Invaders Nation

The Invaders, led by a 4 touchdown performance by Taurus McGhee, defeated Front Row 26-12 to begin the Pittsburgh Steel Cup with a victory.

In a tough battle between Pro Division leaders of the DMVFFL, the Invaders defeated Warriors AC 12-7.  The Warriors took the lead on a 65 yard screen play and went up 7-0 lead after a successful 1-point conversion kick.  The Invaders struck back when QB Michael Hawkins hit WR Terrance Leftwich with a 18 yard pass to close the score to 7-6, with less than 2 minutes left in the game.  Under USFTL rules, the team leading with under 2 minutes must return the kickoff to the 20 yard line or possession is turned over to the kicking team at the 50 yard line.  Hawkins provided a deep and high kick inside the Warriors' 5 yard line.  The Invaders' coverage team sped downfield and stopped the Warriors at the 17 yard line.  Robert England was the first Invader to arrive at the ball carrier and Ed Green followed up with the flag pull.  The Invaders drove to the Warriors' 15 yard line.  After penalties taking the Invaders back to the 25 yard line, Hawkins hit TE Anthony Weekes with a 25 yard strike to snatch victory for the Invaders.

Invaders' Scoring Summary - 12

6 - T. Leftwich 18 yard pass from M. Hawkins

6 - A. Weekes 25 yard pass from M. Hawkins

 Invaders' Interceptions - 1

1 - T. McGhee