---

Football, volleyball tickets on sale

University of Hawaii football and volleyball season tickets go on sale to the general public Wednesday.

The Warrior football team opens the season against two-time defending national champion USC on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Aloha Stadium. The home schedule also includes Western Athletic Conference rivals Boise State (Oct. 1) and Fresno State (Oct. 29). New WAC members New Mexico State (Oct. 15) and Utah State (Nov. 13) also play UH at Aloha Stadium.

Hawaii finishes the regular season at home against Wisconsin (Nov. 25) and San Diego State (Dec. 3).

Football ticket packages range from $77 (age 4 to high school) to $145 (sidelines). Premium seat contributions also may apply to sideline and south end zone seats.

The Rainbow Wahine volleyball team also faces a tough schedule, hosting nine teams that played in last year's NCAA tournament. UH opens its home schedule against national semifinalist USC on Sept. 1.

Upper level volleyball season tickets are $120 (adult), $105 (senior citizen) and $70 (age 4 to high school). The lower-level seats are sold out.

UH faculty, student, super rooter and Manoa Maniac tickets for both sports go on sale in August.

Tickets can be purchased at the Stan Sheriff Center (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday), by calling 944-2697 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), or on the Internet at hawaiiathletics.com. Walk-up and phone purchases are not available during holidays.

Hilo adds middle infielder to softball team

The UH-Hilo softball program picked up some infield depth yesterday, receiving a commitment from shortstop Vanessa Badosa of Anaheim, Calif.

"Vanessa will solidify our middle infield," coach Callen Perreira said. "Her experience at both positions will be a valuable asset to our continued success."

Badosa batted .276 in her sophomore season while starting at shortstop. Fullerton finished second in the conference and fourth in the state tournament where she also earned all-tournament honors.

Eldredge representing USA

Baldwin product Kaleo Eldredge is on USA Softball's "Elite team" for today's Canada Cup in Surrey, B.C.

Eldredge led California to the Women's College World Series and currently plays for the New York/New Jersey Juggernaut in the National Pro Fastpitch league.

The Canada Cup begins today and runs through July 10.

Registration open for flag football

Registration is open for the www.darainbow.com Hawaii Flag Football League's fall season.

The 10-game minimum league starts in September, with games held at Halawa District Park. The registration fee is $275 for 4-on-4, plus a $100 deposit for forfeit and missed-meeting fines. The cost includes player medical insurance.

The registration deadline is Aug. 31. For information call Rick at 672-6050 or go to www.darainbow.com.

Road race coming to Hawaii

Hawaii Raceway Park will hold a road race with Indy cars tomorrow.

Race prepared sedans will also race on the track's 1.32-mile road course. Tickets can be purchased at either Waialae Subaru or at the gate, which opens at 9 a.m.