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The Naperville Patriots Mighty Mites football team recorded a perfect 15-0 season, capped off by winning the Midwest Regional Football Classic Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio over Thanksgiving weekend.

The Midwest Tournament started off in dramatic fashion as the Patriots won on a last second touchdown over Mt. Airy, Ohio. Jacob Keller threw a pass to an open Mitch West to advance to the second round with a 12-6 victory.

The Patriots won the second round 12-6 over Mt. Lebanon, Pa. to advance to the championship game played at John Carroll University. The Patriots beat the Cleveland Cowboys 13-6 to win the championship in their weight class.

"I knew that I had a special team when nobody complained about our hard practices during the summer," Patriots Head Coach John Gaca said. "In my years of coaching, I have not seen a group of young men come together and work as a team to this extent. This was truly a special team and season."

Some photos need no explanation. What a cool shot. Thanks Doug DiFusco!

Doug's the executive director and president of the Naperville Patriots. These are even more pics from the Midwest AYF Championship games Nov. 23 at Benedictine University in Lisle.

Be sure to click on the link below to see a peewee team pic and individual action shots!

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Naperville Patriot Austin Lacke is tackled by Welles Park Cowboy Ryan Heaton during the Chicagoland/Midwest AYF Championship game Sunday at Benedictine University in Lisle.

Two of the three Naperville American Youth Football teams from the citywide program advanced to the AYF National Championships. They will take place Dec. 6-13 in Kissimmee, Fla.

Here's The Sun's full story. And more pics, exclusive to the brand-new Fountain of Youth sports blog, dedicated solely to Naperville youth sports and activities. Send your pics to naperyouthsports@gmail.com.

Naperville Patriot Troy Fumagalli unsuccessfully tries to block Welles Park Cowboy Gavin Schilling in the Patriots' end zone to score during the fourth quarter. Want pictures of your son here?! E-mail naperyouthsports@gmail.com

Darien Miskel avoids a tackle and carries the ball into the Welles Park Cowboys' end zone to score during the fourth quarter. Come on, what's keeping you? E-mail pics of your football star to naperyouthsports@gmail.com