Poly Hall of Fame finds fitting home

The newly established Polynesian Football Hall of Fame already has a home.

The Polynesian Cultural Center was announced as the permanent site during Friday’s press conference at the center, attended by five of the seven inductees of the inaugural 2014 class.

The PCC, which is celebrating its 50th year, expects the exhibit to open in January 2015.

"When we officially established the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame six months ago, the decision to choose Hawaii as our home was easy," Jesse Sapolu, co-founder and chairman of the PFHF, said in a statement. "It was important that our home be reflective of the culture and people of Polynesia, and for us, there was only one place, the Polynesian Cultural Center."

The inaugural class was formally introduced at Wednesday’s enshrinement banquet at the Hawaii Convention Center. Inductees are Kurt Gouveia, Olin Kreutz, Kevin Mawae, Jack Thompson and Ken Niumatalolo, as well as the late Junior Seau and Herman Wedemeyer.

Fan advances in amateur golf event

Hawaii’s Brittany Fan advanced to the semifinals of the 82nd Ione D. Jones/Doherty Women’s Amateur Championship this week in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Fan received a bye in the first round, then defeated Isabelle Lendl — daughter of former tennis great Ivan Lendl — 4 and 2. In the quarterfinals Thursday, Fan beat four-time USGA Mid-Amateur champion Meghan Stasi 1-up.

On Friday, Fan lost to Isabella DiLisio in the semifinals in 19 holes.

The tournament is the third leg of the Orange Blossom Amateur Circuit.

Fan signed a letter of intent to play for Colorado in the fall. She was low amateur in the women’s flight at the Hawaii State Open last month and the Colorado Women’s Open.

Fundraiser for Molokai and Lanai

The fundraiser event to supplement the athletic transportation budgets at Molokai and Lanai high schools will be held Wednesday from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

The "Cheers for Molokai and Lanai High!" street party along Merchant Street will be hosted by Murphy’s Bar and Grill and Hukilau and will feature pupus and cocktails, as well as entertainment by Brother Noland and others.

A documentary chronicling the unique challenges faced by Molokai and Lanai student-athletes, who travel by ferry or small plane for interscholastic competition, will air at 6 p.m. today on KGMB and 6:30 p.m. Sunday on KHNL.