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Patacchia surfs into third round
Advertiser Staff
Fred Patacchia Jr. of O'ahu's North Shore advanced to the third round of the Quiksilver Pro France men's surfing contest yesterday.
The second round was completed in 2- to 3-foot waves at Hossegor, France.
Patacchia defeated Australia's Luke Munro, 13.0-10.23.
"It just so happened that I got the right waves," Patacchia said. "Luke has been surfing good all year — he actually took me out in Tahiti, so I had to get him back for that."
The Irons brothers from Kaua'i were eliminated yesterday.
Andy Irons withdrew from the event, and Bruce Irons lost to Australian Mick Campbell.
Hawai'i surfers Roy Powers and Pancho Sullivan advanced to the third round on Saturday.
The contest is the eighth of 11 stops on the 2008 World Championship Tour.
MORE SURFING
JANNA IRONS OUSTED
Janna Irons of Kaua'i was eliminated in the semifinals of the Roxy Jam Cardiff women's longboard surfing contest yesterday at Cardiff, Calif.
Cori Schumacher of California won the contest, which was a qualifier for the 2009 Women's World Longboard Championship.
Hawai'i surfers Crystal Dzigas, Kelia Moniz and Megan Godinez were eliminated in the quarterfinals.
SOCCER
CHAMINADE PLAYS TO TIE
Chaminade played new Pacific West Conference member Dominican University to a 0-0 tie yesterday in a men's match at San Rafael, Calif.
Keenan Ho had two shots on goal and Kris Lounsbury made nine saves for the Silverswords (1-5-1). Alex Bolt made four saves for the Penguins (0-2-2).
There were five yellow cards issued in the physical match.
FOOTBALL
UH GAMES AT THEATER
Starting with Saturday's game against San Jose State, Ko'olau Stadium 10 Theatre will air University of Hawai'i football games.
The games will be shown in high definition on one of the theatre's 134-seat, 18-feet by 32-feet big screens.
The cost will be $10 per person. A Warrior Pass will also be offered for families and groups and will include four tickets for $35.
The concession stand will be open.
For more information, call 239-0900.
BASEBALL
HWB SHOW DEBUTS
The Hawaii Winter Baseball Hour radio show will debut today at 9 a.m. on ESPN 1420 AM.
The show will be hosted weekly by the voice of HWB, Don Robbs, along with former University of Hawai'i and professional baseball player Kenny Harrison.
Former 'Iolani School standout Kala Kaaihue, a minor leaguer in the Atlanta Braves organization, will be a featured guest on today's show. He's playing for the Honolulu Sharks.
Chris Truby, a Damien Memorial alum and hitting coach for the West Oahu CaneFires, also will be on the show.
The season opens Saturday.
