Posted on: Sunday, October 12, 2003

ISLE FILE
Kaua'i's Irons surfs to meet title in France

Advertiser Staff

Kaua'i's Andy Irons moved another step closer to his second consecutive world championship with a victory in the Quiksilver Pro France yesterday.

Irons defeated Australian Phil MacDonald in the one-on-one final, 18.06-13.73, to win the $30,000 first prize. It was Irons' fourth victory in eight contests this year.

Irons took control of the final heat early. A long barrel ride six minutes into the heat received a near-perfect score of 9.43, giving him a lead he would never relinquish.

Irons, who won his first world championship last year, increased his lead on the 2003 World Championship Tour. Through eight of 12 events, Irons has 6,960 points. Kelly Slater of Florida is second with 6,228.

MEETING

• Na Koa: Hawai'i head coach June Jones and special teams coach Tyson Helton will analyze film from last night's game against Fresno State at the Na Koa Football Club luncheon tomorrow.

The luncheon of the UH football booster club is at 11:30 a.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center.

Cost is $13 for members, $15 for guests.

SOFTBALL

• UH ranked No. 26 all-time: The University of Hawai'i is ranked 26th in the USA Today/National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Time Division I College Softball Top 50 poll.

The poll was compiled using weekly rankings from the 1995 season to the final poll of 2003. The Rainbow Wahine were ranked in 46 polls during that span.

Arizona was ranked No. 1.

CROSS COUNTRY

• HPU sweeps: Hawai'i Pacific University won the men's and women's titles in the HPU Invitational yesterday at the school's Windward campus in Kane'ohe.

The Sea Warrior men finished with 33 points, followed by Hawai'i-Hilo (40), BYU-Hawai'i (68) and Chaminade (75). HPU's William Ngetich won the 10K race in 31:37.

The HPU women finished with 28 points, followed by Hilo (48), BYUH (61) and Chaminade (74).

BYUH's Chelsea Smith won the 6K race in 21:04.