Durham N.C.----The top-seeded Wingate University Bulldogs won the first-ever Conference Carolinas Flag Football Tournament title Sunday afternoon, prevailing 32-14 over second-seeded Ferrum College. The 'Dogs improve to 11-2 overall, while Ferrum falls to 17-4 on the year.

KEY STATS

- Wingate had 210 passing yards and 104 rushing yards for 314 yards of total offense
- Ferrum notched 285 passing yards and 14 rushing yards for 299 total yards
- The Panthers held a 17-13 edge in first downs
- Ferrum had three of the five turnovers on the day

KEY BULLDOGS

- Jhenelle Francis was 23-for-23 for 210 yards and two touchdowns
- She added 60 rushing yards and three TDs
- Kaylee Montalvo had eight receptions for 67 yards and a score, adding 30 rushing yards
- Sarah Leibowitz added six catches for 65 yards
- Hailey Buis hauled in a seven-yard touchdown reception
- Addison Cadwell registered four catches for 38 yards
- Evonne Bruestle added three receptions for 30 yards
- Alana Placide had seven tackles with a tackle for loss and a pass break-up
- Bruestle added six tackles with a pair of TFLs and a break-up
- Cadwell recorded six tackles and an interception
- Addison Morgan had a pair of tackles, a pick and a break-up
- Francis also notched a tackle and an interception

Conference Carolinas All-Tournament Team

MVP – Addison Morgan, Wingate
Kylie Watt, Wingate
Natalyn Lumpkin, Wingate
Alana Placide, Wingate
Jaden Hiers, Ferrum
Samantha Pitzer, Ferrum
Macy Taylor, Ferrum
Kennedy Vannoy, Lees-McRae
Valerie-Ange Batta, Barton