Brigade Today
May 7, 2018 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Baltimore Brigade News Release
Today's Storylines:
Brigade top Soul, 31-21, move into first-place tie
The Brigade defeated the defending-champion Philadelphia Soul, 31-21, Friday night at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, moving the two teams into a tie atop the league standings. Brigade quarterback Randy Hippeard threw for 207 yards and four touchdowns and was named the game's MVP, his third of the season. Brigade wide receiver Brandon Collins and defensive back Virgil Gray were named Offensive and Defensive Players of the Game, respectively.
"Any time you can hold a team to 21 points, especially someone like Philadelphia, you make a statement," Hippeard said after the game. "It's only going to get tougher...I fully expect to get their best effort the next time we play them."
Collins' over-the-wall catch named to SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays
Brigade wideout Brandon Collins went up and over the barrier to bring in a five-yard touchdown with 3:42 left in the second quarter and landed himself on SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays.
Next up
This week, the Brigade have their only bye of the 2018 season, but return to action on the road on Saturday, May 19 at 3 p.m. at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., taking on the Washington Valor. The Brigade are back in Baltimore on Friday, May 25, hosting the Philadelphia Soul at 7 p.m. at Royal Farms Arena.
Arena Insider: Brigade Defeat Soul In Defensive Battle; 31-21 // Albany Drops Road Game Against Brigade // Soul Pull Off Game Winning Touchdown In Home Opener; Defeat Baltimore 54-49
Baltimore Sun: For Brigade star QB Randy Hippeard, a long, strange trip through football's farthest reaches // Digest (May 4): Brigade upends defending Arena Football League champ // Brigade receiver leaves the field for highlight-reel touchdown catch
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IMPORTANT DATE:
Friday, May 25: The Brigade return to Baltimore for a matchup with the Philadelphia Soul at 7 p.m. at Royal Farms Arena.
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