Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame inducts new class

Aug 14, 2026

Hawaii's newest sports Hall of Fame class was honored, and a local little league team is one win from the World Series — good news for island sports fans.

  • Surfer Kayla Moniz, volleyball star Beth McLaughlin, coach Tony Solito, and skateboarder Darren Ho entered the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame.
  • McLaughlin was the first Rainbow Wahine to get an athletic scholarship; Solito is the only Hawaii coach to win both high school and college national titles.
  • A Hawaii little league team faces Bonita, California today for the West Region title and a trip to the Williamsport World Series.
  • Kapolei grad Ricky Pearsall led the 49ers in catches in their preseason opener and is expected to have a big season.
  • The Rainbow Wahine soccer team lost a close one to ranked Texas Tech, and the women's water polo coach is leaving the program.

Outlook: The little league West final airs today at 3 p.m. Hawaii time, with a World Series berth on the line.

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