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QB Mike Hawkins began the game with a 30 yard gallop on a Sweep Right play. On 2nd and 3, Hawk hit TE Danny Gay on a 10 yard curl route and Gay weaved and slashed for a 43 yard score. The 1-point conversion pass attempt to WR Taurus McGhee was ruled incomplete, even though McGhee was pushed out of bounds in mid-air after making a sensational leaping catch. On the Bruin's first possession they wilted under the Invaders' outstanding rush pressure and snapped the ball into the end zone for safety to put the Invaders up 8-0. On the Invaders' next possession Hawk hit McGhee on a post route for a 57 yard touchdown to put the Invaders up 14-0. The conversion failed. The Invaders forced the Bruins to punt. On the Invaders' next drive, Hawk hit WR Matthew Anderson on a 40 yard post route to move the ball down to the Bruins 7 yard line. On the next play, Hawk BB Aaron Kinchen with a shuttle pass for a touchdown. The 1-point conversion pass was completed to Center George Wyatt to put the Invaders up 21-0. S Wayne Benson came up with another interception to seal the victory for the Invaders. Blocking backs Aaron Kinchen, Arthur Anderson and Paul Berry set the tone for the offense. Again, the Invaders' defense was led by outstanding rushers William Foster, Lawrence Upson, Greg Kelly and Ed Green.

The Invaders' QB Mike Hawkins opened the game with a Center Screen to George Wyatt for a 15 yard gain. After completions to Matthew Anderson and Danny Gay, Hawk hit Wyatt on a flag route for a 30 yard gain. Hawk then scrambled for 10 yards to the one yard line. On the next play, Hawk tossed a 1 yard touchdown pass to BB Arthur Anderson to put the Invaders up 6-0. Joseph Chaney missed the 2-point conversion kick. The Invaders' defense held We "R" One scoreless for the entire first half. We "R" One received the ball to begin the second half, but were unable to score and turned the ball over to the Invaders on downs. Hawk executed another brilliant drive, capping it off with a 50 yard touchdown pass to Danny Gay who high-stepped into the end zone. The 1-point conversion attempt was complete to Wyatt to put the Invaders 13-0. S Wayne Benson intercepted a pass on We "R" One's next possession to seal the victory for the Invaders. The Invaders' bruising blocking backs of Arthur Anderson, Paul Berry and Aaron Kinchen set the tone for the offense. The Invaders' defense was led by its outstanding rushing crew of Lawrence Upson, William Foster, Greg Kelly and newcomer Ed Green.

The Invaders defeated Off DA Hook in a nailbiter on Sunday. ODH came to play with heart and a purpose, refusing to be embarrassed and dominated by the league leader. Joseph Chaney Jr. started the first half at QB for the Invaders. He efficiently advanced the ball down to ODH's 22 yard line. But, on 4th and 2 blocking back Arthur Anderson was unable to pull in a low pass and the Invaders' drive was stalled. The Invaders' defense came out aggressive. On ODH's second down CB Danny Gay stepped in front of a line drive throw and dropped what would have been an interception for a touchdown. The defense stiffened and got the ball back for the offense. Chaney went on to execute another precision drive, ending it with a right back trail play to Danny Gay for the Invaders' first touchdown. George Wyatt missed the ensuing 2-point conversion try. Veteran Michael Hawkins took over the helm at QB in the second half for the Invaders. ODH continued their courageous play in the second half and managed to eck out a score. However, their 1-point conversion try was unsuccessful and the score remained 6-6. Hawk proceeded to lead the Invaders on a game winning drive, completing a crucial 4th and 18 play to WR Matthew Anderson. Hawk completed passes to several different receivers during the drive, sealing the victory with a 3 yard shuttle pass to blocking back Paul Berry. The 2-point conversion attempt by George Wyatt was unsuccessful and the Invaders settled for a 12-6 victory. Again, the Invaders' defense was led by outstanding rushers, Greg Kelly, William Foster, Marty Jones and Lawrence Upson. Hopefully, today the Invaders learned what the term "Any Given Sunday" means.

After receiving a lesson in Football 101 earlier in the day from Special Edition, the Invaders rebounded and thoroughly thrashed Comcast. QB Michael Hawkins began the scoring with a 15 yard TD pass to WR Anthony Weekes on a Waggle Right play to put the Invaders up 6-0. Conversion kick was missed by George Wyatt. On Comcast's first possession Danny Gay intercepted their first pass and returned it inside the 20 yard line. Hawk completed a 10 yard out pattern to WR Joseph Chaney to put the Invaders up 12-0. Hawkins missed the conversion kick. After the Invaders regained possession of the ball, Hawk hit William Johnson on a 35 yard seam route for a touchdown. Wyatt missed the conversion kick. After several questionable penalties against the Invaders, Comcast was able to drive to the Invaders' one yard line and eventually complete a one yard TD pass. The Invaders scored on their first drive of the second half when Chaney completed a double-pass to WR Anthony Weekes for a 30 yard TD. On the Invaders next possession Hawk scrambled to his left and completed a pass to Chaney who weaved and dodged through Comcast's defense for a 25 yard touchdown. The Invaders' defense stiffened and the game was stopped under the mercy rule. Sometime during this thrashing, the Invaders were able to make a couple of 2-point conversion kicks to make the final score 34-6.

The gray-haired veterans of Special Edition took the new kids on the block to school. Special Edition executed their offense with precision and easily dismissed of the Invaders. The Invaders could have made the game competitive, but missed opportunities early to put the veterans on their heels. The Invaders will take this lesson and grow from it.