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PAC With Reported AIPAC Ties Targets El-Sayed In Michigan

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A political action committee with reported ties to AIPAC is running digital ads attacking Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed's relationship with Black voters. The campaign comes amid tensions over representation and foreign policy. Former President Barack Obama campaigned with El-Sayed last week, trying to energize Black voters. Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
A political action committee with reported ties to AIPAC is running digital ads attacking Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s relationship with Black voters. The campaign comes amid tensions over representation and foreign policy. Former President Barack Obama campaigned with El-Sayed last week, trying to energize Black voters. Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

by Sam Robinson, Michigan Chronicle

This article first appeared in the Michigan Chronicle.

A dark money group that ran digital ads against progressive Democrats during the midterm primary cycle has trained its sights on Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democrats’ Senate nominee in Michigan, ahead of the general election.

“Abdul El-Sayed doesn’t care about the Black community,” reads the caption of the digital ad from the National Empowering Black America PAC.

Republicans in Michigan are hoping existing tensions between some Black and Arab Americans cause reliable Democratic voters to sit out the Senate race between El-Sayed and his GOP opponent, Rep. Mike Rogers. Both campaigns have spent significant time in Detroit targeting residents, which represents the state’s largest voting bloc.

To defeat Rogers, El-Sayed will need much of the 66% of Detroit voters who voted for Rep. Haley Stevens in the primary election.

AIPAC Connections

While Black voters have long been arguably the Democrats’ most influential base, the party’s progressive wing won key primaries at the Michigan Democratic Party convention in April and defeated Stevens, the more moderate candidate, in the August primary.

The Empowering Black America group’s digital ad seen on Facebook this week is the latest example of how political operatives are exploiting racial tensions to undermine El-Sayed’s campaign.

It’s deliberate Black-fishing attempt to divide and conquer our communities.

Branden Snyder, director, Michigan Working Families Party

The National Empowering Black America PAC has clear connections to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), according to reporting from Jewish Currents, a left-wing American Jewish publication. The publication reports that its leaders include one current AIPAC national council member and a former top AIPAC official.

The group spent at least $30,000 on ads against Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat and Palestinian American incumbent who faced two primary challengers in Michigan, public records show. Ads against Tlaib during the primary cycle claim she withheld her endorsement of former Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, costing Harris the 2024 election.

The group’s ads don’t include pro-Israel messaging; rather, they suggest its opponents care more about the Middle East than they do their own constituents.

“It’s deliberate Black-fishing attempt to divide and conquer our communities,” says Branden Snyder, director of Michigan Working Families Party. “I think AIPAC doesn’t really care. They only do this to pretend and disrupt and sow seeds of discontent.” 

‘Their Own Priorities’

AIPAC spent $30 million during the primary cycle to bolster Stevens. Snyder and the Working Families Party endorsed El-Sayed in the primary and have been working to elect him.

Snyder accuses AIPAC of meddling in the election despite having no real stake in the outcome, even though it will directly affect the day-to-day lives of Michiganders. 

“They’ve got their own set of priorities,” Snyder said. “They don’t actually care about our communities at all. They’re using us as pawns. They know Black voters are some of the most reliable Democratic voters: so goes that base, so goes the election.”

El-Sayed acknowledged the attacks at an event with Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, a fellow Democrat. The two campaigned in Detroit at Horace Sheffield’s Bridge Center on Grand River. El Sayed pointed to a pro-Rogers ad in which the Republican claimed El-Sayed “cared more about the West Bank than west Detroit.”

“First of all, it’s not called ‘west Detroit ’; it’s the West Side,” El-Sayed said. “The reason we can’t rebuild our schools on the West Side is because [Rogers] keeps sending bombs to destroy schools in the West Bank.”

Your Health, Their Platforms

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The issue of healthcare could decide this year’s midterms. Here are the plans of six potentially history-making candidates. (Credit: Patricia Marroquin / Getty Images)
The issue of healthcare could decide this year’s midterms. Here are the plans of six potentially history-making candidates. (Credit: Patricia Marroquin / Getty Images)

by Jennifer Porter Gore

As political pundits insist, the upcoming midterm elections are centered on affordability, so healthcare can’t be ignored as it also nears the top of the ballot.

With enhanced Obamacare subsidies expired, deep federal cuts to Medicaid looming and private insurance premiums climbing, millions of Americans are again facing the prospect of paying more for coverage — or losing it altogether. And Black Americans have particular reason to worry: they are more likely to live with chronic health conditions and routinely face longstanding barriers to affordable care.

For millions of people, healthcare, usually just behind affordability and the economy, is a key election issue. Quinnipiac University’s national poll released at the end of September found that 55% of respondents trust Democrats more than Republicans on health care. 

For Black voters, the stakes go well beyond the monthly cost of an insurance premium. According to the NAACP, an estimated 3.6 million Black Americans face higher healthcare costs because of the expired Obamacare subsidies. That could mean the difference between managing diabetes or hypertension and ending up in an emergency room, between getting preventive care and waiting until a medical problem becomes a crisis.

At the same time, several prominent Black candidates are seeking to make history in races across the country, including Senate candidates Angie Nixon in Florida and Scott Colom in Mississippi, as well as gubernatorial candidates David Crowley in Wisconsin and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia. If they won, they would be the first Black people to hold their respective offices.

Their campaigns raise an important question: With healthcare costs rising and the federal safety net under pressure, what would these candidates do to protect access to care?

With that in mind, Word In Black took a closer look at where some of the nation’s higher-profile Black candidates stand on healthcare — and what their positions could mean for voters long after Election Day.

Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives

State Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark, Georgia

A microbiologist with a doctorate from Emory University and a nursing school professor, Clark would be the first Black woman with a Ph.D. in a science discipline to serve in Congress. She faces Republican Jonathan Chavez in a heavily Democratic district.  

Health platform: Her campaign agenda lists expanding health care, restoring research funding and standing up for science, rebuilding federal agencies with experts, and restoring reproductive health care. She has called for more research on prostate cancer and triple-negative breast cancer, which disproportionately affect Black Americans. She has also criticized budget cuts to public health programs and medical research, which have hit the Atlanta region hard: the area is home to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters.

State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, Tennessee

Earlier this year, during the congressional redistricting frenzy, Tennessee Republicans broke the state’s majority-Black, Memphis-based 9th District into three parts. The new district Pearson wants to represent currently leans Republican. Pearson — who made national headlines in 2023 when Republicans expelled him and Rep. Justin Jones from the Tennessee legislature — entered the race when longtime Rep. Steve Cohen, a Democrat, dropped out. He faces Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor and two independent candidates vying for the seat. 

