Youth Football: Newport-Mesa league salutes America

NEWPORT BEACH - Perhaps staying true to its name, Newport-Mesa

Junior All-American Football will celebrate during games Saturday in a

patriotic manner, as it features, “Seahawks Salute America Day,” at

Bonita Creek Park.

The tribute to America will include representatives from the Newport

Beach Fire and Police Departments. Children will have the opportunity to

climb on a fire truck and interact with fire and police officers.

In addition, miniature American flags will be distributed by

volunteers and 100% of donations received go to the Victims Relief Fund

administered by the American Red Cross. All snack food proceeds will also

go to the Victims Relief Fund.

American flags will be placed at each outside corner of the end zones

and the Seahawks’ football players will be wearing American flag decals

on their helmets.

The action starts at 11 a.m. with a full slate of games, as the the

Jr. Clinic Seahawks take on the Irvine Chargers, followed by

Newport-Mesa’s Clinic squad against the Corona Panthers at 1 p.m.

In Jr. Pee Wee, the Seahawks also face Corona at 3 p.m. Pee Wee action

has Newport-Mesa taking on the Compton Titans at 5 p.m. And the day ends

with the Seahawks’ Jr. Midget team playing against the Orange Chiefs, 7

p.m.