Brahmas win the franchise’s first game against Guardians

FEBRUARY 19, 2023: The St, Louis Battlehawks against the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamo Dome on February 19th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. 

(© Alonso RamirezIII/XFL)

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FEBRUARY 19, 2023: The St, Louis Battlehawks against the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamo Dome on February 19th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. (© Alonso RamirezIII/XFL)

Rylan Renteria and Luke Lawhorn

ORLANDO Fl. – The San Antonio Brahmas bounced back after their season-opening loss with a dominant 30-12 win over the Orlando Guardians on Sunday afternoon at Camping World Stadium.

After the 18-15 loss to the Battlehawks in game one at the Alamodome, the Brahmas win their first game in franchise history.

The Brahmas received the opening kickoff, and quarterback Jack Coan marched down the field with ease. Coan connected with receiver T.J. Vasher on a couple of big throws before eventually finding the endzone with a 3-yard passing touchdown to WR Deon Yelder.

After the Guardians responded with a touchdown drive of their own to make it 7-7, the Brahmas offense marched down the field and scored on a 19-yard pass from Coan to TE Alize Mack. The Brahmas went into halftime with a lead of 14-7.

 Coan went 13 for 20 with 128 passing yards and two touchdowns in the first half.

In the third quarter, the Brahmas scored twice. 

After a couple of large rushes by Coan, he would eventually find receiver Jalen Tolliver for a 24-yard passing touchdown.

A blocked punt by the Brahmas special teams put the offense in scoring position, and they capitalized on the short field with a two-play scoring drive that ended with a 1-yard touchdown run from running back Jonathan Hillman. 

The Guardians scored once in the fourth quarter but never made it close. 

Parker Romo hit a 40-yard field goal to end the game in the Brahmas franchise’s first win.

The Brahmas will play game two of their three game away stretch against the Houston Roughnecks at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, at TDECU Stadium.