The Beacon Bears, a football team of players ages 9 and younger that competes against teams in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties, will take on the Brewster Bruins for the Taconic Youth Football championship at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, at Michie Stadium at West Point.

The Bears are undefeated at 8-0, while Brewster has only one loss, to Beacon, 26-20, on Sept. 2.

The Bears beat Somers, 14-6, on Oct. 28 to reach the title game. The photos here are from the Bears’ 21-0 victory over Mount Vernon on Oct. 21 at Memorial Park.

Photos by Clark Thompson

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