The St. Louis Battlehawks balanced a 200-yard passing day with a three-touchdown ground game to cruise past Columbus 31-20 at home.
The St. Louis Battlehawks (5-2) controlled this one from start to finish, building a 31-13 lead before the Columbus Aviators (2-5) managed a late touchdown. St. Louis stays hot in second place while Columbus continues to struggle near the bottom of the standings.
Box Score
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbus Aviators | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
St. Louis Battlehawks | 14 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
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Game Highlights
Top Performers
St. Louis Battlehawks
Jarveon Howard (RB) — 12 att, 59 yds; 3 rec, 21 yds
Luis Perez (QB) — 16/30, 204 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT; 3 rush att, 1 rush TD
Kylin James (RB) — 10 att, 41 yds, 2 TD; 1 rec, 2 yds
Hakeem Butler (WR) — 3 rec, 77 yds
Jordan Mosley (S) — 4 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT
Sean Fresch (CB) — 5 tackles
Columbus Aviators
Jalan McClendon (QB) — 20/28, 153 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT; 4 att, 28 yds
Tay Martin (WR) — 7 rec, 55 yds, 1 TD
John Lovett (RB) — 10 att, 52 yds; 1 rec, 10 yds
Tony Fields II (MLB) — 6 tackles
D.J. Miller Jr. (CB) — 3 tackles, 1 INT
Team Stats
Stat | Columbus Aviators | St. Louis Battlehawks |
|---|---|---|
Total Yards | 257 | 304 |
Passing | 20/28, 153 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT | 16/30, 204 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | 21 att, 120 yds, 1 TD | 27 att, 106 yds, 3 TD |
Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
Quick Hits
St. Louis outgained Columbus 304-257 in total yards and turned three rushing touchdowns into the margin of victory.
Luis Perez did a little of everything — 16/30 for 204 yards with a passing TD plus a rushing score of his own.
Kylin James punched in two of the Battlehawks' three rushing touchdowns on 10 carries for 41 yards.
What's Next
St. Louis Battlehawks (5-2) — vs Houston Gamblers, May 16
Columbus Aviators (2-5) — at Birmingham Stallions, May 17
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