Tuesday evening’s NFL Punt, Pass and Kick sponsored by the city of Mesquite’s Department of Athletics and Leisure Services was a huge success. A large group of kids, with parents waiting for the action, competed in the event. Children from 6 to 15 got the opportunity to show their skills in three categories of football prowess. VVHS’s freshman football team helped Recreation Director Nick Montoya and his staff measure and track each youngsters progress. The event was held at Hunters Park. The winners advance to Sectionals in Mesquite on Oct. 15 and will eventually compete at the new San Francisco 49ers Levi Stadium in California if they continue to be successful. Two competitors from last year’s event, Brooklin Montoya and Victoria Tausinga, managed to go all the way and compete at Levi Stadium. The winners of the age groups are as follows:
BOYS
Ages Winners Points
6-7 Gavin Cramer 116’7”
8-9 Mason Montoya 169’9”
10-11 Kurt Felix 206’9”
12-13 Silvano Melcher 228’7”
14-15 Tanner Fielding 279’3”
GIRLS
6-7 Madelyn Wright 125’7”
8-9 Adalyn Cameron 127’11”
10-11 Brooklin Montoya 193’9”
12-13 Sara Barnum 160’1”
14-15 Ally Wright 170’5”
Is there a follow up article on the October 15 Mesquite sectional?
Yes Evelyn…You can search “punt, pass and kick sectionals”. The team winners are posted as well…search “punt pass and kick team winners”.