Battlehawks fans kicked off the game with a massive party in the parking lots outside of the Dome at America’s Center. They ate barbecue, drank copious amounts of beer, smoked weed, played cornhole, and ridiculed Stan Kroenke. They also established themselves as the most eccentric sports fans in St. Louis, with Battlehawks beerbongs, facepaint, wings, gladiator suits, bird suits, luchador masks and wrestling belts.
Inside the Dome, the noise was palpable, with a never-ending roar and stream of “Ka-Kaws” from the crowd. After Battlehawks wide receiver Marcell Ateman scored the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter, fans responded by throwing confetti and beach balls. When Arlington responded just minutes later, fans berated the Renegades with a barrage of “you suck” and middle fingers.
Battlehawk fans are relentless and passionate — perhaps even the best fans in
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