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The Invaders came out on fire and never looked back when QB Joseph Chaney threw a 65-yard touchdown pass to WR Taurus McGhee. The 1-point conversion kick was blocked. The Invaders' defense, led by MLB Ed Green, came out strong also. Rushers Donnell Newman, Demarco Maddox, Greg Kelly and Ricardo Williams provided outstanding pressure all game. The defensive secondary was outstanding while coming up with 4 interceptions and several goal line stops. Taurus McGhee in his dual role at safety intercepted a pass at the Invaders' goal line and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown. McGhee totaled 2 interceptions and 2 touchdowns for the game. Joseph Chaney and CB Daryle Barnett also came up with key interceptions. Chaney also tossed a 25 yard touchdown pass to TE Timothy Black. Invaders' Scoring Summary -18 ------------------------- 6 - Taurus McGhee 65 yard TD pass from Joseph Chaney, Jr. 6 - Tim Black 25 yard TD pass from Chaney 6 - Taurus McGhee 100 yard interception return Invaders' Intereptions - 4 ---------------------- 2 - Taurus McGhee 1 - Daryle Barnett 1 - Joseph Chaney, Jr.

The Invaders were able to escape with a 19-14 victory against Phatt Butter. QB Michael Hawkins led the Invaders for a score on their opening drive. After completing a 30 yard pass to WR Taurus McGhee, Hawkins hit Blocking Back Marty Jones for a 15 yard touchdown pass. The 1-point conversion pass was completed to TE Tim Black. Phatt Butter responded and scored on a 15 yard QB keeper off of an option play. Their 2-point conversion kick was successful. The Invaders struck back immediately when Hawkins completed a 64 yard pass to WR Matthew Anderson to give the Invaders 1st and goal at Phatt Butter's 1-yard line. After a 5 yard penalty, Hawkins completed a 6 yard pass to BB Danny Gay for a touchdown. The 1-point pass attempt was unsuccessful. Phatt Butter responded with a score in the 2nd half with a hook and pitch for a touchdown. The 2 point conversion kick was blocked. The Invaders capped the scoring when Hawkins hit Danny Gay for a 25 yard touchdown pass to make the final score 19-14 in favor of the Invaders. Defensive backs Ed Green, Daryle Barnett and Taurus McGhee each had 1 interception. Invaders' Scoring Summary - 19 -------------------------- 6 - Marty Jones 15 yard pass from Hawkins 1 - Tim Black conversion pass from Hawkins 6 - Danny Gay 6 yard pass from Hawkins 6 - Danny Gay 25 yard pass from Hawkins Interceptions - 3 ------------------- 1 - Daryle Barnett 1 - Ed Green 1 - Taurus McGhee

The Invaders were able to get a close opening victory against the Breakers. The Invaders' rust showed as they started off slowly and had to punt on their first position. The Invaders' defense played tough and forced the Breakers to turn the ball over on downs. QB Michael Hawkins led the Invaders on a scoring drive before the half, completing key passes to blocking backs Aaron Kinchen and Danny Gay. After completing a pass to Kinchen at the 1-yard line, Hawkins scored on the next play on a quarterback sneak. Kicker Brian Basielo kicked a successful 2-point conversion to put the Invaders up 8-0. CB Derrick Williams also came up with an interception in the first half, after a deflected pass by Rusher Tim Black. The Breakers received the ball to begin the second half and the Invaders' defense came up big again, forcing the Breakers to turn the ball over on downs. Hawkins sealed the game with a 39-yard run to make the final score 14-0. Basielo's second 2-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful. Invaders' Scoring Summary - 14 ------------------------- 6 - Hawkins 1 yard run 2 - Basielo conversion kick 6 - Hawkins 39 yard run Invaders' Interceptions - 1 ------------------------ 1 - D. Williams (D-Nice)