Youth Football

At 13, Daniel Salas has grown from a football-obsessed toddler into a dedicated B12 Bearcats 14U player. Balancing tackle and flag football lessons, school leadership, and team commitment, Salas continues developing as an athlete. His mother Jade reflects on his humility, perseverance, and passion, while Daniel sets new goals for speed and health this season.

Benson Bruins Pull Up Boyz 12U crushed HEIR 12U 67-6 in Washington Youth Football League play, dominating offense, defense and special teams. Zion Taamu and Reggie Brown each scored three touchdowns, while the defense recorded five sacks and two interceptions, including King Sefronio-Byrd's pick-six sealing the lopsided victory.

Stephanie White began as a Benson Bruins football mom and became the program's equipment manager, ensuring players have safe, properly fitted gear each season. Beyond logistics like helmet recertification and distribution, White values the tight-knit community, prioritizes player safety despite occasional pushback as a woman in the role, and champions inclusivity in 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.