Houma, La. – In a defensive battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Louisiana Revolution started their season with a hard-fought 19-13 win over the Atlanta Swarm. Both teams showcased their defensive prowess, resulting in a total of six field goals throughout the game. However, an early injury to standout rookie running back Duane Sammons threatened to derail Louisiana’s hopes. Nevertheless, rookie Chris Grant Jr. stepped up and delivered some strong runs in Sammons’ absence.

The game’s first touchdown came late in the third quarter, as Atlanta’s Bryant Dynasty connected with tight end Ynot Airellet, giving the Swarm a narrow 13-12 lead. But Louisiana’s determination proved unyielding. Quarterback Tommy Utah orchestrated an impressive drive down the field and found wide receiver Reggo Dinero for a crucial touchdown, putting the Revolution back in the driver’s seat.

As the clock ticked down, Atlanta mounted a last-minute comeback attempt, but the Revolution’s tenacious defensive line thwarted their efforts with three critical sacks. Chance Wall, Gary Birney, and Neal Rivers all contributed to the game-sealing sacks.

Special teams also made a significant impact, with a pivotal fumble recovery on a kickoff return by wide receiver Kyle Finamore, leading to three additional points through a field goal.