Youth Football

HEIR turned in a strong all-around performance, defeating RISE 26-0 behind a dominant defensive effort. The defense forced three takeaways, with Elias Ruiz recording a fumble recovery. The front four of Jakari Foster, IzeYah Faagai, Kobe Finau and Kano Stevens helped control the line of scrimmage, while the secondary, led by Kainoa Nellams, Kymani Morton, Myron Beck Jr. and Ace Wilson, kept RISE from finding much success through the air. The linebackers, led by Kelly Fenstemacher, Elias Ruiz, Marcus Marshall and Jaylen Mitchell, also helped shut down the RISE rushing attack.

When Jessica Shubin learned that the newly formed Bethel Bison Youth Football and Cheer program was putting together a 6U tackle football team, she saw the opportunity her son, Jio, had been looking for after playing flag football, and she quickly began reaching out to other families to help make the team a reality.

Last Saturday, the 6U Renton Rangers defeated the 6U Bethel Bison 46-6 in a season-opening game that, despite the scoring differential, was exciting from start to finish.

The Benson Bruins 8U team won the WYFL 8U Championship with a 31-6 victory over the B12 Bearcats, showcasing explosive running, tight defensive pressure, and relentless energy.

Reported by Karrington Kincaid, The Seattle Medium The Rise 10U team capped off their impressive season with a commanding 26–6 victory over the Federal Way...

Benson Bruins rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to win the WYFL 12U Championship in double overtime, 38-30, over Rise 12U.

The Benson Bruins won the WYFL 14U Championship in a hard-fought battle against the Royal T Titans, 28-19, with three touchdowns from quarterback Alexander Richards and a stout defense.

The Benson Bruins 6U team dominated the CD Panthers 18-0 to win the 2025 WYFL 6U Championship, with Jayden Long leading the way with two long touchdowns and a swarming defense that limited the Panthers to short gains.

Chris and Traci Solo have become a football family through their dedication to the Royal T youth football organization, where Chris coaches the 14U team and Traci serves as a team mom, providing both physical and emotional support to the players.

The B12 Bearcats 8U team, led by coaches Leeangelo Bentley, Cordarius "CJ" Dreakford, Bradley Dexter, and Mike Vera, have an impressive 9-1 record and are heading into the championship game this weekend, thanks to their resilience, determination, discipline, and teamwork.