Battlehawks
“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....
A.J. McCarron, Battlehawks hit the jackpot with rout of Vegas Vipers to keep pace in XFL North division
Before St. Louis departed for America’s playground, head coach Anthony Becht delivered the buzzkill. “We already had our talks – keep our butts in the hotel,” edge rusher Carson Wells said earlier this week when asked if Sin City’s bright lights would blind the...
“Listen, they came with a purpose today.” D.C. batters mistake-prone Battlehawks to remain unbeaten
Another enormous crowd packed The Dome at America’s Center for an XFL football game, but for the first time St. Louis’ football faithful didn’t fume at their favorite infamous target. A new public enemy No. 1 was in town – running back Abram Smith and the unbeaten...
Battlehawks’ LB Willie Harvey put day-trading on hold, now his football stock is on the rise
Willie Harvey Jr. wasn’t sure he wanted to gamble his career on the XFL. The Battlehawks’ leading tackler appeared in four games with the Cleveland Browns after a stellar collegiate career at Iowa State. As the spring 2023 season approached, he courted several bidders...
Bernie: Mania! With the Additions of St. Louis City SC and the XFL Battlehawks, St. Louis Is Thriving As a Sports Town.
What a fantastic time for St. Louis sports. As usual the Cardinals are the core, but there’s plenty of space for other teams to build a strong identity, foster a loyal audience and rouse excitement. Guided by the impressive leadership of first-year basketball coach...