Wild streak: Konawaena begins reign in 1980 as BIIF champions
Editor’s note: While the sports world is shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, West Hawaii Today will look back every Tuesday at memorable sports moments on the Big Island.
College on the horizon: Kealakehe’s Leann Hamilton on her way to competing in DI track
In track and field meets and in practice during her high school career, Kealakehe’s Leann Hamilton has continued to push herself to new heights, winning medal after medal.
Familiar faces: A look back at Lavaman’s younger days, with now-famed island athletes
Editor’s note: While the sports world is shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, West Hawaii Today will look back every Tuesday at memorable sports moments on the Big Island.
Fighter Scotty Hao training from home for his next move after a Bellator fight and a big win
Like the rest of the world, Scotty Hao has found himself without a gym and is training for his next fight, whenever that may be, from home. Unlike some of his opponents, that doesn’t exactly put Hao in a bad position.
Back in business: Makalei Golf Club opens with COVID-19 restrictions in place
Golfers on the Big Island now have a place to tee off.
Defining moment: Julie Moss puts Ironman on the map with dramatic 1982 second-place finish
Editor’s note: While the sports world is shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, West Hawaii Today will look back every Tuesday at memorable sports moments on the Big Island.
Ironman 70.3 Hawaii postponed from May 30 to Aug. 15 amid coronavirus outbreak
Ironman 70.3 Hawaii has joined the long list of canceled or postponed sporting events on the Big Island.
Annual Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon canceled over coronavirus threat
Due to the threat of the coronavirus spreading on the island, the upcoming Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon, an annual event that more than 1,000 local and visiting athletes compete in, was canceled Friday.
Out of play: Hawaii interscholastic competition — including BIIF — suspended due to coronavirus
Following the many professional and collegiate sports leagues around the United States this week canceling or postponing games and events for the foreseeable future, it was inevitable that the Big Island Interscholastic Federation would follow suit.
Konawaena baseball defeats Ka’u 20-0 in three-inning no-hitter
It hasnt taken much time this season for the Konawaena Wildcats to rout their BIIF Division II baseball opponents.
New beginnings: Konawaena softball starts BIIF season with fresh head coach, fresh faces
Its a new season for the Konawaena Wildcats, and with the arrival of spring and softball also comes a new head coach and brand new players for the BIIF Division II squad.
Former Waverider Nicole Cristobal wins gold medal at the WAC Indoor Championships
Nothing can stop Nicole Cristobal from winning a gold medal.
Keiki Come First: Fishing tournament brings families together for a day at sea
Honokohau Harbor on Saturday was filled with more than 100 smiling keiki showing off their catches of the day after spending a morning out on the water fishing.
Krushing it: Six Kona powerlifters finish in first and second place at annual competition
The Kona Krushers can lift weights with the best of the best in Hawaii.
Hilo girls, Waiakea boys take home BIIF wrestling titles
It was a dominant night of wrestling for the Hilo girls.
Hawaii Prep, Kohala set for BIIF Division II boys basketball title rematch after defeating Honokaa, Pahoa
Hawaii Prep is one game away from once again being crowned the top Division II team on the Big Island.
Konawaena defeats Kealakehe in tie-breaker to advance to BIIF Division I boys basketball semifinals
With their season on the line and their team leading the entire game, the Kealakehe Waveriders were less than three minutes away from clinching a spot in the BIIF Division I boys basketball semifinals.
Makua Lani defeats Kamehameha 3-2, will play HPA in BIIF Division II boys soccer final
It was a game Kamehameha and Makua Lani have been preparing for all season.
Waiakea defeats Kealakehe 2-1 to advance to BIIF Division I boys soccer championship
Kealakehe Waveriders head coach Hayato Fukumitsu knows in a game like soccer, it doesnt take much for the tides to turn against even the best teams.
Tough win: Kealakehe boys defeat Honokaa 61-51
KAILUA-KONA Before entering a week-long stretch without a game scheduled, the Kealakehe boys basketball team had one final challenge to end their grueling week.
