Hornets at Elks
Boise Elks 34, Oklahoma City Hornets 28 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Hornets 28 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Elks 34 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBryce Young 302 yds passingDeon Valentine 53 yds rushingTee Higgins 135 yds receivingCraig Woodson 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 250 · 296Passing yards 200 · 239Rushing yards 50 · 57Completions 13/37 · 22/38Yards per carry 5.0 · 7.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
In a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Boise Elks narrowly defeat the Oklahoma City Hornets with a final score of 34-28. This hard-fought victory keeps the Elks in playoff contention, showcasing their resilience as the season nears its climax.
Quarterback Bryce Young led the charge for Boise, throwing for 302 yards and four touchdowns, establishing himself as a key player in the win. Tee Higgins was his top target, racking up 135 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat down the field. Meanwhile, the Hornets' Deon Valentine struggled to find his rhythm on the ground, finishing with just 53 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Hornets were impactful, with Jaylen Watson leading the team with five total tackles, and Josh Paschal contributing significantly with 2.5 sacks. However, it was Craig Woodson's two interceptions that kept Oklahoma City in the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Elks' defense held strong, forcing the Hornets to turn the ball over on downs, sealing the victory for Boise.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | ||||||
| Tyrique BartowQB | 13/37 | 35% | 221 | 2 | 2 | 51.7 |
| Elks | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 20/38 | 53% | 302 | 4 | 5 | 74.5 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | |||||||
| Deon ValentineHB | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Trent TomlinsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique BartowQB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Elks | |||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| A.J. BarnerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | |||||||
| Josh DownsWR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 26 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Trent TomlinsonWR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 11 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tremaine McMullenWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Deon ValentineHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Elks | |||||||
| Tee HigginsWR | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 12 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 13 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Joshua PeraltaTE | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 16 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| A.J. BarnerTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | |||||
| Josh PaschalLEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon RiceDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IVLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aries MimsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jerry BordenMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elks | |||||
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. WonnumREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tavius RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damar HamlinSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh JobeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Jason SandersK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/2 | 4 | 0 |