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Flag Football Set to Host Penn State Schuylkill in AEC Tournament on Tuesday Evening

WOMEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL vs Penn State Schuylkill
Atlantic East Conference Tournament – First Round
Tuesday, April 20 | 8 p.m.
Draper Walsh Stadium | Immaculata, Pa.
 
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WHAT TO KNOW
  • The Immaculata women's flag football team (14-3, 13-3 AEC) is the third seed in the AEC Tournament and hosts Penn State Schuylkill in their AEC Tournament First Round game.
  • Immaculata enters the AEC Tournament after sweeping its final AEC tri-match of the season, defeating Chestnut Hill and Neumann on Saturday.
  • Penn State Schuylkill (10-14, 6-10 AEC) enters the Tournament as the sixth seed, after dropping both games of their season-ending tri-match with Marymount and Eastern.
 
SERIES HISTORY
  • Tuesday will mark the fifth meeting between Immaculata and Penn State Schuylkill in their series that began in 2025.
  • Immaculata is 3-1 vs Penn State Schuylkill, including winning both matchups this season.
  • This will be their first meeting in the postseason.
 
LAST MEETING
  • Immaculata defeated PSU Schuylkill in their last meeting on April 2, at PSU Schuylkill 27-6.
  • Eliana Szatkowski had two touchdown receptions and an interception.
  • Theresa Jappah had three tackles and a pick-six interception return for a touchdown.
 
PLAYOFF HISTORY
  • Immaculata is appearing in the AEC Tournament for a second consecutive season, having earned the fourth seed in the four-team tournament in 2025. Immaculata also hosted the inaugural AEC Championships in 2024.
  • In 2025, Immaculata fell to the eventual Champion Marymount in the Semifinals, 35-0.
  • In 2024, Immaculata defeated Neumann 13-7 in the Semifinals, and fell to Marymount in the inaugural AEC Tournament Finals.
 
MIGHTY MAC NOTES
  • Devan Cosgrove is the engine that drives Immaculata's offense, delivering a standout dual-threat season with over 1,400 total yards and 29 combined touchdowns. She has shown strong decision-making, with 24 passing scores against just 7 interceptions, while completing 60% of her passes.
  • Eliana Szatkowski has been the team's most dynamic all-around playmaker, starring on both sides of the ball. Offensively, she leads the team with 497 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, consistently serving as Cosgrove's top target in key moments. Defensively, she has been just as impactful, recording a team-high nine interceptions and even returning one for a touchdown, making her a constant turnover threat.
  • Jaclyn Molinini brings exceptional versatility and efficiency, contributing across multiple phases of the game. She has totaled eight receiving touchdowns and over 250 receiving yards while also adding production in the run game and even throwing for two scores. On defense, her seven interceptions rank among the team leaders, highlighting her ability to influence the game in all three phases.
  • Tiara Lawler provides reliability and balance to the offense, contributing both as a runner and receiver. She has rushed for over 200 yards while also adding 175 receiving yards and multiple touchdowns, giving the offense a dependable option in both short-yardage and open-field situations.
  • Caia Harris is another key contributor in the ground game, averaging nearly five yards per carry and helping sustain offensive balance. Her ability to generate chunk plays on limited touches adds efficiency to the rushing attack.
  • Theresa Jappah has emerged as one of the defense's biggest gamechangers, leading the team in interception return production. With six interceptions and three returned for touchdowns, she has a knack for flipping momentum and turning defensive opportunities into immediate points.
  • Natalie Dodd plays a versatile supporting role, contributing to the passing game, special teams, and defense. Her ability to impact field position and provide depth at multiple spots makes her a valuable utility player.
  • Taylor Eagan contributes as a steady presence in the passing game while also adding value defensively. Her ability to secure key receptions and contribute five interceptions gives the team another reliable two-way performer.
  • Frankie Brunkel adds depth and consistency, contributing to the run game, special teams, and defense. She has been effective in the punt return game and provides solid complementary production across multiple roles.
  • Khaliyah Gaines has made the most of her opportunities, contributing defensively with an interception return for a touchdown. Her playmaking ability in limited touches highlights her potential to make impactful plays when called upon.
 
