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Joseph Palmer
Joseph Palmer

Hawks Sweep Tri-Match With Cumberland And King

LEBANON, Tenn.- Extending their win streak to three on the weekend, Huntingdon Women's Flag Football improved to 7-2 on the year with a double-header sweep of the Cumberland Phoenix and King University Tornadoes, winning each contest 7-6 and 39-6, respectively.

Game one v. Cumberland

Huntingdon pulled ahead in the third quarter with a 66-yard, six-play drive capped by a touchdown and 1-point conversion pass from Kennedi Young. The team's offense totaled 216 yards, including 200 passing yards from Young, and balanced contributions in the rushing and receiving game, led by Kylah Rome (9 catches, 89 yards) and Alyssa Llanos (32 yards). Defensively, Huntingdon recorded four sacks, three tackles for loss, and an interception by Aaliyah Richard, limiting Cumberland to just 95 total yards.

Game Two v. King

Huntingdon struck early and often, scoring twice in the first quarter, including a touchdown and 1-point conversion pass from Kennedi Young, and never looked back. The team finished with 39 points, highlighted by Young's 207 passing yards and five touchdown passes. Key receiving contributions came from Kylah Rome (30 yards, 1 TD), Shalimar St. Juste (24 yards, 1 TD), Alyssa Llanos (21 yards, 1 TD), De'Aysia Williams (19 yards, 1 TD), and Imani Bentley (15 yards, 1 TD). Defensively, Huntingdon recorded six sacks, six tackles for loss, and a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown by Tamiyah Carter, holding King to just 111 total yards.   

 

 The Hawks will look to keep rolling on March 15th at home as they welcome Hendrix and Alabama State for a tri-match. Games are set for 12:30 and 2:30 PM CT.