Wong out of starting lineup once again
The St. Louis Cardinals’ Kolten Wong sat as expected against the left-handed Steven Matz on Sunday, but according to cbssports.com, the Hilo native was out of the starting lineup again Monday despite the fact St. Louis faced a right-hander, in part because of the hot start of Jose Martinez, who opened the year 5-for-11.
While Wong got into Monday’s game in the seventh inning and finished 0 for 1, Matt Carpenter started at second base, with Jedd Gyorko receiving another start at third.
With Martinez getting more time at first, Carpenter is forced to slide over to second.
Free hoops clinic
Peninsula College will hold a free basketball clinic from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Keaau High.
Drills run from noon to 1 p.m., followed by an hour of scrimmaging and a player-parent-coach discussion forum.
The lead clinician is Peninsula coach Alison Crumb.
For more information, email hoku.fernandez@gmail.com.
Big Dog stipends
Applications are now available for Wayne “Big Dog” Joseph Scholarships.
This year, four $1,000 scholarships will be given to two male and two female runners.
To be eligible, students must be a graduating senior attending a two or four year college, have a GPA of at least 2.5 and must have been a runner on the cross country or track team during their high school years. Volunteer activities and community service is also an important factor as well as financial need.
To be selected, student-athletes must demonstrate not only a willingness to make the sacrifices necessary to excel in his or her running activities, but also strive toward excellence in all aspects of school and community endeavors.
Applicants must complete an application and submit it by Saturday.
For more information email rarkin@hotmail.com.