XFL Recap: Battlehawks Soar Over Roughnecks in 24-15 Victory

The St. Louis Battlehawks came out on top with a 24-15 victory over the Houston Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium. The Battlehawks improved to a 5-2 record, while the Roughnecks fell to 4-3. The official attendance for the game was 12,013.

The Battlehawks took charge early, leading 6-0 in the first quarter and extending their lead to 17-9 by halftime. Despite a scoreless third quarter for both teams, the Battlehawks managed to seal the win with a final touchdown in the fourth quarter.

St. Louis quarterback AJ McCarron had a solid performance, completing 26 of 34 passes for 222 yards, averaging 6.5 yards per completion, with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions. The Battlehawks’ running game was led by Brian Hill, who rushed for 53 yards on 11 carries. Darrius Shepherd was the leading receiver with 7 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown.

Houston’s offense struggled throughout the game, with quarterback Cole McDonald completing just 15 of 32 passes for 106 yards, averaging 3.3 yards per completion, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. The Roughnecks’ rushing game was led by Max Borghi, who ran for 46 yards on 9 carries, but the team couldn’t capitalize on their running success.

On the defensive side, Nate Meadors was a standout for St. Louis, registering 11 total tackles, 7 of them solo, and 2 tackles for loss. The Battlehawks’ Brandon Sebastian also contributed with an interception. For Houston, Ajene Harris and Tavante Beckett each had 8 total tackles, but the defense couldn’t contain St. Louis’ passing game.

Special teams saw Donny Hageman of the Battlehawks converting a 59-yard field goal, while Houston’s Hunter Duplessis made a 25-yard field goal.

With this win, the Battlehawks continue to build momentum as they look ahead to their next game. The Roughnecks, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their offensive struggles in order to bounce back.

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