Health platform: Pearson calls for passing Medicare for All, raising wages and tackling affordability issues by lowering the costs of food and housing. He has also called for a national moratorium on data centers until air-quality and other health protections are in place. The Colossus data center built in the Memphis area by Elon Musk’s Space xAI is in or near the congressional district.

Candidates for U.S. Senate

District Attorney Scott Colom, Mississippi

A seventh-generation Mississippian who still lives in Columbus, his hometown, Colom made history in 2015 as the first Black district attorney in the state’s 16th Judicial District, defeating a nearly 30-year incumbent on a platform of criminal justice reform. He is challenging incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a former Democrat-turned-Republican who is running for a second term. In the Senate, Hyde-Smith blocked Colom’s federal judicial nomination in 2023. Mississippi hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1982.

Health platform: Colom has made his first priority clear: “I’m going to fight to restore the Medicaid cuts” enacted in the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which became law in 2025. He also wants to restore the Affordable Care Act subsidies and to add a public, nonprofit insurance option that would compete with private insurers. He has vowed to protect Mississippi’s rural hospitals and recently warned that eight of them are at risk of closing. In August 2025, the Mississippi State Department of Health declared a public health emergency on infant mortality. 

Jamie Davis, Louisiana 

A third-generation farmer, Davis was inspired to run after his healthcare premiums doubled last year. The Democrat won all 64 of the state’s parishes during the party’s primary; he faces Rep. Julia Letlow, a Republican, for the state’s open Senate seat. Though early voting totals indicate Davis is running more competitively than predicted, experts say he’s still a long shot in bright-red Louisiana. Still, if he pulls off the upset, he’d be the second Black candidate the state has sent to the Senate. In 1873, during Reconstruction, voters elected PBS Pinchback, but he was blocked from taking his seat.

Health platform: Davis calls for restoring Trump-era Medicaid budget cuts, lowering healthcare premiums and out-of-pocket costs, and using Medicare’s buying power to lower drug prices. He has pledged to improve health care in the impoverished Delta region, which has the nation’s highest poverty rate, birthing deserts in one out of every four parishes, one of the nation’s highest rates of HIV infections and an infant mortality rate that earned an F from the March of Dimes. Davis says he will fight rural hospital closures: if trends continue, Louisiana could be left with just 16 rural operating hospitals statewide. He also wants stronger enforcement of the Clean Air Act—the state is home to the infamous “Cancer Alley”—and tighter regulation of data center construction. 

State Rep. Angie Nixon, Florida

A Democratic state representative from Jacksonville, Nixon is a union organizer and mother of five. If elected, she would be only the fifth Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. She upset Alex Vindman — a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel whose testimony contributed to Trump’s first impeachment — to win the Democratic primary. Nixon faces Sen. Ashley Moody, whom Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed to fill Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s term. 

Health platform: Nixon’s priorities call for “Medicare for All that covers every person in America.” She has also called for free child care, kindergarten for all children, increased affordable housing and an end to corporate price gouging in groceries. In a July interview, she described a gradual path to universal health care by first extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and pressing insurers to lower premiums.

Governor

Georgia: Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta Mayor 

Bottoms stunned the political establishment by choosing not to run for reelection as Atlanta’s mayor. But she’s made experience her calling card, declaring that her years leading one of the biggest cities in the South demonstrate her “battle-tested executive leadership.” If elected, she would be the nation’s first Black woman governor; her agenda isn’t simply to push back against the Trump administration, but to focus on “the pressing needs of our communities.”  

Health platform: Her CARE Plan focuses on cutting waste and costs, expanding access to healthcare, recruiting and retaining health workers, and enabling better nutrition. She supports expanding access to Medicaid, overhauling state-subsidized healthcare, creating a state prescription-drug affordability board, and launching a Rural Care First Initiative for struggling rural hospitals. As mayor, Bottoms appointed Atlanta’s first chief health officer and gained unanimous approval for $100,000 to distribute HIV-prevention PrEP through the Fulton County Board of Health.

Wisconsin:  Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley

Crowley — who grew up in poverty in one of Milwaukee’s most economically distressed neighborhoods, experienced homelessness as a teenager — went on to become the youngest and first Black person elected to lead Wisconsin’s largest county. Personally endorsed by Gov. Tony Evers, the Democratic incumbent, Crowley would be Wisconsin’s first Black governor, the first to govern a Midwestern state, and one of only a handful of  Black elected governors in U.S. history.

Health platform: His “Badger Basics” plan would open the state’s Medicaid program to every Wisconsin household as a public option. The state never expanded its Medicaid program and its Badger Basics covers low-income children, parents and caretakers, pregnant people, and adults without dependent children. Crowley also calls for creating a “No Wrong Door” mental health system featuring mental health navigators, guaranteed subsidized childcare for every family with a child under five, and capping childcare costs at 7 percent of household income.

Florida: Rep. Byron Donalds 

An endorsement from President Donald Trump helped secure Donalds’s win in the Republican gubernatorial primary. A Naples resident and Trump loyalist, Donalds took nearly 50% of the GOP primary vote despite 10 candidates competing for the nomination. He faces Democrat David Jolly, a former Republican congressman; if Donalds wins, he would be Florida’s first Black governor.

Raised by a single mother in Brooklyn, Donalds was elected to the Florida state legislature in 2016; he won his U.S. House seat in 2020. During his tenure, hardline Republicans nominated him for House speaker against Kevin McCarthy, and he also voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election won by President Joe Biden.

Health platform: Titled “Your Doctor, Your Price,” Donalds’ health agenda would require doctors and hospitals to post fixed cash prices for the most common tests and procedures. The plan also would give cash-paying patients the lowest rate hospitals offer large insurers, count out-of-network payments toward deductibles, require insurers to approve common treatments within three days, and disclose how much pharmacies pay for PBM costs.

Nevada: Attorney General Aaron Ford 

A former state senator, Ford is the first Black person elected to statewide office in Nevada and is now the Democratic nominee for governor. A teacher by profession, Ford grew up in humble beginnings, became a father while in college, and relied on government aid while raising his child alone for a time. If he defeats Gov. Joe Lombardo, the Republican incumbent, he would be the state’s first Black person to hold the office. Political analysts call the race one of the nation’s most competitive; Ford won endorsements from former President Barack Obama and Rory Reid, the son of the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, as well as a slew of politically active organizations.

