (OF) earned spots on the All-
Tournament team.
** 15K title to Bekele **
Running at less than full-go, Ethiopian Tesfaye Bekele still won
the 20th Norman K. Tamanaha Memorial 15-Kilometer Run yesterday
morning. His time of 47 minutes flat was 43 seconds short of the
race record set by Duncan Macdonald in 1985. Said Bekele, the
runner-up at the Los Angeles Marathon earlier this month: This is
a tough course and it was windy, so I decided to just run about
75 percent." Runners began at Kapiolani Park, proceeded through
Kahala and to Kalanianaole Highway before circling back to the
park. Brian Salter (49:09) and Jonathan Lyau (51:40) finished
second and third. In the women's division, two Rachels--Graybill
(59:06) and Portner (59:28) finished one and two. Tammy Agader
(1:00:58) was third.
** Four Pedal to Titles at Kualoa **
The Outrigger Hotels Mountain Tour, a competition for
professional mountain bike riders from around the world, came to
a conclusion yesterday at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu's windward side.
Cyclists from four different countries won their respective
divisions. After competing in five stages over the past several
days, Tracy Brunger of England and Andres Brenes of Costa Rica
were the women's and men's cross country champions, and Missy
Glove of the United States and Michael Ronning of Australia
captured downhill titles.
** Sports Shorts **
Hawaii's Shane Dorian, Sunny Garcia, and Kaipo Jaquias advanced
to the round-of-eight of the Rip Curl Pro surf meet yesterday at
Bell's Beach, Australia. Each will have to defeat an Australian
surfer today to advance to the semifinal round.
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The UH men's volleyball team is 15-7 overall and 7-6 in the
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. The Rainbows swept a pair of
matches from Rutgers-Newark this weekend at the Special Events
Arena.
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Local sportswriter Ferd Borsch was named the recipient of the
Chuck Leahy Award, an honor bestowed upon an individual who has
made important contributions to baseball in Hawaii.
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Anyone interested in contacting the sports department of the
Honolulu Advertiser can do so by emailing tisersport@aol.com.
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Second-ranked Stanford defeated Hawaii, 16-4, to win the Wahine
Water Polo Invitational on Saturday at UH's Duke Kahanamoku Pool.
Hawaii's Kehau Chang and Heidi McElhaney were named to the all-
tournament team.
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High School baseball scores from Saturday:
Iolani 13, Damien 0
Punahou 14, Maryknoll 4
Mid-Pacific 9, UHS/HBA 7
Kamehameha 10, St. Louis 2
Moanalua 11, Leilehua 6
Nanakuli 7, Radford 5
Waipahu 2, Campbell 1
Pearl City 7, Waianae 0
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* The following is a summary of the 3/25/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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| Dayle will be on vacation from Wednesday, 3/26 through Sunday |
| 3/30. Hawaii Sports News will not be available during that |
| time span. Reports will resume on Monday, 3/31. Aloha! |
** Top NAIA Honors to Malbeck **
Juergen Malbeck is the brightest star in this year's NAIA
basketball galaxy. Yesterday, the 7-foot-1 senior center from
Hawaii Pacific University was named the NAIA's Player of Year.
This season, Malbeck, a native of Germany, poured in a school
record 69.1 percent of his shots. "My goal is to play in the
NBA," said Malbeck. "I'm going to work hard to make it happen."
BYU-Hawaii center Ionatana Enosa, a 6-10 senior, joined Malbeck
on the NAIA first-team. Other players earning All-America honors
were HPU senior guard Llewellyn Smalley (2nd team), BYUH junior
forward Paulasi Matavao, and HPU senior guard Steve Richey
(honorable mention).
** Ua Rules at Easter Tourney **
Only one game of a four-game slate was completed as rain washed
out the Rainbow Easter Baseball Tournament yesterday on soggy and
gloomy Oahu. In a game that started at 9:30 a.m., Nebraska
outscored Wichita State, 11-9. Thereafter, the wet stuff came
down by the calabash forcing the suspension of a game between Cal
State-Northridge and Washington. Northridge was leading 8-3 in
the top of the fifth when umpires called the game. Hawaii was
scheduled to play Fresno State in a WAC make-up game prompted by
a rainout on Sunday and then play New Mexico in an Easter Tourney
match-up. Both games were washed out. "Seems like everything is
happening to us this year," said a beleaguered UH coach Les
Murakami.
** High School Sports Report **
Mililani, Radford, and Pearl City are expected to battle it out
for the OIA West girls' basketball supremacy this season. The
Trojans will be led by 5-foot-10 multi-sport star Kristin
Anderson, an All-West pick last season. "She takes charge out
there," said Mililani coach Nick Tamondong. Radford will rely on
quickness, particularly from the lethal guard trio of Taryn
Geolina, Charity Galon, and Candace Benford. Pearl City coach
Alfredo Canencia said speed is also the strength of his team.
==Advertiser Girls Basketball Top 10==
Teams are selected by a panel of coaches
and sportswriters. First place votes in
parentheses. Records include preseason.
