Watauga Junior Athletic League showcases rising talent in Tri-Cities
Published 8:07 am Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Lincloln Belt was under center Saturday morning as Happy Valley met Boone in Grass Cutter youth league football.
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Keaton Rader has his eyes downfield as he looks for room on the edge.
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Reid Caldwell takes it to the house for the Warriors on Saturday morning.
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Warrior Grass Cutter Reid Caldwell sends one deep for Happy Valley Saturday at home against Boone.
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Happy Valley saved a sure touchdown by Boone with a tackle near the goal line.
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Justin Smith brings down a Boone runner as Happy Valley and Boone met in youth league play Saturday.
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Happy Valley's Justin Smith dives for additional yards against Boone Saturday in youth league football.
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Reid Caldwell takes a handoff from Lincloln Belt Saturday morning at Happy Valley.
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Happy Valley Grass Cutter Kyrie Stout finds running room outside on a great play for the Warriors.
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Happy Valley's Brantley Burchfield finds an opening for the Warriors.
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It came down to the wire for Happy Valley, but the Mitey Mite Warrior running game proved to be too much for Kingsport.
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Jaxxon Hussey brings down a Kingsport runner Saturday morning for Happy Valley.
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Mitey Mite Cash Berry makes a run stop for Happy Valley.
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Happy Valley's Vincent Brito fights for yards on a carry.
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Vincent Brito turns the corner after a handoff for Happy Valley.
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Mitey Mite Warrior Brantley Burchfield heads for the end zone Saturday morning at Happy Valley.
In a weekend packed with youth sports action, the Watauga Junior Athletic League featured matchups involving the Happy Valley Mitey Mites against the Kingsport Mitey Mites, while the Happy Valley Grass Colors faced off against Boone White from North Carolina. A total of 19 games were played across the Tri-Cities region, showcasing the budding talent in junior athletics. Star Photographer Brandon Hyde captured the exciting moments at Happy Valley High School, with coverage generously sponsored by Citizens Bank, allowing readers to stay connected with the action on the field.