Youth Football Scores & Highlights 10-7-26

Garfield Freshman Amir Codrington Looks To Make His Mark With Bulldogs

Garfield High freshman Amir Codrington is adjusting from youth football dominance to varsity competition, embracing a more elusive running style while working to add strength. With family ties to Garfield, big dreams of playing D1 football and reaching the NFL, Codrington also motivates his young Bulldogs squad toward playoff contention despite outside doubts.

Five Star Shuts Out CD Panthers 40-0 In 8U Matchup

Five Star handed previously unbeaten CD Panthers their first loss of the season in a Washington Youth Football League 8U showdown, dominating 40-0. Joel Mefi and Isaiah Buckner each rushed for two touchdowns, powering a 324-yard rushing attack while Five Star's defense shut out CD, which entered averaging over 24 points per game.

First-Year Head Coach Tay Daniels Has Benson's NewWaveBoyz Growing Together

First-year Benson Bruins 8U head coach Tay Daniels has guided the NewWaveBoyz to a 4-1 record and four straight shutout wins after an opening loss and key injuries. Daniels emphasizes leadership, family and player development over wins, crediting his team's resilience and growth as the season's true measure of success.

At Fat’s Chicken And Waffles, Erika White Has Built A Place That Feels Like Family

Fat's Chicken and Waffles, owned by Erika White, has served Southern and New Orleans-inspired soul food in Seattle's Central District since 2015. Known for scratch-made biscuits, chicken and waffles, and a loyal decade-long staff, the restaurant embodies family and community. Now featured in The Seattle Medium's Pack the House campaign supporting Black-owned restaurants.

Federal Way Hawks Cheer Director Kari Schild Builds a Place Where Everyone Belongs

Kari Schild has spent 23 years with the Federal Way Hawks cheer program, rising from volunteer coach to cheer director. Known for welcoming athletes with physical, developmental, or behavioral challenges, Schild fosters inclusion, teamwork, and personal growth, extending her support beyond practices and games into athletes' homes, schools, and communities.