Honolulu awarded a team
in Pro Volleyball LeagueManager Bob McGregor hopes to get
By Cindy Luis
franchise running within two years
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Hawaii's love of volleyball has translated into a professional women's team being located in Honolulu next year.The Pro Volleyball League has awarded an unnamed franchise to be managed by Punahou School graduate Bob McGregor. The team's name will be announced next month.
The league includes three teams that have broken away from the National Volleyball League: the San Jose Storm, the Sacramento Stars and the Utah Predators. Also scheduled to join the new league is the San Bernardino Jazz.
"We are hopeful that the league will have other teams join by the Nov. 22 deadline," said McGregor. "But even with five teams, the level of play should be very exciting.
"This will be a great opportunity for Hawaii fans to continue to follow some of their favorite players as they move from the collegiate courts to the professional stage.
The majority of the Hawaii team's 12-player roster is expected to be made up of former island collegiate players or players with Hawaii ties. The schedule calls for 10 matches.
McGregor is still negotiating a television contract and a home court. He is hopeful that a men's franchise will also be located in Hawaii within the next two years.
FUKUOKA, Japan - Hawaii-born wrestlers Akebono and Musashimaru widened their shared lead today in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. Akebono,
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Musashimaru 10-1While grand champion Akebono, or Chad Rowan, and champion Musashimaru, or Fiamalu Penitani, improved their records to 10-1, Wakanohana, Kaio and Tochiazuma all lost and were tied at 8-3.
Akebono sent out Terao with hand thrusts. Musashimaru forced out Kaio after fighting off his foe's arm-throw attempt.
Konishiki, or Salevaa Atisanoe from Hawaii, lost to Daishi and dropped to 4-7.
In the juryo division, George Kalima from Hawaii suffered his fourth defeat against seven victories as he was forced out by Tochinonada in an 80-seconds struggle. A sumo bout usually takes only 10 or 15 seconds.
William Hopkins (5-6) from Hawaii, was thrown down by Misugisato.
Pa'ulasi Matavao's three-point play with seven seconds left in the game lifted Brigham Young University-Hawaii to a season-opening 69-68 victory over South Dakota last night at the Cannon Activities Center. Seasiders win opener
The Coyotes had rallied from 11 points down late in the second half to take a 68-66 lead.
However, Chris Bates made a steal with 15 seconds left and fed Matavao, who was fouled as he made a 5-foot jumper. He then sank the free throw for the winning margin for the Seasiders.
Matavao finished with 17 points. BYUH was led by Ionatana Enosa's 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Cesar Jube of Hawaii Pacific University's men's soccer team has been named to the All-Far West Region first team. JUBE AN ALL-FAR WEST PICK
A sophomore from Goianai, Brazil, Jube scored a school record 28 goals this year.
Senior midfielder Misha Dieguez and senior defender Brad Venture were second team picks.
The 20th annual Hawaii State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships will be held Saturday at the 24 Hour Fitness facility at 1680 Kapiolani Blvd. POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The powerlifting competition starts at 9 a.m., the bench press event at 4 p.m.
Tickets are available at the 24 Hour Fitness pro shops for $5 ($7 at the door).
For additional information, call Bobby Gruenewaid at 973-4600.
The University of Hawaii Winter Baseball Camp will be held Dec. 26-28 at Rainbow Stadium. RAINBOW WINTER BASEBALL CAMP
The cost is $95 and includes a T-shirt, baseball cap and photo. Enrollment is limited to 100 per session.
For more information or a registration form, call 956-6247 during business hours.