UFL: Orlando Snaps Two Game Skid with Win in Houston
HOUSTON, TX – ( www.thefloridasportswire.com ) – Another day, another thriller in the UFL. Houston had a chance to steal it with a 63-yard field goal in the final minute, but could not convert. Orlando escaped with the victory and earned their first win in three weeks, while Houston dropped their second straight. Houston’s defense set the tone early by forcing a three-and-out, and the offense quickly created the game’s first scoring chance. With Hunter Dekkers back under center, he connected on two chunk plays right away. First, a 17-yard strike to Marcus Yarns, followed by 27 yards to Jalen Cropper. The Storm defense bent but did not break, forcing a long field goal attempt. John Hoyland missed from 60 yards on a four-point try, keeping the game scoreless. The Storm answered in a flash with ideal field position. On just their third play, Jack Plummer found Elijhah Badger in stride, and Badger dragged a defender into the end zone for a 35-yard touchdown. The Storm were desperate for a ...