The third and fourth-grade Fayette Optimist youth football team finished the season on Saturday with an unblemished record. Fayette edged Westran 14-12 in the season opener, then did not allow any scores by Salisbury, Milan, and Marceline over the next three games. The Falcons escaped with a win over Harrisburg, 27-25, before closing the season with their fourth shutout of the year, 42-0, against Slater.

Front row, left to right: Cooper Oswald, Amadeus Saylor, Gauge Friebe, Ben Wehmhoener, Creed Conrow, Barrett Howell, Jackson Lee, and Carson Hart. Second row: Kamden Allinson, Aidan Palmer, Marshall Gosney, Luke Belstle, Trenton Thies, Carter Ridgwell, Blake Cleek, and Amare Bishop. Third row: J’metrius Eubanks, Zane Dougherty, Clayton Points, Caleb Shiflett, Waylon Boggs, Jamie Huddleston, Hyden Bishop, Cullen Pridgeon, and Keagan Jones. Top row: Coaches Jeff Oswald, Aaron Saylor, Karl Wehmhoener, and Wes Friebe. Not pictured: Bryce Hudson, and coach Paden Boulden.