ASTON, Pa. -- Marymount flag football improved their overall record to 8-2, 5-1 in the AEC, at Neumann on Wednesday with a pair of lopsided wins.
MARYMOUNT 45 - NEUMANN 0
Alexandria Veltri
- 63 receiving yards
- 2 touchdowns
Cara Vollmer
- 105 passing yards
- 2 passing touchdowns
Kaylah Barr
- 1 rushing touchdown
- 1 receiving touchdown
- 1 interception
Jesenia Velez
- 1 rushing touchdown
- 1 receiving touchdown
- 1 interception
The first quarter commenced with Marymount taking control early as
Cara Vollmer connected with
Jaylah Thompson for a 7-yard gain. The Saints maintained momentum with a 13-yard completion from Vollmer to
Stephanie Braun. Despite a subsequent interception by Neumann's Sam Knight, Marymount quickly regained possession when
Brianna Lee intercepted an Ava Valente pass. Lee capitalized on the turnover with a 36-yard touchdown run at 13:26. The Saints continued their offensive pressure, with
Jesenia Velez adding a 16-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a successful pass attempt from Vollmer for an extra point.
Kaylah Barr contributed a 12-yard touchdown reception from Vollmer, extending the lead. Marymount ended the quarter leading 20-0.
The Saints took control midway through the second quarter with a 9-yard touchdown run by Barr at 6:45, extending the lead.
Dakotah Bright-Brubaker followed with a successful pass attempt for the extra point. Later, Vollmer connected with Velez for a 21-yard touchdown pass at 1:01, though the subsequent extra point attempt was missed. Neumann struggled to counter, facing setbacks including a quarterback's flag was pulled for a loss by
Micaiah Pride. The quarter concluded with Marymount leading 33-0.
Marymount's defense made a pivotal play early in the third quarter when Barr intercepted a pass from Valente at the goal line and returned it 14 yards, setting up a crucial drive. Vollmer and
Isabella Silvestri capitalized on the shift in momentum, with Vollmer rushing for 13 yards and Silvestri adding a 26-yard gain. Vollmer then connected with Veltri for a 22-yard completion, advancing the Saints to the Neumann 5-yard line.
Despite Neumann's attempts to respond, Marymount maintained control. The quarter concluded with Marymount adding 6 points, extending its lead to 39-0. The game ended with this score, marking a decisive victory for the Saints.
Marymount's strong defensive effort was highlighted by
Jaylah Thompson's crucial flag pull, preventing Valente from advancing beyond the Neumann 21-yard line early in the fourth quarter. Despite an interception, the Saints' defense held firm, with Vollmer recording a quarterback's flag was pulled for a loss against Ya'Nayshia Thomas, maintaining pressure on Neumann's offense.
Velez connected with Veltri for a significant 28-yard gain to the Neumann 10-yard line. Although an illegal forward pass penalty followed, this sequence demonstrated the Saints' ability to penetrate Neumann's defensive line. The game concluded with Marymount securing a decisive 45-0 victory over Neumann.
MARYMOUNT 55 - CENTENARY 0
Cara Vollmer
- 1 receiving touchdown
- 23 receiving yards
Yariliz Torres
- 1 receiving touchdown
- 1 interception
- 2 total flag pulls
Maia Kloufetos
- 6 passing touchdowns
- 127 passing yards
- 12 completions
The first quarter began with the Saints applying defensive pressure, resulting in
Samayah Barnes and
Victoria Johnson flagging Kezia Feaster for a 4-yard loss. Despite a subsequent 57-yard pass by Centenary (N.J.), the Saints held firm, forcing a punt. The Saints then executed a successful drive highlighted by a 44-yard rush from
Kaylah Barr, culminating in a 13-yard touchdown pass from Kloufetos. Kloufetos also completed a successful pass attempt for the extra point. The quarter concluded with the Saints leading 13-0.
The Saints took a decisive lead in the second quarter with a series of impactful plays. Kloufetos connected with Thrash for a 15-yard touchdown pass, followed by a successful rush attempt by Barr, firmly establishing the Saints' dominance. Later,
Brianna Lee added another touchdown with a 2-yard rush, further extending the lead. The quarter concluded with the Saints ahead, securing a commanding 33-0 advantage.
The Saints' third quarter was highlighted by a successful drive that culminated in a touchdown pass from Kloufetos to Thrash for 10 yards at 6:50. Kloufetos also completed the point after attempt, extending the Saints' lead. Defensive efforts from Barnes and
Morgan Lester were pivotal, with Lester making significant flag pulls that pushed Centenary (N.J.) back on their own territory. The quarter ended with the Saints leading 40-0.
The Saints opened the fourth quarter with a pivotal pass from Kloufetos, completed for a touchdown to Torres at 8:15. This play extended their lead decisively. Subsequently, the Saints intercepted a pass from Centenary (N.J.) and returned it 18 yards for another touchdown, further solidifying the Saints' control of the game.
The Saints' defense maintained pressure with another interception, halting Centenary at its 5-yard line. The game concluded with the Saints securing a commanding victory, finalizing the score at 55-0.
UP NEXT
- The Saints will come back home this upcoming Sunday, taking on Holy Family and Immaculata at Bishop O'Connell High School.
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