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All-BIIF eight-man football: Pahoa’s Kamakeeaina made opposing backfield his humble abode

Hawaii Tribune-Herald

At least one opposing coach saw Pahoa defensive lineman Kealen Kamakeeaina, No. 10 in green in white, as a throwback from a slightly more dignified era, and in more ways than one.

With offenses from Ka‘u and Kohala repeatedly trying to test the Daggers’ manhood in the run game, Kamakeeaina stood strong at the point of attack for a short-handed defense that spurred Pahoa to a breakthrough season.

“He was just constantly active in the backfield,” Kohala defensive coordinator Chad Atkins said. “Pahoa had a pretty good line, but we tried to run away from No.