HONOKAA — Honokaa head coach Noeau Lindsey has a hard time talking about his team without mentioning pride.
The word has served as a motivational acronym for the Dragons heading into the season, translating to perseverance, respect, integrity, determination and enthusiasm.
“Every time we step on the field I want our boys to play with pride,” Lindsey said. “Honokaa always has the talent. Getting the boys to direct all their energy and passion in the right places is my biggest part.”
Lindsey — a first-year head coach — was an assistant on the Dragons team last year that finished with a 2-6 record in the BIIF, including a 36-0 loss to eventual champion Konawaena in the Division II semifinals.