ISLE FILE
Florida State trounces UH-Hilo, 14-7
Advertiser Staff
Ryan Barthelemy batted 4-for-5 and drove in five runs as Florida State routed Hawai'i-Hilo, 14-7, yesterday at Wong Stadium.
The Seminoles, ranked as high as No. 2 in preseason publications, improved to 3-0. The Vulcans fell to 0-10-1.
Nalei Sooto, Daniel Rhodes and Ryan Oberg homered for Hawai'i-Hilo.
Florida State plays Hawai'i Pacific today at 11 a.m. at Hans L'Orange Park.
The Seminoles then open a four-game series against Hawai'i-Manoa starting tomorrow at Les Murakami Stadium.
The game will mark the start of Mike Trapasso's coaching career at UH.
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Miyake Big Island Sportsman of Year
Advertiser Staff
Jimmy Miyake, a player, coach and organizer of Big Island baseball, was chosen 2001 Big Island Sportsman of the Year in an ongoing sports recognition program.
Don Hoota, head of the sponsoring Don's Grill, said Miyake was being recognized for his longtime volunteer role with the Waiakea Pirates Athletic Association and the Americans of Japanese Ancestry Memorial Baseball League.
Miyake was a star player both at Hilo High and later at UH-Manoa under retired coach Les Murakami.
He also was cited for his work with five other church and community groups.
Scott Prather, a four-year starting point guard at Hawai'i-Hilo, was named the 2001 Athlete of the Year for his role as an outstanding player and being a top scholar. He has honor role grades in business administration.
Twice he was the UHH Scholar Athlete of the Year. He achieved a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall semester.
Miyake and Prather each won a ticket to the Hula Bowl Maui game and round-trip air tickets. They are to be recognized at a luncheon at Hawai'i Community College in March along with 10 other monthly Big Island award winners.
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BASEBALL
Florida State routs UHH: Ryan Barthelemy batted 4-for-5 and drove in five runs as Florida State routed Hawai'i-Hilo, 14-7, yesterday at Wong Stadium.
The Seminoles, ranked as high as No. 2 in preseason publications, improved to 3-0. The Vulcans fell to 0-10-1.
Nalei Sooto, Daniel Rhodes and Ryan Oberg homered for Hawai'i-Hilo.
WATER POLO
Wahine open season: The University of Hawai'i Wahine water polo team started its season by placing second at the Michigan Invitational this past weekend.
The Wahine finished with a 3-1 record, losing only to tournament champion UC Santa Barbara, 9-8.
Hawai'i is ranked No. 7 in the preseason poll.
The Wahine's next match will be at home against the alumnae Saturday at 6 p.m.
CHEERLEADING
Bring it on: The Hawaiian Islanders arena football team will be holding cheerleading/dance team auditions tomorrow at the Blaisdell Arena, starting at 7 p.m.
Applicants must be 18 years or older.
For more information, call 532-7362 or access www.hawaiianislanders.com.
