The Kealakehe High School football team has one more weapon in its practice arsenal thanks to a generous donation made by Urgent Care of Kona.
Athletic Director Stacy Jones and Assistant Athletic Director Duke Hartfield accepted the donation of a gently used JUGS Football Passing Machine, including leather footballs on Wednesday at the Sunset Drive clinic. The donation also came with a punt attachment and battery pack. The machine and attachments sell new for nearly $5,000.
According to the company’s website, the JUGS Football Machine throws perfect passes, punts and kickoffs to any precise spot on the field. Players can practice catching perfect spirals or end-over-end “kicks” at any speed or distance from five yards to 80 yards. The JUGS Football Machine comes with its own transport wheel, making it easy to move to any spot on your practice field.
Urgent Care of Kona Director of Marketing said two of the clinic’s employees are Waverider graduates, and when discussion arose as to which team would get the machine, it became apparent Kealakehe was the number one choice.
“We are grateful to receive this generous donation,” said Jones.
Urgent Care of Kona was established in 1994 and was the first clinic to open in Kona. They offer a variety of medical services and accept most private insurances. They are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information visit urgentcareofkona.com