Youth football star shines on national stage

Richard Brian

Cody Mucino, who plays for the Silverado Middle School Skyhawks, catches a pass during practice. The Del Webb Middle School eight grader played in the inaugural Football University Youth All-American Bowl Jan. 4 in San Antonio.

By The Home News (contact)

Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 | 2:24 p.m.

A closer look at Cody Mucino

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Del Webb Middle School eighth grader Cody Mucino had two receptions for 24 yards and a touchdown on Sunday for the West squad in the inaugural All-American Youth Bowl in San Antonio.

Mucino, who saw significant time at wide receiver and defensive back, also had an assisted tackle and a pass break-up on defense.

He was one of 40 youth football players nationwide selected for the game. The East was victorious 16-14.

Mucino, who lives in south Henderson, is zoned to attend Coronado next fall. He competed for the Silverado Middle School Skyhawks this season.

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By dxyl

1/6/09 at 6:20 a.m.

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Yo Cody was balling. Good job, shout out goes to the other 4 players from vegas, Jarrett Solomon, Albert Tai, Niko Kapeli and Lott Haia Kahalewai. I believe Solomon lead the west in tackles and Tai was a close second. Kapeli saw more time as a blocking back and he delivered pancake blocks on every play he was in. Kahalewai managed the offensive line like a veteran and help the west get an easy win. I wish the coaches gave the ball to Kapeli more but it is what it is. All the players did a great job and represented the 702 well. Good job guys. I'm just saying....