• Bethany to be honored in Arizona Bethany to be honored in Arizona By The Garden Island Princeville’s Bethany Hamilton will be honored, along with three other individuals, at the 12th Annual Gene Autry Courage Awards on March 21 in
• Bethany to be honored in Arizona
Bethany to be honored in Arizona
By The Garden Island
Princeville’s Bethany Hamilton will be honored, along with three other individuals, at the 12th Annual Gene Autry Courage Awards on March 21 in Arizona. The other three athletes who displayed unbelievable sacrifices for their sports include mountain climber Aron Ralston, Olympic gold and bronze medalist Rulon Gardner, and Arizona St. football player Emmanuel Franklin.
The 15-year-old was well on her way toward her dream of becoming a professional surfer.
The Princeville, Kauai-based teen began surfing competitively at age 11, and by age 13 she was well respected in her sport. Tragedy nearly ended her dreams, however. On Oct. 31, 2003, Bethany was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark. She lost her left arm just below her shoulder, but miraculously survived the attack.
Bethany’s dream of becoming a pro surfer also amazingly lives on. Only months after the tragic incident, Bethany amazed thousands by earning a fifth-place finish at the 2004 National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) Nationals Championships.
In September 2004, she then captured the Open Women’s Division of the NSSA’s Hawaiian conference season opener. She also has secured a place on the USA National Surfing Team.
UH falls to Winthrop
HONOLULU — Tommy Lentz drove in four runs as Winthrop defeated Hawai‘i 11-3 on Wednesday night.
Health Rollins (3-3) allowed three runs in seven innings and picked up the win for the Eagles (17-5).
Colby Summer (1-1) took the loss for the Rainbows (12-10).
The Eagles took a 1-0 lead in the third, but the Rainbows quickly responded as Greg Kish and Issac Omura drove in back-to-back runs, to take a 2-1 lead.
Winthrop tied it 2-2 in the fourth before putting the game away with nine runs between the sixth and eighth innings.
Jacob Dempsey was 2-for-4, including a solo home run in the fourth inning. He also drove in three runs for Winthrop.
Hawai‘i has a day off before opening Western Athletic Conference play at home, tonight against Louisiana Tech.
Junior Olympics fastpitch registration
The West Kaua‘i Junior Olympics 18 & Under Girls’ Fastpitch is accepting registrations for the upcoming 2005 season. All girls interested in playing or for more information, please contact Teddy or Tammy Perreira at 337-9949, 635-6088 or 639-0087.
Northshore Pop Warner looking for coaches
The Northshore Pop Warner organization is looking for coaches for tackle and cheer squads for the 2005-2006 season. Deadline is March 31. Anyone interested should call Jay Lotu at 639-2512.
Kaua‘i Off-Road Riders poker run
Kaua‘i’s Off-Road Riders, a non-profit organization, will be holding their Annual Off-Road Motorcycle Easter Poker Run event this Sunday, March 20. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. Event will start at 10:00 a.m. Pre-registration applications available at Two Wheels in Kapa‘a. Signs will be posted on the Numila Road fronting the Kaua‘i Coffee Visitor Center. For more information call 822-7283.
Lacrosse games and clinic
This Saturday, March 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Island School, there will be a lacrosse “games/clinic” open to anyone interested — boys, girls, high school, college, adults. It will feature former high school and college players, who will offer a clinic, followed by a non-contact game. There is no cost, and equipment will be provided. Contact Ken at 652-9422 or email k.gilstein@gmail.com.
