Viloria wins warmup for title bout

Waipahu's Brian Viloria defeated Juan Javier Lagos by unanimous decision last night at the Sycuan Resort and Casino in El Cajon, Calif.

Viloria (23-2, 13 KOs) won all eight rounds on all three judges' scorecards, chasing Lagos around the ring the entire fight. Lagos was reluctant to engage with his opponent.

“;He was just in there to survive,”; Viloria said. “;It was quality work though. I got some rounds in and felt pretty good in there.”;

A small cut was opened on Viloria's right eyebrow after a head-butt, but that was the only adversity he faced.

Now, the former WBC light flyweight champion can begin preparations for a Dec. 13 fight in China against Ulises Solis (27-1) for Solis' IBF light flyweight title.

“;I'm going to put my nose to the grinder for the next two months and prepare myself mentally and physically for a world title match,”; Viloria said. “;I'm going to dedicate myself to becoming world champion again.”;

Isle players looking to bust BCS

Two years ago, it was Boise State. Last year, Hawaii wore the Cinderella slipper.

Who could be the next mid-major team to pop the BCS bowl bubble?

How about Brigham Young.

The 11th-ranked Cougars passed early-season tests against the Pac-10, edging Washington on the road and then blasting UCLA 59-0.

With nine local players on its roster, including defensive lineman Ian Dulan (Kamehameha-Hawaii '06), senior punter CJ Santiago (Saint Louis '04) and offensive lineman R.J. Willing (Kamehameha '03), BYU is taking things one game at a time, but knows the possibilities that await if it can complete a perfect regular season.

Seasiders tie Rebels

The Brigham Young-Hawaii men's soccer team battled Dixie State to a 1-1 tie after two overtimes yesterday in St. George, Utah.

Everton Prado scored an unassisted goal for the Seasiders, but the Rebels tied the score in the 31st minute.

BYU-Hawaii is now 2-5-1 for the season (0-1-1 in the PacWest).

» The Seasider women's soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision to Dixie State. The Seasiders fell to 5-2 for the year (1-1 PacWest).

Freshman Kami Strait scored an unassisted goal for the Seasiders in the 60th minute.

» The Chaminade men's soccer team fell to Grand Canyon University, 8-1 yesterday in Phoenix. The Antelopes put five goals on the board in the first 22 minutes.

Nick Smith scored the Silverswords' lone goal off a Jensen Takiguchi assist in the 65th minute.

Chaminade fell to 1-7-1 overall.

» The Lady Silverswords fell 5-1 to Grand Canyon yesterday in Phoenix. The 'Lopes led 4-0 at the break.

Jamie Lindstrom scored for Chaminade, now 1-4 for the season.