Battlehawks Defeat Stallions With Thrilling Finish In St. Louis

Harrison Frost leads St. Louis to comeback victory over Birmingham

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:26pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an intense, fragmented moment from the Battlehawks-Stallions game, with the teams' colors colliding in a dynamic, abstract composition.The Battlehawks' thrilling comeback victory over the Stallions showcased the UFL's high-octane action and the depth of talent on both rosters.St. Louis Today

The St. Louis Battlehawks overcame a shaky start from quarterback Harrison Frost to rally and defeat the Birmingham Stallions 34-30 in a thrilling UFL matchup at The Dome. Frost bounced back from two early interceptions to throw three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning score to Tyler Neville, as the Battlehawks improved to 2-1 on the season.

Why it matters

This was a crucial early-season clash between two of the UFL's top teams, with both clubs looking to bounce back from Week 2 losses. The Battlehawks' comeback victory keeps them in the playoff hunt, while the Stallions now sit at 1-2 and face questions about their discipline and decision-making after another close defeat.

The details

St. Louis jumped out to a 13-7 halftime lead thanks to a pair of Jordan Williams and Nevelle Clarke interceptions, but Birmingham rallied in the second half behind touchdown passes from Matt Corral to Jordan Thomas and Deon Cain. However, Frost caught fire in the fourth quarter, connecting with Hakeem Butler and Neville for scores to lift the Battlehawks to the thrilling win.

  • The Battlehawks received the opening kickoff on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • St. Louis took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on Jordan Williams' pick-six.
  • Birmingham tied the game at 10-10 late in the second quarter on Corral's TD pass to Thomas.
  • The Stallions took a 23-13 lead in the third quarter on a pick-six by Mario Goodrich and a TD run by Anthony McFarland Jr.
  • Frost led the Battlehawks' comeback in the fourth quarter, throwing three touchdown passes to give St. Louis the 34-30 victory.

The players

Harrison Frost

The Battlehawks' backup quarterback who came off the bench to lead St. Louis' fourth-quarter comeback, throwing three touchdowns after a shaky start.

Hakeem Butler

The Battlehawks' star wide receiver who caught four passes for 146 yards and a touchdown, providing a big-play threat for Frost.

Carlos Davis

The Battlehawks' defensive tackle who had a sack, a tackle for loss, and several key plays against his former Stallions team.

Nevelle Clarke

The Battlehawks' cornerback, also a former Stallion, who had an interception and three pass breakups in the win.

Tae Crowder

The Stallions' veteran linebacker who had nine tackles, an interception, and several key stops in the red zone.

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What they’re saying

“After throwing interceptions on his first two pass attempts, @BattlehawksUFL QB Harrison Frost went on to produce: 9/13, 148 Yards, 3 TD, 1 WIN. What an unreal finish in @TheUFL. This was another game of the year candidate so far in The Lou.”

— James Larsen, Sports Writer

“This game is over. NEVELLE CLARKE GETS THE PBU👏”

— St. Louis Battlehawks, Team Account

What’s next

The Battlehawks will look to build on this comeback win when they hit the road to face the DC Defenders next week, while the Stallions will try to regroup at home against the Orlando Guardians.

The takeaway

This thriller between the Battlehawks and Stallions was a prime example of the high-octane, back-and-forth action that has defined the early UFL season. Harrison Frost's resilience in leading St. Louis' fourth-quarter rally showcased the depth of talent on the Battlehawks' roster, while the Stallions' continued discipline issues raise concerns about their ability to compete with the league's elite teams.