Falcon Youth Football Earns Third Straight Super Bowl Championship Appearance

Falcon Youth Football 2025 Super Bowl Runner-Up

The A-C Valley/Keystone Falcon Senior Team wrapped up another outstanding season, finishing as runner-up in the ABC Youth Football League and capping off a remarkable run defined by grit, teamwork, and pride. This year marked the third consecutive Super Bowl Championship appearance for A-C Valley/Keystone Youth Football — with the Junior Team representing in 2023, followed by the Senior Team earning back-to-back trips in 2024 and 2025. 

With just 13 players on the roster, the Falcons faced challenges that many larger teams never experience — but what they lacked in numbers, they made up for in heart. Week after week, these boys showed up ready to give their all, playing both sides of the ball, fighting through exhaustion, and representing their community with sportsmanship and determination.

The team’s success was built not only on their effort on the field, but also on the support system surrounding them. Parents, coaches, cheerleaders, and fans filled the stands each weekend, bringing energy and encouragement that fueled the Falcons’ fight. The A-C Valley and Keystone communities once again came together as one, proving that small towns can achieve big things when they stand behind their youth.

As the season comes to a close, the A-C Valley/Keystone Youth Football Board of Directors would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Clarion-Limestone and Keystone School Districts, as well as Jim Marron, for their generosity and support in allowing the use of their facilities during field maintenance at A-C Valley.

Additionally, we would like to congratulate the players and coaches for their dedication and success. The Falcons have once again made their communities proud — reminding everyone that the true spirit of football lives not only in wins and losses, but in perseverance, teamwork, and heart. The Board would also like to send a huge 

Members of the Falcon Senior team include: Crew Adams, Joe Bartley, Ty Clawson, Seth Clawson, Tucker Elliott, Niko Gallagher, Brenton Gibson, Maverick Jenkins, Trapper Lowers, Brennan Myers, Izak Murray, Myeles Spencer, and Zaarek Watkins.

A special thanks to Junior team members who supported the Senior team during the playoffs: Beckett Conaway, Bentley Nugent, Elijah Switzer.

The Falcons were coached by head coach Ed Emery Sr., and assisted by Ed Emery Jr., Justin Bartley, Bill Jenkins, Mason Spencer, and Corey Clawson.