ST. DAVID'S, Pa. -- Marymount flag football secured their third-straight Atlantic East Conference Championship on Saturday at Eastern Univeristy, claiming a semifinal win over Immaculata to start their day, before taking down the #1 seed Eastern in the Championship, 12-7.

SEMIFINALS: MARYMOUNT 19 - IMMACULATA 0

Cara Vollmer
- 2 touchdowns
- 76 passing yards
- 26 rushing yards

Leslie Villegas
- 10 total flag pulls

Jesenia Velez
- 1 rushing touchdown
- 62 rushing yards

Sakairah Sterling
- 1 interception

The game opened with Marymount initiating its drive from its own 14-yard line. Jesenia Velez made an early impact with a 7-yard rush, setting a positive tone. However, a key turnover occurred when Cara Vollmer's pass was intercepted by Jaclyn Molinini at the Marymount 27-yard line. Despite this setback, Marymount's defense held firm, limiting Immaculata's progress and forcing a turnover on downs.

Later, Marymount's defense demonstrated resilience with Dakotah Bright-Brubaker making crucial stops to keep Immaculata at bay. Offensively, Marymount struggled to make significant yardage but managed a promising 10-yard rush by Vollmer. The first quarter concluded without either team scoring, leaving the game tied at 0-0.

Marymount seized momentum midway through the second quarter with a strategic drive initiated by a 12-yard pass from Vollmer to Kaylah Barr, bringing them to the Immaculata 2-yard line at 5:04. Vollmer followed with a decisive 2-yard rush, securing a touchdown at 2:54. Marymount's defense then held firm, stalling Immaculata's subsequent attempts to progress. Despite a late false start penalty, the quarter ended with Marymount leading 6-0, which was the final score as the game concluded.

In the third quarter, Marymount seized momentum with Velez's decisive 19-yard touchdown run at 2:07, extending its lead. Earlier in the quarter, Marymount's defense, led by Ashley Ayala-Mata and Leslie Villegas, limited Immaculata's advances, including a pivotal stop by Villegas resulting in a flag pull for a loss of six yards. Marymount concluded the quarter leading 12-0.

In the fourth quarter, Marymount seized momentum when Velez executed a crucial 20-yard rush to the Immaculata 2-yard line at 10:08, setting up a strong offensive position. Despite a subsequent interception by Immaculata's Eliana Szatkowski, Marymount's defense held firm, preventing further advancement. Yariliz Torres contributed with a 14-yard punt return, keeping the pressure on Immaculata. Marymount maintained its lead, concluding the game with a final score of 18-0.

CHAMPIONSHIP: MARYMOUNT 12 - EASTERN 6

Alexandria Veltri
- 1 touchdown
- 39 receiving yards
- 1 flag pull

Cara Vollmer
 - 1 passing touchdown
- 98 passing yards
- 11 completions

Leslie Villegas
- 7 flag pulls

Kaylah Barr
- 37 rushing yards
- 6 flag pulls
- 15-yard punt return

Jesenia Velez
- 1 rushing touchdown
- 18 rushing yards

The first quarter began with Eastern initiating the drive, but the Saints' defense, led by key flag pulls from Yariliz Torres and Leslie Villegas, effectively stifled Eastern's advance. Marymount seized their opportunity when Cara Vollmer connected with Alexandria Veltri for a 39-yard touchdown pass at the 8:17 mark, putting the Saints ahead. Despite a missed pass attempt for the extra point, Marymount maintained a 6-0 lead at the end of the quarter.

Marymount's Cara Vollmer intercepted a pass from Eastern's Indigo Pitts at the Eastern 28-yard line early in the second quarter, returning it 15 yards to the Marymount 37. Despite this momentum shift, the Saints struggled to capitalize, as their subsequent drive resulted in a series of losses culminating in a turnover on downs. Marymount's defense was effective in containing Eastern, with Jesenia Velez recording a crucial QB flag pull for a loss on Kira Green, halting Eastern's progress late in the quarter. The quarter concluded without any scoring, maintaining a scoreless tie.

Marymount seized momentum in the third quarter when Jesenia Velez rushed for a 2-yard touchdown at 9:22, extending its lead over Eastern. Despite Cara Vollmer's missed pass attempt for the extra point, the Saints maintained competitive pressure. Eastern responded with a drive culminating in a 12-yard touchdown pass by Kira Green, followed by a successful extra point, tying the score. The quarter ended with the score level at 12-12.

Marymount began the fourth quarter with the ball on its 14-yard line, but an early illegal block penalty pushed it back significantly. Despite Cara Vollmer's efforts, including a short pass completion to Kaylah Barr, the team was forced to punt, allowing Eastern to take over at Marymount's 39-yard line.

Marymount's defense responded effectively, highlighted by Micaiah Pride flagging Kira Green for a 2-yard loss. Later, Cara Vollmer connected with Samayah Barnes for a 13-yard gain, but subsequent plays resulted in minimal yardage, stalling the offensive drive.

The final moments saw Marymount maintaining possession, with Eastern calling timeouts to stop the clock, but the score remained unchanged. The game concluded with Marymount securing a 12-6 victory.