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Results:

Game One against MT. St. Mary's

Key Highlights:

• Alexa Marchese accounted for two long touchdown runs in the first half, both from 25+ yards, displaying her dual-threat ability.
• The first TD came after an explosive 40-yard punt return by Addison Dellaporta set up excellent field position.
• The defense was lights-out in the first half, preventing the opponent from mounting any sustained drives and keeping them out of St. Joseph's territory entirely.
• Dellaporta added a game-changing interception late in the half, which helped the Golden Eagles take a commanding 21-0 lead into the break.
• St. Joseph's struck early with a creative read-option pass to Eichner for the team's first touchdown of the season. 
• Momentum continued to build as Dellaporta broke free for a 40-yard punt return, setting up Alexa Marchese for her first 25+ yard rushing score. 
• Marchese added another long TD run before halftime to push the lead to 21-0.
• The Golden Eagles' defense was impenetrable in the opening half, forcing three-and-outs and denying any offensive penetration into their territory. 
• Dellaporta sealed the half with a key interception that halted any potential comeback attempt.

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Game Two against Old Westbury

Results:

Key Highlights:

• Quarterback Alexa Marchese accounted for multiple touchdowns via rushing and passing, including a 5-yard TD pass to Kallie Eichner and several key conversions.
• Defensive standouts included a pick-6 by Ally Justesen right before halftime to make it 41-0, and another interception by Marchese that set up more scoring.
• Norah Williams, Megan Erdman, Kelly Kuhner, and Madison Caputo all contributed on scoring plays through receiving or conversions.
• Trista Buck broke off a 20-yard rushing touchdown, and Andrea Sammarco added a score in the second half.
• St. Joseph's kept the momentum rolling from Game 1 with another rushing touchdown by Marchese early on. After forcing a turnover on downs, Marchese connected with Williams for a touchdown pass, followed by a 1-point conversion catch by Erdman.
• The defense struck again with an interception by Marchese, leading to a 5-yard TD pass from Marchese to Kallie Eichner Marchese then added a 5-yard rushing touchdown and conversion.
• Trista Buck broke loose for a 20-yard rushing TD, with a 4-yard conversion pass to Caputo. Just before halftime, Justesen returned an interception for a pick-6, pushing the lead to 41-0 at the break.
• The second half opened with a pick-6 thrown by St. Joseph's, but the Golden Eagles responded quickly. Sammarco scored a touchdown to extend the advantage to 47-6, and the defense held firm the rest of the way to secure the shutout-style blowout.

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