Record Pts Pvs
1. Honokaa (9) 12-0 98 1
2. Punahou (1) 10-1 89 3
3. University 8-9 67 5
4. Iolani 3-1 61 2
5. Baldwin 3-0* 57 6
5. McKinley 10-3 57 4
7. Waiakea 6-5 26 8
8. Lahainaluna 3-0* 25 9
9. Kamehameha 7-2 22 7
10. Mililani 8-3 17 --
*Regular season record only.
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Myles Arakawa was named head boys' soccer coach at Iolani after
Bob Barry tendered his resignation. Arakawa served as interim
coach this season, leading the Raiders to the state championship.
Meanwhile, Barry was serving as an assistant at the University of
Richmond (Va.) and decided to give up his coaching position at
Iolani.
** Sports Shorts **
The UH men are ranked 8th in this week's Volleyball Magazine Top
10 Poll. Penn State (12-1) and BYU (16-1) are ranked first and
second.
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Led by Parker McLachlin (2-under 70), Jim Seki Jr. (75) and Anna
Umemura (75), Punahou, with a team score of 301, won an ILH golf
match against seven other league rivals yesterday at the Mid-
Pacific Country Club. Kamehameha (318) and University High (324)
finished second and third.
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The Hawaii Pacific Wahine softball team split a doubleheader with
Cal State-San Bernardino yesterday at San Bernardino, Calif.
CSSB won the first game, 3-2, and the Sea Warriors (27-4) came
back to grab the second, 8-0.
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Nicola Nakama was named outstanding lifter at the State Open
Weightlifting Championships on Saturday night at the Nuuanu YMCA.
A student at UH, Nakama hoisted a state record combined weight of
247 pounds in the snatch and jerk to win the 110-pound wahine
division.
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 3/24/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Yusho to Takanohana **
Yokozuna (grand champion) Takanohana emerged from a four-man
playoff to capture the title of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament
on Saturday night in Osaka, Japan. Hawaii's Chad Rowan and
Fiamalu Penitani, known in the sumo world as yokozuna Akebono and
ozeki (champion) Musashimaru, respectively, entered the final day
of the tournament tied for the lead with 12-2 records. However,
both lost, Akebono to Takanohana, then 11-3, and Musashimaru to
Takanonami, to fall into a four-way tie. Kaio also finished at
12-3. In the first round of the wrestle-off, Takanohana threw
down Kaio, and Akebono forced out Musashimaru. In the winner-
take-all final, Takanohana quickly threw down his fellow grand
champion to win his 16th tournament title.
** UH Sports Report **
Jason Ring slammed 16 kills and Naveh Milo added 14 in Hawaii's
15-7, 15-5, 15-13 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation volleyball
victory over Loyola Marymount on Saturday night at the Special
Events Arena. A crowd of 6,128 saw the Rainbows improve to 13-7.
The Lions fell to 5-12.
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The UH baseball team rallied from a 4-0 deficit to beat Fresno
State, 5-4, on Saturday night at Rainbow Stadium. The Rainbows
scored all of their runs in the final three innings. With the
scored knotted at 4-all, Sean Murphy's single in the bottom of
the ninth drove in Michael Dartt from second base to complete the
comeback. Jamie Aloy pitched a complete game for UH (7-23). FSU
dropped to 20-13. Yesterday's game was rained out and is
rescheduled for today. Also today, the 'Bows and five other
teams--Wichita State, Cal State Northridge, Nebraska, Washington,
and New Mexico--begin play in the Rainbow Easter Baseball
Tournament.
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An unnamed UH football player was questioned by police narcotics
officers last Friday for possession of illegal steroids. A
package with 250 units of anabolic steroids was traced to the
player, who was interrogated and released pending further
investigation.
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The UH Wahine won one game and lost another on Saturday at the
Pony Softball Tournament at Fullerton, Calif. UH nipped Utah
State 5-4, and then lost to Fresno State 5-1.
** High School Sports Report **
Iolani defeated Kamehameha, 6-4, in one of four ILH season-
opening baseball games played on Saturday at Aloha Stadium. In
other games, Mid-Pacific routed Maryknoll, 14-2, Damien topped
UH/HBA, 10-3, and Punahou shut out, 3-0.
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Hilo High transfer Onaona Miller dropped in 11 points to lead
Punahou past Iolani, 46-35, in an ILH girls' basketball game on
Saturday at Punahou's gym. Lisa Glendenning scored 11 for the
Raiders.
** Other Sports News **
Art Fujita, Paul Spengler Jr., and Sam Kaaua will be inducted
into the Hawaii State Golf Hall of Fame next month. Fujita is a
10-time qualifier for the national public links championship;
Spengler won several Hawaii amateur titles in the 60s, and Kaaua
was a seven-time Waialae Country Club champion.
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Runners from Japan won the men's and women's first-to-finish
honors at the Maui Marathon yesterday on a course that began in
Kahului and ended at Kaanapali. Yoshiharu Tsuchida defended his
men's title with a time of 2:37:12 while Eriko Asai finished in
2:49:30, a women's course record.
