Long punt return makes the difference in South’s 7-0 flag football victory over Dimond

By Anchorage Daily News

Updated: September 27, 2020 Published: September 27, 2020

South's Delaney Hall (13) attempts to run past Dimond defenders in a Saturday flag football game at South High. (Emily Mesner / ADN)

Karsyn Decker scored on a long punt return in the third quarter and then caught the point-after conversion pass, lifting the South Wolverines to a dramatic 7-0 win over the Dimond Lynx in a Cook Inlet Conference flag football game Saturday at South High.

Decker raced 45 yard for the game’s only touchdown.

“It was defensive battle for sure,” South coach Todd Heuston said. “We had an amazing effort on special teams with Karsyn Decker returning a punt for the only TD, (and) our kicker Chloe Sweet was able to pin Dimond deep on a few punts that really helped to seal the deal.”

Skyler Coleman led Dimond on both sides of the ball. She had five pulls and an interception on defense, and 72 yards on 13 carries on offense.

The Lynx also got defensive help from K.C. Sargento, who had seven pulls, including one for a loss, and Elle Cunningham, who had an interception.

Dimond's Skyler Coleman (27) attempts to dodge a South player. (Emily Mesner / ADN)

East 19, Bartlett 0

Laura Bibbs scored two long touchdowns Friday to boost East past Bartlett 19-0.

She raced 60 yards for a rushing touchdown and scored again on an 80-yard catch-and-run.

Saryia Batts and Naomi Goodloe each intercepted passes and Madyson Baker pulled five flags to propel the Thunderbirds to the shutout.

Spectators watch the South-Dimond game from outside the stadium. (Emily Mesner / ADN)

Dimond's Skyler Coleman (27) tries to elude the South defense, but the Wolverines were able to pull her flags. (Emily Mesner / ADN)

South's Delaney Hall (13) attempts to run downfield as a Dimond player grabs her flags. (Emily Mesner / ADN)

Dimond players Skyler Coleman, back, and Ellie Cunningham grimace in pain after a play. (Emily Mesner / ADN)

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