Vulcans to host Lancers in softball
Vulcans to host Lancers in softball
Another weekend, another tough home assignment for UH-Hilo’s softball team.
Fresh off playing two of the top teams in the Pacific West Conference last weekend, the Vulcans welcome conference favorite California Baptist to their field Saturday for a noon doubleheader. Last weekend’s opponents, Azusa Pacific (10-2) and Dixie State (8-2), occupy the top in the conference standings along with the Lancers (8-2).
Cal Baptist rides in on a six-game winning streak, having shut out its opponent in four of its last six games. Caitlyn Lloyd paces the offense with a .431 average, four home runs and 17 RBI. Three players share the pitcher’s circle with a team ERA of 2.48, led by PWC pre-season Pitcher of the Year, Ashley Coleman.
The Vulcans only scored three runs in going 1-3 last weekend and are hitting .263 on season.
During most weeks, Vulcans junior Cyanne Fernandez would be the reigning PacWest pitcher of the week after throwing 14 innings and allowing only one run, seven hits, three walks and eight strikeouts. However, Hannah Rose Balke of Academy of Art pitched 10-hitless innings to nap the honor.
Fernandez has whittled her ERA down to a team-best 1.02, and has given up only 17 hits in 27.1 innings pitched, with teams hitting just .179 against her. Senior Danielle Wilson is 4-3 with a 3.78 ERA.
15th Roy Fujimoto scholarships
Applications are being accepted for the 15th annual Roy Fujimoto Senior Scholarships.
The scholarships, sponsored by KTA Super Stores and the Big Island Interscholastic Federation, will go to four graduating seniors in recognition of their BIIF athletic accomplishments, academic record and community service. Each recipient will receive $1,500 college scholarships to offset the cost of tuition, books, and room and board expenses.
Eligibility
Student-athletes attending a high school in the BIIF and participating in BIIF sports, who are in their senior year and who are attending a college or university next fall, are eligible.
Qualities considered
• Athletic achievement, which shall include contributions to the team; versatility in BIIF sports; sportsmanship and dedication; and character and behavior, on and off the field.
• Academic record, which shall include grade point average throughout high school, high school course load and SAT/ACT scores.
• Community service, which shall include school activities outside of athletics and involvement in the Big Island community.
Nominations
Only official BIIF senior scholarships nomination forms will be accepted for consideration.
Students must submit the following items:
• A typed nomination form signed by the student’s school principal and athletic director.
• An official transcript and SAT/ACT scores.
• A personal statement no longer than 200 words.
• Letters of reference (two maximum).
• A photograph (preferably a head-and-shoulder senior portrait) with printed name on back of photo.
The selection committee will not accept stapled or incomplete applications.
Students may include supporting material on six one-sided sheets (8.5 inches by 11 inches) of paper. Enclose all materials, including nomination forms, personal statements, letters of reference and photographs in one package.
Students must submit complete applications (mailing address on nomination form) by 3 p.m. April 11.
The selection committee will not accept materials submitted via facsimile transmission or applications received after April 26.
Applications are available in each BIIF school’s athletic director’s office or view the website biifsports.com under scholarships.
Moku O Keawe Jr. regionals March 20-25
A total of 53 teams are competing in the Moku O Keawe Girls Junior Regional Volleyball tournament on Monday, March 20 to Saturday, March 25. Following is the schedule:
March 20: eight teams in the 10 and under division will be at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
March 21: 10s continue and a 14s division at the Civic.
March 22-24: 14s at the Civic, 16s/18s at Kamehameha’s Koai’a Gym and 12s at Kamehameha La’amea middle school gym.
All matches start at 3 p.m. daily.
March 25: Gold and silver for all divisions will be held at the Civic beginning with the 10s at 9 a.m.; 12s at 10 a.m.; 14s at noon; 18s at 2 p.m.; boys 12s and boys 14s at 4 p.m.; 16s at 6:30 p.m.
The champion of each division receives an automatic bid to the Girls Junior Nationals in Minneapolis, Minn., June 25 to July 4.
For the live schedule go to the website: http://www.advancedeventsystems.com/ under schedules and results.
Kona Boxing Club card
The Kona Boxing Club will host a boxing card at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Parker Gym, featuring Honokaa’s Kaeo Meyers in the main event. Tickets will be available at the door. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.