Healthcare platform: His “Affordable Nevada” health plan would cap many prescription drug prices at Medicare-negotiated rates, which is legislation the current governor has vetoed twice, require PBMs to pass rebates onto patients, partner with nonprofits to cancel medical debt, ban medical-debt credit reporting, and bar insurers from relying solely on AI to deny prior authorizations. Ford also pledges to protect Medicaid, which covers roughly one in four Nevadans and 42% of births, and to keep rural hospitals open. 

Preparing to Vote

Early voting continues through next week in Georgia and Tennessee. In Georgia, voting ends on Oct. 30, and the Georgia Election Guide lists locations. Early voting ends on Oct. 29 in Tennessee, and because of the new congressional map, many Memphis-area voters are in a different district than in 2024.

Organizations including The Brennan Center for Justice have comprehensive details on voting early, as well as on Election Day. Individuals can also track their ballot applications/requests, as well as a provisional ballot if needed, at the vote.org website.

Where Is Our Project?

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By Julianne Malveaux

(Trice Edney Wire) – A candidate for mayor of Washington, D.C., is promising to take on the rats. Janeese Lewis George proposes appointing a rat czar, and while I would welcome relief from the rodents that have plagued this city for decades, I suspect the rats have survived enough administrations to know the difference between a campaign announcement and a threat to their continued prosperity. Before they pack their bags, they may want to see the budget.

Voters ought to be at least as discerning. People will say almost anything during a campaign, especially when they have identified something that makes us angry, frightened, or exhausted. The challenge is to distinguish a promise that earns applause from a program that can produce results. Who will do the work, where is the money, and what happens when somebody with influence objects?

That brings me to Project 2025 and a question for Democrats and progressives: Where is our project? Donald Trump distanced himself from Project 2025 during the 2024 campaign, even as the conservative movement prepared its policy and personnel agenda for a Republican administration. His disavowal did not prevent his administration from pursuing much of that agenda. The Center for Progressive Reform and Governing for Impact reported in February 2026 that his administration had initiated or completed 283 of the 532 domestic administrative actions identified in their tracker. That is a chilling measure of preparation. 

MAGA Republicans had worked out what they wanted government to do and how to use its machinery to accomplish it. Those of us who abhor the objectives of Project 2025 must examine the organization behind them, because outrage at the results will not substitute for preparation of our own. Democrats and progressive organizations have policy proposals, talented researchers, and communities that know precisely where public policy has failed them. What I want to see is a shared governing program that people can understand, organize around, and use to hold those asking for their votes accountable. 

Why is it so much easier to describe what we oppose than what we intend to build? “Affordability” needs some arithmetic attached to it. A housing agenda should tell a nursing assistant or a retired teacher what share of their income they ought to spend on shelter and what government will do to make that possible. An economic agenda should explain how workers will gain the bargaining power to secure better pay, rather than asking them to celebrate growth that too often fails to reach their household budgets. Schools do not get better because the education advocate won an election, and environmental justice does not appear because a candidate acknowledges that pollution is unfair. Both require decisions about resources and power, including a willingness to confront people who benefit from existing arrangements.

A serious agenda ought to identify those conflicts before taking office. For Black voters, so often summoned to rescue democracy, the questions must include what that democracy will deliver. What is the program for reducing the racial wealth gap, protecting Black landownership, and enforcing fair housing? We deserve commitments with a route from the campaign platform to the public budget. Black voters cannot substitute the pride of a historic first for tangible results. If Hakeem Jeffries becomes the first African American Speaker of the House, the significance will be undeniable, but so will the questions about what his leadership can deliver.  

Will “affordability” translate into a serious push to raise the federal minimum wage? What will he fight to restore or expand in student aid and student debt relief? What can a House majority do to reduce the costs squeezing household budgets, and how will it overcome the obstacles? We can celebrate a breakthrough, but we must insist on a program. “Not Trump” is not an agenda.

A House majority cannot accomplish all this alone. An honest program would explain what requires legislation, how to confront a president prepared to veto progressive measures, and where state and local governments must act. Voters can understand obstacles; what wears people down is discovering after the election that the promises came without a plan for confronting them.

The organizations that mobilize us must remain engaged when campaign offices close. Churches, unions, civil rights groups, and neighborhood organizations should help shape the agenda and sustain pressure to advance it. That work needs funding and staff throughout the year, because the interests resisting change will remain on the job. The ballot is necessary, but its power depends on the work surrounding it.        

We should arrive at Election Day knowing what we intend to demand the morning afterward and who will help us demand it. I hope Washington gets relief from its rats. Whether the promise concerns rodents or racial inequality, I want to see the resources, the timetable, and the people responsible for delivery. Campaigns are full of people telling us what they want to do. We ought to insist on knowing what they are prepared to get done.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is a DC based economist and author.

Candidates Trade Traditional Debates For Humor And Games At Renton Youth Voter Forum

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By Aaron Allen, The Seattle Medium

Political candidates traded traditional debate questions for games, humor and personal presentations Saturday, Oct. 24, at Third Place Teas in downtown Renton, where young voters gathered for “Elections Unfiltered: Candidates Tell All,” a forum designed to make local politics more accessible and encourage civic participation.

Co-hosted by The Washington Bus Education Fund and the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, the event invited candidates running for office across King County to deliver five- to 10-minute presentations on topics they felt passionate about rather than respond to identical questions in a conventional debate format.

Inside the local tea shop, the usual structure of candidate forums gave way to an unusual mix of policy discussions, regional humor and audience participation. The presentations offered attendees an opportunity to see a different side of political candidates while exploring issues ranging from environmental policy and taxes to Washington’s driving habits and its unofficial devotion to coffee.

One state legislative candidate delivered a humorous critique of Washington drivers, arguing that residents lack basic driving skills. Another proposed making tea Washington’s official state beverage, a fitting topic for the setting. A third turned the presentation into an interactive game show, asking attendees to decide whether political statements were true or false.

The format created opportunities for candidates to share their personalities and opinions while giving attendees a different experience from the prepared speeches and structured exchanges common at traditional political forums.

One attendee described the range of presentations in a comment shared after the event.

“Awesome night with The Washington Bus,” shared one event attendee following the gathering, highlighting the venue provided by the Downtown Renton Tea Bar host. “Got to hear from candidates all around on driving, environment, taxes, tea, and a little Jeopardy. Bailey & Carmen thanks for another fun political evening! Debra Entenman, Kelabe Tewolde, Tatiana Brown can’t wait to get more done with y’all in Olympia.”

