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16. Describe your player and/or team’s journey through this latest season. What were the highlights? What were the lower points? What might you have done differently? What are your expectations for next season?
After an eventful rookie season that saw him shock the simulated football world by being called up from the DSFL mid-season, Lenard McRobinson finally got to experience a full campaign at the big league level. Although the Honolulu Hahalua roster was still in the midst of being built up through draft picks, it would certainly prove to be an electric team to be a part of. Alongside McRobinson and veteran backfield mate Stetson David, some new faces joined the offensive lineup - specifically rookies Brad Woof and Fig Newton, as well as new offseason acquisition A Waffle. The on-field results weren't necessarily in Honolulu's favor, as the team started out winless through their first seven games and ended winless through their last seven games, but the telltale signs of future success made the season a blast to be a part of. Putting together a top 5 offense in the league by yards and the 4th best rushing offense in the league is something to build on although the scoring wasn't necessarily there to match the yardage output. One of the highlights of the season had to be Honolulu's week 8 matchup with the Yellowknife Wraiths, who were one of the more formidable foes in the NSFC last season. After getting off to a poor start and falling behind 22-0 with under three minutes left in the first half, McRobinson and David connected on an electric 75 yard touchdown to put their first points on the board. A big fumble recovery and subsequent great opening drive in the second half narrowed the lead to one score, and Honolulu dominated the fourth quarter with three field goals, another McRobinson touchdown pass, and a 56 yard McRobinson touchdown run that got the stadium jumping. Ultimately, their 19-5 run in the final frame would produce a wild upset win that showed the league that while they may not have arrived yet, the Hahalua are a team to look out for.