Editors note: Because of a technical problem with the West Hawaii Today email system, Short Hops submissions from Feb. 21 to March 2 were lost. If you would like an event or results posted in this section, please email sports@westhawaiitoday.com.
Kealakehe spring sports meeting
A mandatory parent Meeting for students involved in spring sports will be held March 10 at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Parents do not have to attend this meeting if they have already been to a parent meeting previously this year.
For more information, contact athletic director Alan Vogt at 313-3774.
BIIF seeking water polo officials
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation is seeking water polo officials for the spring season.
For more information contact Kealakehe athletic director Alan Vogt at 313-3774, or Alan_Vogt/KEALAKEH/HIDOE@notes.k12.hi.us.
Panaewa free combine
The Panaewa Game Changing Empire Sports Combine will be held March 17-19. It is for the Classes of 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 for baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball and volleyball players.
Players can test their athleticism, compare scores with other athletes and have scores sent to college coaches nationwide.
There is no charge.
Registration is being held and closes on March 12 at piaahawaii.com.
Free Under Armour shirts are available for volunteers on a first-come basis. Call Chelsie at 932-2607 with any questions.
Panaewa residents are asked to choose Panaewa Club under high school.
• March 17: outdoor sports at Waiakea High. Registration at 7:30 a.m. and mandatory parent/player meeting from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Practice drills from 10 a.m. to noon.
• March 18 at Waiakea High. Check-in at 8 a.m. for 40-yard dash, 60-yard dash, pro agility shuttle, L drill, vertical jump and broad jump. Event runs from 9 a.m. to noon.
• March 17: indoor sports at Panaewa Gym. Registration from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and mandatory parent/player meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Practice drills from 2 to 4 p.m.
• March 19 at Panaewa Gym. Check-n at noon for 10-yard dash, 20-yard dash, approach jump, vertical jump, pro agility shuttle and broad jump. Event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wahine Wildcat basketball looking to be “Best of”
The Konawaena girls basketball program has been selected to be part of the USA TODAY High School Sports’ “Best Of” contest series, which features the best girls basketball programs in the country.
The contest is currently underway with 255 of America’s top programs competing. A champion will be crowned March 23 after three rounds of voting. The athletic department will receive $1,000, a banner and bragging right if the Wildcats garner the most votes.
The contest considers more than just on-court success — factoring in fan support, facilities, traditions, coaching and player development. Led by head coach Bobbie Awa, the Wildcats have captured seven consecutive BIIF titles and six state championships since 2004. Konawaena just wrapped up a 30-1 season for its most recent state banner, beating Lahainaluna 51-41 in the state championship game.
More than 3,000 schools have been involved in at least one of the contests, with past champions hailing from Virginia, Missouri, Vermont, Illinois (three times), Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Kansas.
To vote, visit contest.usatodayhss.com.
Golf tourney benefits judo
The 14th annual Hawaii Shima Judo Kyokai Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on March 22 at the Hapuna Golf Course.
Registration begins at 7 a.m. with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.
Proceeds are used to support BIIF high school judo teams as well as judo camps and seminars featuring world-class instructors and competitors.
Golfers and sponsors are invited to help raise funds.
West Side Hawaii Little League opens registration
West Side Hawaii Little League has opened up registration for Minors (ages 9-10) Majors (11-12) and Juniors (13-14) for Kona and Waikoloa.
For more information, call Kristi at 960-8042 or email kgacayan@hawaii.rr.com.
Football combine set for March
The Hawaii Island Underclassmen Combine will be held March 21 at Waiakea High’s football field.
According to a release, the purpose of the event is to improve combine scores.
Registration is available at nucsports.com, and the fee is $40. Check-in is at 8 a.m. and the combine starts at 9 a.m.
For more information, contact Dave Cosier Jr. at 861-5507.
On the Emily T Gail Show
Guests: David Marr III, NBC/ Golf comments on The Golf Channel documentary “Uneven Fairways.” He talks about his father, Dave Marr who won the PGA Championship in 1964 and later became a broadcaster as well.
Carol Connor has nice things to say about recreational opportunities at Waikoloa Beach Resort and offers good review of “Evita” at Aloha Theatre which runs till March 15.
