West Side Eagles bound for Pop Warner championships

Joe Belisario/Courtesy Photo The West Side Eagles pose with the BIIF Pop Warner Trophy following their 16-6 victory over the Waimea Cowboys on Sunday at Waverider Stadium.

Joe Belisario/Courtesy Photo Eagles coach Jason Leleiwi talks with his team after accepting the championship trophy Sunday at Waverider Stadium. The Eagles won 16-6, and will play in the National Pop Warner Championship from Dec. 2-9 in Orlando, Fla.

The West Side Eagles, Kona’s premier 11-under Pop Warner football team, captured island glory last weekend at Waverider Stadium.

The youth squad added to its undefeated season (9-0) by beating the Waimea Cowboys by a score of 16-6 — officially claiming the Big Island Pop Warner Football Conference Championship.

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The Eagles scored two touchdowns in the first half, but Waimea made it interesting until the final whistle. With 49 seconds left in regulation, the Eagles converted a first-down run, icing the victory.

With the win, the Eagles will head to Orlando, Fla., for the Pop Warner National Championships from Dec. 2-9. The club is creating a QR code that accepts donations for the team’s pursuit to central Florida. Details will become available at a later date. Additionally, the Hawaii League Association (HLA) will notify the public of any future fundraisers for the Eagles’ journey.

On Friday, the Eagles announced their upcoming fundraisers for proceeds for their voyage to the National Pop Warner Championships in Orlando, Fla., in early December.

The Eagles will host a car wash at Aloha Kona Kia every Saturday in November from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a tournament at Makalei Golf Club on Nov. 26.

The team additionally launched a QR code that leads to a PayPal webpage for donations. Any help is appreciated. Additional information can be found in the fundraisers’ graphics.