RIVERDALE, NY - Manhattan University Women's Flag Football took the field for its inaugural game on Saturday afternoon, defeating the College of Staten Island by a final score of 51-0 at Gaelic Park.
With several youth programs and supporters in the stands, the program was ready to impress in its first day of action.
Junior quarterback
Olivia Cadiz threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns in just three quarters of action. Freshman
Lucia Siracusano came on in the fourth quarter and kept the offense rolling, adding two more touchdown passes for the Green and White.
Freshman
Maria Baloy displayed her talent on the receiving front, hauling in nine catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns.
The other side of the ball proved to be no different in terms of controlling the game. The Jaspers intercepted four CSI passes, with freshmen London Lauritzen and junior Kayla Camizio each returning an interception for a touchdown.
Head Coach Frank Jennaco and Manhattan Women's Flag Football will be back in action next Saturday, November 14, when they welcome the Scarlet Knights from Rutgers. Action is scheduled to get underway from Gaelic Park at 12 noon.