Bailey Medilo, communications manager at The Washington Bus, said organizers wanted to move beyond traditional campaign dynamics and create an environment where candidates could connect with young people through more personal and spontaneous presentations.

“Elections Unfiltered was a really exciting, and the first event of its kind that we know of in Washington,” Medilo explained. “Instead of a typical candidate forum where candidates are pitted against each other and answer the same questions over a period of time, we instead asked candidates to give an honest and unfiltered 5 to 10-minute presentation on a hot take or a policy or a specific thing that they are passionate about.”

Medilo said the gathering also demonstrated the importance of creating political spaces where young people feel included and candidates can be seen as individuals rather than simply public figures seeking office.

“One thing that I really noticed about this event was just how much community turned out and how much community was looking for a space where young people could be centered and valued, but also where candidates could be human and candidates could be experienced as people rather than just politicians on a screen or on a stage.”

For The Washington Bus, creating opportunities for young people to interact directly with candidates is part of a broader effort to make civic participation more accessible and encourage engagement beyond individual election cycles.

Founded in 2007 by a group of young political organizers, The Washington Bus was modeled after Oregon’s Bus Project, now known as Next Up Oregon. The organization’s name comes from an actual bus purchased by its founders to transport young organizers across Washington for voter registration drives and door-to-door canvassing.

The organization grew from those early efforts into a statewide network focused on youth leadership, civic education, voter engagement and community organizing. Its history reflects an approach that combines traditional voter outreach with creative events intended to make political participation more approachable.

“We believe in building the political power of young people in Washington state, which means that whatever young people need, whatever young people’s perspectives are, we are responsive to that regardless of what party or partisan nature it is,” Medilo said.

The Washington Bus operates through two separate legal entities. Its 501(c)(3) Education Fund focuses on nonpartisan civic education, voter registration and voter mobilization, while its 501(c)(4) organization engages in political advocacy, legislative efforts and electoral organizing.

Its programs reach young people from high school students ages 15 to 18 to adults as old as 35, with its primary fellowship and internship opportunities focused on young adults ages 18 to 25.

According to the organization, The Washington Bus hires and pays approximately 50 young leaders annually, mentors hundreds through volunteer networks and makes thousands of direct voter contacts across college campuses and communities throughout Washington.

While increasing participation among younger voters remains an ongoing challenge, Medilo said the organization does not view lower turnout as evidence that young people are uninterested in politics. Instead, its approach emphasizes helping young people develop the knowledge, confidence and habits needed to participate.

“We believe in two things: one, that young voters are not apathetic, and number two, that voting is a skill that is built,” Medilo stated. “We don’t believe that young people just don’t care. We believe that the political system has not been historically designed with young people’s voices in mind.”

To address those challenges, The Washington Bus uses programs such as its Campus Voter Project, which hires students to organize voter engagement efforts at their own colleges.

The organization also employs a strategy known as “vote tripling,” which encourages registered voters to reach out to three friends or peers and encourage them to participate in elections. By relying on personal relationships, the strategy seeks to extend voter outreach beyond traditional campaign communications.

Those efforts are supported by year-round activities that include a paid summer fellowship program, candidate canvassing events, election night ballot box celebrations featuring live music and the annual “Candidate Survivor” event.

Together, the programs provide opportunities for young people to gain organizing experience, build relationships and remain engaged in civic life between elections.

The Washington Bus marked its 18th anniversary in 2025, reaching the same age at which young people become eligible to vote. The milestone reflects how the organization has evolved from a small group of young organizers traveling across Washington into a broader effort to cultivate future generations of civic leaders.

As the organization looks toward expanding its statewide reach, Medilo said its long-term goal is to help young people become consistent voters while creating a political community in which they feel a sense of belonging and ownership.

“Over the next couple of years, the Washington Bus hopes to really galvanize and build that base of habitual voters across Washington state,” Medilo said. “The Washington Bus seeks to build a political home for young people in Washington state that is non-exploitative and truly belongs and believes in building their leadership with no expectation of anything other than their interest and willingness to be involved.”

Do You Believe College And Pro Sports Are Doing Enough To Support The Long-Term Health Of Its Players?

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Monique:
“I think college sports are, but I also feel like it kind of depends on what sport it is. I feel like the more contact the sport is, the more lenient they are.”
Noor:
“I would say colleges are, but pro sports, I don’t think so. In college, you can’t play if you have a concussion, or you can’t even practice. And then there’s also academic standing and things like that. So, they take care of athletes, but I can’t say much about pro sports because even if you can’t practice with the team, you can practice by yourself, and that can make a difference.”
Arouna:
“I would want to know more first about what the college is providing to the athletes as of now. Of course, a small percentage of them are going to go to the pros, if any. They’re going to benefit a lot, but a substantial proportion of that population, probably 99%, don’t know what the health plan is like for the college. But I’ve heard a lot that they’re not receiving a lot in the amount of gains that they provide to the school through revenue, with ticket sales or whatever it is, probably merch. All of that stuff is a lot. So, you know, with my little bit of information, I think that it’s an exploitation, and they can provide more to the athletes.”
Nathan:
“I do think college teams and pro teams are doing enough to protect the long-term health of the athletes because I feel that they put a lot of time and money into recovery, lifting and stretching, and all of those prevention protocols to prevent injuries.”
Abel:
“Yes, I do believe that college and pro teams are doing enough to protect their athletes’ health long term.”
Tom:
“Yes, I do believe that college and pro teams are doing enough to support their athletes’ long-term health just because of all the money that these programs put into working out and recovery for the athletes. Of course, I feel that there is always more to do for the athletes, but as of right now, I think that they are doing enough.”

Metro High School Football Scores And Highlights

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Eastside Catholic 55, Lincoln (Seattle) 21

Eastside Catholic dominated Lincoln (Seattle) 55-21. The Crusaders were led by Jordan Meas, who completed 16 of 19 passes for 312 yards and four touchdowns while adding 57 rushing yards on three carries. Brady Huarte converted all seven of his extra-point attempts for Eastside Catholic. Lincoln’s Ben Ward completed 20 of 37 passes for 176 yards and two touchdowns, while Torsten Adams converted both of his extra-point attempts. Caden Weber led Lincoln’s receiving corps with 64 yards and one touchdown.

