The 9th and 10th Grade All-American Exposure Bowl delivered a hard-fought defensive battle, with Team Impact rallying late to defeat Team Force 14-12.

Team Force struck first in the opening quarter when running back Josh Shaw found the end zone to give Force an early 6-0 lead. Impact answered quickly with a touchdown of their own, by Dereon Holt tying the game at 6-6 by the end of the first quarter.

Defense dominated the second quarter as neither team was able to put points on the board. Force's defense continued to make big plays in the third quarter when Chase Whitewater intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown, giving Team Force a 12-6 advantage heading into the final quarter.

With the game on the line, Team Impact put together the drive of the day in the fourth quarter. Led by Game MVP Teo Edwards of Auburndale, Impact marched 85 yards down the field and capped the possession with the go-ahead touchdown and successful two-point conversion, taking a 14-12 lead they would not relinquish.

Both teams relied heavily on the ground game throughout the contest. Team Force finished with 174 total yards, including 168 rushing yards on 25 carries. Team Impact totaled 152 yards of offense, with 139 rushing yards on 28 attempts. Passing yards were limited as both defenses controlled the air attack.

Team Force put together a dominant all-around performance to defeat Team Impact 35-18 in the All-American Exposure Bowl Flag Game. Led by an electrifying performance from Game MVP Frantashia Williams, Force used explosive plays on offense and defense to secure the victory.

Force came out firing in the first half behind the playmaking ability of Williams. She scored the first two touchdowns of the game on rushing plays, helping Team Force quickly build momentum and establish control. Team Impact answered with its lone first-half score when Charlie Garcia found the end zone, but Force had one more big play before halftime.

Late in the first half, Frantashia Williams made her presence felt on defense, stepping in front of a pass and returning it for a pick-six touchdown. The interception return score gave Williams her third touchdown of the half and helped Team Force build a commanding 21-6 halftime lead.

Team Impact came out with renewed energy in the second half and moved the ball effectively through the air. Their defense delivered a game-changing play when Makayla Bell intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown in the second half.

However, Team Force continued to answer every challenge. Later, quarterback Miyauna Ross connected with Jaliah Tennon for a touchdown, Marissa Lozano connected with Frantashia Williams for a touchdown, providing the final scoring strike for Team Force and helping seal the victory.

Force finished the contest with 243 total yards, including 142 passing yards and 101 rushing yards, while Team Impact totaled 123 yards, including 103 passing yards. Force's balanced offensive attack and ability to score on defense proved to be the difference.

The youngest athletes of the All-American Exposure Bowl put on a defensive showcase as Team Impact edged Team Force 6-2 in a hard-fought 5th/6th Grade championship game.

In a contest dominated by defense, neither team was able to find the end zone during the first half. Both defenses flew to the football, limiting big plays and forcing offenses to earn every yard. The game remained scoreless through two quarters as players on both sides displayed outstanding effort and discipline. Force wasted little time taking control of the game. On its opening scoring drive, Game MVP Noah Misfud showcased his arm talent by connecting with Maxwell Saunders for a 17-yard touchdown pass. Following the score, Misfud found Malik Wilson on the two-point conversion, giving Force an early 8-0 advantage.

The breakthrough finally came in the third quarter when Cyrus Denson connected with Game MVP Dominik Allard on a 14-yard touchdown pass, giving Team Impact the game's only touchdown and a 6-0 lead. The scoring play proved to be the difference in a matchup where every yard and every possession mattered.

Team Force continued to battle and was rewarded late in the fourth quarter when the defense recorded a safety to get on the scoreboard. However, the Force comeback effort fell short as Team Impact held on for a 6-2 victory. 

Despite the low-scoring affair, Team Impact's passing game provided the game's biggest offensive moments. Quarterback Cyrus Denson finished 7-of-14 passing for 69 yards and a touchdown, while Dominik Allard was his favorite target, recording 54 receiving yards, including the game-winning touchdown catch. Their connection accounted for the majority of Impact's offense and ultimately proved to be the difference. In the third quarter, Force put the game completely out of reach when Christopher Anderson Jr. hauled in a pass and raced 43 yards for a touchdown, his second score of the day. Quarterback Miles VonHerbulis added the two-point conversion on a quarterback run to cap the scoring at 30-0. 

The statistics reflected the defensive nature of the game. Team Force finished with 96 total yards on 34 plays, while Team Impact totaled 66 yards on 35 plays. Both defenses played exceptionally well throughout the afternoon, keeping explosive plays to a minimum and forcing offenses to work for every first down.