Elks at Storm
Boise Elks 42, South Carolina Storm 24 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Elks 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Storm 24 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBryce Young 386 yds passingBryce Young 58 yds rushingJoshua Peralta 179 yds receivingXavier Watts 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 469 · 324Passing yards 369 · 271Rushing yards 100 · 53Completions 19/27 · 9/18Yards per carry 12.5 · 6.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19d ago
In a decisive Week 15 clash, the Boise Elks topped the South Carolina Storm with a final score of 42-24, securing their path to the playoffs with a commanding performance. With this win, the Elks solidified their position in the postseason picture, while the Storm faced a setback in their quest for a playoff berth.
Boise quarterback Bryce Young stole the show, throwing for an impressive 386 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Young also contributed on the ground, adding 58 rushing yards to his stellar performance. Wide receiver Joshua Peralta had a standout day as well, racking up 179 receiving yards and proving to be Young's favorite target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Elks were led by Xavier Watts, who not only recorded three tackles but also snagged an interception, further disrupting the Storm's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Watts' interception set up another touchdown for Boise, widening their lead and shifting the momentum firmly in their favor. Despite Malachi Lawrence's lone sack for South Carolina, the Elks' defense effectively contained the Storm, ensuring their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elks | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 18/27 | 67% | 386 | 6 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Storm | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 9/18 | 50% | 283 | 2 | 3 | 93.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elks | |||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 7 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
Storm | |||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elks | |||||||
| Joshua PeraltaTE | 7 | 179 | 25.6 | 102 | 3 | 64 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 6 | 119 | 19.8 | 49 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 43 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Storm | |||||||
| Dalevon CampbellWR | 2 | 119 | 59.5 | 22 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Deion BurksWR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Enrique WolfeTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 26 | 1 | 64 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elks | |||||
| Xavier WattsSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Storm | |||||
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alontae TaylorCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis GardeckSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris BraswellREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Malachi LawrenceLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavius RobinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Storm | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Matt GayK | 1/2 | 3 | 45 |
| Jason SandersK | 0/1 | 6 | 0 |
