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Honoka‘a junior Anela Kapua (5; green) races for the first down before Kea‘au senior Kiara-Lee Cruz (5; white) can get to her on Saturday at home. The Dragons defeated the Cougars in a close 13-6 win. (Conor Langs/91Ö±²¥)

Honoka‘a quarterback Kalei Moniz (10) tries to juke out Kea‘au’s defense on Saturday at home. (Conor Langs/91Ö±²¥)

Honoka‘a sophomore Ohie Young gets ready to catch the ball against Kea‘au on Saturday at home. (Conor Langs/91Ö±²¥)

Honoka‘a quarterback Kalei Moniz (10) catches the snap during Saturday’s flag football game against Kea‘au at home. (Conor Langs/91Ö±²¥)

Kea‘au sophomore Hayley Kealoha gets ready to snap the ball for a punt play during Saturday’s game against Honoka‘a on the road. (Conor Langs/91Ö±²¥)

Honoka‘a sophomore Aubrie Tabiesa looks on during Saturday’s flag football game against Kea‘au at home. (Conor Langs/91Ö±²¥)

Kea‘au quarterback Ilihia Hatori-Awong races for a first down against Honoka‘a on Saturday on the road. (Conor Langs/91Ö±²¥)

Kea‘au quarterback Ilihia Hatori-Awong throws the ball against Honoka‘a on Saturday on the road. (Conor Langs/91Ö±²¥)

Honoka‘a junior Anela Kapua races for the first down against Kea‘au on Saturday at home. The Dragons defeated the Cougars in a close 13-6 win. (Conor Langs/91Ö±²¥)

Honoka‘a quarterback Kalei Moniz (10) throws the ball on the run while slithering past Kea‘au defenders during Saturday’s game at home. (Conor Langs/91Ö±²¥)

Honoka‘a quarterback Kalei Moniz (10) throws the ball on the run while slithering past Kea‘au defenders during Saturday’s game at home. (Conor Langs/91Ö±²¥)

Honoka‘a flag football awaits the start of Saturday’s game against Kea‘au on the Hamakua Coast. The Dragons won 13-6, improving to 5-2 overall in the late season. (Conor Langs/91Ö±²¥)