Storm at Banditz
South Carolina Storm 42, Sacramento Banditz 37 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Storm 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Banditz 37 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPTaylen Green 358 yds passingLance Choice 217 yds rushingIsaac TeSlaa 179 yds receivingLorenzo Styles Jr. 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 461 · 507Passing yards 349 · 237Rushing yards 112 · 270Completions 18/22 · 12/20Yards per carry 12.8 · 12.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23d ago
In a thrilling Week 13 showdown, the South Carolina Storm narrowly defeated the Sacramento Banditz with a final score of 42-37, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With both teams vying for critical positioning in the late stages of the season, this matchup proved pivotal for momentum heading into the final weeks.
Leading the charge for the Storm was quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for an impressive 358 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Isaac TeSlaa was a standout target, racking up 179 receiving yards, while Lance Choice of the Banditz made his mark on the ground with a staggering 217 rushing yards, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Storm's Dennis Gardeck led the team with four total tackles, while Lorenzo Styles Jr. made a crucial interception that shifted the momentum in favor of South Carolina. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Green found TeSlaa for a touchdown that ultimately sealed the victory, showcasing the Storm's resilience and offensive prowess when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Storm | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 18/22 | 82% | 358 | 4 | 2 | 120.4 |
Banditz | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 12/20 | 60% | 237 | 1 | 1 | 97.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Storm | |||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 5 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Banditz | |||||||
| Lance ChoiceHB | 18 | 217 | 12.1 | 28 | 4 | 68 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Kendall MillsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Storm | |||||||
| Dalevon CampbellWR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 7 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Banditz | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 7 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 51 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Lance ChoiceHB | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kendall MillsWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 7 | 179 | 25.6 | 51 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 31 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Storm | |||||
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis GardeckSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae TaylorCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Banditz | |||||
| DaRon BlandCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie BlackSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh PeoplesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Darius RushCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon TomlinsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell BurgessFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Storm | |||
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Banditz | |||
| Cam LittleK | 1/1 | 4 | 37 |
| Other | |||
| Matt GayK | 1/1 | 3 | 47 |
