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Hawaii captures NCAA men's volleyball title with a 4-set win over Big West rival UC Irvine

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LOS ANGELES — Kristian Titriyski totaled a match-high 16 kills, the last coming on championship point, and Hawaii beat Big West Conference rival UC Irvine 15-25, 25-18, 25-18, 25-20 on Monday night to claim the NCAA men's volleyball championship. Hawaii (30-5) won three straight sets after a slow start to capture the third national championship in program history and first since 2022. The Rainbow Warriors also set a program record for victories in a season. UC Irvine (21-9), making its fifth appearance in the title match, was seeking its first championship since 2013 — also at ...

Maui High sweeps MIL judo team titles

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Maui High won the boys and girls team titles at the Maui Interscholastic League Judo Championships on Saturday at King Kekaulike High School. The Sabers boys have been a force throughout the season, and Brody Reyes (114), Evan Dela Cruz (121), Andy Oviedo (178), Alika Kish (198) and Coen ...

Maui athletes ready to soar at 2026 USA Games

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When the 4x100-meter relay takes off at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis next month, “Jet” and “Lightning” will be looking to help carry Hawaii to the gold. Special Olympics Hawaii has announced its delegation of athletes, unified partners and coaches who will ...

Maui gymnast earns spot at national championships

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At 15 years old, Asiel Abdel-Hadi wasn’t even alive the last time a gymnast from Maui achieved a Level 10 ranking and qualified for nationals. Level 10 is the highest skill level in the USA Gymnastics Development Program, and it often serves as a pathway to collegiate gymnastics. The ...

Taylor Hammer: Sports Spotlight May 7

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School: Seabury Hall Grade: 12 GPA: 3.25 Sports: 8-Man Football, Soccer, Volleyball Future Plans: I plan on going to college but I’m undecided on what school. I want to pursue Sports Management. Sports Lessons: What I enjoy most is the thrill of gameday. I’ve grown up as a huge ...

Zoey Offergeld: Sports Spotlight May 7

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School: Maui Preparatory Academy Grade: 12 GPA: 4.21 AP: Language, Biology Sports: Volleyball, Surfing Future Plans: My plan is to continue my education at UH Manoa or SDSU. I hope to study Business or explore areas such as Marketing, Finance or Entrepreneurship. Sports ...