Columbus Aviators earn first home win, beat Renegades 28-14

The Columbus Aviators recorded their first franchise victory, defeating the Dallas Renegades 28-14 at Historic Crew Stadium on April 17.

The Columbus Aviators earned their first franchise win by beating the Dallas Renegades 28-14 at Historic Crew Stadium on April 17. The game drew 8,729 fans, and team staff handed out navy "United We Fly" flags. The teams had met earlier this season when Columbus lost 28-23 on the road, a game played without head coach Ted Ginn Jr., who had been arrested on DWI charges. The home victory marked Ginn Jr.'s first win as a head coach. Game details: - Final score: Columbus Aviators 28, Dallas Renegades 14; records listed as Aviators (1-3) and Renegades (3-1). - Attendance was reported at 8,729, with the Aviators distributing navy "United We Fly" flags and fans in the "Flightdecke" section active during the game. - Keke Chism made a one-handed touchdown catch in the left corner of the end zone and celebrated with an "O-H-I-O" gesture. - Quarterback Jalan McClendon fumbled near the goal line early in the second half; Aviators tight end Alize Mack recovered the ball to give Columbus the lead. - Columbus ran a league-record 47 rushing attempts, mounted an 18-play, 97-yard drive that ended with a two-yard touchdown by Toa Taua, and safety Smoke Monday sealed the win with an interception. Summary: The victory delivered the franchise its first win and provided a lively home atmosphere. Head coach Ted Ginn Jr. celebrated his first win and players marked the moment on the stadium stage. The Aviators are scheduled to return to play on May 1 against the Houston Gamblers.