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The UH-Hilo baseball team lost two games to Washington this
weekend. On Saturday, the Huskies (11-9-1) pounded the Vulcans
(15-19-1), 17-8. Yesterday, they defeated UHH, 4-2. In other
small college baseball action, Hawaii Pacific outslugged Westmont
College, 12-10, on Saturday at Hans L'Orange Park in Waipahu.
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The following are the results from the 1997 NRA Open Air Rifle & Open Air
Pistol Sectional Championships held yesterday at the St. Louis Rifle
Range. Mahalo to Zig Look (zig@aloha.net) for the info.
Individual Awards
Match Winner - 558, Travis Look
1st Marksman/Sharpshooter Class - 557, Jayde Look
High Junior - Kristopher Schlund
NRA Open Air Pistol Sectional Championship Individual Awards
Match Winner - 552, Zig Look
1st Expert Class - 547, Robert Ganble
1st Unclassifed Master - 528, Leanne Look
2nd Unclassifed Master - 506, Eric Tong
High Junior - 506, Kenny Tong
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(Mahalo to Colin K. Perry (ckperry@aloha.net) for the following report):
The Lanikai-Rabbit Island-Lanikai race was held yesterday with weather
related modifications. A late season Kona storm hit an hour before
registration. Winds were out of the South East at 20-35 MPH with heavy
rain squalls. Due to the offshore winds, the race officials decided to
modify the race to Lanikai-Shriners-Flat Island-Lanikai. This course
kept the racers close to shore. In summary, a very hard upwind leg
followed by a real zinger downwind. The results are official, courtesy
of Kanaka Ikaika:
==Canoe--Long Course--13 miles==
1. RIGG, MARK 1419 HI 1:48:38.0 1 M OPEN 1 8:21
2. FOTI, JOHN 1414 HI 1:49:08.0 2 M OPEN 2 8:24
3. GUILD, WALTER 1405 HI 1:49:52.0 3 M OPEN 3 8:27
4. FOTI, JAMES 1354 HI 1:51:28.0 4 M OPEN 4 8:34
5. HARRISON, ROBERT 1413 HI 1:52:41.0 5 M OPEN 5 8:40
35 FULK, LIBBY 1506 2:20:39.0 1 F OPEN 1 10:49
38 ANDERSON, LEEANN 1660 2:33:13.0 2 F OPEN 2 11:47
39 SANGIULIANO, JUDITH 1502 2:38:41.0 3 F OPEN 3 12:12
40 MEYER, DONNA 1702 HI 2:41:57.0 4 F 40-49 1 12:27
==Canoe--Short Course--6 miles==
1. CALDEIRA/KIM, CHRIS/SHER 1242 0:31:39.0 1 M95-95 1 5:16
2. HEWITT, JIM 1132 0:33:50.0 2 M92-92 1 5:38
3. SALANKI, GYORGI 1230 0:34:05.0 3 M92-92 2 5:41
4. NISHIMURA, ALVIN 1128 0:34:46.0 4 M92-92 3 5:48
5. NAHINU, HERB 1050 0:34:54.0 5 M91-91 1 5:49
18 KOHLS, DONNA 1025 HI 0:39:09.0 1 F 99-99 1 6:31
19 WHITFORD, CATHY 1166 HI 0:39:12.0 2 F 99-99 2 6:32
20 CRABB, PAULA 1026 0:39:58.0 3 F 99-99 3 6:40
22 GARDNER, SHERVELLE 1014 0:40:04.0 4 F 91-91 1 6:41
23 ARMSTRONG, MARY JENNIFER 1139 0:40:14.0 5 F 92-92 1 6:42
==Kayak--Long Course==
1. JONES, WYATT 208 1:38:33.0 1 M OPEN 1 7:35
2. BEATON, JAMES 219 HI 1:41:35.0 2 M OPEN 2 7:49
3. CHUN, KEALA 402 1:43:22.0 3 M OPEN 3 7:57
4. JUDD, KALA 211 HI 1:43:40.0 4 M OPEN 4 7:58
5. MONAHAN, SEAN 168 1:45:11.0 5 M OPEN 5 8:05
12 FEY, KELLY 700 HI 1:53:31.0 1 F OPEN 1 8:44
15 KIEFER, KAREN 650 HI 1:57:56.0 2 F OPEN 2 9:04
19 ERWIN, KATHERINE 750 HI 2:15:41.0 3 F OPEN 3 10:26
==Kayak--Shout Course==
1. WEBSTER, DUANE 38 0:29:54.0 1 M91-91 1 4:59
2. VALVERDE, CLAY 30 0:30:32.0 2 M91-91 2 5:05
3. SOONG, LEON 42 0:30:55.0 3 M92-92 1 5:09
4. YEN, NALU 128 0:31:23.0 4 M92-92 2 5:14
5. FRISBIE, MICHELLE 73 0:32:32.0 1 F 91-91 1 5:25
6. LAIRD, CHRIS 46 0:32:44.0 5 M92-92 3 5:27
10 FONG, RICHLINE 76 0:34:09.0 2 F 99-99 1 5:41
11 CHIMIENTI, MAGGIE 64 0:36:41.0 3 F 92-92 1 6:07
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 3/22/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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: I'll be on vacation from Wednesday 3/26 through Sunday 3/30. :
: Hawaii Sports will not be available during that time span. :
** HPU Ousted **
Hawaii Pacific's national title hopes ended when the Sea Warriors
were defeated by Point Park (Pa.), 88-84, in overtime last night
in a quarterfinal game of the NAIA Basketball National
Championship Tournament at Tulsa, Okla. HPU coach Tony Sellitto
attributed the loss to overconfidence. "Our players took Point
Park too lightly," he said. HPU, which finished at 26-4, trailed
for most of the game. Four Sea Warriors fouled out, including
starters Juergen Malbeck, Robert Parker, and Llewellyn Smalley.
