The RJF&C program has become a dynasty, earning six championships in the last three years, seven championships in the last four years and 2021 was no different. The Rutherford Pee Wee Bulldogs (8-9 year olds) capped off their special 2021 season as Super Bowl Champions.  After a 12-6 win over the Hasbrouck Heights Aviators in the final game, the Pee Wees finished the season undefeated with a record of 11-0.  The Bulldogs won the coin toss and elected to receive the ball in the second half.  Both teams were battling back and forth for most of the first half until the Aviators were able to put together a touchdown scoring drive late in the second quarter.  Rutherford was able to prevent the extra point which left the score at 6-0.  The Bulldogs started their next possession on their own 45 yard line after the kickoff went out of bounds.  Rutherford had under 3 minutes remaining in the first half to make something happen.  Ryan Wilton, Brendan O’Rourke, and Frankie Wilton did their best to set up Rutherfords first score by taking turns carrying the ball down the field.  With eleven seconds left on the clock, Tyler Griffin found Gavin Nimmo wide open for a 25 yard catch and run that tied the game at 6-6.  That’s when the momentum started to shift Rutherford’s way.  The extra point was stopped and the game was tied at halftime.  The Bulldogs received the second half kickoff and traded possessions back and forth with the Aviators until the middle of the fourth quarter.  Tyler Griffin and Ryan Wilton took turns taking handoffs from Frankie Wilton as the Bulldogs were able to March down the field.  Griffin finished off the drive with a three yard plunge into the endzone to give the Bulldogs a 12-6 lead.  The Bulldog defense would bend a little bit but did not break as they were able to limit the high flying Aviator offense to 6 points as Rutherford would ultimately run out the clock to seal their third Pee Wee championship in the last four years.  This years champions are Christian Acosta, Michael Anglim, Eric Barbour, Jake Barnes, Owen Burbank, Owen Byrne, Mason Colon, Chris DeHaas, Carter Gagliardo, Mark Goldsack, Tyler Griffin, Ethan Jiminez, Jayden Kennedy, Chase Kuenzle, Declan Moran, Gavin Nimmo, Brendan O’Rourke, Michael Pizza, Robert Prince, Alejandro Samaniego, Ridley Skabla, TJ Sprayberry, Lucas Sullivan, Joey Urgola, Frankie Wilton, Kevin Wilton, and Ryan Wilton. The Bulldogs Junior Bulldogs (10-11 year olds) closed out the season with a 34-0 victory over Manchester to remain undefeated.  The defense was impressive all year long, and they did not disappoint on that evening.  John Gioia, Eathan DeCarlo, Vincent Daly, and Chase Martini were tough as the defense let up just one first down.  The offensive line used their learned technique and heart to beat a bigger Manchester team.  Fynn Byrne, Keelan Cannon, Vinny Urgola, Matt Ventura, Logan Bohn, Gioia, and Martini paved the way for Zach Snyder and Will Holman who both had multiple touchdowns.  Quinn Weber was clutch at quarterback as found his receivers with ease.  The Bulldogs amassed 310 points on the season, and never played a complete game as the mercy rule took effect in every game they played this season.  This is the fifth championship in a row for this group of boys who continue to make their coaches and parents proud. The Bulldog program will celebrate their 2021 season Feb 13^th at the Fiesta.