Brigade Today // July 1, 2019
Published on July 1, 2019 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Baltimore Brigade News Release
Robert Hayes and Josh Victorian of the Baltimore Brigade
(Baltimore Brigade)
TODAY'S STORYLINES:
BRIGADE SCORE 36 UNANSWERED POINTS TO DEFEAT THE DESTROYERS 50-12
Baltimore defense sets tone in largest margin of victory in franchise history
SCORE BY QUARTER 1 2 3 4 FINAL
BALTIMORE 7 14 15 14 50
COLUMBUS 0 12 0 0 12
The Baltimore Brigade (6-4) defeated the Columbus Destroyers (1-9), Friday night at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, MD, 50-12. This win is Baltimore's largest margin of victory in franchise history. Baltimore's defensive pressure caused the Destroyers to commit four interceptions. The Brigade's defensive unit also collected four sacks and three fumbles. Their efforts kept Columbus scoreless after the second quarter, allowing Baltimore to score 36 unanswered points. The Brigade, returning to Baltimore after four consecutive road games, improved to 4-1 at home with the win.
Defensive back Josh Victorian, named the Most Valuable Player of the Game, tallied three solo tackles, two interceptions, one of which resulted in a touchdown, and three pass breakups. Defensive back Joe Powell led the team with seven tackles (six solo), one interception, one forced fumble, two pass breakups, and one kickoff return touchdown. Powell was named Defensive Player of the Game for his performance. Baltimore wide receiver Joe Hills was named Offensive Player of the Game and caught five receptions for 62 yards and two touchdowns.
Baltimore defensive backs Powell, Victorian, and Nias Martian all scored a touchdown tonight. Brigade linebacker Dexter Jackson and defensive linemen Darryl Cato-Bishop, Royce LaFrance, and Justin Lawrence all picked up one sack. Brigade Quarterback Shane Boyd finished with 14 passes for 22 yards and two touchdowns. Rookie Shane Morris made his Brigade quarterback debut in the fourth quarter and connected with Hills on his first pass for Morris' first passing touchdown of his AFL career.
CELEBRATING JOE HILLS 100TH TOUCHDOWN RECEPTION
Hills and family receive trophy to recognize AFL record
Wide receiver Joe Hills is the current holder of the most consecutive games in Arena Football League history with a receiving touchdown, an active record that is now at 102 games. Hills broke 100 straight games in Columbus, OH against the Destroyers on June 15. The Brigade celebrated Hills' major achievement at home with the Baltimore fans and his family on June 28th.
TEAMMATE TAKE: AFTER GAME TEN WIN
Defensive back Josh Victorian
On his game performance
"It wasn't just me out there. It's a whole defensive effort. We have the best front side in the league right now with guys like Nias Martin and Joe Powell. We all play our part and we did our thing today."
On Joe Hill's AFL touchdown streak
"It's huge and unheard of. Joe is really special. He not only shows up on gameday but he works hard every day of the week in practice. It really does rub off on the rest of us and motivates us to keep going."
Defensive back Joe Powell
On scoring as a kick returner
"I have to give it to my blockers, my guys have been blocking great for me. I've been telling the coaches all year to put the ball in my hands. Once I get the ball in my hands, I had to prove I can do something with it. All glory to God."
On Baltimore defensive backs
"This is what we do, we are honestly the best group in the league. We put in the work and we joke around, but the reason why we are so good is because we can ripe on each other, talk trash but we don't argue with each other or get into bad blood. We are a family."
Defensive back Nias Martin
On returning to Baltimore from road games
"We were focused. We had to give Albany everything we got, had to give Columbus everything we got. We had to keep fighting through the tough situations each and every game, but we kept going with the effort and intensity. I'm very happy to be back home in Baltimore."
Wide receiver Joe Hills
On Baltimore Defense
"Those guys really balled out. I mean the whole team was feeding from their energy and their momentum. Guys like Vic and Powell really held it down for us tonight."
BRIGADE HOST PRE-GAME FREE YOUTH CLINIC
Brigade players hosted their free Learn to Play Youth Football Clinic on Friday, June 28th prior to the Baltimore vs Columbus game at Royal Farms Arena. Children ages 6-14 were welcome to participate and received two complementary tickets to the game.
PLAYERS IN THE COMMUNITY: BRIGADE TEAM BONDING
The Baltimore Brigade visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. on Monday, June 24.
PLAYERS IN THE COMMUNITY: #BMOREKIND
The #BMOREKIND initiative gives the Baltimore community a chance to interact with their favorite Brigade players and tickets to the next home game. Last week, the Brigade visited various areas within Baltimore to chat with fans and gift them tickets to the Brigade vs Destroyers game at Royal Farms Arena.
UPCOMING BALTIMORE BRIGADE GAMES:
The Baltimore Brigade are currently on a bye week. They return on Saturday, July 13 to take on the Washington Valor at Royal Farms Arena at 7:00 p.m. The current season series is tied 1-1, with Baltimore winning the last home matchup. Check out all the games (schedule here ) live on NBC Sports Washington, ESPN3 or the ESPN App.
GAME INFORMATION:
July 13 // 7:00 p.m. vs Washington
July 21 // 4:00 p.m. @ Atlantic City
TICKETS:
For additional information about joining the Battalion full season ticket membership club, as well as other group and all-inclusive ticket packages, call the Brigade Ticket Sales office at 667-930-0200 or email ticketsales@baltimorebrigade.com.
Images from this story
 Baltimore Brigade dive for a touchdown against the boards |
 Robert Hayes and Josh Victorian of the Baltimore Brigade |
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