# UFL Result: Battlehawks Edge Past Renegades in a Nail-Biting Finish, 27-24

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2024-04-07T03:21:25Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:07:09Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), Dallas Renegades (dallas-renegades), St. Louis Battlehawks (st-louis-battlehawks), Scores (scores)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-result-battlehawks-edge-past-renegades-in-a-nail-biting-finish-27-24

**Key Points:**

- Battlehawks QB A.J. McCarron threw for 248 yards and 2 touchdowns
- Renegades RB [De'Veon Smith](https://uflnewshub.com/player/deveon-smith-32028) scored a rushing touchdown
- Battlehawks WR Marcell Ateman caught 4 passes for 114 yards and 2 touchdowns

The St. Louis Battlehawks emerged victorious against the Arlington Renegades in a close UFL game, with a final score of 27-24. After a back and forth battle throughout the second half, the Battlehawks kicked a short field goal as time expired to secure their first win of the season.

The St. Louis Battlehawks also set the [record for attendance](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/battlehawks-set-modern-spring-football-attendance-record-with-40317) at a modern spring football league game at 40,317.

### Battlehawks Performance:

The Battlehawks were led by quarterback A.J. McCarron, who had an impressive outing:

- 19/29 passing for 248 yards and 2 touchdowns
- 2 rushing attempts for 2 yards

Running back Mataeo Durant also had a strong game:

- 14 rushing attempts for 104 yards and 1 touchdown
- 1 reception for 5 yards

Wide receiver Marcell Ateman was McCarron's top target:

- 4 receptions for 114 yards and 2 touchdowns on 6 targets

### Renegades Performance:

The Renegades kept pace with the Battlehawks through the whole game.

Quarterback [Luis Perez](https://uflnewshub.com/player/luis-perez-1504) put up solid numbers:

- 21/29 passing for 233 yards and 1 touchdown

Running back De'Veon Smith found the end zone:

- 9 rushing attempts for 23 yards and 1 touchdown
- 2 receptions for 20 yards

Wide receiver [JaVonta Payton](https://uflnewshub.com/player/javonta-payton-30436) led the team in receiving:

- 5 receptions for 83 yards on 6 targets
- 1 rushing attempt for 16 yards

The [UFL scores](https://uflnewshub.com/scores) and [standings](https://uflnewshub.com/standings) have been updated following this game, with the Battlehawks improving to a 1-1 record and the Renegades falling to 0-2.

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