Local sports in brief for June 21

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Yagi memorial scheduled

A memorial for late basketball coach James “Jimmy” Yagi will be held Monday, June 26 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; memorial service will begin at 5:00 p.m. Casual attire is requested. No flowers.

Sunrise Obstacle Course on tap

Sunrise Athletics’ third annual Run for Fun Obstacle Challenge is slated for July 2 at the Bayfront Soccer Fields.

Registration costs $5 and is open to keiki in elementary school or middle school, as well as incoming high school students.

Awards will be given to the top three male and female competitors in each age division.

Eddie Ombac of KBIG FM will emcee the event — which will also feature post-race refreshments and snacks, age group awards for participants, prize giveaways (gift cards, etc.), games, a silent auction, a rummage sale and a concession

Funds will help support the Sunrise Athletics and Services, LLC’s “Pay-It-Forward” programs, along with the Sunrise Sports Foundation for the scholarship fund (coming from the concession, and donations are also welcome).

Registration forms and $5 cash can be mailed to Sunrise Athletics and Services, LLC at P.O. Box 5558, Hilo, HI 96720 —or register via club website: www.leaguelineup.com/sunrise-athletics-and-services-llc (cost via website will incur a processing fee).

Sunrise Athletics functions as a non-profit focused on giving back to keiki with providing low-cost and/or free programs and events.

Schools seeking coaching applicants

Ka‘u High School will be accepting coaching applications for Boys and Girls Air Riflery, Girls Volleyball, Cheer, Boys and Girls Bowling and Cross Country.

Applications can be picked up at the Ka‘u High School office.

For any questions, please call Athletic Director Jaime Guerpo at (808) 313-4161 or email Jaime.guerpo@k12.hi.us.

The application deadline is June 23.

Keaau High School is currently hiring coaches for JV/Varsity Baseball, Track and Field and Cheer.

All those interested may apply at the Main Office during regular office hours — between 8am – 4pm Monday through Friday.

For more information, please contact the Athletic Office at (808) 313-3450.