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Wahine look to extend road success

By Brian McInnis on September 12, 2018

Leialoha Medeiros, a Maui native, wasn’t too worried about Tropical Storm Olivia earlier this week. The Hawaii soccer team had plenty of its own concerns heading into its last nonconference road trip of the season. The Rainbow Wahine are coming off a home loss to Division II powerhouse UC San Diego (but a Division II team nonetheless). “Living in Hawaii my whole life, hurricanes … tsunamis, it’s always been a normal thing for us,” said Medeiros, whose family lives in […]

Warrior Beat: Warriors arrive in NY metro area

By Stephen Tsai on September 12, 2018

PARK RIDGE, N.J. >> After a 13-hour journey — 10 hours by direct flight from Honolulu, three hours by bus to a hotel in New Jersey — the Warriors had a lengthy power nap and then an animated practice. As he did in portraying Navy’s quarterback in practices two weeks ago, Cameron Hayes directed the scout offense against UH’s top defense. Hayes drew praise for his quick feet and quicker decisions. The Warriors also were able to mix in an impromptu […]

U.S. men top Serbia in World Championship opener

By Cindy Luis on September 12, 2018

The second-ranked U.S. men’s national team, with three players with Hawaii ties in the starting lineup, rallied past Serbia 15-25, 25-14, 21-25, 25-20, 15-10, in the opening pool-play match Wednesday of the FIVB World Championship in Bari, Italy. Setter Micah Christenson (Kamehameha) was in on three blocks and middle Taylor Averill (University of Hawaii) four kills, a block and an ace. Erik Shoji (Punahou) played the entire match at libero and his older brother Kawika Shoji (“Iolani) was a serving […]

VIDEO: UH football embarks for West Point

By Brian McInnis on September 11, 2018

The Hawaii football team embarked all the way for the East Coast on Tuesday after a spirited morning practice. Here’s interviews with coach Nick Rolovich, quarterback Cole McDonald and running back Fred Holly III, interspersed with footage from UH’s 43-29 win over Rice last Saturday.

WVB matches still on, condolences to Sunahara, MVB to Japan

By Cindy Luis on September 11, 2018

Some have speculated about the UH women’s volleyball matches being cancelled this week. Olivia is still a tropical storm but expect rain and winds. As far as we know, the matches vs. Oregon (Thursday and Friday) are still on. UH campus is still open. Oregon was scheduled to get in today, lift tomorrow morning, and hold practice in the afternoon. ———— Condolences to West Virginia coach Reed Sunahara on the passing of his dad Masa, a lovely man with a […]

UH hoops walk-on LaCount done playing

By Brian McInnis on September 11, 2018

Some college hoops players toil away behind the scenes and never get much in the way of public recognition. Such is the life of a scout-team player. Occasionally, some guys never get the public spotlight at all. Alas, such is the case with Hawaii basketball walk-on Trevor LaCount, who follows in the tradition of Caleb Dressler, Orel Lev, Aleksandar Milovic and Gary Satterwhite Jr., to name a few players of recent vintage who practiced and scouted opponents for at least […]

Warrior Beat: Warriors head east

By Stephen Tsai on September 11, 2018

The Warriors — somber and respectful of today’s historical significance — are scheduled to depart this afternoon on a non-stop flight to New York. “My heart goes out to anyone who’s lost loved ones,” quarterback Cole McDonald said. “It’s a day to remember.” Offensive lineman J.R. Hensley spoke of how the 9/11 attacks “affected not just our nation, but the whole world.” The Warriors are set to arrive in New York tomorrow morning. They will practice tomorrow afternoon. The rest […]

Akiu earns Big West defensive POW; BYU No. 1

By Cindy Luis on September 10, 2018

Hawaii defensive specialist Reyn “Tita” Akiu picked up some honors a day after the Rainbow Wahine finished the Outrigger Volleyball Challenge in runner-up position. UPDATE: Here’s the Star-Advertiser’s breaking on it. From the Big West this morning: Reyn Akiu collected her first career Defensive Player of the Week honor as the Hawaii libero averaged 5.38 digs per set to help Hawaii finish 2-1 at the Outrigger Volleyball Challenge. • Akiu, a transfer from Texas Tech, accumulated 70 digs over the […]

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