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The RoughRiders scored on their first play from scrimmage and never looked back, defeating the Invaders 13-6 to finish 4th in the SMFFL B/C Conference and taking the 5th seed for the SMFFL playoffs.

In a battle between the only two undefeated teams in the B/C Divisions, Unknown Talent (UT) defeated the Invaders 16-8. UT came up with an interception on the Invaders' first drive to gain possession at the 50 yard line. The drive ended with a 20 yard touchdown pass to their right wide receiver. The two-point conversion kick was successful and gave UT an 8-0 lead. The Invaders responded with a drive to UT's 10 yard line, but was unable to score before time expired for the half. UT received the ball for the first possession of the half and the Invaders' cornerback Derrick Williams intercepted their first pass to give the Invaders possession at UT's 21 yard line. QB Michael Hawkins completed a 13 yard pass to TE Matthew Anderson to UT's 8 yard line. Hawkins completed the scoring drive with a 4 yard pass to blocking back Aaron Kinchen. The two-point conversion kick was by Brian Basileo was successful and tied the score at 8-8. In a drive aided by numerous penalties and dropped interceptions by the Invaders, UT was able to take the lead. The go ahead score came on an 18 yard crossing route to the left receiver. The two-point conversion kick was successful and gave UT a 16-8 lead. The Invaders' attempt to tie the score was dwarfed with an interception at the goal line by UT. Invaders' Scoring Summary - 8 ----------------------------- 6 - A. Kinchen 4 yard pass from M. Hawkins 2 - Conversion kick by B. Basileo Invaders' Interception(s) - 1 ----------------------------- 1 - Derrick Williams

The Invaders defeated the Radio One Block Hogs 24-0 to improved their record to 6-0 in the SMFFL B/C South Division. The Invaders scored on their opening drive when QB Michael Hawkins hit BB Derrick Williams with an 18 yard toss. Safety Joseph Chaney, Jr., came up with an interception on the Block Hogs' first possession. On the Invaders' second possession, Hawkins completed a 12 yard pass to TE Matthew Anderson for their second touchdown. Chaney intercepted another pass on the Hogs' second possession. On the Invaders' third possession, Hawkins completed a hitch pass to WR Taurus McGhee (T-MAC) and McGhee weaved and sprinted 21 yards for the Invaders' third touchdown. Chaney came up with another interception to end the first half on the Hogs' third possession. In the second half, LB Ed Green (Crazie Ed) intercepted a pass and returned it to the Hogs' 15 yard line. Chaney came in at QB and ran the ball in for the game's final touchdown. Invaders' Scoring Summary - 24 -------------------------- 6 - D. Nice 18 yard pass from Hawkins 6 - M. Anderson 12 yard pass from Hawkins 6 - T-Mac 21 yard pass from Hawkins 6 - Chaney 15 yard run Interceptions - 4 ------------------- 3 - Joseph Chaney, Jr. 1 - Ed Green

The Invaders easily dismissed of Players Inc., 25-0 to remain undefeated. QB Michael Hawkins threw two touchdown passes and ran for another. While Joseph Chaney Jr., came in at quarterback and also threw a touchdown. Hawk"s touchdown passes were to WR Tim Black and Center George Wyatt. Black was also on the receiving end of a touchdown pass from Chaney. Chaney also came up with an interception on defense. The Invaders' bruising blocking tandem of Aaron (BodySnatcher) Kinchen and Marty Jones spearheaded the Invaders' offense. While the Invaders' defense was led by LB Ed Green and the aggressive rush of Donnell Newman, Greg Kelley and Tim Black. Cornerbacks D-Nice and Darryle Barnett (D-Block) continued to provide shutdown coverage on the edges. Invaders Scoring Summary - 25 ------------------------------ 6 - Hawkins run 6 - Black pass from Hawkins 6 - Wyatt pass from Hawkins 1 - Hawkins conversion pass 6 - Black pass from Chaney Invaders Intercepton(s) - 1 ------------------------------ 1 - Joseph Chaney, Jr.

The Invaders scored on the first play of the game and never looked back when QB Michael Hawkins hit WR Taurus McGhee with a 65 yard touchdown pass. Team Players responded with a time consuming drive to tie the score at 6-6. The Invaders were able to go ahead 12-6 when Hawkins hit TE Tim Black with a 25 touchdown pass. Hawkins ended the game with 2 more touchdown passes. A 30 yard toss to WR Joseph Chaney Jr. The 2-point conversion kick by Brian Basielo was successful. The last touchdown was a 20 yard pass to Black from Hawkins to make the final score 26-6. McGhee also came up with an interception. The Invaders offense was led by their outstanding blocking backs; Aaron Kinchen and Danny Gay. While the defense was led by MLB Ed Green and outstanding rushers; DeMarco Maddox, Greg Kelly, Donnell Newman and Tim Black. Invaders' Scoring Summary - 26 ------------------------------ 6 - T. McGhee 65 yard pass from M. Hawkins 6 - T. Black 25 yard pass from M. Hawkins 6 - J. Chaney Jr., 30 yard from M. Hawkins 6 - T. Black 20 yard pass from M. Hawkins 2 - Conversion kick by B. Basielo Invaders' Interceptions - 1 --------------------------- 1 - T. McGhee