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Richmond/Perrine Giants/Pop Warner football

Jamari Brown caught a winning 10-yard touchdown pass from Herman Jackson in the third quarter as the Richmond/Perrine Optimist Giants 105s football team edged the Gwen Cherry Bulls 6-0 to win Jr. Pee Wee Division I of the Sean Taylor Classic at Curtis Park in Miami.

The Sean Taylor Classic, named after the former Gulliver Prep High School, University of Miami and Washington Redskins star football player, awards the Greater Miami South Florida Pop Warner champions in each division.

Johnquavis Ford provided a key block on the winning score. Brown not only made the big catch, but he also anchored a strong defense en route to its ninth shutout.

After losing their first two games of the season, the Giants (8-2-1) went unbeaten in their next nine games to qualify for regionals. The defense allowed six points in each of its first two games but has not been scored on since.

The champs are: Christopher Bowe, Jamari Brown, Stanley Clark Jr., Jermaine Delancy, David Ealey III, Tyler Edwards, Lorenzo Euline, Nyheim Floyd, Johnquavis Ford, Robert Hanna, Amin Hassan, Herman Jackson, Tyler Johnson, Jaylen Jones, Tywon Jones, Vernon Kelson, Quan’tayvius McCutchen, Ariyon Riley, Dwyane Robinson Jr., Raja Smith, Brian Wheeler, Jeffery Williams, Lemane Williams and Isaac Wynn. The head coach is Jesus Sosa, and the assistant coaches are Ray Baker, Miguel Stanley Clark, Colin Robinson, Drakard Smith and Sheldon Smith.

The runners-up are: Elijah Abreu, Tyrone Allen Jr., Chase Bland, Jacorey Brooks, Joey Brooks, Derek Brown Jr., Rodney Bruce Jr., Timothy Burns Jr., Aaron Bush, Giovanni Davis, Javon Ferguson, Trevon Green, John Joachin Jr., Alvin Johnson III, Johnquai Lewis, Tramel Logan, Alejandro Lopez, Carl March Jr., Larrion Moss, Larry Moss, Joseph Narcisse, Franc Owens, Shemar Paul, Wendol Philford, Devante Sigglers, Terry Smith, Javon Williams, Jaylon Worsham and Davon Young. The head coach is Larry Moss, and the assistant coaches are Ernesto Abreu, Paul Smith, Terry Smith and Charles White.

Major Craig McQueen, the vice president of GMSF Pop Warner and commissioner of Miami PAL, presented finalists with medals and a huge team trophy. GMSF Pop Warner, under the direction of President Frank Gowin, features 19 programs from Florida City to Lauderhill. There are more than 5,000 kids, age 6-15, participating in GMSF Pop Warner football and cheerleading.

Little River Saints/Pop Warner football

Justin Hill scored on a 33-yard run in the second quarter, and that’s all the Little River Saints 145s football team needed in a 6-0 victory over the Palmetto Bay Broncos in the Jr. Midget Division II Championship of the Sean Taylor Classic at Curtis Park in Miami.

The Sean Taylor Classic, named after the former Gulliver Prep High School, University of Miami and Washington Redskins star football player, awards the Greater Miami South Florida Pop Warner champions in each division.

It’s the first championship for the Saints (10-0) since becoming Little River six years ago.

Darius Brown, who had an interception, and Isaac Garces helped anchor a strong defense which stopped a drive in the red zone late in the fourth quarter to ensure the shutout and qualify for regionals.

Kevin DeCosta excelled on defense for the runner-up Broncos (8-2).

The champs are: Tyrick Ashley, Bryant Bennett, Johaun Beresford, Darius Brown, Timothy Cephus, Quinton Charles, Joshua Cross, Ty’ree Dixon, Zachary Dixon, Isaac Garces, Ivan Hall Jr., Johnny Harris, Alvin Higgs, Justin Hill, Lontavis Hill, Lafarentin Howard, Jamarques James, Alejandro Mercedes, Derrick Nicholson, Allen Petitfrere and Tracy Wellons. The head coach is Luther Higgins, and the assistant coaches are Terrence Bennett, Steve Berry, Gregory Faison, Arthur Stewart Sr. and Rafi Taylor.