Winona Chen of Kona Beach and Sports talks about how she got into doing triathlons, including IRONMAN, and shares how to get started with multi sport activities.
Updates: Gail has updates on sports and recreation events including Bikeworks and PATH Run for the Hops on March 14 at BMW in Kailua-Kona, Lavaman weekend March 27-29 at Waikoloa Beach Resort, as well as Hawaii Cycling Club events and Kona Hiking volunteer days at Veterans Cemetry.
Gail’s shows are available at espnhawaii.com under the “lineup” tab, as a free podcast on iTunes, and at emilytgailtalkstory on Facebook.
Juno Club holds Invitational tourney
The Kona Hongwanji Judo Club will be holding their 21st annual Oyama Inivational Judo Tournament on Sunday, March 15 at the Ellison Onizuka Gym at Konawaena High School. The tournament starts at 9 a.m. and is open to the public.
Kai Opua Canoe Club Pre-Season Events
If you’re interested in Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling, Kai Opua invites you to try it out at preseason paddling events hosted at Kamakahonu Beach (next to Kailua Pier). The events will be held March 7 and March 21 from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
All paddlers from kids, novice, competitive and recreational crews are welcome. Kai Opua will supply paddles. Please wear attire that can get wet. Basic swimming ability required.
Waikoloa Canoe Club seeks new paddlers
If your are interested in Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling, Waikoloa Canoe Club invites you to a paddling clinic at Anaeho’omalu Bay.
The events will be held on March 7 and 14 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Paddlers of all skill levels are invited, from kids, novice and competitive crews.
Paddles will be provided. Please wear attire that can get wet. Basic swimming required.
LavaKids How to Run 101
LavaKids will be holding a 10-session running clinic geared towards middle school students on Friday’s until May 22. The clinics will be held at Kealakehe Middle School on Friday afternoons from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Teaming up with the Kealakehe Waverider Triathlon Club, participants will learn running techniques, nutrition, stretching and much more with drills and guest speakers.
The clinic ends with a 5K race on May 22. For more information, email ellie.lavakids@gmail.com and visit lavakids.org.
Weekly golf Results
BICC Members Golf Tournament
Feb. 25
Format: 4-person team, 3-2-1
1. Swend Willadsen, Mike McKay, Garland Lowe, Kelly Lowe (-28); 2. Don Wood, Nozomi Kishimoto, Bruce Robinson, Cheryl Robinson (-25); 3. Al Akana Shirley Akana, Gary Biesemeier, Fred Richburg (-19); 4. Barb Poston, Mary Orange, Al Droscoski, Al Akana-Blind Draw (-18)
Low Net: 1. Swend Willadsen (59); 2. Nozomi Kishimoto (66)
Closest to the pin: Dick Peters (5); Don Wood (8, 13); Garland Lowe (17)
Feb. 28
Format 4-person team, 2 low nets, except for holes 3, 8, 11 and 16 use 3 low nets
1. Barb Poston, Mary Orange, Darlene Peters, Shirley Akana (-23); 2. Garland Lowe, Kelly Lowe, Denny Dickenson, Jeanene Dickenson (-22); 3. Ray Poston, Carl Orange, Frank Jung, Ron Ahlers (-22); 4. Rick Dvorak, Dick Peters, Rod Kebo, Fred Richburg (-20)
Low net: 1. Gary Biesemeier (68); 2. Shirley Akana (68)
Closest to the pin: Denny Dickenson (5); Garland Lowe (8); Barb Millslagle (13); Rob Kebo (17)
Keauhou Kona Men’s Golf Club
Feb. 28
A flight
1. Dick Scammell (62); 2. Jim Geiser (65); Harry Welch (66)
B flight
1. Bruce Gansneder (65); 2. Denny Wade (65); Joe Goldscharek (65)
Closest to the pin: Bob Currier (5); Duke Condon (8, 17); Leo Langel (13)
Makalei Kolepa Hui
Feb. 18
A flight
1. Eddie Wakaya (65); 2. J. Kiaha (67);
B flight
1. Larry Leedom (66); 2. Joel Sparks (68)
C flight
1. P. Kelley (69); Norm Pacheco (70)
Closest to the pin: Larry Reifsnider (2, 5); Bill Stockley (12); Larry Leedom (15)