UH men’s basketball coach to lead clinic on Saturday
LIHU‘E — For the third straight year, the University of Hawai‘i men’s basketball team and Coach Eran Ganot will be conducting a free basketball clinic for Kaua‘i’s keiki on Saturday.
Girls flag football ready to hit the ground running
The former student-athlete and current DOE superintendent had just begun to speak at a press conference announcing the formation of girls flag football statewide. On the first of each month, on cue, Civil Defense sirens blare at 11:45 a.m.
Boone gets ace at junior golf tourney
LIHU‘E — Boone Clifton marked a historic day at Puakea Golf Course on Sunday.
UH men’s basketball clinic on Aug. 10
LIHU‘E — Boys and girls basketball players up to sixth grade are invited to participate for free in the Third annual University of Hawai‘i Mens Basketball clinic.
Watabu, Ueoka inducted into Golf Hall of Fame
LIHU‘E — Casey Watabu and Miki Ueoka are products of the Kaua‘i Junior Golf Association and the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation.
Ladies see action at July Fourth drag races
MANA — Alma Koetje powered her 1998 Corvette to a first finish on July 6 during the first day of a two-day July Fourth drag races at Kaua‘i Raceway Park in Mana.
How the Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti works
TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti — Surfing makes its second Olympic appearance at the Paris 2024 Games after a successful debut in Tokyo, with competition being held this time on the French Polynesian island of Tahiti.
Good waves expected to kick off surfing for Olympic Games
TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti — Surfing in the Paris Games is likely to kick off in excellent waves at the perfect reef break of Teahupo’o on Saturday, the head of the governing body said, vindicating the decision to hold the event in Tahiti, a record 16,000 kilometers from the host city.
Olympic surfers score with floating village for athletes
TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti — Olympic surfers based in Tahiti missed out on the spectacle of the Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday, but might have trumped their Paris-based peers with their accommodation in a freighter-cum-cruise ship serving as a floating village for athletes.
Tabalno a dual winner at Boogie Board Classic
PO‘IPU — Aarya Tabalno captured top spots in the Open Women and Girls divisions to emerge as a dual winner during the Sixth annual Garden Island Boogie Board Classic, which wrapped up on July 15 with the running of the Papa Paepo‘o division at the Prince Kuhio Beach Park.
Kaua‘i Broncos heading to PONY World Series
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — The Kaua‘i Protect Our Nation’s Youth Bronco All-Stars will be leaving California for Laredo, Texas, on Wednesday to participate in the PONY World Series.
Aiea wins in extra innings
KAPA‘A — Kaneohe All Stars and ‘Aiea All Stars were tied 13-13 after six innings of regulation play on Saturday during the Hawai‘i Little League 9 through 11 state tournament being played at the Kawaihau Community Little League main diamond located at Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex.
Fast Company runs aground, then goes down in Nawiliwili
NAWILIWILI — What was supposed to be the final race of the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Wahine Series on Thursday turned out to be the final race for Fast Company at Nawiliwili Harbor.
Thor saves OZone at Nawiliwili Harbor
NAWILIWILI — Racing in windy 16- to 20-knot winds during the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Wahine Series, Race No 4, Bonjolea II, with Bonnie Tiffany at the big wheel, and the only boat of the four-boat fleet to capitalize on the wind with the use of its spinnaker, escaped the challenge by Fast Company skipper Lily Brionas Flynn and crew to win the race at the Nawiliwili Harbor.
Shimojima aces Ocean Course No. 8
NAWILIWILI — The Ocean Course at Hokuala announced that Hailey Shimojima of Tigard, Oregon, snagged a hole in one on the eighth hole on July 5.
Sixth Boogie Board Classic starts on Friday
PO‘IPU — Kaikeha will present the Sixth annual Garden Island Boogie Board Classic at Prince Kuhio Beach starting Friday at 7 a.m.
Kawaihau Minors could use some financial help
LIHU‘E — The Kawaihau 10Under All-Star Team, also called the Minors All-Stars, will be participating in the Hawai‘i Little League Minors Division State Championship games from July 27 through July 31 on O‘ahu.
Registration opens for Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge
HANALEI — The Namolokama O‘ Hanalei Canoe Club announced that preregistration for the annual Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge is open online at https://flpregister.com/en/679.
Kapa‘a squad strong at USA Cheer Camp
HONOLULU — The Kapa‘a High School cheer squad, current Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation champions, fared well during its participation at the USA Cheer Camp that was held from July 5 through July 7 at ‘Iolani Schools on O‘ahu.
Collegiate bowlers from Kaua‘i rolling along in college
LIHU‘E — Jean Souza, the on-site manager of the Kaua‘i Ocean Discovery learning center, was surprised on Sunday to learn there are collegiate bowlers from Kaua‘i.