On Apr. 7, the Chiles flag football team hosted FAMU DRS at Stan Goldstein Field for the Timberwolves’ 12th game of the regular season. The 8th ranked (FL) Timberwolves showed off their explosive offense beating the Baby Rattlers 26-7.
The Timberwolves wasted no time getting on the board, opening the game with a touchdown pass to Ellis Smeltzer to take a quick 7–0 lead. Their defense followed suit, as Lainey Crisafulli jumped a route and returned an interception for a pick-six, extending the advantage to 14–0.
Chiles continued to dictate the pace, coming up with another defensive stop to regain possession and keep momentum firmly on their side. The offense capitalized again, this time with a creative double pass that found kaitlyn Fagan in the end zone for the team’s third touchdown of the night.
Crisafulli wasn’t done making plays, adding a second interception to her standout performance and further stalling any rhythm FAMU DRS tried to establish. Just before halftime, FAMU DRS showed signs of life when they came away with an interception of their own, sending Chiles into the break with a 20–0 lead.
In the second half, Chiles continued to apply pressure. A touchdown pass to Soli Wetzel pushed the lead to 26–0, putting the game well out of reach. FAMU DRS managed to respond late in the third quarter, as they recorded an interception to set up their offense.
Early in the fourth, FAMU DRS quarterback connected with her wide receiver for FAMU DRS’s first touchdown of the night, and a successful conversion to cut the deficit to 26–7. However, it proved to be too little, too late.
Chiles was led by Standout quarterback play from Gracie Gerteisen and Benny Powell. Gracie Gerteisen went eight for 17 passing for 74 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions while Benny Powell finished eight for 10 through the air for 78 yards and two touchdowns.
Chiles’ balanced effort on both sides of the ball sealed the victory, highlighted by multiple takeaways and explosive offensive plays, as they rolled to a convincing 26–7 final.
Chiles will play Choctawhatchee next on Apr. 10 and FAMU DRS will play Rickards on Apr. 8.
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