** 'Bows Bop LMU; Wilton to Stay **
The UH volleyball team celebrated coach Mike Wilton's
announcement that he wouldn't be leaving Hawaii for BYU by
trouncing Loyala Marymount, 15-6, 15-5, 15-10, last night at the
Special Events Arena. Two weeks ago, Wilton had said he was
considering an assistant coach position at Brigham Young but
ultimately decided to stay at UH, saying "I still have a job to
do here." Seemingly heartened by the proclamation, the 10th
ranked Rainbows (12-7) proceeded to thrill a crowd of 5,942 by
dismantling LMU. Jason Ring led the 'Bows with 19 kills. Rick
Tune added 14. The teams will play again tonight.
** Sumo Day 14 Report **
After winning and improving to 12-2, local boys Akebono (Chad
Rowan of Waimanalo) and Musashimaru (Fiamalu Penitani of Waianae)
are tied for the lead of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament being
held at Nagoya, Japan. Yokozuna (grand champion) Akebono
defeated ozeki (champion) Takanonami (10-4) while ozeki
Musashimaru outbattled yokozuna Takanohana (11-3). The tournament
concludes tonight with Musashimaru taking on Takanonami, and
Akebono facing Takanohana. Two other rikishi from Hawaii lost
yesterday, Yamato (Waimanalo's George Kalima) falling to 7-7 and
Konishiki (Nanakuli's Salevaa Atisanoe) dropping to 6-8.
** Bulldogs Bite 'Bows **
All-American Jeff Weaver pitched Fresno State to a 9-3 win over
Hawaii last night at Rainbow Stadium. Weaver, a member of the
1996 U.S. Olympic baseball team and a probable first-round pick
in the upcoming amateur draft, allowed just six hits in going the
nine-inning distance. Meanwhile, his Bulldog teammates jumped on
UH starter Robby Robinson for four runs in the top of the second
and three more in the fourth. Jay Spurgeon pitched effectively
in a relief stint but the Weaver kept the Rainbow batters at bay.
"They got the big lead and that was enough for Weaver," said UH
coach Les Murakami. The loss dropped UH to 6-23 overall and 1-9
in the Western Athletic Conference. FSU improved to 19-12 and
7-3.
** Sports Shorts **
The UH-Hilo baseball team upset 14th-ranked Wichita State, 6-3,
last night in the first game of a doubleheader last night at Wong
Stadium in Hilo. WSU (16-5) defeated the Vulcans (15-17-1) 10-0
in the nightcap.
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With a time of 59.96 seconds, Punahou's Pia Chock finished third
out of a field of 72 in the 100-yard butterfly event at the
Speedo Junior Championships yesterday at College Station, Texas.
Two other Hawaii swimmers, Jason Merchant and Michaela Keller,
were also entered in the meet but finished well down in the
standings.
** Oahu Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 4 feet
South shore: 1 to 2 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 3/20/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Sea Warriors Hold Off Crusaders **
After jumping out to a 27-point lead, Hawaii Pacific had to
withstand a gallant rally by William Carey College of Mississippi
to eke out a 82-79 opening round win at the NAIA Basketball
National Championship Tournament yesterday afternoon at Tulsa,
Oklahoma. The Sea Warriors, seeded second in the tourney, led
50-23 with 18 minutes remaining, but the 31st-seeded Crusaders
refused to fold, unleashing an aggressive full-court press that
helped them outscore HPU 60-39 in the second half. Said HPU
center Juergen Malbeck, who led all scorers with 30 points, "We
escaped, but I think it was good to get a game like this. I think
we learned our lesson." The tournament continues with eight
second round games today. HPU (25-3) will take on Georgetown of
Kentucky (27-8) at 2:15pm (HST). This morning (10:15 HST), BYU-
Hawaii (21-6) will face the tournament's top seed, Life College
of Georgia (33-1).
** Sumo Day 12 Report **
Ozeki (champion) Musashimaru (Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani) easily
dispatched of Kaio to grab the sole lead of the Spring Grand Sumo
Tournament with an 11-1 mark. Kaio (10-2) entered the match tied
with Musashimaru and grand champion Akebono (10-2), who was upset
by Asahosho (6-6). Grand champion Takanohana and maegashira
(senior wrestler) Dejima are 10-2. In other matches, Konishiki
(Nanakuli's Salevaa Atisanoe) improved to 5-7 by forcing out
Daishi (3-9), and Yamato (Waimanalo's George Kalima) dropped to
6-6 after losing to Daishoho (6-6).
