It won’t quite resemble the days of yesteryear, when Honokaa was just as happy to not even have to attempt a pass, but the run game is back in vogue for the Dragons.
Honokaa will retain the spread, thanks in large part to dual-threat senior quarterback Nainoa Falk, but the read-option will allow for coach Hana Hanohano to take advantage of a strong slew of running backs, all of whom played different positions in the past.
“That’s the cool part. These boys are wide receivers and lineman,” Hanohano said. “Kind of what we did with Kamaehu Richards last year.