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The Invaders barely escaped with a 12-6 victory against the Drunks. Starting QB Michael Hawkins was unable to make the game, forcing Joseph Chaney into the starting role. Chaney stepped up to the challenge and guided the Invaders to a victory. The Drunks appeared to be taken by surprise with Chaney's quickness, agility and pinpoint passing. The team rallied around Chaney's heroics and played with aggression. The Invaders' scored first and went up 6-0, when Chaney hit WR Matthew Anderson on a 25 curl, after eluding rushers and rolling right. The Invaders' defense, led by rushers Lawrence Upson and Greg Kelly held the Drunks scoreless in the first half. The Invaders' went up 12-0, when Chaney hit WR Taurus McGhee with a 60 yard bomb. The Drunks were able to cut the lead to 12-6, when they scored from 40 yards off of a dig route. The Invaders' defense stiffened and held the Drunks scoreless for the rest of the game. Chaney also intercepted a pass.

The Invaders defeated the Fairmont Height Falcons 12-6 in overtime. The Invaders went out to a 6-0 lead, when QB Michael Hawkins completed a sweep right pass to Matthew Anderson for a 55 yard score. Anderson weaved in for the touchdown after receiving a key block from Center George Wyatt. The 2 point conversion kick attempt by Wyatt was unsuccessful. The Invaders' defense, led by Captain Hawkins, played with desire and toughness; holding the Falcons scoreless, until under 2 minutes. The Falcons set up a score with a fabulous 50 yard punt return, consisting of a lateral, to the Invaders' 5 yard line. The Invaders defense rose to the occasion and stopped the extra point conversion. The Falcons had the first possession in overtime. The Invaders' defense stiffened and the Falcons were unable to score after a failed field goal attempt on 4th down. The Invaders received the second possession and received a 10 yard illegal blocking penalty on first down. On second down, Hawkins hit WR Anthony Weekes with a 30 yard strike on a post pattern for the winning touchdown. Even though the Invaders only had nine players, they pulled together and played with desire, determination and courage. The Invaders' rushing unit of Aaron Kinchen, Greg Kelly, George Wyatt and Lawrence Upson provided outstanding pressure all game and was the key to the defense's success. The Invaders' "Magnificent Nine" were Michael Hawkins, Aaron Kinchen, Derrick Williams, Lawrence Upson, George Wyatt, Anthony Weekes, Matthew Anderson, Greg Kelly and Ed Green.

The Invaders struck first when QB Michael Hawkins hit WR Lawrence Upson with a quick hitch pass and Upson took it 30 yards for a score. The 2 point conversion kick attempt by George Wyatt was unsuccessful. Trailing 13-6 midway through the second half, the Invaders cut the lead to 13-12, when Hawkins executed a fake field goal play and hit TE William Johnson on a 20 yard flag pattern for a touchdown. The 1 point conversion pass attempt was unsuccessful. The Invaders let this one get away, but they continue to hunger for victory.

The True Playaz rode the momentum of their tournament Championship in Pittsburgh and defeated the Invaders 12-0. Playaz's CB Keon returned an interception for a touchdown in the first half and the Invaders were unable to rally. Congratulations to the True Playaz, the 2005 USFTL Pittsburgh "Steel Cup" Class B Champions.

The RoughRiders upset the league leading Invaders with a 21-0 shutout. The Invaders were 4-0 going into this final league game, with a chance to win the title, if the Lil Giants would later lose to Capitol Punishment, which they did. The RoughRiders outplayed the overconfident Invaders in every phase of the game. The RoughRiders QB controlled the game early taking advantage of the the Invaders' undisciplined rush and sprinting for huge yardage. The RoughRiders defense rose to the occasion and held the Invaders' potent offense scoreless. Hopefully, today, the Invaders learned that they have to do more than show up in order to win. The Invaders played without starters Joseph Chaney, Aaron Kinchen, Arthur Anderson, Taurus McGhee and Wayne Benson.