** 10-day Blitz for Baseball 'Bows **
The struggling UH baseball team (6-22 overall, 1-8 conference)
will play ten games, all at home, in the next week and a half.
The Rainbows will square off against Fresno State (18-12 and 6-3)
in a three-game Western Athletic Conference series that begins
with a single contest tomorrow night at Rainbow Stadium. The two
teams will play again on Saturday and Sunday. Next Monday, UH
will begin play in the six-team Rainbow Easter Baseball
Tournament. Wichita State, Nebraska, Cal State-Northridge,
Washington, and New Mexico are also entered.
** ILH Baseball Begins on Saturday **
Defending state champion Iolani is loaded and ready to win
another title as the Interscholastic League of Honolulu begins
regular season play on Saturday at Aloha Stadium. The Raiders,
runner-up to Kamehameha in the ILH last season, return all-state
third baseman and pitcher Danny Kimura, shortstop Keoni DeRenne,
and outfielder Corin Korenaga. Kamehameha, led by catcher Dane
Sardinha and pitcher Lanakila Niles--both all-state in 1996--will
also be in the hunt. Punahou and Mid-Pacific also have solid
teams.
** Sports Shorts **
UH swimmers Peter Struglinski and Heidi Hausknecht have qualified
for the NCAA Championships to be held at Minneapolis, Minn. later
this month. Struglinski will compete in the 100- and 200-yard
breastroke, and Hausknecht in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle and
100 butterfly.
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In other swimming news, Punahou's Pia Chock and Jason Merchant
earned spots at the August Senior Nationals by posting adequate
qualifying times at the Short Course Junior Nationals yesterday
at Texas A&M. Both qualified in the 200-yard butterfly.
** Oahu Surf Report **
North shore: 4 to 8 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 3/19/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Birthday Boy Leads Seasider Triumph **
Point guard Brandyn Akana celebrated his 23rd birthday by scoring
26 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and handing out 7 assists in
leading BYU-Hawaii to a 82-67 win over Transylvania College
(Kentucky) in a first-round game of the NAIA Basketball
Championship Tournament yesterday afternoon at Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The Seasiders trailed by as many as 11 in the first half, but
behind the outside shooting of Akana and the inside play of
center Ionatana Enosa, closed the gap to just two at the half.
BYUH then went on to outscore the Pioneers 48-31 in the second
half. Up next for the Seasiders will be tournament top-seed Life
(Ga.), a 107-68 winner over Huston-Tillotson last night. That
game will be played tomorrow. First round tournament action
continues today with second-seeded Hawaii Pacific taking on
William Carey College (Miss.) at 2:15pm (HST).
** Sumo Day 11 Report **
Three rikishi, two from Hawaii, won yesterday to remain tied for
the lead of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with 10-1 records.
The three are yokozuna Akebono (Waimanalo's Chad Rowan), ozeki
Musashimaru (Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani, and maegashira Kaio.
Yokozuna Takanohana and maegashira Dejima are 9-2. Two other
wrestlers from Hawaii, Konishiki (Nanakuli's Salevaa Atisanoe)
and Yamato (Waimanalo's George Kalima) are 4-7 and 6-5,
respectively.
** Future Looks Bright for 'Bows **
With four starters returning and the addition of some talented
new faces, University of Hawaii basketball coach Riley Wallace
said he expects that the 1997-98 season will be just as good or
better than the one just completed. Wallace will have the
talented guard tandem of Anthony Carter and Alika Smith and
forwards Eric Ambrozich and Micah Kroeger to work with. Forward
Michael Robinson, who saw considerable action down the stretch,
and 6-8 redshirt forward Erin "Helicopter" Galloway will vie for
spots on the front line. With the departure of centers Seth
Sundberg and Danny Furlong, the Rainbows are in need of big man
in the middle, and Wallace said UH are currently recruiting three
seven-footers. Hawaii opens next season against Bobby Knight and
his Indiana Hoosiers.
** High School Girls Hoops **
Honokaa of the Big Island Interscholastic Federation tops the
initial Honolulu Advertiser Girls High School Basketball Top 10
Poll of the 1997 season. Defending state champion Iolani and ILH
rival Punahou are ranked second and third. Teams are ranked by a
panel of coaches and sportswriters. First place votes are in
parentheses, records include preseason, and the previous ranking
(Pvs) is from last season's final poll.
==Girls Basketball Top 10 Poll==
Rec Pts Pvs
1. Honokaa (2) 9-0 72 8
2. Iolani (5) 2-0 69 1
3. Punahou 8-1 64 6
4. McKinley 9-3 46 3
5. University 11-3 39 --
6. Baldwin 2-0 32 9
7. Kamehameha 7-1 26 2
8. Waiakea (1) 4-4 24 --
9. Lahainaluna 3-1 20 10
10. Kapaa na 14 7
** Sports Shorts **
Former UH Wahine volleyball player Robyn Ah Mow has been invited
to train with the U.S. National team this summer. U.S. coach
Mick Haley handpicked 20 players after 87 players tried out last
week at Colorado Springs, Colo. Another former Wahine player,
Joselyn Robins, was selected as an alternate.
