Sat Apr 19 17:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Battlehawks Eye Redemption Against Renegades After First Loss

**Arlington, TX** – The St. Louis Battlehawks, after suffering their first defeat of the season against the D.C. Defenders, are focused on bouncing back this week against the Arlington Renegades. The game, set for 11:30 a.m. CT tomorrow on ABC, presents a significant challenge for the Battlehawks, who aim to overcome their Week 3 setback.

Head Coach Anthony Becht views the loss as a valuable learning experience, stating, “The only way you understand how to push through adversity is to have a bump in the road. We went over the mistakes and we’re going to be a better team for it.” He’s particularly interested in seeing how his players respond to the pressure, noting that the Renegades handed them a defeat late last season. “I felt like that’s not how we should play,” Becht said. “We need to play a little bit different to prepare ourselves.”

Despite the loss, the Battlehawks’ depth chart remains largely unchanged, with the exception of injuries. Wide receiver Hakeem Butler (hamstring) will miss the game, but the return of linebacker Chris Garrett, the reigning UFL Special Teams Player of the Year, provides a significant boost. Several other players are also inactive this week. The team also announced that Brandon Sebastian, due to a hand injury, has been placed on Injured Reserve.

Looking ahead, the Battlehawks are emphasizing their rivalry with the Renegades, boasting a 4-1 record against them since 2020. This matchup promises high intensity, with both teams looking to secure a victory. The team is also promoting various ticket deals to break their own attendance record of 40,317. Meanwhile, linebacker Travis Feeney has promised to dye his hair blue if the team achieves this goal.

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