Pandemic is Montibon’s latest football setback at Oregon State, but Kamehameha grad keeps the faith
The wait has been long enough for Keli‘i Montibon, who hasn’t seen action on Oregon State’s football field since 2018.
Where are they now? Training others fits former Vulcans pitcher Clayton Uyechi like a glove
Clayton Uyechi made the most of his time with the UH-Hilo baseball team and the opportunities that followed.
A shot in the arm: White Sox minor leaguer Kodi Medeiros in ‘best spot’ during pandemic
It has not been a smooth ride for Hilo’s Kodi Medeiros as he climbs the minor league ladder to the Chicago White Sox.
Where are they now? Sagara climbed baseball coaching ladder to Rangers’ system, and he still has eye on majors
Brendan Sagara has been around baseball forever, pitching at UH-Hilo from 1992 to 1996, when he went 8-2 with a 3.52 ERA as a senior.
Backing the ’Bows: Big Island’s UH baseball connection grows to seven
When Mike Trapasso visits the Big Island, he doesn’t just fly back to Oahu with a nice tan, but he also returns with a nice collection of baseball talent.
The scenic route: Livai overcomes obstacles, reconnects with fellow Hilo High alum at Fresno
Tilini Livai and Jordan Loeffler first met at Hilo High and found themselves together again on the Fresno State football team though vastly different circumstances.
Where are they now? St. Joseph has benefactor to bank on in Cliff Dias
Cliff Dias has always lived by a motto: Service to others and a special generosity toward kids.
BIIF football mantra: Stealth begets health
BIIF football is still in limbo with the HHSAA extending the no-contact period for all workouts and practices through Sept. 13.
College volleyball: Dartmouth alum Leonard was primed for assistant coaching role before COVID-19 struck
Zoe Leonard was named as a Dartmouth volleyball assistant coach in March, but the 2014 Kamehameha graduate hasn’t had a chance to put in any time on the court for the Big Green.
Where are they now? Fire still burns bright for Kristy Odamura
Softball has been a plane ticket for Kristy Odamura, who traveled the world playing the sport she loves.
Kupaa’s Spanish coup: Harrison’s pro goals – represent Hawaii, make it a career
Kupaa Harrison has some Spanish blood in him, so there’s a chance he becomes a fan favorite for Club Baloncesto Tormes.
Hola, Sen˜or Harrison: Former Vul signs pro deal in Spain
After graduating in the spring, it didn’t take Kupaa Harrison long to find a job.
Where are they now? Ex-Vul Alicia Owens, formerly Robles, is the coolest mom in town
The athletic apples don’t fall far from the tree for Alicia Owens, who played softball for UH-Hilo from 1992 to 1994 as a shortstop and starting pitcher.
BIIF volleyball: Enriques supports delay – and he’s confident Kamehameha can be better than last year
The Kamehameha girls volleyball team had enough challenges already but unpredictability can be added to the list.
Kinder primed to tackle job as UHH men’s basketball assistant, but quarantine comes first
Steve Kinder is the newly hired UH-Hilo men’s basketball assistant and is adjusting to the state’s 14-day quarantine with friends in Pepeekeo.
Where are they now? St. Joe alum, Air Force veteran Doug Bugado is man of many cultures
Doug Bugado turns 52 years old today, and the 1986 St. Joseph graduate can look back on a life well-lived during his time with the Cardinals and over two decades in the Air Force.
Running in sync: No surprise that Rodin twins are taking identical next steps
Similar interests drove identical twin sisters Cloud and Venus Rodin all their lives.
Digging the dirty work: Hospitable St. Joseph alum climbed the corporate ladder but never forgot his roots
If you Google the name “Keith Vieira,” the first thing you’ll learn about is his generosity. Last year, he donated $1 million to UH-Manoa’s Shindler College of Business to provide kamaaina kids scholarships to eventually work in the hotel industry.
‘Finally getting back:’ Hawaii Rush, Rage help usher in competitive soccer vibe
The Hawaii Rush and Kona Rage soccer players had a blast running up and down the soccer field, feeling like it was old times again.
Vulcans in virus delay: PacWest pushes fall sports to the spring
UH-Hilo’s fall athletics will be pushed back to the spring after the Pacific West Conference’s executive board voted unanimously to postpone competitions until after the new year due to COVID-19 concerns.
