Highlights:
- Jarveon Howard rushes for 89 yards and a touchdown to lead Battlehawks offense
- St. Louis defense holds Defenders to just 8 points with multiple key stops
- Battlehawks improve to 8-2, clinching the XFL Conference championship
Results
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| DC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
Game Recap:
The St. Louis Battlehawks secured the XFL Conference title with a rainy 13-8 road victory over the DC Defenders on Sunday. St. Louis built an early 13-2 lead through strong running and timely defensive plays, then held off a late DC surge to improve to 8-2 on the season. The Defenders dropped to 6-4 but remain in second place in the XFL Conference.
Game Highlights Video:
Watch the full game highlights above to catch all the key plays from Battlehawks vs Defenders.
Battlehawks Performance:
The Battlehawks relied on their powerful ground attack, rushing for 146 yards while quarterback Brandon Silvers was efficient in limited passing attempts, completing 6-of-8 passes for 105 yards.
Top Offensive Players:
Jarveon Howard: RB – 19 carries, 89 yards, 1 TD
Kevon Latulas: RB – 10 carries, 59 yards; 1 reception, 1 yard
Brandon Silvers: QB – 6/8 passing, 105 yards
Hakeem Butler: WR – 1 reception, 38 yards
Blake Jackson: WR – 2 receptions, 34 yards
Top Defensive Players:
Myles Sims: DB – 6 tackles
Willie Harvey Jr.: LB – 5 tackles
Freedom Akinmoladun: DL – 4 tackles
Nick Whiteside II: DL – 4 tackles
Carson Wells: LB – 4 tackles
Defenders Performance:
The Defenders’ offense struggled to find rhythm until the fourth quarter, finishing with just 248 total yards while being limited to one touchdown and a safety on the day.
Top Offensive Players:
Mike DiLiello: QB – 18/26 passing, 142 yards, 1 TD; 10 carries, 60 yards
Seth Williams: WR – 4 receptions, 41 yards, 1 TD
Abram Smith: RB – 11 carries, 43 yards; 1 reception, 7 yards
Javon Antonio: WR – 2 receptions, 24 yards
Ben Bresnahan: TE – 2 receptions, 25 yards
Top Defensive Players:
Trey Dean III: DB – 4 tackles
Willie Drew Jr.: DB – 4 tackles
Brian Abraham: DL – 4 tackles
Shayne Simon: LB – 4 tackles
Devonnsha Maxwell: DL – 3 tackles
With this victory, the Battlehawks have officially secured the top spot in the UFL scores and UFL standings for the XFL Conference with an 8-2 record. The defensive battle saw St. Louis take control early with all 13 points coming in the first half, while DC’s late touchdown in the fourth quarter wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
Will the Battlehawks continue their dominant form heading into the playoffs? Can the Defenders regroup and make a postseason run despite this setback? What are your thoughts on this game? Share your comments below.
2 Comments
by Frank Dux
St Louis finishes the regular season with 14 more Rushing Yards than Passing Yards. You can’t ask more a more balanced Offensive attack than that.
by Gary Winter
I’m not sure with the weather that this game proved much. I believe the main goal was to stay upright in order to lessen your chances of drowning. At least in the first half.
Whomever the person was who designed the drainage system for that field must be feeling very proud after that game. Not only did the grass survive for the most part, but it looked like the standing water was completely gone by the 4th quarter. Excellent job!