Rainier Beach 60, Roosevelt 0

Rainier Beach dominated Roosevelt in a 60-0 shutout, scoring in every quarter, including 22 points in the fourth. Esquire Williams led the Vikings’ offensive attack, completing 17 of 23 passes for 416 yards and seven touchdowns. Damari’ae Barrington added 119 rushing yards on eight carries, while Wesley Armstrong led the receiving corps with 132 yards. Defensively, Daniel Haynes recorded 15 tackles, including 10 solo tackles, helping Rainier Beach secure the shutout victory.

Lakeside 23, Ingraham 7

Lakeside celebrated Senior Night with a 23-7 victory over Ingraham, powered by a strong all-around performance. Nathan Ehrlichman connected with Owen Smith and Hayden Hilpert for touchdown passes, while Max Wilkinson returned an interception for a touchdown to help build the lead. Noah Davis capped off the defensive effort in the fourth quarter by tackling Ingraham’s quarterback in the end zone for a safety, sealing the victory.

West Seattle 22, Bishop Blanchet 15

West Seattle secured a 22-15 victory over Bishop Blanchet, overcoming a strong third-quarter surge from the Bears. West Seattle scored six points in the opening quarter before delivering a decisive 16-point performance in the fourth to seal the win. Bishop Blanchet scored all 15 of its points in the third quarter, but West Seattle’s late-game response proved to be the difference.

Interlake 48, Nathan Hale 21

Interlake earned a 48-21 victory over Nathan Hale, pulling away for a decisive win. Nathan Hale showed late-game fight, scoring seven points in the third quarter and adding 14 more in the fourth. However, Interlake’s offensive production proved too much for Nathan Hale to overcome.

O’Dea 42, Chief Sealth 0

The O’Dea Fighting Irish dominated Chief Sealth in a 42-0 shutout, putting the game out of reach before halftime. O’Dea opened with 14 points in the first quarter before adding 28 more in the second, scoring all 42 points in the first half. The Fighting Irish’s commanding performance kept Chief Sealth off the scoreboard throughout the game.

Franklin 30, Garfield 7

Seattle Prep 42, Ballard 0

PICTORIAL HIGHLIGHTS

From Childhood Passion To College Dreams, Wes Armstrong Finds His Way Back To Football

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By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium

For Rainier Beach’s Wesley “Wes” Armstrong, football is more than a new opportunity. It is a childhood passion coming full circle. The 6-foot-7, 240-pound defensive end/tight end spent much of his high school athletic career playing basketball before returning to the football field for his senior season. The decision has not only opened the door to potential college opportunities but also given him another way to showcase his athletic ability.

“Most people don’t know this, but football was actually the first sport I ever played. I played for most of my childhood but stopped after my freshman year. Since it’s my senior year, I decided it was the perfect time to get back into it,” said Armstrong. “The transition has been seamless, and the experience has been amazing so far. I’ve had a lot of fun, and it’s opened up a lot of opportunities for me that I’m really grateful for.”

At his first football camp at Central Washington University, Armstrong earned MVP honors, an experience that strengthened his confidence. He also credits Rainier Beach head coach McFarland with helping him adjust to the game.

“I always knew I had the size and athleticism to compete at the next level. However, I really started to see things take off when I attended my first-ever football camp at Central Washington University and won MVP. That experience gave me a lot of confidence and showed me what I could accomplish,” said Armstrong. “My head coach, Coach McFarland, has also been a huge help throughout this process. I’ve tried to stay focused, keep working, and take advantage of every opportunity that comes my way.”

Armstrong’s mother, Nikki Preston, remembers when his interest in football began. She said he started playing at age 5, continued through seventh grade and returned briefly during his freshman year.

“Surprisingly enough, Wes actually was 5 when he first started playing football. He played all the way up until 7th grade and went back to the field his freshman year,” said Preston. “He took a few years away from the field in high school, so I had no idea he would come back and crush it the way that he has.”

Although Armstrong spent several years away from football, his basketball experience helped prepare him for his return as a tight end.

“Basketball has helped me a lot, especially when it comes to jumping, timing, and fighting for rebounds. Those skills translate well to football because, as a tight end, I sometimes have to go up and make contested catches,” said Armstrong. “Basketball has also helped me develop physicality and learn how to use my body in tight spaces. Being comfortable with contact and playing physically down low has definitely helped me in the trenches.”

Preston believes basketball also strengthened her son’s discipline, competitive mindset and ability to handle pressure.

“I believe Wesley’s experience playing basketball has helped him tremendously as he continues to make a name for himself on the football field. Beyond the physical skills, I believe the biggest similarities between the two sports are the discipline, mental toughness, and commitment it takes to excel in both sports,” Preston said. “Basketball has helped Wes develop his competitive mindset, understand spacing and timing, and remain composed in high-pressure situations. Those qualities are just as important on the football field. I’m excited to see how far his hard work and versatility will take him.”

Still, returning to football required Armstrong to catch up on the game’s terminology, strategies and responsibilities.

“Of course, there have been some things I’ve had to catch up on, especially when it comes to football IQ, terminology, and understanding certain aspects of the game. However, I’m a quick learner, and I already have a good foundation physically,” said Armstrong. “That has helped make the transition a lot smoother. I’ve been able to learn quickly, apply what my coaches teach me, and continue improving every week.”

Armstrong also recognizes that pursuing football in college means staying focused on his education.

“Time management and staying organized are two of the biggest things that help me balance everything. It’s easy to get distracted from your goals if you don’t have a plan, so I try to stay on top of my responsibilities both in the classroom and on the field,” Armstrong said. “Education is a very important part of my future. My mom has always instilled in me that academics come before athletics, and that’s something I continue to carry with me. I want to make sure I set myself up for success both during and after my athletic career.”

Preston said she has watched Armstrong grow from a quiet, determined child into a young man who understands the importance of hard work.

“Growing up, Wes was a quiet, funny, respectful, and determined young man who consistently showed a willingness to learn, work hard, and challenge himself. Over the years, I’ve seen him develop into someone who understands the importance of dedication, discipline, and perseverance,” said Preston. “Whether on the football field, the basketball court, or in his everyday life, Wes has demonstrated a strong work ethic and a competitive spirit.”

Their journey has also included challenges the family faced together.

“Supporting Wes throughout this journey has been an incredibly rewarding and meaningful experience. Watching him grow, develop his skills, and pursue his goals through football and basketball has been a source of great pride for me,” Preston said. “Although we did run into a few rough patches and times of transition, we got through it as a unit and moved forward gracefully.”

