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Photos: Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon
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Photos: Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon

  • A.E. Araiza Arizona Daily Star
  • Oct 7, 2018
  • Oct 7, 2018 Updated Aug 4, 2021

Hundreds attend the Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon at Casino del Sol. 

Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon

Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon

Teammates Oscar Mares, 9, Juan Moreno, 8, and Nikolai Nunez, 9, pause and stand quietly as they place their hands on their team helmet which is on display on the stage during the Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon at the Casino del Sol. The three boys, who were all honored during the event, played for the Southwest Rams. An estimated 600 people attended the event that included former University of Arizona standout Jay Dobyns.

A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star

Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon

Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon

Former University of Arizona standout and retired undercover federal agent, Jay Dobyns, talks about the importance football was and is in his life during the Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon at the Casino del Sol. Dobyns, who is also a best-selling author, talked about how his life was shaped by the game during the luncheon where an estimated 600 people attended.

A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star

Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon

Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon

Flag girl and cheerleader Zamarah Gonzalez, 6, raises her hands after looking over the items on display before the Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon at the Casino del Sol. Gonzalez, a second grader, won first place in her age group. An estimated 600 people attended the event that included former University of Arizona standout Jay Dobyns.

A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star

Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon

Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon

Some of the medals for the event are on display before the start of the Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon at the Casino del Sol. An estimated 600 people attended the event that included former University of Arizona standout Jay Dobyns.

A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star

Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon

Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon

Some 600 people attend Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation award luncheon that included former University of Arizona standout Jay Dobyns at the Casino del Sol.

A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star

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