Fredonia Dominates Division 2 South Flag Football Game with Record-Breaking Performances from Ella Koopman and Brianna Whitfield

In the Division 2 South flag football game held at the Orange Bowl in Fredonia on Wednesday, Ella Koopman made an attempt to grab the flag of Southwestern’s Ava Patti. However, Fredonia dominated the game with Koopman throwing for five touchdown passes and finishing with 137 passing yards. She also ran for 47 yards and scored another 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 also added rushing touchdowns.

On defense, Bryleigh Wicks was a standout player 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. At halftime, the Hillbillies had a commanding lead of 54-0 over their opponents.