KAILUA-KONA —As the final seconds ticked off the clock at Waverider Stadium, Honokaa counted down.
“3-2-1,” the Dragons roared with helmets in the air.
Just moments earlier, sophomore Kainalu Swift jumped from the rain soaked turf of Waverider Stadium with his second interception of the night to seal the Honokaa’s 12-7 victory over Kealakehe (0-1 BIIF, 0-2 overall).
The win over the Waveriders was the first for the Dragons since 2009.
Honokaa (1-0, 2-0) quarterback Ocean Guerpo-Beamer exited with an injury early in the second half, but led the way with 146 yards and a touchdown strike on 9 of 21 passing.