Franklin Springs, GA – The Emmanuel Women's Flag Football team hosted Mars Hill this afternoon in conference action. The Lions jumped out ahead early, taking a 21-6 lead into halftime. The Lions continued to control the pace of the game, outscoring the Mars Hill Lions 21-6 in the 2^nd half to earn the 42-12 win. With the win, the Lions improve to 6-4 on the season. 

The Lions got on the board early in the 1^st quarter with a 20-yard touchdown pass from Lillian Stephenson to Shayne Cooper-Riley to give the Lions the 6-0 lead. The Lions kept their foot on the gas pedal with a 49-yard touchdown pass from Stephenson to Elzie Baker to make it 12-0, Lions.

The Lions took a 19-0 lead early in the 2^nd quarter, but the Mars Hill Lions responded with a late touchdown to make it 21-6, Emmanuel Lions at the half.

After the break, the Emmanuel Lions picked up where they left off with an 11-yard touchdown from Stephenson to DaMoijah Flowers to put the Lions up 27-6.

In the fourth quarter, Stephenson found Gianna Brown for a 3-yard score to make it 33-12, Emmanuel. The Lions tacked on one last score in the 4^th to make the final 42-12. 

Lillian Stephenson was 30-48 on the day for 376 yards. She threw 6 touchdowns and an interception.

Gianna Brown led the Lions with 6 receptions for 80 yards and 2 touchdowns. Elzie Baker added 3 receptoins for 73 yards and a score, while Sydne Stoker picked up 72 yards and a score on 9 catches.

Defensively, Jamiese Spivey had 8 flag pulls and 2 passes broken up, with DaMoijah Flowers adding 7. Shayne Cooper-Riley broke up 3 passes.

Next up, the Lions will face Ferrum College and Mount St.Marys in conference play on March 21. 

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