Many children across the country buckle their chinstrap and tie up their shoulder pads every fall for youth football season.

But few get to share that experience with three other members of their family.

Four cousins, playing for the Natchez Falcons, do however, and have enjoyed every minute of it.

“I think it makes them closer,” said mother of one, Jasetta Pinder. “They play all the time at home, then they get a chance to play on the field, court and baseball field together. They do it all together, and they’ve been doing it since all of them were four. It keeps it in the family and helps the boys grow up to be stronger.”

Daiquiri Gaylor, Da’Kari Gaylor, Jaylin Davis and Kason Knight were all a part of the Natchez Falcons this season, and helped lead the team to a successful year.

The four said they hope to continue playing football as they get older, but for now, they are hoping to continue to contribute at the youth level.

Davis, who is eight, said he scored four touchdowns this season and his favorite position is running back.

“I like it because I get to run fast and score,” he said.

Daiquiri, who is nine, also played running back.

“I like it because I get to run the ball,” he said. “I like it because I get to block, too.”

Knight, a seven-year-old, played wide receiver.

“I like catching the ball,” he said. “I’m the fast guy.”

Da’Kari, who is eight, was a bit different than the other three, preferring to play defense.

“I played linebacker because I like to hit people really hard,” he said. “It makes them not want to run the ball. Then when they throw the ball, I jump in and pick it.”

All four said they enjoy being able to play with their family.

“It is fun,” Davis said.

“I like to play with them and tackle them,” Daiquiri added.

While the bunch is having fun on the field, the family is also enjoying themselves, rooting on the young ones.

“It feels good to watch them,” said Favian Moore, Davis’ father. “I like everything about it, it brings back memories of when I was playing.”

Pinder said she enjoys being able to be there for her son.

“I like being able to yell ‘that’s my baby’” she said. “Sometimes he gets mad and sad when they lose, and as a parent you want them to win too, but at the end of the day you have to tell them it is just a game. You win some, you lose some.”