Joel Forbes of the Titans tries to bull through the defense of Hurricane players Jonathan Gerache, right, and Austin Palmer during a YMCA 11-12-year-olds’ football game on Oct. 12. At left, Corey Bendich of the Falcons has his sights set on Jeremy Falls, left, of the Tigers. The YMCA plays games each Saturday at the Verbeck branch on Oak Ridge Road. Players ages 9-10 and 11-12 participate. (The Vicksburg Post/Melanie duncan)