Youth Football

Kari Schild has spent 23 years with the Federal Way Hawks cheer program, rising from volunteer coach to cheer director. Known for welcoming athletes with physical, developmental, or behavioral challenges, Schild fosters inclusion, teamwork, and personal growth, extending her support beyond practices and games into athletes' homes, schools, and communities.

Five Star handed previously unbeaten CD Panthers their first loss of the season in a Washington Youth Football League 8U showdown, dominating 40-0. Joel Mefi and Isaiah Buckner each rushed for two touchdowns, powering a 324-yard rushing attack while Five Star's defense shut out CD, which entered averaging over 24 points per game.

6U: CD Panthers 12, 5 Star Cougars 6 Tac City 28, Bethel Bison 0 (Forfeit) Benson 28, Renton Rangers 0 8U: Renton Rangers 41, FW Hawks 0 Renton BoomSquad came...

First-year Benson Bruins 8U head coach Tay Daniels has guided the NewWaveBoyz to a 4-1 record and four straight shutout wins after an opening loss and key injuries. Daniels emphasizes leadership, family and player development over wins, crediting his team's resilience and growth as the season's true measure of success.

Vivian Mata'utia began coaching Tac City Bolts youth football to support her grandson, eventually becoming defensive coordinator for the 8U team. She blends discipline with compassion, emphasizing positive role models, academics through study hall, and personal growth, hoping to help young athletes become respectful, humble young men both on and off the field.

The Renton Rangers 8U “Boom Squad” has built back-to-back championships on brotherhood, not just talent. Head coach Darryl “Red” Gant credits the team’s tight-knit chemistry, shared roles, and strong leadership for their success, while emphasizing life lessons like hard work, respect, and responsibility beyond the football field.

Week Four WYFL action featured standout performances across all age divisions, including Renton 8U BoomSquad's defensive-driven 12-0 win over HEIR, avenging last year's state title loss, and HEIR YK 11U's dominant 34-0 shutout of RISE behind explosive offense from Sears, Bartlett, Johnson and Walker. Full scores from 6U through 14U included.

Benson's 10U Rebel Boyz overcame a scoreless first half to defeat their 9U Kutthroat Boyz counterparts 27-12 in The Seattle Medium's Youth Football Game of the Week. Johzais Failautusi rushed for 119 yards and three second-half touchdowns, while Khalil Ladd countered with 141 all-purpose yards as the Rebel Boyz improved to 4-0.

Week Three Washington Youth Football League Pictorial Highlights

Renton Rangers edged Tac City Bolts 13-6 in an 8U overtime thriller after battling to a 6-6 tie through regulation. Dondre Dowlen scored the go-ahead touchdown in overtime, then sealed the win with a game-clinching interception, finishing with 106 rushing yards, two touchdowns and two picks in a hard-fought defensive battle.