Hawaii Prep grad Grap named Rocky Mountain Player of the Week
Western New Mexico University volleyball senior Leeta Grap — a Hawaii Preparatory Academy grad — was named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week Monday.
Grap followed up her strong start to the season with another solid offensive effort at the Coyote Classic. She tallied 65 kills, going for 16 or more in three matches with a high of 21 coming twice in the first two matches. She hit over .300 in two of the matches and also added five assists, four service aces, 40 digs and six blocks. She averaged 4.33 kills per set and 2.67 digs per set.
Grap is off to a hot start so far this season with 132 kills over the first eight matches, having played in all 31 sets. She is averaging 4.26 kills per set, while also adding 94 digs (3.03 per set).
WNMU, 5-3 so far on the season, returns home for their home openers this coming Friday and Saturday when they open RMAC play against Colorado State University-Pueblo on Friday and then play Western State Colorado University on Saturday.
Run with the Bullat Parker School
Parker School invites the community to “run with the bulls” at the school’s 16th Annual George Heneghan Fun Run and Color Stampede on Oct. 17 at the school’s lower campus. The “bull” is Parker School’s mascot, a nod to the school’s paniolo and ranching roots.
As a color stampede, or color run, participants are splashed with different colored powder throughout the race.
“Last year was our biggest turnout with 190 people from 3 to 70 years old,” says Nicole Vedelli, Athletic Director at Parker School.
This event is open to the public and consists of a 1K Keiki Run which starts at 7:30 a.m. for kids ages 11 and under, followed by a 5K Fun Run/Walk at 8 a.m. This fun, healthy event was established in 1999 in memory of Hawaii architect George Heneghan, an accomplished athlete, teacher and Parker cross country and track coach from 1992 to 1998.
“We are happy to provide our community with a fun, healthy activity with the hope that our school’s athletic department can inspire others to stay active,” says Vedelli.
Entry fee is $30 for adults and $25 for kids 11 and under. Registration forms are due by Oct. 7. Late registrations are not guaranteed a t-shirt on race day. Race day check-in opens at 6:45 a.m. at Parker’s Lower School and registration will not be accepted on race day.
Medals will be awarded to first place overall male and female finishers in the 5K run/walk and 1K run/walk, and first place finishers in each age category. All proceeds will support Parker’s athletics program. For more information or to download a registration form, please visit www.parkerschoolhawaii.org, email nvedelli@parkerschoolhawaii.org, or call 808-885-7933 ext. 7106.
Upcoming Hawaii Cycling Club events
The Hawaii Cycling Club’s 19.5 mile “Out ‘n Back” Training Time Trial is Sept. 19, starting at Hwy 19 and Ka’iminani Dr. at the new time of 7 a.m.
Registration is from 6:30-6:45 a.m on Pukiawe Street off of Ka’iminani Drive. The start is on Hwy 19 at Ka’iminani Drive. Competitors will ride North 13.5 miles to mile marker 80, make a U-Turn and return to the finish line at mile marker 86. The total ride is 19.5 miles. Police will be directing traffic at the U-Turn.
Saturday Ride Option: A non-competitive ride will start shortly after the last time trial competitor.
The Last Mile: Over the last mile of both the Time Trial and the Saturday Ride participants have the opportunity to record their top speed and average mph, report their results and have the results posted on the HCC web site. HCC’s Talk Story Station will be providing food and drinks after the finish line.
Wildcat Golf Challenge
The Club at Hokulia will host the Wildcat Golf Challenge on Nov. 16.
The two best ball of four format with a shotgun start costs $250 per golfer to enter. Entry fee includes a cart and a gift for all golfers.
The event will benefit the interscholastic athletics program at Konawaena High School. Space is limited and advance reservations can be made by calling the Athletic Office at Konawaena at 323-4500.
5th Bieni 5K Fun Run and Dog Walk at HPA
Runners, walkers, friendly canines, and families are invited to participate in the Fifth Bieni 5K Fun Run and Dog Walk beginning at 9 a.m. on Sept. 20 at the Hawaii Preparatory Academy cross-country course. The course — located at the school’s Upper Campus — is a challenging, but fun and that includes hills, flats, grass and pavement.
Participants who preregister online by Sept. 8 will receive a race shirt and goodie bag. To register, visit: flpregister.com/154. Entry fees are $25 for participants 11 and older and $35 for those 11 and older with dogs.
This fun community event honors Bieni Kohler-Johnson, an HPA alumna who passed away in 2009 after a valiant battle against breast cancer. All net proceeds from the event fund the annual Bieni Kohler-Johnson ’83 Scholarship at HPA, which recognizes young women who are gifted in athletics, academics, or the arts.
The top fundraiser will receive the grand prize of a two-night stay at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. The runner-up fundraiser will receive a round of golf for four at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Fundraisers do not need to be present to win. Medals will be awarded to the top two overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in each age division.
For more information, contact Liz Noetzel at 989-9100 or email: HPArace@gmail.com.
On the Emily T. Gail Show
Vivian Fususho Nozaki looks back on when she and her husband Alan were Race Directors of the Hilo to Volcano- Ultra and Relay Run and the Saddle Road Hilo to Waimea in the 80’s-90’s. She talks about the early days of endurance runs Alan participated in on the Big Island, like the 24 hour run in 1990’s at Old Kona Airport park.
Chick Kunitake, reflects on the Daniel Sayre Foundation efforts to raise funds for purchase of Hawaii Country Fire Department rescue equipment. He looks back at his experience as a Konawaena athlete in 1950’s. He shares why he encourages supporting high school athlete fund raising efforts like the Konawaena Wildcats girls basketball team.
The Wildcats girls basketball team, under coach Bobbie Awa, are fundraising to attend the prestigious Title IX Basketball Tournament in Washington D.C. in December The Wildcats are one of the 48 teams invited from around the country.
The Emily T Gail Shows are available at espnhawaii.com. There is a free iTunes podcast and Emily T Gail Talk Story on Facebook. Contact Gail at 896-6780 or emilytgail@gmail.com
KJCA golf tournament
The Kona Japanese Civic Association will hold a golf tournament on Oct. 4 at Big Island Country Club.
Registration begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The entry fee is $100 and includes a continental breakfast, pupu, lunch and prizes.
The format will be a two-person scramble. Team handicap will be determined by using 80 percent of the total team handicap.
Hole sponsors are welcome to help KJCA promote Japanese culture in the community.
For more information, call Peggy Ciriaco at 937-2380, Tony Takai at 325-6724, or Walter Kunitake at: 938-3624
Kealakehe stadium rules reminder
No fans in attendance at Waverider Stadium can bring coolers, chairs (other than stadium chairs),outside food or beverage, large bags, Hydroflasks or other containers. Designated handicapped seating is reserved for people with disabilities