Armstrong credits his mother, coaches and teammates with helping him reach this point.

“I would definitely say my mom. [biggest supporter] She’s supported me through everything and has been by my side every step of the way. Her support and guidance have played a huge role in getting me to where I am today. I’d also give a lot of credit to my coaches and teammates,” said Armstrong. “They’ve helped me learn new things, improve my understanding of the game, and make up for some of the experience I missed while I wasn’t playing football. Having people around me who believe in me and want to see me succeed has made a big difference.”

For Preston, her greatest pride comes from the person Armstrong is becoming beyond sports.

“What makes me most proud of Wes is the person he is becoming beyond sports. While I’m proud of his accomplishments as an athlete, I’m even more proud of the character, values, and work ethic he continues to develop,” said Preston. “Seeing him grow into a young man who understands the importance of respect, responsibility, perseverance, and treating others well means more to me than any win or personal achievement.”

As Armstrong prepares for life after high school, he hopes to play football in college, earn his degree and leave a positive impact on younger students at Rainier Beach.

“My biggest goals are to play football at the next level, continue developing as an athlete, and eventually earn my college degree. Getting the opportunity to play at the next level would mean everything to me because I know how much work I’ve put in to get to this point. Beyond football, I want to make the most of my college experience academically and personally,” Armstrong said. “As for my time at Rainier Beach, I hope people remember me as someone who had a positive influence on others, especially the younger generation, and who made a lasting, positive impact on the people around me.”

Youth Football Scores And Highlights Week 8

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Seattle Medium
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6U:

Benson 39, 5 Star Cougars 6

The Benson Bruins 6U “Crashout Boyz” closed out their regular-season campaign on October 24, 2026, with a statement victory over the Renton 5-Star Cougars, dominating on both sides of the ball en route to a 39–6 win.

Leading the offensive explosion was Nasir “Nozzy” Bosley, who put together a performance worthy of the spotlight. Arguably one of the top 6U players in the state of Washington, Nozzy finished the day with five touchdowns on 12 carries and over 350 rushing yards. He capped off his remarkable performance with a touchdown as time expired in regulation. Blaze “Sniper” Solo also made his presence felt, breaking loose for an explosive 75-yard touchdown run.

The Cougars managed to find the end zone late in the fourth quarter after a timeout, breaking off a big run that took them down to the 3-yard line before punching it in for a touchdown. However, they were unable to convert the point-after attempt.

Defensively, the Bruins set the tone up front, making life difficult for the Cougars all afternoon. Kameha Titialii, Aho Sauni, Kaiva Westerlund, and Raydan Toutai anchored the defensive front, consistently disrupting plays before they could develop. Titialii and Sauni came up with multiple tackles for loss, while Tama Ioramo brought additional pressure every time he rotated into the defensive line.

The message was clear, the Crashout Boyz came to compete, and they controlled the game from start to finish. With a powerful offensive performance and a relentless defensive effort, the Benson Bruins closed out the regular season with momentum and confidence heading into what comes next.

Renton Rangers 12, CD Panthers 6

Tac City 20, HEIR 0 (Game Ended at Halftime)

8U:

Renton Rangers 40, CD Panthers 0

BoomSquad finishes the regular season UNDEFEATED for the third consecutive season in three different leagues! Doubters questioned whether they could do it, but the Rangers answered by proving that they belong. Competing against every 8U team in the league, BoomSquad stood their ground, continued to compete at a high level, and showed everyone what this team is made of.

Their matchup against the CD Panthers was about more than football. Before the game, the Panthers organization showed love by presenting a gift to the Rangers’ beloved Coach P. Moments like these remind us that this game is bigger than the scoreboard. Much respect to the CD Panthers organization, and may God continue to bless the Panthers.

Once the game started, BoomSquad went right to work. They scored on their opening possession with a 30-yard touchdown run by Dondre Dowlen. Malakai Armstead followed with a touchdown of his own, and Dowlen came right back with his second touchdown run to put Renton up 20–0.

The Panthers managed a couple of solid runs, but BoomSquad’s defense refused to let them find the end zone. The defense continued to bring pressure, create turnovers, and disrupt the Panthers’ offense throughout the game. Messiah Reynolds, Cherith Wallace, Otulau Kamoto, Keneti Finau, and Armstead led the charge up front, making it difficult for CD to get anything going.

While the defense continued to shut things down, the offense kept putting points on the board. Lonzell King III joined the scoring party with a touchdown run, and Armstead found the end zone for his second touchdown of the game. Hassan Finch added another touchdown to cap off the scoring and secure the 40–0 shutout.

Nasir Rogers also came up with an incredible catch over a defender on an extra-point attempt, making a highlight-reel play that deserves recognition.

Three consecutive undefeated regular seasons. Three different leagues. And now, the focus shifts to the playoffs, which begin next weekend. BoomSquad is hungry and determined to bring home a third championship in as many years. They know what they have accomplished, but they also know the job isn’t finished.

The doubters can talk, but the results speak for themselves. The standard has been set, and the mission continues. Everybody get ready. BoomSquad is coming for that third championship!

HEIR 6, Benson 8U 0

Tac City 8U 38, 5 Star Cougars 6

Royal T 38, Bethel Bison 0

RISE 6, Tac City 7U 0

Benson 7U 38, FW Hawks 12

10U:

Benson 10U 46, B12 6

Renton Rangers 45, CD Panthers 0

Tac City 36, HEIR 9U 0

HEIR 10U 34, Royal T 0

RISE 46, 5 Star Cougars 6

Benson 9U 40, FW Hawks 12

12U:

Benson 12U 28, B12 0 (Forfeit)

CD Panthers 20, Renton Rangers 13

HEIR 11U 28, Royal T 0 (Forfeit)

HEIR 12U 32, Benson 11U 0

5 Star Cougars 32, RISE 11U 20

RISE 12U 28, Tac City 0 (Forfeit)

FW Hawks 28, Bethel Bison 0 (Forfeit)

Broncos GT 30, Benson 12U 50

14U:

Boise Boyz 36, RISE 30

FSP 50, Renton Rangers 6

PICTORIAL HIGHLIGHTS

CD Panthers 12U Overcome Small Roster To Finish Regular Season 6-2

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Seattle Medium
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By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium

For the CD Panthers 12U football team, the odds have not always been in their favor. With a roster of just 14 players, the young athletes have often found themselves outnumbered, competing against teams with more players and greater depth. But under head coach DeRonn Frazier, the Panthers have embraced their circumstances and turned them into a source of strength, finishing the regular season with a 6-2 record.

