Penfield Post Article about Red B Victory!

Penfield Youth Football Red B Team wins Championship

Friday night, in Victor, under the lights, Penfield Youth Football’s Red B team (9-11 year olds) won the AYFCL Championship over Pittsford Gold 22-0. The first half was a defensive struggle as both teams had four play, goal line stands inside the 10 yard line as the half ended 0-0.
Head Coach Kurt Harnischfeger inspired his team at half time stating that if we score with a drive after the second half kickoff, the game would be won. It did not take that long as Thomas Pelish returned the kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown. The point after touchdown was then kicked by Sonny Burch (which is worth 2 points at this level) and Penfield gained a 8-0 lead.
The Penfield defense continued to hold Pittsford to minimal yards, giving up an occasional big play, but holding the line on critical plays. The third quarter ended with Penfield leading 8-0, but on the first drive of the fourth quarter, Penfield scored on a Max Hoadley 8 yard run up the middle. Once again, Sonny Birch added a 2 point kick. The final Penfield score was contributed by a Max Kropman 25 yard run and a dive to the end zone. The AYFCL Central Division B Trophy was presented to the team and was carried high overhead by each team member.
This Penfield Red B team lost only one game the entire season. Coaches Harnischfeger, Kropman, Pelish, Condon, Pampiano , Cardilli, Burch, and Salpaugh all addressed the team after the game and expressed how proud they are to be associated with such a great group of individuals.
The stands and sidelines were completely full of supportive Penfield fans, families, cheerleaders and players. Also in attendance was Kenny Moriarity as Patriot the Eagle, whose support is always welcome.
Penfield Youth Football and Cheer welcomes 7 to 13 year olds every year and teaches the fundamentals of Football, Cheerleading, team sports, sportsmanship, responsibility and pride. Registration starts in February each year and can be found at www.penfieldyouthfootball.org