Stories by Connor Whitt

Waiakea golf: Carrying on the legacy

In spring of 1984, Waiakea High School golfer Alika Toledo was the individual HHSAA state champion — shooting 71 and 76 for to total 147 at Keauhou Golf Course, while his team won the team state championship by grossing 316 twice.

Local boxer aims to inspire

Two weeks ago, Hilo boxer JoBette Nabarro returned from a more than seven-year hiatus to collect her third USA Boxing belt — at the Battle of the Crown tournament in Austin, Texas.

Wildcats defeat Warriors

KEA‘AU — The Konawaena High School varsity baseball team defeated Kamehameha Schools – Hawai‘i 6-4 on Wednesday night, cementing its No.1 standing in BIIF Division II.

UHH baseball falls to Fresno Pacific

FRESNO, California – The bats continued to boom big, but it wasn’t enough to keep up as the UH-Hilo baseball team concluded its series with Fresno Pacific by dropping both games Tuesday afternoon, 13-5 and 8-3, in Pacific West Conference action.

Vulcans split with Fresno Pacific

FRESNO, Calif. – UH-Hilo brought out the big bats Monday afternoon, scoring all but one of its ten total runs on homers as the Vulcans split with Fresno Pacific in a 8-3 loss and 7-1 victory in Pacific West Conference action.

Dragons win final division test

HONOKAA — The Honokaa High School varsity baseball team won its final regular season BIIF Division II game, defeating Kohala High School 6-0.

Hilo High baseball defeats HPA

WAIMEA — Hilo High School’s varsity baseball team ended its regular season with a 12-2 win at Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy on Monday afternoon.

Vikings remain undefeated

KEALAKEKUA — The Hilo High School varsity baseball team beat Konawaena High School 5-3 on Saturday, maintaining its island-wide dominance and undefeated record.

Dragons baseball routs Waveriders

KAILUA-KONA — The Honokaa High School varsity baseball team defeated Kealakehe High School 14-1 in a non-division, five-inning outing Saturday afternoon.

Hilo softball overcomes Kamehameha

HILO — The Hilo High School varsity softball team overcame an early deficit to defeat Kamehameha Schools – Hawaii 18-13 in a rain-soaked senior game on Thursday afternoon.

Vikings edge Warriors, 2-1

HILO — The Hilo High School varsity baseball team beat Kamehameha Schools – Hawaii 2-1 on Thursday night during its final regular season home outing.

Vikings bounce back

HILO — Hilo High School’s boys varsity volleyball team got back in the win column Wednesday night, downing Waiakea High School 3-1.

UH-Hilo Baseball Scores Season High 17 runs

OAKLAND, Calif. — The University of Hawaii at Hilo produced its largest scoring output of the season to snap a four-game skid, winning the opening contest of a four-game series with Academy of Art 17-7 on Tuesday evening in Pacific West Conference action at Laney College.

Dragons best Trojans

HONOKAA — The Honokaa High School varsity baseball team notched a no-hit, four-inning 14-1 victory over Ka‘u High School on Tuesday afternoon.