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PIAA girls flag football new to District 10 list of top performers
TL;DR
Grace Faulkner of McDowell made history as the first player to score a touchdown in Erie County's inaugural girls flag football game, leading her team to a 19-18 victory. Brooklyn DiRaimo of Cathedral Prep also shined with two touchdowns in her team's 19-12 win against Mercyhurst Prep.
Each week during the rest of the PIAA's spring sports season, the Erie Times-News will compile a list of notable performances by District 10's athletes. They'll run through late May.
This week's top performers are:
Girls flag football
Grace Faulkner, McDowell: Made Erie County history as the first player who scored a touchdown in the first sanctioned competition for the sport, the Trojans' 19-18 victory vs. Erie High at Cathedral Prep’s Dollinger Field.
Brooklyn DiRaimo, Cathedral Prep: Recorded two touchdowns on interception returns during the Ramblers’ first sanctioned game, a 19-12 win against Mercyhurst Prep.
Referee Ken Damcott (far left) meets with McDowell and Erie High captains prior to Sunday's District 10 girls flag football game held in Erie County. The Trojans beat the Royals 19-18 at Cathedral Prep's Dollinger Field.
More: With Erie native as first coach, Mercyhurst women's flag football debut hits the recruiting trail
Contact Mike Copper at mcopper@timesnews.com. Follow him on X @ETNcopper.
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: District 10's top performing athletes for April 13-15
Q&A
Who scored the first touchdown in Erie County girls flag football?
Grace Faulkner of McDowell scored the first touchdown in Erie County's inaugural girls flag football game.
What were the scores of the first sanctioned girls flag football games in Erie County?
McDowell won 19-18 against Erie High, while Cathedral Prep defeated Mercyhurst Prep 19-12.
How did Brooklyn DiRaimo contribute to Cathedral Prep's first girls flag football game?
Brooklyn DiRaimo recorded two touchdowns on interception returns during Cathedral Prep's first sanctioned game.