“We are a small team with 14 players, maybe 11 players at practice and sometimes games. But they are trained to not give up and play the whole game on both sides of the ball,” said Frazier. “I like to refer to us as the 300 movie; we are always outnumbered, but we fight and play to the end, win or lose. I think that’s a special bond to have at 11 and 12 years old, and I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

The Panthers began the season with 19 players, but injuries and the departure of players who decided football was not the right fit gradually reduced the roster. For Frazier, the challenge went beyond finding enough players to compete. He also had to maintain the confidence of a team whose members were beginning to question whether they would have a season.

“That was the biggest challenge for me. Losing players can bring the courage down in the other kids,” said Frazier. “They can start thinking we’re not going to have a team or start thinking that we’re not going to be good enough to compete, and many more questions they start to ask and wonder. But that wasn’t the case for us. This year they believed that what we got is all we need.”

Helping his players overcome those doubts is part of what has kept Frazier coaching youth football for the past 10 years. His journey began when an organization his son had joined needed coaches for several age groups, including his son’s team.

“I got into coaching because of a new organization at the time that I put my son’s in needed coaches for certain age groups, which one happened to be my son’s age group,” said Frazier. “So, I stepped in so they would have a coach for the season, and now 10 years later I’m still coaching and mentoring.”

What began as a way to ensure his son and other young athletes had a coach has grown into a commitment to mentoring players through important stages of their development. Frazier said the relationships he builds with young athletes, including those who hope to play for him in the future, continue to motivate him.

“Every year I have multiple kids either ask me whether I’m coaching the following year because they are moving up to my team, or I have kids as young as eight and seven telling me they can’t wait to be on my team even though they have years to come, but one thing about the younger kids is they never forget that they said they wanted me to coach them,” said Frazier. “But at the 12U level, that’s when the kids typically have a character change. They become more curious and want to explore more, and I know they’re going to need me in their time of change to guide them on the right track, and that’s what keeps me passionate and motivated to keep coming back.”

For Frazier, coaching is about more than teaching football fundamentals or preparing players for game day. He sees youth sports as an opportunity to help young people develop discipline, manage their emotions and learn how to respond when things do not go their way.

“I believe that youth sports are the best way to help young kids and adults early to understand adversity,” said Frazier. “It helps them how to understand to deal with anger, and a big one is that it helps them learn the repetitions of life.”

For Frazier, the team’s success is measured not only by its 6-2 record but also by the confidence his players developed throughout a season that once seemed uncertain. He hopes they remember the hard work, trust and perseverance that carried them through it.

“It starts with believing we might not have a season for 12U to 6-2 record. The biggest memory will be that they played a whole season, never coming out of the game and winning,” said Frazier. “They will always remember who was on this team because it’s not easy to forget 14 teammates. They will remember the hard work they put in with the training to prepare for the season.”

CD Panthers Defeat Renton Rangers 12U With Wild Game Winning Touchdown On Game’s Final Play

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Seattle Medium
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Caption: the CD’s Derrick Whitner picks up some key rushing yards during the Panthers game-winning drive against the Renton Rangers. Staff Photo/Adam Myers.

With the game tied at 13 and the final seconds ticking away, the CD Panthers’ 12U football team appeared to be on the verge of scoring the winning touchdown against the Renton Rangers. Instead, a fumble at the goal line nearly brought their hopes of winning on the final drive to an end.

What followed was a remarkable sequence of events that saw the ball change hands twice before CD’s Nahtey Holland recovered it in the end zone for a game-winning touchdown, giving the Panthers a dramatic 20-13 victory over Renton Saturday at Judkins Park.

The game, played on Teacher Appreciation Day, was the final regular-season contest for both teams. CD entered with a 5-2 record, while Renton came in at 4-3, with both teams looking to strengthen their playoff positioning.

The matchup featured strong defensive performances, explosive passing plays and several momentum-changing turnovers before coming down to the final play.

The Panthers opened the game on offense but struggled to establish their running game against an aggressive Renton defense.

CD’s Derrick Whitner was held to minimal gains on the Panthers’ opening possessions, while teammate Jenry Castillo was stopped for a 3-yard loss before breaking loose for a 5-yard gain later in the quarter.

Renton’s defense received early contributions from Billy King Ace Meneese, who recorded two solo tackles, along with Jordyn Chanthavong and Marvelous Green, who helped limit the Panthers’ rushing attack.

CD’s offense eventually suffered a fumble that Renton recovered, giving the Rangers an opportunity to establish control.

Renton responded with a promising drive behind Jack Pierce, who broke loose for an 11-yard run, while Meneese and Green added short gains to keep the Rangers’ offense moving.

However, CD’s defense tightened, with Romond Weddle stopping Renton’s Marche DeBurle for a 3-yard loss. A penalty against the Panthers helped Renton continue its possession into the second quarter.

With the game still scoreless, the Rangers advanced into CD territory but were unable to capitalize. Pierce was stopped for a 1-yard loss by Castillo, and Renton quarterback Aaron Strand threw an incomplete pass on third down.

Facing fourth-and-9, Strand gained four yards on the ground, but the Panthers held and took possession at their own 25-yard line.

CD then put together one of its strongest offensive possessions of the first half.

Weddle opened the drive with a 10-yard run, followed by a 4-yard gain from Whitner. Castillo added a 12-yard run before the Panthers encountered resistance from Renton’s defense.

A 3-yard loss by Castillo and a 5-yard run from CD’s Pryce “Speedy” Young left the Panthers facing third-and-long.

Weddle completed a short pass to Whitner for two yards, bringing up fourth down.

With 1:16 remaining in the first half, Weddle connected with Young on a 32-yard touchdown pass, giving the Panthers a 6-0 lead.

Renton attempted to respond before halftime, but Pierce was stopped for a 2-yard loss and Chanthavong lost three yards on a tackle by Weddle, leaving CD ahead 6-0 at the break.

The Rangers came out of halftime determined to even the score.

After Strand’s first-down pass fell incomplete, Renton’s Green gained five yards on the ground to set up third-and-5 from the Rangers’ 33-yard line.

On the next play, Strand connected with teammate Kevyn Ruth, who turned the completion into a 67-yard touchdown. The long scoring play tied the game at 6 and gave Renton new momentum.

CD answered with a promising drive of its own.

