Mason Price, 8, is doing well in his second season of American Youth Football League play.

After debuting with the Davie Broncos last season, he is making the most of his second season -- a year older and a year bigger -- competing for the Weston Warriors Pee Wees.

Price plays offense, defense and special teams. In three games, he ran 18 times for 203 yards (11.2 average) with four touchdowns and no fumbles. He caught a 4-yard pass. He made 18 tackles (five solo, 13 assisted) with a sack.

To prepare for this season, Price practiced every day with his dad, throwing and catching the football in the backyard. He also watched plenty of reruns of NFL games on the NFL Network.

Price lives, eats, breathes and sleeps football. He hopes to follow in his brother's footsteps. O.J. Price played collegiately for Concordia and Florida International universities.

Price attends Flamingo Elementary School in Davie. His favorite NFL team is the Miami Dolphins and he enjoys going to Dolphins games. His favorite college team is the University of Miami Hurricanes.

FOOTBALL

COOPER CITY

The Cooper City Cowboys 135s defeated the Tamarac Cougars 30-0 in the American Youth Football League.

Emmanuel Soto had two interceptions, returning one 70 yards for a touchdown. Lukas Volpe caught a 50-yard touchdown pass and recovered a fumble. Zach Haber had a 30-yard touchdown run, and Jarrett Morgan ran 25 yards for a touchdown.

Nick Jeanty was 3 of 4 passing with one touchdown. Chris Taylor had a 15-yard reception. Offensive linemen Mitch Marrero, Ephi Levy, Ryan Samuels, Austin Root, Anthony Flory and Jonathan Leogue did a good job.

James Elios had a fumble recovery, and Nick Fischman, Eric Brown, Tristan Petrone, Mason Courson, Tyson Burch and Kristian Gonzalez had several tackles en route to the shutout.

• PEE WEES: COOPER CITY 28, TAMARAC 0: Jarod Jackson scored on a 45-yard run, and Tavarius Robinson had a 65-yard touchdown run. Jack O'Malley ran 35 yards for a score.

Gabriel DeLaCadena added a 50-yard touchdown run, and Jesse Rivera caught a 2-point pass. Micheal Hebding had two fumble recoveries. Connor Solomone provided solid defensive play.

Game MVPs: Gabriel DeLaCadena (offense); Connor Solomone (defense); Micheal Hebding (special teams).

CORAL SPRINGS

James Bostic scored the winner in overtime as the Coral Springs Chargers 90s edged the Boca Raton Jets 12-6 in the American Youth Football League.

Bostic gave the Chargers a 6-0 lead with a 70-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Three other touchdowns were negated by penalties.

Boca tied the game in the third quarter and had a chance to take the lead, but the defense stopped the extra point attempt, forcing overtime.

The Jets won the coin toss giving them the first chance to score in overtime. On their first play from the 10-yard line, they moved to the three. The defense then stiffened and prevented Boca from scoring. The Chargers' offense took over, setting the stage for Bostic's winning 8-yard touchdown run.

PLANTATION

The Plantation Wildcats 135s defeated West Pines Wildcats 22-0 in the American Youth Football League.

The defense allowed 30 yards rushing and 59 passing yards. Tavarus McFadden returned an interception 42 yards. Trevon Lee had an interception. Andrew Leacock blocked a punt in the end zone and recovered it for a touchdown. He also had a sack. Mike Majer had an interception and a sack.

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