Akea Cariaga • football
The running back/outside linebacker “bailed us out,” according to Panaewa Alii 14-under coach Sergio Mamone at the Pop Warner National Championships in Florida.
In Sunday’s quarterfinals, Cariaga turned a bad punt snap into a 40-yard touchdown as Panaewa beat the San Antonio Gorillas 34-12.
Panaewa – which also got two touchdowns from quarterback Zedekiah Ambrosio – plays in the semifinals Wednesday.
5 questions
Favorite food: The Longest Yard
Favorite movie: Pizza
Favorite thing about football: The bond with teammates
Favorite athlete: Ezekiel Elliott
Favorite place on the Big Island: Mauna Kea, to hunt
