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Every time I come across these Lahainaluna Lunas, they do something magical. Some might call it surreal. Blissful. Spiritual. When I saw them hang on to win at Konawaena last week, they handled victory with respect and humility. Konawaena’s football ohana fed the Lunas after the game, long after the large crowd had emptied out of Julian Yates Field on a cool night in Kealakekua. Before eating, the Lunas all stood and thanked their hosts by singing. It was solemn […]

Division II championship coaches Garret Tihada of Lahainaluna and Philip Rapozo of Kapaa chat at a press conference for the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships at Aloha Stadium.

Much was on the line for second-seeded Konawaena: an opportunity to advance into the championship game of the Division II First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships. But a sloppy first half led to missed opportunities, and the visiting Lahainaluna Lunas pulled away after a 7-all halftime stalemate for a 28-14 victory at Julian Yates Field.