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The Invaders came out strong and scored first when QB Michael Hawkins hit WR Joseph Chaney with a 40 yard post strike. George Wyatt kicked for a 2-point conversion to put the Invaders up 8-0. With 5 minutes left in the first half, Invaders CB Tony Jeter intercepted a pass and returned it deep into Black Falcons territory. Hawkins directed another precision drive and hit TE Lionel Anderson on a scramble play to put the Invaders up 14-0. Shortly into the second half the Falcons scored on a 50 yard post pattern to make the score 14-6. On the next possession, Hawkins answered with a spectacular shuttle pass play to BB Danny Gay who sprinting 60 yards untouched for the score. Aaron Kinchen kicked the 2-point conversion to put the Invaders up 22-6. The Invaders stopped the Falcons next drive. However, on the next Invaders' possession, the Falcons stripped Chaney of a handoff and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown. The Falcons converted a 2-point conversion play on a throwback pass and cut the lead to 22-14. The Invaders managed to run the clock down and barely escape with a victory after the Falcons failed on their last second desperation toss. Again, the Invaders were led by the strong and intimidating play of their blocking backs; Paul Berry, Aaron Kinchen and Arthur Anderson. Rookie Tony Jeter showed potential, while Derrick Williams, Greg Kelly, Danny Gay and Roland Knight provided inspired play. George Wyatt, Marty Jones, Greg Kelly and Danny Gay provided outstanding rush pressure all game.