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Battlehawks, Renegades Lead UFL Power Rankings After Week 1

St. Louis Battlehawks, led by first‑time head coach Ricky Proehl, beat the defending champions DC Defenders and are now ranked first in the UFL power rankings. Renegades also top the list after a Week 1 victory.

Proehl, a former 17‑season NFL wide receiver, celebrated his first win as head coach in the Dome at America’s Center, reflecting on the emotional significance of leading the Battlehawks to victory over the DC Defenders.

The UFL power rankings place the Battlehawks and Renegades at the top, while Houston Gamblers (0‑1) fell 36‑17 to the Renegades and Louisville Kings (0‑1) lost 15‑13 to the Stallions.