Press release:
Batavia battled Irondequoit to a 6-6 tie Friday night.
After going down 6-0 at halftime, junior RB Libby Grazioplene broke loose for a 17-yard rushing touchdown to even the score. Grazioplene led the Lady Devils with 60 rushing yards on six carries.
Quarterback Jaimin Macdonald finished with 100 yards from scrimmage, 54 through the air (10/26 passing) and 46 on the ground (seven carries). Nicole Doeringer added 55 all-purpose yards on the night (44 rushing, 11 receiving). Kylee Brennan led all Batavia receivers with 26 yards on four receptions.
Sophomore Leilah Manuel led the Batavia defense with 12 flag pulls. Manuel also added two passes defended, one of which was tipped to Nicole Doeringer for an interception. Doeringer added four flag pulls and a crucial sack that ended Irondequoit's final drive to end the game. Kylee Brennan (10 flag pulls), Jaimin Macdonald (5 flag pulls), and Alyssa Turner (4 flag pulls and an interception) were all key to the defensive effort.
Batavia, now 5-3-1, will close out the regular season at home on Monday against Churchville-Chili.
