Jonathan Charbonneau scored 21 points Thursday night as Honokaa went on the road and beat Pahoa 33-30, clinching an automatic berth to the HHSAA Division II basketball tournament.
The Dragons (8-4) hadn’t been to states since 2007. As the the top seed at the BIIF tournament, Honokaa will search for its first league title since 2001. The Dragons will face either the Daggers or St. Joseph in the semifinals Feb. 12 at Hilo Civic.
Keinan Agonias scored 15 points for Pahoa (5-6). The Daggers still can earn the No. 2 seed at BIIFs with a win Saturday at Hawaii Prep, which would set up a rematch in the semifinals.