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Youngest team player, Arlo Iberri, 2, faces off against the oldest player Sy Ellis, 82, in an exhibition game in which Iberri won during the Paper Football X Game sponsored by Tustin MVP (Most Valuable Person) at the Tustin Event Center in Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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A triangular “football” is used in the the Paper Football Challenge, an annual event that raises money for local schools and community organizations. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Sandra Bensworth with team Tustin Host Lions plays against team Sons of American Legion in the quarter finals during the Paper Football X Game sponsored by Tustin MVP (Most Valuable Person) at the Tustin Event Center in Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Mikhail Elgamal with All-American Boys Chorus goes for the winning field goal against team OC Rescue Mission at the Paper Football X Game sponsored by Tustin MVP (Most Valuable Person) at the Tustin Event Center in Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Hannah Lee, USC graduate and member of Soroptimist of Santa Ana/Tustin performs a solo cheer during the Paper Football X Game sponsored by Tustin MVP (Most Valuable Person) at the Tustin Event Center in Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Arlo Iberri, 2, held by his father, Steve makes the field goal for the win against Sy Ellis, 82, in the youngest vs oldest exhibition game during the Paper Football X Game sponsored by Tustin MVP (Most Valuable Person) at the Tustin Event Center in Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Sy Ellis, 82, congratulates Arlo Iberri, 2, for win in the youngest vs oldest exhibition game they played during the Paper Football X Game sponsored by Tustin MVP (Most Valuable Person) at the Tustin Event Center in Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA) members perform as the Beattlettes, winning cash for their organization for best cheer during the Paper Football X Game sponsored by Tustin MVP (Most Valuable Person) at the Tustin Event Center in Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Tustin Dance Team member in costume as Santa’s helper attempts a field goal during the Paper Football X Game sponsored by Tustin MVP (Most Valuable Person) at the Tustin Event Center in Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The table-top football tournament provides a way for Tustin-area nonprofits and school groups to raise prize money and sponsorship funds. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Tustin Community Preschool perform during the Paper Football X Game sponsored by Tustin MVP (Most Valuable Person) at the Tustin Event Center in Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Team All-American Boys Chorus at the announcement of their 33-26 victory against team OC Rescue Mission and first place at the Paper Football X Games sponsored by Tustin MVP (Most Valuable Person) at the Tustin Event Center in Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Players and spectators before the start of the Paper Football X games sponsored by Tustin MVPs (Most Valuable People) at the Columbus Tustin Activity Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The games provide a way for Tustin-area nonprofits and school groups to raise prize money and sponsorship funds. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Tustin American Legion Post 227 Army Veteran Commander Sy Ellis leads the Color Guard at the opening of the Paper Football X games sponsored by the city of Tustin MVPs (Most Valuable People) held at the Columbus Tustin Activity Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Ellis, 82, is the oldest player in the tournament. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Sy Ellis, a member of Tustin American Legion Post No. 227, attempts a field goal during the Paper Football X Game sponsored by Tustin MVP (Most Valuable Person) at the Tustin Event Center in Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The table-top football tournament provides a way for Tustin-area nonprofits and school groups to raise prize money and sponsorship funds. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Miss Tustin with Mr. Tustin and team members compete during the Paper Football X games sponsored by Tustin MVPs (Most Valuable People) at the Columbus Tustin Activity Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The table-top football game provides a way for Tustin-area nonprofits and school groups to raise prize money and sponsorship funds. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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The All-American Boys Chorus face off against American Legion Post 223 during the Paper Football X games sponsored by Tustin MVPs (Most Valuable People) at the Columbus Tustin Activity Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The table-top football game provides a way for Tustin-area nonprofits and school groups to raise prize money and sponsorship funds. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Vicente Sarmiento, OC Supervisor, 2nd District, gives opening remarks at the start of the Paper Football X games sponsored by the city of Tustin MVPs (Most Valuable People) held at the Columbus Tustin Activity Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The games provide a way for Tustin-area nonprofits and school groups to raise prize money and sponsorship funds. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Youngest team player, Arlo Iberri, 2, faces off against the oldest player Sy Ellis, 82, in an exhibition game in which Iberri won during the Paper Football X Game sponsored by Tustin MVP (Most Valuable Person) at the Tustin Event Center in Columbus on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
Before New Orleans was hosting Sunday’s big game, the Tustin Community Foundation was hosting its big game.
On Saturday, more than 40 teams played in the Paper Football X games, a popular annual fundraiser supporting the community’s schools and nonprofit organizations.
The field of play is a tabletop and the ball a triangular disc that is flicked toward tiny goalposts.
In just a few hours a regular season, playoffs and a championship game were played in the Columbus Tustin Activity Center. The teams are a variety of community groups that score sponsorships to help them fundraise.
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