PIERRE TOSTEE / COURTESY PHOTO
Hawaii's Kalani Robb showed off a move at Jeffrey's Bay,
South Africa during a contest yesterday against top-ranked
CJ Hobgood. Robb stunned Hobgood to advance to the
quarterfinals against CJ's twin brother Damien.

Robb advances,
Garcia out at surf meet

Hawaii's Kalani Robb eliminated current No. 1-ranked surfer CJ Hobgood during round 4 yesterday of the Billabong Pro at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. Robb out-pointed Hobgood, 20.5-18.75.

Defending world champion Sunny Garcia and Shawn Sutton, both from Hawaii, were also ousted. Garcia lost to Australia's Beau Emerton, 21.9-21.5 in the third round while Sutton fell to Australia's Nathan Webster, 18.0-17.75 in the fourth round.

Isle golfers off pace at U.S. girls juniors

Kauai's Rachel Kyono shot a four-over 74 yesterday to tie for 31st place at the U.S. Girls' Junior Golf Championship at the Indian Hills Country Club in Mission Hills, Kan.

Kyono was seven strokes behind leader Aree Song Wongluekiet of Florida going into today's final round of stroke play.

Honolulu's Ayumi Hori was tied for 54th at 76 and Dale Gammie of Pukalani was tied for 82nd at 78. Also, Pukalani's Rie Ganie was tied for 91st at 79 and Lisa Kajihara of Maui was at 80, tied for 106th.

Leahi soccer team finishes third in Cup

The Leahi Soccer Club '87 (girls under-14) from Honolulu placed third at the Schwan's USA Cup in Minneapolis Sunday.

Leahi '87, coached by Laurie Baker and Scott Keopuhiwa, won their pool then defeated AZFC Hammers, 2-1, in the quarterfinal match.

The Hawaii team lost to Team Chicago, 1-0, in a shootout in the semifinal.

Gymnastics Day celebrated in Hawaii

National Gymnastics Day will be celebrated in Hawaii on Aug. 25 with exhibitions at Windward Mall in Kaneohe and Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.

Today Gov. Ben Cayetano was scheduled to sign a proclamation in honor of the event. Hawaii's state directors, 12 of the top local gymnasts and their coaches are also expected to attend.

For more information, contact Hawaiian Island Twisters at 235-4487 and Pantheon School of Gymnastics at 961-2502.

Hamamoto tees it up at U.S. amateur golf

Jarett Hamamoto of Hilo began his quest for the U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championship today in San Antonio.

Hamamoto shot an even-par 71 during yesterday's practice round. Stroke play finishes tomorrow with the top 64 golfers advancing to match play beginning Thursday.

The semifinals and final are scheduled for Saturday.

Caling football combine Saturday at Roosevelt

High school football players will have the opportunity to document their speed and strength at the 3rd Lino Caling Combine 8 a.m. Saturday at Roosevelt High School.

Players will be tested in the 40-yard dash, shuttle run, vertical jump and bench press. All high school players are invited to participate. The results will be included in a booklet to be sent to four-year and junior colleges across the country for recruiting purposes.

Waipahu goes 14-0, advances to regional

Waipahu went undefeated during the Oahu Cal Ripken Baseball League's major division play, winning all 14 games.

Waipahu will represent Hawaii in the regional tournament, Aug. 10-12, at the Aiea Annex Field. The winner advances to the World Series in Vincennes, Ind., Aug. 18-26.

9 Hawaii triathletes to Lake Placid triathlon

Nine athletes from Hawaii will be competing at the Isuzu Ironman USA Lake Placid triathlon in New York on July 29.

Six-time Ironman World Championship competitor Chris Tang of Honolulu is among the group. Also competing are triathlon veterans Robert Egbert, Joseph Zwack and Tanya Florin.

Competing in their first Ironman event are Vanessa Beaton, Sheryl Toda and Jennifer Harris of Honolulu, and Kailua's Mandy Racines.

The athletes are competing for 100 qualifying spots in the Ironman in Kona this October.