ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Battlehawks wrapped up the 2026 regular season Friday with a 20-16 loss to the Dallas Renegades.

It was a close battle the entire time with neither team ever leading by more than one score. The Battlehawks took a 19-16 lead with nearly 10 minutes left, but the Renegades jumped ahead with a go-ahead touchdown with under four to go, hanging onto the lead to play spoiler.

Battlehawks quarterback Luis Perez completed 18 of 29 passes for 272 yards and one touchdown while throwing two interceptions. Wide receivers Steven McBride and Hakeem Butler each finished with more than 70 receiving yards. Running back Kylin James led the rushing attack with 40 yards on six carries.

Up next, the Battlehawks will host a first-round playoff game on June 7 at the Dome at America’s Center. Their opponent will be on of the Louisville Kings, DC Defenders or Birmingham Stallions, depending on other outcomes to close the regular season.

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