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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Nisqually Junior Football League Championships

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More little league actions photos from the championships and from throughout the season available at www.flixandpixnw.com

Grade 1/2 A
Seattle Jr. Seahawks 26, Kent Knights 0
The Lil’ Seahawks posted a shutout win over the Knights as they brought home the first championship trophy for the newly formed franchise.

 Grade 6A
Rainier Ravens Green 36, Puget Sound Lancers 0
The Championship game came down to the Green Ravens vs the Lancers for the third time this year.  The Ravens got on the scoreboard when Style Tu’u broke through the defense for a 30 yard run, Paolo Banchero had a 24 yard run to the end zone, Jermaine Davis had two touchdowns through the air, Nolan Hickman had two touchdowns as well, one coming through the air and the other coming on a 75 yard interception return, while Woody Gollings added four extra point field goals for the Ravens.  The Lancers couldn’t get anything going on offense against the Ravens’ defense which was led by Xavier Bowen, Antwan Brown Jr, Owen Prentice, Kalib-Curtis Brice, Jaylen Hubbard and Malachi Wayman.  The Ravens’ offense was led by Isiah Doss, Jaloni Spears, Silk Harris, Jordan Call and Jacolby Cochran Jr.  The Ravens Special teams were anchored by Marvin Gamble, Jahmir Jackson, LeManuel Donaldson, Charlie Budd, Chander Boyd-Fliegel and Ellis Branca.  On the season, the Ravens have outscored their opponents 377-6, with a league high 9 shut outs (out of 10 games). In their three games with the Puget Sound, the Ravens have outscored the Lancers 69-0.   With the win, the Ravens finished the season 10-0 and have won 22 games in a row under Head Coach Matt Wayman and his staff Mario Banchero, Arliss Doss, Daymon Tullis, Brian Call and Lelen Moore. A special thanks goes out to Sybill Tullis, Leo Banchero and Michaal Wayman for their unwavering support of the team.

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 Grade 7/8 A
Puyallup Rough Riders 48, Rainier Ravens 8

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