Orlando Storm hold off Louisville Kings for 19-9 victory

Defensive battle sees Orlando improve to 2-0 in United Football League play

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:05am

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In a gritty defensive showdown, the Orlando Storm (2-0) edged the Louisville Kings (0-2) with a 19-9 victory on Saturday night. The win keeps Orlando unbeaten as they continue to build momentum in the United Football League.

Why it matters

The Orlando Storm are emerging as an early contender in the UFL, while the Louisville Kings are still searching for their first win of the season. This game highlighted the defensive strengths of both teams and showcased the growth of young quarterbacks like Orlando's Jack Plummer.

The details

The game opened with both teams struggling to find their rhythm, trading empty possessions early on. Louisville's defense set the tone by forcing Orlando into a turnover on downs. However, the Kings quickly found their footing, with quarterback Jason Bean connecting with tight end Tre' McKitty for a 21-yard gain. Tanner Brown capped the drive with a 42-yard field goal, giving Louisville an early 3-0 lead. Orlando responded with a strong 31-yard return from Chris Rowland, putting them in scoring position. After a solid defensive stand from Louisville, Michael Lantz tied the game with a booming 57-yard field goal, making it 3-3. Louisville head coach Chris Redman made a pivotal change at quarterback, bringing in Chandler Rogers, who immediately sparked the offense. Rogers strung together a series of impressive throws, leading to another field goal from Brown, this time from 41 yards out, restoring the Kings' lead at 6-3. Orlando's offense began to find its footing, with quarterback Jack Plummer connecting with Rowland for a 16-yard gain. However, the Storm couldn't finish the drive, and Lantz kicked another field goal, tying the game at 6. Late in the fourth quarter, Orlando finally created separation. Plummer connected with Elijhah Bader for a 39-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 19-9. Louisville's Rogers was intercepted by Mishael Powell, who nearly returned it for a touchdown but was tackled at the three-yard line. The Storm couldn't capitalize on the opportunity, as Plummer was intercepted in the end zone by Deantre Prince. Despite the late mistake, Orlando held on for the win.

  • The game was played on Saturday night, April 5, 2026.
  • The two teams will meet again next Friday in Louisville.

The players

Orlando Storm

The Orlando Storm are a professional football team competing in the United Football League. They improved to 2-0 on the season with this victory.

Louisville Kings

The Louisville Kings are a professional football team competing in the United Football League. They fell to 0-2 on the season with this loss.

Jack Plummer

The quarterback for the Orlando Storm, Plummer finished the game with 182 passing yards and two touchdowns.

Chandler Rogers

The backup quarterback for the Louisville Kings, Rogers provided a spark for the offense when he entered the game.

Anthony Becht

The head coach of the Orlando Storm, Becht celebrated his second consecutive victory.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build on this momentum and keep improving each week. Our defense set the tone tonight, and that's going to be crucial as we move forward.”

— Anthony Becht, Head Coach, Orlando Storm

“We had our chances, but couldn't capitalize. Credit to Orlando, they made the plays when it mattered most. We'll go back, make the necessary adjustments, and be ready for the rematch next week.”

— Chris Redman, Head Coach, Louisville Kings

What’s next

The two teams will meet again next Friday in Louisville, promising another exciting matchup.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the defensive strengths of both the Orlando Storm and Louisville Kings, while also showcasing the growth of young quarterbacks like Jack Plummer. The Storm's ability to make plays late in the game proved to be the difference, as they continue to build momentum in the UFL.