Young opened the Panthers’ possession with a 13-yard run, and Weddle completed a short pass to Whitner. Whitner then gained five yards on the ground before Weddle added another two yards.

However, a false-start penalty pushed the Panthers backward, leaving them facing fourth-and-10.

Renton’s defense came up with a crucial stop when Strand sacked Weddle for a 7-yard loss, turning the ball over to the Rangers.

Renton attempted to capitalize, with Strand overcoming an initial 4-yard loss by breaking loose for runs of 13 and four yards to keep the possession alive.

The Rangers carried the drive into the fourth quarter, but the Panthers’ defense was about to deliver one of the game’s biggest plays.

After Renton’s Pierce was stopped for no gain, Strand dropped back to pass on second down. Young intercepted the ball and raced 65 yards for a touchdown, putting CD back in front.

The Panthers converted the extra point to take a 13-6 lead.

Darell “Rell” Jones, a coach with the CD Panthers 12U team, praised Young for his ability to make plays in critical situations.

“He’s fast. He’s quick. He’s agile,” Jones said. “He caught that pick to put us up.”

Renton refused to go away.

Ruth sparked the Rangers’ next possession with a 10-yard run, and Pierce followed with an 8-yard gain. Ruth added four yards before breaking loose for a 23-yard run that helped move Renton deep into Panthers territory.

With 2:14 remaining in the fourth quarter, Strand connected with Green on a 13-yard touchdown pass.

The Rangers converted the extra point to tie the game at 13, setting up a dramatic finish.

With the outcome hanging in the balance, CD took possession and began moving the ball downfield.

Young opened the Panthers’ drive with an 8-yard run, and Whitner followed with gains of two and five yards. Weddle then broke loose for a 20-yard run, moving CD into scoring position.

Holland added a 1-yard run before Castillo connected with Young on a 24-yard pass that brought the Panthers to Renton’s 4-yard line.

With time running out, CD had an opportunity to win the game.

On first-and-goal, Whitner took the handoff and charged toward the end zone. As he was tackled at the goal line, the ball came loose and rolled into the end zone.

A Renton defender recovered the fumble, seemingly ending CD’s scoring opportunity. But rather than remaining down in the end zone, the defender attempted to run the ball out.

Weddle caught up with the defender and stripped the ball loose. Holland reacted immediately, diving on the loose ball in the end zone for the game-winning touchdown as time expired.

In a matter of seconds, Renton had gone from recovering a fumble that appeared to preserve a tie to watching CD celebrate the winning touchdown. The remarkable finish gave the Panthers a 20-13 victory after a game in which neither team had led by more than seven points.

Jones credited his players for their preparation and determination to finish the regular season with a victory.

“They’ve been working really hard this week. Like, really, really hard because they wanted to make sure they finished out the season with a dub,” Jones said. “They worked hard way, way harder than I done seen them all year. So they wanted it bad and I’m glad they went and got it.”

Jones also praised Young for his contributions throughout the season.

“He always been a star player ever since I got here,” Jones said. “He’s a great guy. I love him.”

Young was one of CD’s leading offensive contributors, finishing with 26 rushing yards on three carries and two receptions for 56 yards, including a 32-yard touchdown catch. He also returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown.

Weddle contributed 32 yards on four rushing attempts, completed three of four passes for 33 yards and made several important defensive stops, including the forced fumble that set up the winning touchdown.

Castillo added 11 rushing yards and completed a 24-yard pass to Young, while Whitner contributed 17 rushing yards on seven recorded carries before the final play.

For Renton, Strand threw touchdown passes of 67 and 13 yards, finishing with 80 passing yards. Ruth contributed a 67-yard touchdown reception and 37 rushing yards, while Green caught the 13-yard touchdown pass that tied the game in the fourth quarter.

Despite the difficult ending, Renton head coach Bill Meneese praised his players for their effort and sportsmanship.

“Congratulations to CD Panthers. Congratulations to our kids. We’re keeping our heads high,” Meneese said.

Meneese credited his team’s defensive effort and said the Rangers showed improvement after halftime.

“If we could have stepped it up in the 1st half and turned on, turn that on, how we played in the 2nd half, we would have been solid,” Meneese said.

Asked about the decision to attempt a return following the final fumble recovery, Meneese acknowledged that young players sometimes make decisions in the excitement of the moment.

“They’re young, so, you know, in a hit of the moment, he’s going to do what he think is best. I’m not mad at him about it,” Meneese said.

For the Panthers, the victory capped a hard-fought regular-season finale with a finish that neither team, nor the spectators at Judkins Park, will soon forget.

Game Stats

CD Panthers

Passing: Romond Weddle, 3 of 4, 33 yards, 1 TD; Jenry Castillo, 1 of 1, 24 yards.

Rushing: Romond Weddle, 4 carries, 32 yards; Pryce “Speedy” Young, 3 carries, 26 yards; Derrick Whitner, 7 recorded carries, 17 yards; Jenry Castillo, 4 carries, 11 yards; Amrico Flight, 1 carry, 1 yard; Nahtey Holland, 1 carry, 1 yard.

Receiving: Pryce “Speedy” Young, 2 receptions, 56 yards, 1 TD; Derrick Whitner, 2 receptions, 1 yard.

Defense: Pryce “Speedy” Young, 1 interception, 65-yard interception return TD; Romond Weddle, 4 recorded tackles, 1 forced fumble; Nahtey Holland, game-winning fumble recovery TD; Derrick Whitner, 1 recorded tackle; Jenry Castillo, 1 recorded tackle.

Renton Rangers

Passing: Aaron Strand, 2 of 5, 80 yards, 2 TDs, 1 interception; Kevyn Ruth, 0 of 1.

Rushing: Kevyn Ruth, 3 carries, 37 yards; Aaron Strand, 4 carries, 17 yards; Jack Pierce, 5 carries, 16 yards; Marvelous Green, 3 carries, 8 yards; Billy King Ace Meneese, 2 carries, 5 yards; Jordyn Chanthavong, 1 carry, minus-3 yards; Marche DeBurle, 1 carry, minus-3 yards.

Receiving: Kevyn Ruth, 1 reception, 67 yards, 1 TD; Marvelous Green, 1 reception, 13 yards, 1 TD.

Defense: Aaron Strand, 1 sack; Billy King Ace Meneese, 2 recorded tackles; Jordyn Chanthavong, 1 recorded tackle; Jack Pierce, 1 recorded tackle; Marvelous Green, 1 recorded tackle.

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