Former University of Hawai'i standout and Triple-A pro baseball pitcher Matt Apana has been named head coach at Roosevelt High School, his alma mater.

Apana, 38, replaces Craig Arakawa, who stepped down after four seasons at the helm.

Apana most recently was pitching coach at Hawai'i Pacific University from 2005 to 2008 and was an assistant at Punahou for four years before that. After a successful UH career, he played five seasons in the Seattle Mariners organization, eventually reaching the Triple-A level.

As a Roosevelt senior in 1989, Apana helped the Rough Riders reach the O'ahu Interscholastic Association championship game.

"I'm excited, it's all about giving back to the community and teaching these kids to be good people as well as good athletes," Apana said.

VOLLEYBALL

UH TICKETS ON SALE

Season tickets for the 2009 University of Hawai'i women's volleyball season go on sale today.

Tickets may be purchased at http://www.HawaiiAthletics.com Web site, at the Stan Sheriff Center box office or by calling 944-2697. Box office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Season ticket prices are $165 (plus a $100 premium seat contribution) for lower level, $120 for upper level adults, $110 for upper level senior citizens, and $75 for upper level students (ages 4 through high school).