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The UH Wahine softball team hits the road, beginning play at the
16-team PONY Tournament tomorrow at Fullerton, Calif. Teams will
be divided into pools of four with UH (21-12-1) grouped with No.1
Arizona (25-0), No. 11 Oklahoma State (17-7), and Ohio State
(9-8).
** Oahu Surf Report **
North shore: 4 to 8 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 3/18/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Rebels Terminate 'Bows **
The third time was the charm for Nevada-Las Vegas, after the
Rebels defeated Hawaii for the first time in three tries this
season. Last night in front of 12,820 fans at the Thomas and Mack
Arena, UNLV (22-9) edged the Rainbows 89-80 in overtime to
advance to the third round of the National Invitational
Tournament. UH ends its season at 21-8. "I can't lie and say it
doesn't hurt," said UH forward Micah Kroeger. "But we played our
asses off. We gave everything we had." Despite battling all
night and forcing an extra period, the Rainbows could not
overcome foul problems (four players fouled out) and the powerful
inside play of 6-11 Keon Clark (22 points, 15 rebounds). Eric
Ambrozich led Hawaii with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Alika Smith
added 16, and Anthony Carter chipped in 10 points and 9 assists.
Except for centers Danny Furlong and Seth Sundberg, the entire
Rainbow team returns next season.
** Sumo Day 10 Report **
With 9-1 records, Akebono, Musashimaru, and Kaio remained
deadlocked for the lead of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at
Osaka, Japan. Each was victorious yesterday, grand champion
Akebono (Waimanalo's Chad Rowan) defeating Terao (1-9), champion
Musashimaru (Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani) topping Takatoriki (6-
4), and senior wrestler Kaio beating Kotonishiki (5-5). Three
rikishi are 8-2, including grand champion Takanohana. Two other
wrestlers from Hawaii also won yesterday, Konishiki (Nanakuli's
Salevaa Atisanoe) topping Ganyu and Yamato (Waimanalo's George
Kalima) defeating Kitakachidoki. Konishiki is 3-7 and
Yamato 6-4.
** NAIA Hoop Dreams Begin for BYUH and HPU **
BYU-Hawaii will take on Transylvania College (Kentucky) in a
first-round game of the NAIA Basketball National Championship
Tournament this afternoon (2:15 HST) at Tulsa, Okla. Seasiders'
coach Ken Wagner said his 17th-seeded team is eager to play after
spending the weekend acclimating and practicing. Tournament
second seed Hawaii Pacific has the day off and the Sea Warriors
will play their first-round game tomorrow (2:15 HST) against
William Carey College (Miss.).
** Ocean Sports **
==Courtesy of Walter Guild (canoespt@hula.net)==
The following are the results of the 3-16-97 Heeia Pier to
Kahana Bay Kanaka Ikaika Kayak/OC-1 Race held on Oahu, Hawaii.
The race course was 13 miles and conditions were hot and glassy
with no wind and little to no swell.
Canoe- 50 entries long course (13 mi), 43 entries short course (6mi.)
1. John Foti 1:48:43 M-open-1
2. Walter Guild 1:49:35 M-open-2
3. Robert Harrison 1:51:24 M-open-3
4. Mark Rigg 1:51:48 M-open-4
5. Jim Foti 1:52:03 M-open-5
6. Tom Conner 1:52:17 M-50+ -1
7. Courtney Seto 1:52:37 M30-39-1
8. George Leslie 1:53:41 M18-29-1
9. Patrick Von 1:54:01 M18-29-2
10. Chris Caldeira 1:54:17 M30-39-2
38. Cheryl Vilegas 2:09:30 W-open-1
39. Ann Elise Farrell 2:11:50 W-open-2
40. Libby Fulk 2:12:03 W-open-3
Kayak- 32 entries long course (13 mi.), 16 entries short course (6mi.)
1. Wyatt Jones 1:37:26 M-open-1
2. Billy Robello 1:38:01 M-open-2
3. Bob Rocheleau 1:39:06 M-open-3
4. Nalu Kukea 1:40:39 M-open-4
5. Stuart Gaessner 1:40:57 M-open-5
6. Jim Beaton 1:41:49 M-30-39-1
7. John Hoogsteden 1:43:00 M-30-39-2
8. David Buck 1:43:08 M-18-29-1
9. Guy Pere 1:43:06 M-18-29-2
10. Kala Judd 1:44:08 M-30-39
20. Nicole Wilcox 1:50:49 W-open-1
21. Mary Smolenski 1:51:51 W-open-2
23. Hadley Gaffney 1:54:07 W-open-3
** Sports Shorts **
Hawaii is ranked 10th in the latest USA Today/AVCA Men's College
Volleyball Top 15 Poll, moving up from 11th last week.
BYU (14-1), Penn State (19-1), UCLA (14-3), Stanford (13-3), and
Pepperdine (13-3) comprise the top 5.
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Top soccer players from the OIA and ILH will compete in the
Hawaii Tsunami Prep All-Star Game this Saturday at Cooke Field.
Rather than pitting the OIA against the ILH, players will be
mixed. A girls' all-star game kicks off at 2:30pm with the boys'
game to follow at 4:30.
