HONOKAA – There was a time not too long ago that Honokaa’s football team was intent to run every play. Passing only came out of necessity.
Featuring a big-play aerial assault, the Dragons looked nothing like those teams Friday night.
Kealakehe, meanwhile, did resemble some of the squads that dominated BIIF Division I a handful of years ago. The Waveriders pounded the ball on offense, pressured the quarterback and came up with big plays on special teams.
The vintage approach won out. Riggs Kurashige scored two touchdowns, including on a punt return, and Kealakehe held on for a 24-16 victory after making several defensive stands.