Honokaa falls to Waimea in HHSAA Division II semifinal

Honokaa quarterback Elijah Kaupu-Alip runs the ball while looking to pass during the HHSAA Division II Semifinal against Waimea on Saturday. (Kelsey Walling/Hawaii Tribune-Herald)

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Honokaa defensive lineman Ke Ua Hui gets excited with the crowd before the HHSAA Division II Semifinal against Waimea on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Honokaa fans cheer for the Dragons during the HHSAA Division II Semifinal against Waimea on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Honokaa fans cheer for the Dragons during the HHSAA Division II Semifinal against Waimea on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald The Honokaa Dragons pray together before playing the HHSAA Division II Semifinal against Waimea on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

The Honokaa Dragons lost to the Waimea Menehune from Kauai 17-0 in the HHSAA Division II semifinal on Saturday in Honokaa. Hundreds of fans cheered on the Dragons as they finished one of their best seasons yet. The Menehune will go on to the play in the Division II championship this weekend.