Willows at Hornets
Harrisburg Willows 35, Oklahoma City Hornets 11 · XFL FRANCHISE
Final Score
Willows 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Hornets 11 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPIsaiah Compton 266 yds passingAshton Jeanty 103 yds rushingRicky Pearsall 86 yds receivingTrenton Simpson 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 376 · 192Passing yards 256 · 171Rushing yards 120 · 21Completions 15/23 · 17/42Yards per carry 6.7 · 2.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 29d ago
The Harrisburg Willows topped the Oklahoma City Hornets 35-11 in a decisive Week 9 matchup of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Willows showcased their dominance, solidifying their standing as a formidable contender in the league.
Isaiah Compton led the charge for Harrisburg with an impressive 266 passing yards, demonstrating precision and poise in the pocket. Ashton Jeanty complemented the aerial attack with a strong ground game, racking up 103 rushing yards to keep the Hornets' defense guessing. Despite a lone touchdown pass from Tyrique Bartow, the Hornets struggled to find their rhythm offensively.
Defensively, Jadon Canady anchored the Willows with five total tackles, contributing to a stout performance that limited Oklahoma City’s scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Harrisburg extended their lead with a critical stop, forcing a turnover on downs that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. The Hornets’ struggles were compounded by the pressure from Will McDonald IV, who managed to snag a sack, but it was the Willows’ balanced attack that ultimately sealed the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows | ||||||
| Isaiah ComptonQB | 15/23 | 65% | 266 | 1 | 2 | 82.8 |
| Hornets | ||||||
| Tyrique BartowQB | 17/42 | 40% | 193 | 1 | 1 | 52.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 16 | 103 | 6.4 | 24 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Isaiah ComptonQB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hornets | |||||||
| Deon ValentineHB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyrique BartowQB | 1 | -9 | -9.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows | |||||||
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 15 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Carnell TateWR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 29 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Hornets | |||||||
| Ricky PearsallWR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 21 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 33 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Trent TomlinsonWR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Deon ValentineHB | 7 | 3 | 0.4 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| A.J. BarnerTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows | |||||
| Treydan StukesFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFaddenWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick HerbigLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hornets | |||||
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Aries MimsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry BordenMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IVLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan HallDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Von WallaceFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/1 | 0 | 49 |