​The Boston Cannons aren’t finished yet. After grabbing a hard-earned win in San Diego, Boston carried that momentum into Saturday afternoon with a bold 15-13 upset of the Denver Outlaws in Chicago, reentering the postseason conversation. Head coach Brian Holman grew emotional on the field after the game, sharing the moment with Sheehan Stanwick Burch. “They believe in each other when a lot of people don’t, and that’s the beauty of sports,” Holman said. “It doesn’t matter what people say; it’s what you believe and who you are in that locker room, so I’m really proud.” Over the last two weeks, Holman challenged his younger squad to leave a bigger imprint, and they answered immediately on Saturday. Rookie duo Mikey Weisshaar and Jack Regnery connected with goals just 17 seconds apart to give the Cannons an early burst of energy.
“They’re not rookies anymore, right?” Holman remarked. “We talked about that a couple of weeks ago, and I think that unlocked them a bit. … We need them. They’re part of the team, here for a reason.” Andrew McMeekin continued to push his Rookie of the Year candidacy, going 63 percent at the faceoff X and providing another argument for his case. The Cannons’ turnover game helped set the stage for Marcus Holman, who buried a two-point strike to extend Boston’s lead, a goal that marked Boston’s eighth two-pointer of the season—the league’s top total.
On the defensive end, the Cannons are starting to find their form. Boston’s defense, anchored by Colin Kirst in goal, delivered timely stops, while Ethan Rall continued to make an impact, further bolstering his league-leading totals in ground balls and caused turnovers among the long-stick midfielders. “Rall prepares; arguably one of the hardest workers on our team. His confidence comes from the work and the preparation,” Holman said. “When we’re in those timeouts … Ethan’s the one who says, ‘I’ve got this. I want this.’”
The goal-scoring balance also featured a memorable moment when Brian Kelly pounced on a loose ball in front of Denver’s net, knocking it in in a chaotic play with Logan McNaney out of position. The Cannons, who had to weather a fourth-quarter stretch where Denver trimmed the lead to a single goal by posting just one tally, responded with a decisive burst in the final period. Regnery, Graydon Hogg, and McMeekin—who notched his first professional goal—provided the timely strikes that steadied the ship and reasserted Boston’s momentum.
The weekend’s results had meaningful implications beyond the win itself. With Boston’s victory paired with the New York Atlas’ Friday loss to the Utah Archers, the Cannons climbed to third place in the Eastern Conference standings. This uptick in position matters for the playoff picture and reinforces the team’s belief that the season isn’t over yet. The Cannons’ scouts of late—rising young players stepping into bigger roles—have ensured that Boston remains a threat in the postseason debate.
Looking ahead, the Cannons will aim to sustain their improved discipline and execution on both ends of the field. If the current trend holds, the team’s confidence will continue to grow, and the locker room’s chemistry—coupled with the offense’s emerging depth and the defense’s sharpened timing—could make Boston a dangerous opponent in postseason play. The Cannons aren’t backing down; they’re embracing the challenge, proving that the core message Holman has echoed for weeks is becoming reality: these players believe in each other, and that belief is translating into wins, momentum, and a renewed chance at a postseason berth.