In a sense, Pahoa was just happy to show up last season.
After a 12-year hiatus, the Daggers were going to be a feel-good story no matter what, even as they took their lumps in their eight-man football debut.
“Me, honestly, I was just happy to play,” senior quarterback Lava Benn said. “I wouldn’t mind winning. Good sportsmanship Just enjoy the game.
“I feel more determined this year.”
Football might have been back last season Pahoa, but sound defense was not.
The Daggers allowed 57 points per game last season in going 0-6. In a 71-6 loss to Kohala in the home opener, the Cowboys essentially turned Pahoa’s side of the field into the red zone, trying to score on every play.