Dragons at Reapers
Reno Reapers 45, Portland Dragons 37 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Dragons 37 5 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Reapers 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPGordon Irwin 262 yds passingAdrian Ruggs 126 yds rushingOmari Evans 157 yds receivingZion Young 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 337 · 360Passing yards 211 · 184Rushing yards 126 · 176Completions 13/22 · 12/18Yards per carry 7.4 · 7.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Reno Reapers outlasted the Portland Dragons, securing a 45-37 victory. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to kick off the 2028 season on a winning note, but it was the Reapers who emerged triumphant in a high-scoring affair.
Gordon Irwin of the Dragons had a standout performance, throwing for 262 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Additionally, Adrian Ruggs made his mark on the ground with 126 rushing yards, while Omari Evans was a key target, racking up 157 receiving yards. Despite their efforts, the Dragons fell short as they struggled to contain the Reapers' explosive plays.
Defensively, the Reapers made crucial stops that contributed to their win, with Zah Frazier leading the charge with five tackles and an interception. Zion Young was a force on the pass rush, recording three sacks that disrupted the Dragons' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the game when Frazier's interception helped seal the victory, allowing Reno to maintain their lead and control the clock.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragons | ||||||
| Gordon IrwinQB | 13/22 | 59% | 262 | 4 | 2 | 102.6 |
| Reapers | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 12/18 | 67% | 195 | 3 | 1 | 119.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragons | |||||||
| Adrian RuggsHB | 17 | 126 | 7.4 | 24 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Kendall HymesWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reapers | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 11 | 105 | 9.5 | 14 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Cris GoreHB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragons | |||||||
| Omari EvansWR | 3 | 157 | 52.3 | 61 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Kendall HymesWR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 12 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Adrian RuggsHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reapers | |||||||
| Mark AndrewsTE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 26 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Trent BoyleWR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 7 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragons | |||||
| Jay WardFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon PeermanSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben PettisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gordon DriverREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reapers | |||||
| Zion YoungLEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan DavisDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragons | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Reapers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/2 | 6 | 44 |