In the 2022 preseason Week 2 matchup at the Orlando home turf, the Renegades leveraged disciplined play and defensive pressure to secure a 22-10 victory against the Gunslingers. From a statistical standpoint, this game emphasized Orlando’s efficiency on special teams and on defense, while highlighting the challenges Stockton faced in sustaining an effective offense.

Despite being out-passed in yardage (188 to 135), Orlando’s offense remained productive through a dominant rushing attack, accumulating 187 yards on 42 carries compared to Stockton’s paltry 2 yards on 17 attempts. This ground control was pivotal in controlling the game tempo and limiting the visitors’ scoring opportunities. George Porter led the charge on the ground with 87 rushing yards, while tight end Joshua Towe, who notched a rushing touchdown, added 47 receiving yards, showcasing the Renegades’ multifaceted offensive approach.

Quarterback John Rice and the aerial offense saw mixed success, completing 20 of 30 passes for 135 yards and one touchdown, but also threw two interceptions. These turnovers were mitigated by the defense’s stout performance, contributing four sacks and forcing a turnover on downs. Defensive end Andrew Pace stood out by recording a sack and a forced fumble that helped shift momentum. The Renegades’ defensive scheme pressured Gunslingers quarterbacks Charles Clark and Eric Barrios effectively, restricting their rushing game to almost nil and forcing errant throws.

The scoring flow initiated early when Stockton’s Charles Clark connected with Patrick Clark for a 58-yard touchdown, putting the visitors up 7-0. However, the Renegades responded swiftly—John Rice found Joshua Towe for a 39-yard touchdown and the game was tied at 7 apiece by the end of the first quarter. Notably, Orlando capitalized on field position advantages created by punter Jerome Ramirez, who consistently flipped the field with punts averaging over 50 yards, including a 61-yard effort and multiple touchbacks that pinned Stockton deep.

Field goal accuracy was a critical component in this matchup. Orlando’s kicker Gregg Zavala converted all five field goal attempts, including two key attempts in the second quarter—a 48-yard and a 53-yard kick—to steadily build the lead. In contrast, Stockton’s Sean Griffin managed just one successful field goal, which wasn’t enough to keep pace.

Third-down conversions were rare for both teams, with neither side converting on their opportunities — a trend likely reflective of conservative preseason game planning and defensive adjustments. Orlando’s penalty tally stood at five for 24 yards, slightly more than Stockton’s two penalties for 10 yards; however, the infractions did not materially affect the game’s outcome.

From a coaching perspective, head coach Rueben Mahaffey earned a positive early assessment, balancing effective rushing schemes and maximizing special teams’ impact while keeping the opposition’s big plays at bay. Meanwhile, the Gunslingers under Ricky Pettway appeared hampered by inefficiencies in the running game, and multiple turnovers that thwarted any sustained drives.

Overall, this preseason outing for the Renegades demonstrated promising signs of a balanced offense complemented by a disruptive defense. If the trends in ball control, special teams dominance, and defensive pressure continue, Orlando will enter the regular season with a strong foundation for competitive play.