AuguryLocal Law Firm Steps Up to Send Antelope Valley Knights to National Youth Football Finals
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Firm Gives $10,000 to Send Knights to AYF Nationals
PARRIS Law Firm is giving $10,000 to the Antelope Valley Knights’ 11-and-under football team to cover the costs of the team’s trip to the American Youth Football (AYF) National Championships in Florida. The gift is meant to pay for travel, hotel rooms, tournament entry fees and meals so the players and volunteers can focus on the games rather than on fundraisers.
The donation secures the team’s place at the nationals and removes a big financial barrier for families who were worried about the cost of getting the squad to the event. With the check arriving well before travel bookings are due, coaches can finalize flights and hotel blocks and parents can breathe easier. Team leaders say the money will also help pay for medical staff and extra equipment, keeping the kids safe while they compete. For the Knights, a trip to Florida is both a reward for a strong season and a rare chance for young players to test themselves against the country’s best in a single, intense weekend.
How the $10,000 Will Be Used and When
PARRIS’ $10,000 will be paid directly to the Knights’ parent-run booster club and earmarked for immediate travel needs. The firm said the money is expected to cover round-trip airfare for players and essential chaperones, hotel rooms for the team for the tournament weekend, the AYF registration fee, game-day meals and a small travel stipend toward equipment and on-site medical support. Any leftover funds will remain with the booster club to offset registered expenses related to the national trip.
The donation arrives on a tight timeline: bookings must be locked in within weeks, so the club will receive the funds this week and begin confirming flights and rooms. There are no public conditions attached to the gift; PARRIS representatives described it as a straightforward community support effort.
Coaches, Parents and the Firm Share Their Reactions
“This gift changes everything for our families,” said Coach Miguel Ramirez, whose 11-and-under squad clinched the regional berth. “We can focus on practice, not penny-pinching.” A parent volunteer, Maria Santos, added that the donation took pressure off back-to-back fundraisers and allowed more parents to commit to chaperoning.
PARRIS’ managing partner, Lisa Parris, said in a statement that the firm views the support as an investment in local youth: “We want kids to have the chance to compete and grow without the trip being out of reach.” A nearby city council member called the move “a welcome example of local business stepping up,” noting that the funding keeps community traditions alive.
What the AYF National Championships Mean for the Team
The AYF National Championships bring age-group champions from across the country to a single site for a weekend of bracketed play. Teams reach nationals by winning or placing in regional tournaments; for the Knights, a regional title earned them a shot at the national field. The event runs over several days in July in Florida and draws clubs from states where youth football programs are well funded and deeply competitive.
For young players, the trip is more than a few extra games. It’s exposure to different coaching styles, tougher opponents, and the pressure of a national stage — experiences that can shape a player’s confidence and teamwork long after the final whistle.
About PARRIS Law Firm and Its Community Work
PARRIS Law Firm is a regional practice based in the Antelope Valley that handles personal injury and civil litigation. Founded more than a decade ago by Lisa Parris, the firm has regularly supported youth sports, schools and community events through small grants and sponsorships, according to its public statements. This donation is the firm’s largest single gift to local youth athletics in recent memory, and the firm said it plans to continue community support next season.
For media or community groups seeking information, PARRIS’ public relations team said it can be reached through the firm’s press office for details about community programs and future initiatives.
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