Key Points:
– Luis Perez leads Renegades to victory with 259 passing yards and 3 touchdowns
– Jacob Saylors rushes for 104 yards for the Battlehawks
– Renegades improve to 2-7 while Battlehawks fall to 6-3
Results
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARL | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 36 |
| STL | 0 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 22 |
The Arlington Renegades shocked the St. Louis Battlehawks 36-22 in a UFL matchup on Saturday. With the win, the Renegades improve to 2-7 on the season, while the Battlehawks fall to 6-3. Now all eyes on are the Stallions vs. Brahmas game that has home field advantage implications for the XFL Conference.
The Battlehawks were without star QB A.J McCarron, who we might not see again until the playoffs.
Battlehawks Breakdown:
Quarterback Manny Wilkins completed 18 of 32 passes for 179 yards, 1 touchdown, and 3 interceptions. He also added 51 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground.
The Battlehawks’ top offensive performers were:
– Jacob Saylors: 14 rushes, 104 yards
– Darrius Shepherd: 5 receptions, 47 yards
– Steven Mitchell: 4 receptions, 46 yards
– Wayne Gallman: 2 receptions, 29 yards
– Jahcour Pearson: 2 receptions, 13 yards
Renegades Breakdown:
Quarterback Luis Perez had an impressive game, completing 24 of 36 passes for 259 yards and 3 touchdowns.
The Renegades’ top offensive performers were:
– Sal Cannella: 5 receptions, 70 yards, 1 touchdown
– Isaiah Winstead: 4 receptions, 64 yards, 1 touchdown
– Deontay Burnett: 4 receptions, 39 yards
– Seth Green: 3 receptions, 38 yards, 1 touchdown
– De’Veon Smith: 10 rushes, 40 yards; 3 receptions, 12 yards
The Renegades’ victory marks their second win of the season as they look to not be one of the worst teams in the UFL. They also received their XFL Championship rings on Friday. The Battlehawks, despite the loss, remain in the hunt for home field advantage in the XFL Conference Championship game.
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