HADDONFIELD, N.J. -- Marymount recorded its second consecutive women's flag football championship, taking home a win over No. 1 Eastern by a score of 12-7.

#1 Eastern, 7 vs. #2 Marymount, 12 
Recap courtsey of Marymount Sports Information Department.

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.

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.
 

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