BUFFALO, N.Y. — D'Youville falg football fell to Post with a final score of 20-6 on Saturday.
The first quarter of play began with Post taking the initial possession but failing to make significant progress, resulting in a punt. D'Youville capitalized on their subsequent possession, as
Paige Robinson connected with
Madelyn Lewis for a 19-yard completion that set up a scoring opportunity. The period concluded with D'Youville leading 6-0 after a Robinson rush for the score, maintaining momentum into the next quarter.
D'Youville faced challenges in the second quarter, with their offensive efforts stalling early. Lewis managed a short rush, but the drive ended with a punt, giving Post advantageous field position. Despite a strong defensive stand by D'Youville, which included flag pull efforts from Robinson and
Mackenzie Laforest, Post capitalized with a successful pass for a score. Later in the quarter, D'Youville struggled to regain momentum, with Robinson completing a significant 14-yard pass to Laforest in the final moments. However, a subsequent interception by the Eagles ended D'Youville's chances to score before the period closed. By halftime, Post had extended its lead, finishing with a quarter score of 13-0.
In the third quarter, D'Youville faced challenges starting from their own 14-yard line. Robinson connected a pass with
Bella Cartonia for a short gain, but the drive stalled after a fumble and a punt by Lewis. Post capitalized on the subsequent possession, scoring a 23-yard touchdown to extend their lead. D'Youville attempted to rebound with Robinson completing an 11-yard pass to Laforest; however, the drive saw setbacks due to a fumble and ended without further advancement. Despite efforts to regain momentum, D'Youville's offense managed to reach the Post 5-yard line late in the quarter, but time expired without a score. The quarter concluded with Post leading 20-6.
In the fourth quarter, D'Youville's Robinson initiated a key defensive play by intercepting a pass from Post at the 12-minute mark, returning it 16 yards to the Post 22-yard line. Despite this momentum, D'Youville faced challenges converting opportunities, with subsequent drives stalling due to incomplete passes and limited yardage gains. As the game drew to a close, D'Youville was unable to close the gap, and the contest ended with a final score of Post 20, D'Youville 6.
Robinson rushed 20 times for 24 yards and scored one touchdown while also leading the defense with five total flag pulls and intercepting one pass.
Annika Lopez completed one pass for 16 yards and recovered two fumbles on defense. Laforest caught six passes totaling 51 yards and recorded seven flag pulls. Cartonia contributed defensively with four flag pulls and forced one fumble, adding 44 receiving yards on two receptions.
The Saints will have a quick turnaround as they travel to Roberts Wesleyan University for games against the Redhawks and SUNY Brockport.
