The Washington Youth Football League (WYFL) playoffs featured dominant defensive performances, explosive offensive plays and several closely contested games last weekend as teams across five age divisions battled for spots in their respective championship games.
From Benson’s strong showing across multiple divisions to late-game heroics and decisive shutouts, young athletes delivered memorable performances as the postseason continued.
6U Division
Benson Bruins 39, Renton Rangers 0
Nasir Bosley rushed for 269 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries as the Benson Bruins defeated the Renton Rangers 39-0 to advance to the 6U championship game.
Bosley opened the scoring with a 60-yard touchdown run and added two more scores as Benson established control of the game. Blaze Solo also contributed a rushing touchdown, while the Bruins’ defense kept Renton off the scoreboard.
With the victory, Benson advanced to face Tac City in the 6U championship game.
Tac City 31, CD Panthers 0
Tac City secured its place in the 6U championship game with a 31-0 shutout victory over the CD Panthers. The win set up a championship matchup between Tac City and the Benson Bruins.
8U Division
Benson Bruins 6, HEIR Academy 0
Elijah Elmore scored the game’s only touchdown late in the fourth quarter as the Benson Bruins NewWaveBoyz defeated the No. 2-seeded HEIR Academy Bad Boyz 6-0 in a defensive semifinal battle.
Neither team scored in the first half, with both defenses controlling the line of scrimmage and limiting offensive opportunities.
Benson began gaining momentum after halftime, establishing its running game before Elmore broke the scoreless tie in the closing minutes.
Kay’Vion Rogers helped anchor the Bruins’ defense, while Raynen Royce Alejaga sealed the victory with an interception. The win sends Benson to the 8U championship game.
Renton Rangers 60, Federal Way 0
The Renton Rangers delivered one of the weekend’s highest-scoring performances, defeating Federal Way 60-0. Renton’s offense produced 60 points while its defense completed the shutout.
Tac City Bolts 42, RISE 0
Tac City used a powerful rushing attack and a defense that repeatedly stopped RISE drives to earn a 42-0 shutout victory.
Israel Cornelious Jr. scored on runs of 2 and 50 yards, while Amir Khamlue-Jackson added a 35-yard touchdown run. The Bolts built a 28-0 halftime lead and continued to control the game in the second half.
Five Star Cougars 24, CD Panthers 0
Joel Mefi rushed for three touchdowns, and Raaziq Dumas added a 42-yard scoring run as Five Star defeated the CD Panthers 24-0.
The Cougars’ defense recovered multiple fumbles and kept the Panthers scoreless throughout the contest, complementing an offense that capitalized on scoring opportunities.
10U Division
Benson 10U 49, RISE 10U 0
Benson’s 10U squad dominated RISE 49-0, adding another shutout victory to the Bruins’ postseason results.
Benson 9U 28, Bethel Bison 0
Benson’s 9U team recorded a 28-0 shutout over the Bethel Bison in 10U Division competition, continuing the program’s successful playoff weekend.
Renton Rangers 27, HEIR 9U 24
The Renton Rangers held off HEIR’s 9U squad 27-24 in one of the weekend’s closest playoff matchups.
Renton received touchdowns from Rjaykayden Yagumyum, Dion Hooks III, Evan Powell and Jeffery Kamoto.
HEIR countered with a strong offensive performance led by quarterback Dayton Smith and King Rory Holiwell. Holiwell caught two touchdown passes and added a rushing touchdown, while Elias Dixon-Love also caught a touchdown pass.
Despite HEIR’s offensive production, Renton made enough plays to preserve the three-point victory.
Tac City 31, HEIR 24
Alijah DeMyers scored three rushing touchdowns, and Alijah Nelson broke free for a 69-yard touchdown run as Tac City built an early lead and held off HEIR 31-24.
Tac City led 18-6 at halftime before HEIR mounted a second-half comeback behind quarterback Kaleb Marshall and its passing attack.
HEIR narrowed the margin to one score, but Tac City’s defense held on to secure the seven-point victory.
12U Division
Benson 12U 47, HEIR 12U 0
Benson’s 12U team delivered a 47-0 shutout over HEIR, continuing the Bruins’ strong showing across multiple age divisions.
RISE 12U 19, HEIR 11U 8
Aiden Quintanilla broke loose for a 96-yard touchdown run, and Garen Johnson rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown as RISE defeated HEIR 19-8.
Jeremyah Griffin-Armstrong recovered an early fumble and later caught a 22-yard touchdown pass from Moses Boyd.
RISE built a 19-0 lead through three quarters before HEIR scored eight points in the fourth quarter. The early advantage proved enough for RISE to secure the victory.
Federal Way 18, RISE 11U 7
Federal Way defeated RISE’s 11U squad 18-7 in 12U Division playoff action.
CD Panthers 6, Renton Rangers 0
The CD Panthers relied on a strong defensive performance to defeat the Renton Rangers 6-0 in one of the division’s lowest-scoring contests.
The Panthers’ defense kept Renton off the scoreboard, allowing a single touchdown to decide the matchup.
14U Division
HEIR 13U 38, RISE 20
HEIR’s 13U squad defeated RISE 38-20 in 14U Division playoff action, producing one of the division’s highest-scoring performances.
Benson Bruins 13U 44, B12 Bearcats 0
Jayden Moliga rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback David Boyce Jr. passed for 97 yards and two scores as Benson defeated the B12 Bearcats 44-0.
Sebastian Rojo Jr. made an impact on defense and special teams, intercepting two passes and returning a punt 41 yards for a touchdown.
Poyer Barber scored on a 13-yard run, while Kay Jay Simonton Jr. and Micaiah Mamea caught touchdown passes.
The Bruins led 36-0 at halftime and finished with three interceptions to complete the shutout.
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