In the Division 2 South flag football game at the Orange Bowl in Fredonia on Wednesday, Ella Koopman attempted to grab the flag of Southwestern’s Ava Patti. However, it was Fredonia that dominated the game, with Koopman throwing for five touchdown passes and finishing with 137 passing yards. She also ran for 47 yards and scored an additional touchdown.
Francesca Pucci ran for 99 yards and scored a touchdown, while Natalia DiPalma ran for 73 yards and two touchdowns. The Hillbillies had several other players contribute to the scoring with receiving touchdowns from Makayla Tabone, Juliana Snyder, Madelyn Polhamus, Keiliany Diaz, and Ashlynn Delcamp. Juliana Snyder and Emma Patterson added rushing touchdowns as well.
Defensively, Bryleigh Wicks stood out with five flag pulls, two interceptions, and a pass defended. Elizabeth Morris had two flag pulls and two sacks, while Paige Elliott had three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. Brianna Whitfield also intercepted a pass. The Hillbillies had a commanding 54-0 lead at halftime.