Columbus Aviators win 36-29 duel over Birmingham Stallions
The Columbus Aviators secured a 36-29 victory over the Birmingham Stallions on May 23. Quarterback Jalen Morton played a pivotal role, setting a team record with 309 all-purpose yards. The win keeps the Aviators' playoff hopes alive as they executed crucial plays in the final moments of the game.
- ▪Jalen Morton, the new starting quarterback for the Aviators, threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 96 yards and one score.
- ▪The game featured a dramatic turnaround with Morton scoring a touchdown after a review overturned the initial call.
- ▪Aviators cornerback D.J. Miller Jr. sealed the victory with a game-winning 36-yard interception return for a touchdown.
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