“Dakota Conduct” Leads VIKINGS Past BENGALS

By Devyn Swain, 09/25/14, 7:15AM EDT

Naples was nicknamed “Dakota Conduct” (The Code of Conduct) by the PFFL media team because her passing skills are the standard

Over time the PFFL has blossomed into the most state-of-the-art recreational program in Western Pennsylvania. The Youth League has expanded to three separate divisions: Lower (7-9-year-olds), Middle (10-12-year-olds) and Upper (13-16-year-olds). Although girls have been playing against boys for a while, the relatively new Upper Division has never seen a player the likes of VIKINGS Quarterback Dakota Naples. The young lady from Youngstown, OH shook off a couple bad throws early to lead her team over the BENGALS 35-12.

Naples was nicknamed “Dakota Conduct” (The Code of Conduct) by the PFFL media team because her passing skills are the standard to which all youth players should aspire. Her credentials include winning the NFL Flag Football Tournament of Champions with the Bengals from Youngstown.

In her league debut Naples demonstrated early signs of chemistry with her new receiving corps. Particularly, she got into a passing groove with Wide Receivers Trevor Moreci (two TDs), C.J. Ziegler (one TD), and Thomas Saba. Moreci and Ziegler displayed their nifty moves after catching screen passes from Naples while Saba proved that he is the VIKINGS’ top possession receiver.

Across the field Youth League Champion and BENGALS QB Evan “Tom Brady” DeWitt was unable to rally his team offensively. Several times the young signal-caller threw jump balls to his wideouts that were very catchable. Unfortunately, the receivers struggled to locate the ball on what would have been highlight-worthy plays. While DeWitt didn’t have his best passing game, the teenager showed off his improved defensive skills by catching an interception and leading his team in tackles. The latter earned DeWitt a secondary nickname: “TACKLING FUEL.”

Overall, the VIKINGS looked great in their season opener.

Good things happen when Dakota Conduct is under center.

Interview with Dakota Naples

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