The Knights’ Tavion Trotter (5) looks to break into the clear against the Hawks’ defense. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

The Knights’ Tavion Trotter (5) looks to break into the clear against the Hawks’ defense. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Turf’s up: Knights, Hawks go at it in youth football | PHOTOS

Rivals Kent Knights and Federal Way Hawks tangled in Greater Puget Sound Youth Football League action last Saturday at French Field.

The Hawks, behind Jadeon Scranton Jr.’s touchdown runs, posted a 38-0 win in a game between teams of third- and fourth-graders.

Teams in grades one through eight competed throughout the day.

Visit kentknights.com to learn more about the program.


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The Hawks’ Zackary McCain Jr. tries to elude Kent Knights defenders. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

The Hawks’ Zackary McCain Jr. tries to elude Kent Knights defenders. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

The Knights’ Noah Castro tries to break outside for a big gain. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

The Knights’ Noah Castro tries to break outside for a big gain. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Jayden Barrett battles for yardage. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Jayden Barrett battles for yardage. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Lilia Pola cheers on the Knights. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Lilia Pola cheers on the Knights. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Knights quarterback Mikaio Woods hands off to Trav Ippolito. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Knights quarterback Mikaio Woods hands off to Trav Ippolito. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

The Hawks’ Jadeon Scranton Jr. darts to a touchdown. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

The Hawks’ Jadeon Scranton Jr. darts to a touchdown. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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