The Pharaohs hosted the Centurions in a Week 10 regular season game on November 8, 2026, at Atlanta. The Centurions secured a 10-6 victory, maintaining their five-game winning streak and division lead in an otherwise low-scoring, defense-driven contest.
The game's only touchdown came early in the first quarter when Centurions running back Charles Booth broke free for a 64-yard scoring run at 4:03, putting the visiting team ahead 6-0. The Centurions successfully converted the extra point shortly thereafter, extending their lead to 7-0. Booth finished the game with a team-high 151 rushing yards and added 7 receiving yards, marking himself as the standout offensive player of the contest.
The Pharaohs, under head coach Milton Soliz, struggled to generate offensive momentum all afternoon. The offense compiled 190 passing yards on 23 completions from 36 attempts but failed to reach the end zone. Their ground game saw only 23 yards on 15 carries, with no touchdowns. Despite these limitations, kicker Lou Groza contributed a duo of field goals, accounting for all six points scored by Atlanta.
Centurions kicker Thomas Moore added a 27-yard field goal in the second quarter, which proved decisive in the final score. Moore was perfect on his one attempt. Both teams did not record any red zone touchdowns or third-down conversions, indicating a stalemate between the defensive units.
Defensively, the Centurions recorded three sacks, led by linebacker Jaime Laguerre who accounted for two, pressuring the Pharaohs' offense consistently throughout the game. The Pharaohs countered with one sack and forced no turnovers, while both teams refrained from interceptions or forced fumbles.
The special teams aspect was notable, with prolific punting exchanges throughout the game. Pharaohs punter Johnny Hekker frequently pinned the Centurions deep, registering several fair catches and touchbacks, including a 50-yard punt in the second quarter. Centurions punter Ned Webb responded with punts exceeding 40 yards multiple times, maintaining field position advantage.
Injuries were minor, with Atlanta's Aqib Talib and Rom's Daniel Boisvert both appearing to sustain injuries but likely to return as the game progressed.
The loss drops the Pharaohs to 4-6 overall and 2-1 in division play, holding the second place in the division. The Centurions improve to 8-2 and 3-1 in the division, solidifying their position atop the standings.
Pharaohs head coach Milton Soliz will look to regroup after this defensive battle fell short at home. Despite the loss, both teams demonstrated resilient defensive efforts, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on scoring opportunities moving forward.
Centurions Edge Pharaohs 10-6 in Defensive Struggle at Home
Atlanta's Pharaohs fall to division-leading Centurions, marking their third consecutive loss as both teams hold position in the division standings.
Rick Hayes
· Atlanta Post
· 11/08/2026