For more information, contact Masa Pagay at 937-4253 or email hawnisleathletics@yahoo.com.
Young Alani named
monthly winner
Captain Cook’s Jason Alani, a national winner in the NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick contest’s boys 8-9 division has been named the Big Island Athlete of the Month for January.
Alani, a Chargers fan, was among the winners honored Jan. 15 during an awards presentation at the AFC divisional playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
Forty young athletes from around the country competed in the national finals Jan. 14 in Baltimore during the weekend of the AFC Divisional Playoff Game.
Finalists competed in five age divisions at the Ravens’ team facility, with the top scorer in each group crowned national champion. All participants launched two punts, two passes and two kicks, with scores based on distance and accuracy (in feet). The best score from each activity is tabulated to determine the athlete’s total, a spokesman said.
The Big Island athlete of the month program is sponsored by Don’s Grill, under owner Don Hoota. The athlete of the month as well as athlete and sportsperson of the year programs were founded by the late Jack Matsui.
Members of the selection committee are Hugh Clark, Ramon Goya, Stan Costales and chairman Bill O’Rear.
Nominations
Nominations for the February athlete of the month may be sent to Don’s Grill, 485 Hinano St., Hilo, HI 96720, or to Bill O’Rear, Tribune-Herald Sports, P.O. Box 767, Hilo, HI 96721; or e-mail borear@hawaiitribune-herald.com.
The deadline to submit nominations is March 1.
Derbyshire sinks ace
Joan Derbyshire aced the par 3, 133-yard 13th hole on Feb. 5 at Hilo Municipal Golf Course. She used a 7 wood.
Witnessing Derbyshire’s third hole-in-one were Linda Boggio, Georgio Boggio and Salvatore La Rosa.
HGEA golf event
The Hawaii Government Employees Association Hawaii Division will hold a golf fellowship on Monday, Feb. 20 at Hilo Municipal Golf Course. It is open to all HGEA members, retirees and associate members who are in good standing.
There are 10 tee times starting at 8 a.m. and you may register your group or individually. There will be a $5 jackpot that will be for net prizes and closest to the pin prizes. If you do not have an established handicap we will use the Calloway system to determine your net score.
Contact info
Call Darrell Yamamoto at 938-4431 to register or for more information.
Softball league
The Hilo Business Softball League is taking registration, and play is tentatively expected to start this month.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 15 and the league is restricted to 18 teams on a first-come, first-serve basis. Teams must submit registration, closed roster, entry fee and claims forms.
Contact info
For more information, contact Masa Pagay at 937-4253 or email hawnisleathletics@yahoo.com.