Busy Viloria returns
to ring next week

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Waipahu flyweight Brian Viloria will take on Hugo Alberto Alvarez on the undercard of the Michael Grant-Thomas Williams heavyweight bout at the Menominee Casino in Kenosha, Wis., July 5.

"Brian is pretty hot right now," manager Gary Gittelsohn said. "I want to keep him active."

Staying active is all Gittelsohn figures Viloria will get out of Alvarez, who has had only two professional fights but won both of them.

"He is not in Brian's league," Gittelsohn said. "This is more of a 'keep busy' fight against a softer opponent."

Viloria's new World Boxing Council Youth title will not be on the line in the eight-round fight because Gittelsohn says Alvarez doesn't qualify for it.

Viloria's last fight -- a fifth-round technical knockout of Franky Soto -- was June 19, leaving him only 16 days between contests. He took 14 days off between his third and fourth fights and wound up being involved in one of his only two decisions, a four-round affair over Mike Thomas.

Honolulu Fit sessions still on track

The initial Honolulu Fit marathon training session drew over 35 runners and walkers last Sunday. The group will meet every Saturday until December as part of the 26-week training program.

Early registration continues this Saturday at 8 a.m. at Marathon Park across from the Ohana Hobron Hotel on Hobron Lane.

The fee for returning members is $95, for new members $120. A discount is available for those registering online at www.usafit.com prior to July 5. For information, call 922-6686.

Outrigger boys reach volleyball finals

The Outrigger Canoe Club's boys 14 volleyball team fell to Balboa Bay Club in the finals of the Boys Classic held Saturday at El Camino College in Los Angeles.

The OCC team, led by Hawaii women's volleyball coach Dave Shoji, defeated Santa Barbara 25-12, 25-13 and Saddleback 25-23, 25-20 to end pool play. The team then beat Manhattan Beach 25-18, 25-12 in the semifinals before losing to Balboa Bay 25-19, 14-25, 16-14 in the championship match.

The 40-team event is the second largest boys tournament of the year. OCC and Balboa Bay are expected to be high seeds in the Junior Olympics tournament set for July 3-8 in Louisville, Ky.

Bronco tourney this weekend

The Oahu Section Bronco level (ages 11-12) baseball tournament is set for Friday through Sunday at Kailua District Park starting at 8 a.m. each day.

Nine teams will battle for the top four spots and a berth in the state tournament, July 4-8. There is no admission charge.

Archers ready for Akau contest

The 12th annual Peter Akau Archery Tournament is scheduled for July 6 at the Puu O' Kapolei Archery Range.

Registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. with the competition starting at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $25 for adults, $15 for young adults and under.

The event is open to all archers. NFAA membership is not required, but NFAA rules will be followed. For more information, call George Cho at 528-1528.