Stribling turning heads at 49ers camp
Hawaii sports roundup: a rookie standout at 49ers camp, a coaching change on Kauai, Little League on national TV, and young track champions.
- Hawaii's Stribling is impressing at San Francisco 49ers training camp after being drafted in the 2nd round this year, with quarterback Mac Jones nicknaming him the "Flyin' Hawaiian" for his speed.
- He runs a 4.36-second 40-yard dash and has big hands for a wide receiver, missing only a few days with hamstring tightness.
- Kapaa High football coach Mike Tresler is stepping down after 5 years and 2 state titles, handing the program to former assistant Ryan McKeague while staying on to help.
- The Kapaa Little League team plays Southern California today on ESPN, coming off a 7-3 win over Arizona.
- Two Hawaii high school track stars, Leilehua's Avery Elgin and Punahou's Penelope Stay, won gold at the National Junior Olympic championships in California.
Outlook: UH Rainbow Wahine volleyball opens its season August 28-30 with the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Classic under new head coach Joshua Walker.