Maui Sports
Registration Begins for Maui Surfer Girls’ Camp
Maui Surfer Girls is accepting registration for female adolescents and adults for its annual summer surf camp at Camp Olowalu in June and July 2016. One- and two-week camps are available, with the option of attending for three weeks as well.
Young Players Thrive on Road to Kapalua in PGA TOUR
The winners-only Hyundai Tournament of Champions returns to The Plantation Course at Kapalua on Maui from Jan. 6-10, 2016.
Carissa Moore Claims Target Maui Pro and 2015 WSL Title
Maui’s Carissa Moore claimed the Target Maui Pro and 2015 WSL Title during perfect four-to-six foot conditions at Honolua Bay.
Maui Now Partners for Sunrun V.I.P. Giveaway to Billabong Pipe Masters
MauiNow.com and BigIslandNow.com in partnership with Rising Sun Solar and Sunrun are offering the public a chance to win a V.I.P. trip for two to the 45th Billabong Pipe Masters on Dec. 9 and 10, 2015.
Hawaii Hires Rolovich to Coach Warriors’ Football
University of Hawaii has hired Nick Rolovich, a former quarterback for the Warriors, as its new head football coach, the school announced today.
Kansas Wins Maui Invitational With Strong Second-half Rally
The Kansas Jayhawks battled back from a first-half deficit to defeat Vanderbilt and win the 2015 Maui Jim Maui Invitational, 70-63. It was the Jayhawks’ second title all-time, having won the championship in 1996.
Victorino Hosts 8th Annual Charity Golf Event, Dedicates Batting Cage
Two-time all-star and World Series champion, Shane Victorino hosted his eighth annual charity golf event over the weekend in South Maui.
Kansas, Vanderbilt Easily Advance to MIT Championship
The No. 5 Kansas Jayhawks jumped out to a 29-point lead in the first half and then put the offense on cruise control in the second half en route to a 92-73 win over UCLA. The Jayhawks (3-1) were led by senior Perry Ellis who shot 9-for-12 from the floor and totaled 24 points to go along with a team-high six rebounds.
UCLA Enjoys Stellar Shooting Over UNLV, Face Kansas Next
Talk about clutch shooting.
The near flawless free-throw shooting of UCLA, connecting on a mind-boggling 23 of 24 at the line, proved to be the difference against UNLV, as the Bruins beat the Rebels 77-75 in the nightcap of Monday’s opening-round action of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational at Lahaina Civic Center.
Host Chaminade Plays No. 4 Kansas in MIT Opener Today
Three intense days of college basketball begins today at the Lahaina Civic Center, as host Chaminade University plays No. 4 Kansas in the third game of the 2015 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Tournament, beginning at 4 p.m. on ESPNU television and ESPN 550 AM radio.
Championship Contenders Ready to Compete in 2015 Maui Jim Maui Invitational
The 32nd annual Maui Jim Maui Invitational begins Monday at Maui’s Lahaina Civic Center, where three top-20 teams, No. 4 Kansas, No. 14 Indiana and No. 17 Vanderbilt, are among the contenders competing for early-season bragging rights.
National “E” Coaching Course Being Offered on Valley Isle
National “E” Coaching Course is being offered to all competitive soccer coaches who coach U9-U12 players here on Maui, from Dec. 11-13, at Maui Waena Intermediate School in Kahului.
Sanches Steps Down as Head Football Coach at Kekaulike
Kyle Sanches notified the media by text Monday that he is stepping down as head football coach at King Kekaulike High School.
Oklahoma Secures Win in 2015 Kāʻanapali Classic
UH sophomore and Lahainaluna graduate, James Moran-Horton was the lead UH player finishing even par and closing out the tournament T9 at 1-under (212).
Defense Helps Lahainaluna Earn 7-0 Win Over Kaimuki
A season of preparation and discipline helped an undersized Lahainaluna team make critical stops down the stretch to preserve a 7-0 victory over Kaimuki before a standing-room-only crowd of about 3,000 at Sue Cooley Stadium.
Former UH Volleyball Standout Lily Sets Record Straight
“It was absurd,” said Lily. She recalled her emotions from years ago saying, “I didn’t do anything… I was very stubborn and I refused to let these rumors get the most of me.”
Kamehameha Maui Defends Title, Wins 5th Straight M.I.L. Cheer Championship
Kamehameha Maui defended their title and won their 5th straight M.I.L. Cheer Championship on Saturday with a total score of 321 at Kaʻulaheanuiokamoku Gymnasium.
UH in 6th After Second Round at Kāʻanapali Classic
Sophomore James Moran-Horton, an alumni from Lahainaluna High School, tied at 11th place on the player leaderboard after Round 2. Round 3 tees off on with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. at the Royal Kāʻanapali Course.
Waianae Out Runs Baldwin at State Championships, 21-6
Waianae High School used its prolific ground game to upend Baldwin, 21-6, in opening-round action of the First Hawaiian Bank/Hawaii High School Athletic Association Division I State Championships at Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium Friday night.
Bears and Lunas Compete in State Football Tournaments
Maui MIL champs, the Baldwin Bears make their 13th state appearance TONIGHT at the First Hawaiian Bank 17th Annual Football State Championships in a 4:30 p.m. match up against the Waianae Seariders at Aloha Stadium.
