CHICAGO – A local football team of kids seven and under is headed to the nationals. They just need a little help to get there.
What we know:
The Midwest Hawks BabyHawks 7u football team is the best in their division in Illinois after winning at the state level.
And this mighty group out of Country Club Hills has now earned the chance to compete in the national championship in Florida.
It’s one of the biggest stages in youth football but taking the entire team is costly.
What they’re saying:
“Everybody is gonna say they have the best team, but I honestly feel like we have the best team,” Coach Camron Anderson said. “Not just about football but getting our guys ready for life.”
“We try to do everything we can to close the gap, but sometimes it just doesn’t work, and we have to leave athletes behind, which is ultimately not the best situation we want to be in, but we try to make do,” said head coach Bert Kenerson.
What’s next:
The team has set up a “99 Pledges” account to raise money.
The Midwest Hawks Babyhawks team leaves Dec. 6 for nationals and will be there if they get the help, from Dec. 7 through Dec. 13.
The Source: Fox 32’s Dawn Hasbrouck conducted interviews with Midwest Hawks Babyhawks coaches Camron Anderson and Bert Kenerson for this report.