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The ILH baseball season begins this weekend with four games at
Aloha Stadium on Saturday. Iolani will take on Kamehameha,
Maryknoll will face Mid-Pacific, Damien will meet UHS/HBA, and
St. Louis will do battle with Punahou. The OIA schedule was not
available at press time.
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Farrington lineman Mario Palehame and McKinley linebacker Sol
Lealao will play football at Snow College (Utah) next fall. Both
were first-team all-state picks this past season. Snow is
coached by former Punahou and BYU standout Keith Uperesa.
** Oahu Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 4 feet
South shore: 1 to 2 feet
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* -==** HAWAII SPORTS NEWS **==- *
* The following is a summary of the 3/17/97 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
* (turner@hawaii.edu) if you have any comments or suggestions. *
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** Sumo Day 9 Report **
Yokozuna Akebono (Waimanalo's Chad Rowan), ozeki Musashimaru
(Waianae's Fiamalu Penitani) and maegashira Kaio are tied for the
lead of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with 8-1 records. Kaio
defeated Akebono yesterday while Musashimaru beat Kyokushuzan.
In other matches involving Hawaii sumotori, Konishiki (Nanakuli's
Salevaa Atisanoe) lost to Gojoro, and Yamato (Waimanalo's George
Kalima) defeated Aogiyama. Konishiki now stands at 2-7 and
Yamato at 5-4.
** UH Sports Round-Up **
The UH men's basketball team is in Las Vegas to take on UNLV in
an NIT Tournament second-round game at today at 5:30 p.m. (HST)
at the Thomas and Mack Center. "We feel like we're at home,"
said UH coach Riley Wallace, referring to the plethora of local
food and former-local people in Vegas. "But we have to realize
that we're in the middle of the desert." The Rainbows have
defeated the Rebels twice this season, both games settled in the
final minute.
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The UH men's volleyball team swept a pair of matches from Lewis
University this weekend at the Special Events Arena. On Friday
night, the 11th-ranked Rainbows swept the 10th-ranked Flyers in
a surprisingly one-sided match. In the rematch on Saturday night,
a crowd of 5,781 saw a closer battle, the Rainbows prevailing in
four games, 15-9, 15-6, 9-15, 16-14. The victories upped
Hawaii's season mark to 11-7. Lewis dropped to 16-7.
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The UH baseball team dropped to 6-22 on the season after losing
two of three games to New Mexico in Albuquerque this weekend. On
Friday, the Lobos outslugged the Rainbows for a 25-23 triumph.
The 48 runs scored in the game is a WAC record. The next day,
New Mexico scored eight runs in the second inning and cruised to
a 19-10 win. Yesterday, southpaw Dusty Bergman helped stave off
a Lobo sweep and end a nine-game UH losing streak by pitching
seven effective innings in a 16-8 Hawaii win. Neal Honma, Greg
Millichap, and Robert Medeiros each drove in three runs for the
Rainbows.
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UH golf team member Regan Lee won the Hawaii State Amateur Stroke
Play Championship yesterday at the Pearl Country Club. Lee, a
senior for the Rainbows, fired a 2-under 70 for a three-round
total of 216, two better than runners-up Yukio Saiki and Larry
Stubblefield.
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The UH Wahine defeated 17th-ranked California, 4-0, to capture
the championship of the four-team Bank of Hawaii Invitational
yesterday at the Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium. Stephanie
Weise spaced out six hits in pitching the seven-inning distance.
She also had three hits. UH is now 21-12-1. Cal dropped to 16-
12. Southeast Missouri and Illinois State were also entered in
the tournament.
