On Saturday, Sept. 1, the 7/8-year-old Blaze football team of the Blackman Youth Football League hosted the Franklin Rebels. The game was played at Blackman High School's football field, The Inferno, the BYFA's home field.  

The BYFA has provided children ages 5-12 with the opportunity to participate in football and cheerleading programs since 2012.  

According to the league's website, the BYFA's goal is to develop and prepare today's young athlete's for what lies ahead in sports and in life.

For more information about the league go to its webpage.