UH lands
top-notch setter

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Brian Beckwith, a senior from Loyola High School (Los Angeles), has verbally committed to play volleyball for Hawaii.

The 6-foot-5 setter was the top setter for the USA Youth National Team that won a bronze medal at the NORCECA (North and Central America and Caribbean championships).

"It seemed like a good fit for me," Beckwith said. "I've had the opportunity to travel a lot with my family. I've been exposed to a lot of tropical places.

"It fits my lifestyle. I surf a lot. I really like the group of guys I met. Tino (Reyes) and the Wiltons were awesome. I can't wait to play for them. Everything seemed to fit."

Beckwith said his team hosts were current UH setters Kimo Tuyay and Daniel Rasay. Beckwith selected Hawaii over UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, and Cal State Northridge.

Suzuki and Asao win Pro-Scratch event

Pro Lance Suzuki and amateur Norman-Ganin Asao won the BridgestonePro-Scratch Championship yesterday at Pearl Country Club.

The pair shot a best-ball score of 4-under 68 to go with their 14-under scramble score of 58 the day before.

David Ishii and Guy Yamamoto, and Beau Yokomoto and Blaine Kimura finished two strokes back.

Umemura shoots an 81: AnnaUmemura slipped into a tie for 59th place after firing an 81 on the second day of the Futures Tour Qualifying Tournament in Lakeland, Fla.

Umemura is at 10-over-par 154 heading into the third round, 14 shots behind leader Lisette Lee of Louisiana.

Honolulu's Summerset Lovett is tied for 103rd with a 158.

Pro Bowl tickets on sale Saturday

Tickets for the Feb. 2 Pro Bowl at AlohaStadium go on sale Saturday.

The NFL all-star game starts at 12:30 p.m.

Fans can purchase tickets through www.nfl.com, by calling Ticket Plus locally at 526-4400 or toll free at 877-750-4400 or by visiting any TicketPlus location or the AlohaStadium box office.

Tickets start at $25. All practices at Aloha Stadium during Pro Bowl week are free and open to the public.

February's game will be the 24th straight Pro Bowl in Hawaii.

Pattachia victorious in Xcel Pro

Fred Pattachia won the Xcel Pro yesterday at Sunset Beach, taking the $4,000 winner's check.

"I was patient and stayed on the point and waited to get my waves," Pattachia said. "I've been doing a lot of yoga and other things to up my game and it seemed to work."

Kalani Robb finished second, followed by Shawn Sutton -- who secured the Hawaii Pro-Am Circuit.