Sports

Hawaii boxer Lorenzo Patricio wins World Cup title

Local Sports August 6, 2026

Hawaii boxer Lorenzo Patricio has won a World Cup Boxing title, marking a major milestone for the Patricio family, the Maui boxing community and Team USA. According to Team USA, Patricio is the first American to win a gold medal at the World Boxing Cup. Patricio, who is coached by his father, Lyndon Patricio, captured the gold medal in the men's 55kg weight class in the tournament, and the title reflects years of discipline, sacrifice and dedication to the sport. "There are paths available that can lead to meaningful achievements and personal satisfaction," Lyndon Patricio said. ...

Larry Libres Fishing & Diving tournament sees first-ever back-to-back tako champ

Local News August 6, 2026

Melcor Boco poked the biggest tako and became the first repeat champion in the 38-year history of the Larry Libres Fishing & Diving Tournament on Saturday at Kanaha Beach Park. The 207 tako divers and 186 shoreline fishermen experienced strong gusty tradewind conditions even at the 8 a.m. ...

Maui windsurfers finish first, third at World Windsurfing Tour in Fiji

Local News August 5, 2026

Maui residents Bernd Roediger and Morgan Noireaux competed in the World Windsurfing Tour at the Fiji Surf Pro in June, finishing first and third, respectively, at Fiji’s Cloudbreak reef. This year's competition featured some of the biggest conditions this season has seen, measuring up to 4 ...

UH women’s volleyball announces schedule

Local News August 3, 2026

Led by first-year head coach Joshua Walker, the University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team will play a 29-match regular-season schedule this fall. The 2026 schedule includes three early-season tournaments and 11 nonconference matches before UH begins its inaugural season in the Mountain ...

Credit Unions of Maui raise $50,000 for junior golfers

Local News August 3, 2026

More than 140 people participated in the Credit Unions of Maui’s 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday at Waiehu Municipal Golf Course. Organizers reported that the event raised $50,000 for Maui Junior Golf Association, a Maui nonprofit dedicated to developing life skills through ...

Maui Christian Academy continues to grow in the MIL

Local News July 30, 2026

As Maui Christian Academy enters its fourth year in the Maui Interscholastic League, the Eagles have competed in surfing, air riflery, cross country and track and field. School officials said each season has helped strengthen the athletic program by giving student-athletes opportunities to compete at a higher level while preparing for future athletic and academic pursuits. The school has also expanded its athletic offerings through partnerships. Through a collaboration with Haleakala Waldorf, Maui Christian Academy students also compete in canoe paddling. School officials said the ...