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Steelers #20 Nadir Amin approaches Falcons #3 Jordan Cullins.

A trip to Florida proved fruitful for New Haven’s hot Pee Wee Steelers, who advanced in a national championship competition.

We told you about their miracle year in this article last week, as they set out for the ESPN Sports Complex at Disneyworld.

Alexandra Paparsenos sent in these photos and the following write-up on how the weekend went:

Steelers #34 Justice Antrum fights off the Falcons’ defense.

The New Haven Steelers defeated the Southfield-Lathrup Falcons (MI) 14 – 0 in the first round of Division I Pee Wee competition at the 55th annual Pop Warner Super Bowl at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The New Haven Steelers now advance to the semi-finals of national competition on Wednesday, Dec. 7, where they will take on the Marshall Heights Bison (DC).

Game highlights:
• Steelers #20 Nadir Amin with a big interception
• Steelers #34 Justice Antrum with an 8 yd TD run in the 1st quarter
• Steelers #34 Justice Antrum with 2 yd TD run in the 4th quarter.”

Steelers #22 Chase Kinzly runs the ball and avoids the Falcons defense.

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