** High School Sports **
Yesterday, the *Honolulu Advertiser* announced several all-star
teams, including the boys' All-State basketball squad. What
follows is a listing of those teams:
==All-State Basketball Team==
Ramsey Williams Moanalua 5-11 11
Derek Christensen Iolani 6-4 12
Steve Hess Kalaheo 5-11 12
Scott Wong Punahou 6-6 12
Kirk Uejo Iolani 5-8 11
MVP: Williams
Coach: Eddie Maruyama, Moanalua
==OIA East Basketball All-Stars==
Stephen Giles Kaiser 6-4 12
Joseph Lefcourt Kailua 6-4 12
Steve Hess Kalaheo 5-11 12
Dustin Low Roosevelt 6-2 12
Gavino Indalecio McKinley 5-8 12
MVP: Giles
Coach: Pete Smith, Kalaheo
==OIA West Basketball==
Ramsey Williams Moanalua 5-11 11
Edmanuel DeFreitas Nanakuli 6-2 12
Brian Rosado-Galindo Moanalua 6-1 11
Mark Okano Aiea 5-10 12
Jaymar Acidera Waipahu 5-9 12
MVP: Williams
Coach: Eddie Maruyama, Moanalua
==OIA Boys Swimming==
Diving: Curt Fowler, Mililani
200 free: Charles Ah Nee, Moanalua
200 IM: Thomas Maglinao, Aiea
50 free: Patrick Liu-Man-Hin, Mililani
100 fly: Kyle Nakamoto, Mililani
100 free: Eli Colburn, Aiea
500 free: Lance McCracken, Mililani
100 back: Lance Fujioka, Mililani
100 breast: Ryan Miyashita, Mililani
MVP: Fowler
==OIA Girls Swimming==
Diving: Miki Kamimura, Aiea
200 free: Faye Baker, Castle
200 IM: Candice Cabebe, Castle
50 free: Janna Bills, Kahuku
100 fly: Alicia Garrigan, Castle
100 free: Kimberly Kimura, Kailua
500 free: Cabebe
100 back: Katie Neff, Mililani
100 breast: Mele Moore, Kalaheo
MVP: Cabebe
==OIA East Wrestling==
103: Alan Magno, McKinley
112: David Chan, McKinley
119: Kevin Kawamoto, Castle
125: Troy Fujiyama, McKinley
130: Edwin Acopan, McKinley
135: Sonsana Mounthongdy, McKinley
140: Zoilo Relator, Kahuku
145: Reuben Kong, Kahuku
152: Jae Chang, Kaimuki
160: Joey Hoffman, Kaimuki
171: Angkhane Sombatphibane, McKinley
189: Vea Tupou, Kahuku
215: Hector Jalomo, Kalaheo
275: Chris Vincent, Castle
MVP: Fujiyama
Coach: Chris Johnson, McKinley
==OIA West Wrestling==
103: Bryson Nakamasu, Moanalua
112: Josh Benauro, Waipahu
119: Craig Shinsato, Moanalua
125: Lance Yamada, Moanalua
130: Jamual Perkins, Waipahu
135: Matt Landford, Waianae
140: Richard Kamakahi, Leilehua
145: Chris Rufo, Moanalua
152: Rylan Lizares, Aiea
160: Matt Fariss, Radford
171: Matt Malliski, Campbell
189: J.D. Fariss, Radford
215: Matthieu Burkett-Erice, Aiea
275: Chris Hogge, Radford
MVP: Landford
Coach: Richard Young, Aiea
==ILH Wrestling==
103: Travis Motosue, Iolani
112: Kahaa Rezantes, Kamehameha
119: Justin Hussey, Kamehameha
125: Peter Matsumoto, MPI
130: Rik Arita, Iolani
135: Sean Kido, Iolani
140: Jason Brown, Iolani
145: Spencer Sequin, St. Louis
152: Vail Minn, Iolani
160: Gerald Welch, St. Louis
171: Joe Chaves, Kamehameha
189: Geste Ornellas, St. Louis
215: Jonah Kaakua, Punahou
275: Sam Taulealea, St. Louis
MVP: Brown
Coach: Albert Chee, Kamehameha
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==High School Riflery==
Results courtesy of Zig Look (zig@aloha.net)
==Kamehameha Invitational Match==
(3/15/97) at Kamehameha Rifle Range
==Individual Match==
Match Winner - 277, Jason Bartels (Kam)
2nd place - 274, Daralyn Aiu-Lee Chinen (Kam)
3rd place - 273, Jayde Look (St. Louis)
High Woman - 265, Jennifer Ma (St. Louis)
High Novice - 260, Kenny Tong (St. Louis)
==Team Match
Match Winner - 1601, St. Louis: Jayde Look, Kristopher Schlund,
Travis Look, Jennifer Ma, Nathan Wharton, Ivan Yoshioka.
2nd place - 1526, Kamehameha
3rd place - 1405, Punahou
1st Female Team - 1031, Punahou: Stephanie Lu, Michelle Parker,
Lianna Chang, Andrea Au
1st Novice Team- 986, St. Louis: Kenny Tong, James Fisher,
Jeremy Young, Matthew Sato.
==Junior Air Rifle Sectional Championships==
(3/16/97) at St. Louis Rifle Range:
==Individual Match==
Match Winner - 373.15 Travis Look (St. Louis)
2nd place - 267.10 Stephanie Lu (Punahou)
1st Intermediate Junior - 363.10 Jennifer Ma (St. Louis)
2nd Intermediate Junior - 358.10 Jonathan Wenska (St. Louis)
1st ROTC - 354.08 Kristopher Schlund (St. Louis)
==Team Match==
Match Winner - 1097.31 St. Louis, Travis Look, Jayde Look,
Jennifer Ma.
1st Scholastic - 1061.23 Punahou, Stephanie Lu, Andrea Au,
Nick Dvonch
1st Junior - 873.09 St. Louis, Kenny Tong, James Fisher, Jeremy Young
** Sports Shorts **
Kauai's Rochelle Ballard earned $6,000 by defeating three-time
world title holder Lisa Anderson in the championship heat of the
Billabong Pro surf contest yesterday at Burleigh Heights,
Queensland, Australia. Florida's Kelly Slater outsurfed Brazil's
Peterson Rosa for the men's title. No Hawaii kane surfer
advanced beyond the round of eight.
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Loyola-Marymount edged UH-Hilo, 9-8, in a college baseball game
yesterday at Simmons Field in Kona. LMU improved to 9-17 with
the win while UHH dropped to 14-16-1.
** Oahu Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 6 feet
South shore: 1 to 3 feet
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