Photos: Apollos perfect record ended by Hotshots after close comeback in final seconds
Orlando Apollos defensive tackle Leon Orr (93) runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Arizona Hotshots on Saturday, March 16. The Hotshots defeated the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.
Orlando Apollos defensive tackles Jerel Worthy (91) and Josh Banks Sr. (92) take to the field during pregame introductions on Saturday, March 16. The Arizona Hotshots defeated the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.
Orlando Apollos cornerback Deji Olatoye (30) guards Arizona Hotshots wide receiver Marquis Bundy (18) during the game on Saturday, March 16. The Apollos marked their first loss of the season as they were defeated by the Hotshots 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.
Orlando Apollos quarterback Garrett Gilbert (3) tries to run the ball but scrambles before being tackled by the Arizona Hotshots' defense during the game on Saturday, March 16. Gilbert threw 23-for-48 for 268 yards and two touchdowns on the night and leads the league with 1,625 passing yards. The Hotshots went on to defeat the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.
Orlando Apollos wide receiver Charles Johnson (12) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Garrett Gilbert (3) for the first score of the game as the Apollos take on the Arizona Hotshots on Saturday, March 16. The Hotshots defeated the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.Â
Orlando Apollos quarterback Garrett Gilbert (3) fumbles the ball with just minutes left during the game against the Arizona Hotshots on Saturday, March 16. Gilbert threw 23-for-48 for 268 yards and two touchdowns on the night. The Apollos marked their first loss of the season as they were defeated by the Hotshots 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.
Orlando Apollos cornerback Deji Olatoye (30) attempts to tackle Arizona Hotshots running back Jhurell Pressley (26) during the fourth quarter of the game on Saturday, March 16. The Hotshots defeated the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.Â
Orlando Apollos quarterback Garrett Gilbert (3) secures the ball as he is taken down by the Arizona Hotshots' defense on Saturday, March 16. Gilbert threw 23-for-48 for 268 yards and two touchdowns on the night. The Hotshots defeated the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.Â
Orlando Apollos running back D'Ernest Johnson (22) runs the ball for 17 yards before being brought down by the Arizona Hotshots’ defense during the first quarter of the game on Saturday, March 16. Johnson led the Apollos' offense with nine carries for 43 yards and four catches for 27 yards on the night. The Hotshots went on to defeat the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.
Orlando Apollos wide receiver Rannell Hall (16) avoids defensive pressure as the Apollos take on the Arizona Hotshots on Saturday, March 16. The Hotshots defeated the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.Â
Orlando Apollos running back De'Veon Smith (24) carries the ball for a short gain as the Apollos take on the Arizona Hotshots on Saturday, March 16. The Hotshots defeated the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.Â
Orlando Apollos linebacker Andrew Ankrah (55) guards Arizona Hotshots offensive tackle Malcolm Bunche (79) during the fourth quarter of the game on Saturday, March 16. Ankrah ended the night with four combined tackles, while the Apollos' defense closed out the game with 60 tackles. The Hotshots defeated the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.Â
Orlando Apollos quarterback Garrett Gilbert (3) throws the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Arizona Hotshots on Saturday, March 16. Gilbert threw 23-for-48 for 268 yards and two touchdowns on the night. Despite the offensive effort, the Apollos were defeated by the Hotshots 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.Â
Orlando Apollos fans cheer from the stands as the Apollos take on the Arizona Hotshots on Saturday, March 16. The Hotshots defeated the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.Â
Orlando Apollos linebacker Reggie Northrup II (52) guards the Arizona Hotshots' ball carrier during the game on Saturday, March 16. Northrup led the team with 13 combined tackles of the Apollos' 60 total tackles on the night, including one tackle for loss. The Apollos marked their first loss of the season as they were defeated by the Hotshots 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.
Orlando Apollos wide receiver Jalin Marshall (17) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Garrett Gilbert (3) as the Apollos take on the Arizona Hotshots on Saturday, March 16. The Hotshots defeated the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.Â
Orlando Apollos fans cheer from the stands as the Apollos take on the Arizona Hotshots on Saturday, March 16. The Hotshots defeated the Apollos 22-17 at Spectrum Stadium.Â
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