SCOUTING PSU SCHUYLKILL
  • Abree Brown (QB): The offensive engine who has thrown for over 3,100 yards and 34 touchdowns this season, but also has 31 interceptions due to a high-risk, high-volume passing approach. She can stretch the field and change momentum quickly.
  • Miranda Morstatt (WR/DB): The team's top playmaker with 96 catches for over 1,100 yards and 10 TDs, while also adding 11 interceptions on defense. She impacts the game on every level.
  • Kenzie Staller (WR/DB): A reliable secondary target with 47 catches and six touchdowns, plus value on defense with pass breakups and an interception.
  • Mikayla Johnson (WR/RB/DB): A versatile threat with over 500 receiving yards and five touchdowns, strong rushing efficiency, and multiple interceptions on defense.
  • Avagale Jones (LB): Defensive anchor with over 70 tackles, multiple sacks, and consistent disruption in the backfield.
  • Sierra Wishnefsky (WR/DB): Depth contributor who adds receiving production along with defensive pressure and backfield disruption.
 
WEEKLY HONORS
  • Eliana Szatkowski and Jaclyn Molinini were named to the Atlantic East Conference Weekly Honor Roll on Monday afternoon.
  • Szatkowski totaled an 18-yard rushing touchdown, five receptions for 60 yards—including a touchdown—and recorded three interceptions defensively. In the win over Chestnut Hill, Szatkowski scored on an 18-yard run and added a 22-yard touchdown reception. She continued to shine against Neumann, hauling in a 16-yard reception while coming up with three interceptions on the defensive side.
  • Molinini turned in a dynamic, all-around performance to help Immaculata sweep its AEC tri-match on Saturday, contributing in all phases of the game. She finished with nine total tackles and two interceptions, one of which she returned for a touchdown.
 
ATLANTIC EAST CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
  • No. 3 Immaculata hosts No. 6 PSU Schuylkill, and No. 4 Neumann hosts the 5 Holy Family in the AEC Tournament First Round games on Tuesday, April 21.
  • The winners of the first-round games will advance to the Semifinals, hosted by Eastern University on Saturday, April 25.
  • No. 1 Eastern will host the lower remaining seed, and No. 2 Marymount will host the higher remaining seed in the semifinals.
  • The Semifinal winners will then meet in the Atlantic East Conference Championship Game.
  • Go to gomightymacs.com for the most updated information.
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Natalie Dodd

#5 Natalie Dodd

QB / WR
5' 4"
Sophomore
Eliana Szatkowski

#14 Eliana Szatkowski

WR / DB
6' 0"
Freshman
Caia Harris

#17 Caia Harris

RB / LB
Freshman
Tiara Lawler

#1 Tiara Lawler

WR / DB
Freshman
Theresa Jappah

#8 Theresa Jappah

WR / DB
Freshman
Frankie Brunkel

#7 Frankie Brunkel

RB / LB
5' 4"
Freshman
Devan Cosgrove

#16 Devan Cosgrove

QB / LB
5' 4"
Freshman
Taylor Eagan

#20 Taylor Eagan

WR / S
5' 10"
Freshman
Jaclyn Molinini

#12 Jaclyn Molinini

RB / CB
5' 4"
Freshman
Khaliyah Gaines

#4 Khaliyah Gaines

RB / LB
5' 6"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Natalie Dodd

#5 Natalie Dodd

5' 4"
Sophomore
QB / WR
Eliana Szatkowski

#14 Eliana Szatkowski

6' 0"
Freshman
WR / DB
Caia Harris

#17 Caia Harris

Freshman
RB / LB
Tiara Lawler

#1 Tiara Lawler

Freshman
WR / DB
Theresa Jappah

#8 Theresa Jappah

Freshman
WR / DB
Frankie Brunkel

#7 Frankie Brunkel

5' 4"
Freshman
RB / LB
Devan Cosgrove

#16 Devan Cosgrove

5' 4"
Freshman
QB / LB
Taylor Eagan

#20 Taylor Eagan

5' 10"
Freshman
WR / S
Jaclyn Molinini

#12 Jaclyn Molinini

5' 4"
Freshman
RB / CB
Khaliyah Gaines

#4 Khaliyah Gaines

5' 6"
Junior
RB / LB