Kamehameha was down but not out, still in the infancy stages of absorbing and correcting a three-touchdown loss at Konawaena to end the regular season, one that meant the Warriors would have to trek back to Kealakekua for the BIIF Division II championship game.
Coach Dan Lyons greeted his players as they exited the locker room. He praised their efforts, told them to be safe as they walked into the crisp October night and he set the tone for the title game preparations.
“Hey, let’s get better,” he said.
Two weeks later, Kamehameha was. The Warriors were better by a mile, only to fall a half a yard short.