After a long 15 years, Pop Warner “Flag” Football has returned to the Pahoa-Puna district after the hard work of many involved.
The Puna Panthers were spearheaded by Fred Blas, Keven Lee and Kyle Lee and they had their first game today at Hawaiian Beaches Park.
I started playing football when I was 8 years old and the things that I learned from playing on a team that young… stuck with me for the rest of my life.
It was great to see so many folks from the community come out to this historic event. Even Hunter Bishop from the Mayor’s Office made.
Teamwork is the key to winning football games and these kids definitely had teamwork.
Its pretty cool because they are allowing females to play which definitely wasn’t allowed when I was playing.
From what I could tell, it looks like the Pahoa-Puna Panthers have several different teams at different age groups… But there always seems to be that one big boy that just looks like he would kill the smaller kids!
You can click on the pictures below for a larger version:
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Good job Damon, nice to see the youngsters from Pahoa on Website. Hope to see Puna Panthers Pop Warner Mitey Mites and Peewee Football. The Season opener is on 9/12/10 at the Panaewa Field.
Damon
Mahalo for the pictures. Great stuff. The Pop Warner boys need this uplifting event. A great time was had by all Again, Mahalo
Aunty Madie
Great photos Damon. Nice coverage. Keep up the good work!