Battlehawks
STL head coach Anthony Becht wants Battlehawks to “Lock the Gates” at the Dome in inaugural UFL season
After months of boardroom intrigue culminated in the birth of a new league, few predictions for the United Football League’s inaugural season can be made with confidence. But at least one sure bet remains: The grim concrete confines of the BattleDome in St. Louis are...
The Top 7 “Champagne Bottles” for the 2023 St. Louis Battlehawks
When Anthony Becht returned to the Hilton Garden Inn following St. Louis’ stunning Week 1 comeback over San Antonio, the hotel staff had a surprise waiting on ice – a bottle of bubbly for the Battlehawks’ rookie head coach to celebrate his first career win. Becht...
Marcell Ateman, A.J. McCarron hope to lift Battlehawks’ playoff odds with big plays in STL finale
The Battlehawks kickoff the final regular-season weekend in the XFL with uncertainty surrounding their playoff fate. Win or lose against the Orlando Guardians (1-8), St. Louis won’t know if they advance to the North Division championship until the game between Seattle...
Missed opportunities haunt Battlehawks in 30-12 loss to Seattle that complicates playoff math
The oracle of the “Greatest Show on Turf”, Mike Martz, handed the game ball to Battlehawks’ head coach Anthony Becht prior to kickoff Sunday afternoon. Perhaps the fireworks that followed inside The Dome at America’s Center were inevitable. Unfortunately for the...
“This is the closest I’ve ever been with a team.” Battlehawks host Seattle on Sunday with XFL playoff spot at stake
Gary Jennings reached 22.20 mph on a 64-yard sprint to paydirt that ignited the Battlehawks’ rally over the Vegas Vipers last Saturday. On the sidelines, head coach Anthony Becht hopped toward the endzone at a much slower but no less joyful pace – shouting and waving...
Ben Fred Friday – April 14, 2023
Ben Frederickson comes in to talk about a weekend feast for St. Louis sports fans. Minus the Blues, our city has a ton going on this weekend in sports. We get into the Cardinals lackluster few weeks and questions on the horizon. Is it too early to panic? What happens...
With A.J. McCarron out, Battlehawks gamble with punter Sterling Hofrichter to beat Vegas in OT
“I would expect some extreme things, maybe. Trick plays, special teams’ things; we always put ourselves in their shoes. This is a desperate team.” That was Battlehawks’ head coach Anthony Becht on Thursday, predicting how the Vegas Vipers – the only team eliminated...
Kicker Donny Hageman coming up big for Battlehawks as season reaches stretch run
The Battlehawks (5-2) return the The Dome at America’s Center on Saturday to host the Vegas Vipers (2-5) in a rematch of St. Louis’ 29-6 win on March 25. As STL chases a spot in the XFL playoffs, Battlehawks’ kicker Donny Hageman has rounded into form, thanks in part...
McCarron throws 3 touchdowns, Battlehawks beat Houston to stay in thick of XFL North playoff chase
Leading up to Sunday’s kickoff at Houston, St. Louis head coach Anthony Becht told his players that, to be a great team, the Battlehawks needed to play winning football more consistently. “Last week we played three great phases: offense, defense, and special teams,”...
Battlehawks Jaryd Jones-Smith’s smile, resilience, and remarkable journey to the XFL has him ready for starring role
It was a frigid night in Seattle but inside the visitors’ locker room at Lumen Field, the party was heating up. Moments after Donny Hageman drilled a game-winning field goal as time expired, the Battlehawks were celebrating a 20-18 win over the Sea Dragons – St....