Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Because of their pedigree, this year’s version of the Hilo Bronco All-Stars doesn’t figure to match the raw power of their past three predecessors. Each thoroughly overwhelmed the competition in winning state PONY baseball titles.
Hilo Royal’s players weren’t on the team that claimed the regular-season title, but many were placed on the ‘A’ all-stars because players on the winning club decided to head elsewhere. Hilo Royal also didn’t get a bye to states this season as the past three All-Star teams did, since Hilo isn’t hosting this year.
Undeterred, coach Ronald Auwae told his players to approach sectionals as a tremendous opportunity to step up.