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Philadelphia Stars Edge out Pittsburgh Maulers to Round Out Week 9

Philadelphia Stars Edge out Pittsburgh Maulers to Round Out Week 9

Rounding out the USFL action this week is the Philadelphia Stars and the Pittsburgh Maulers in a rematch of the Keystone State Battle. Last week, Case Cookus and the Stars solidified their spot in the USLF Playoffs by dominating the Michigan Panthers. Pittsburgh has continued to struggle this season, and with two weeks to go it’s unlikely we’ll see any positive change.

At this point, it all comes down to pride. Coach Andrus is looking forward to Canton, and Coach Wilson is hoping to grab another win before the season caps off next week.

1st Quarter

Philadelphia would start the game with the ball, giving Case Cookus  a chance to continue where he left off last weekend. Unfortunately, the offense was stalling and had a quick three and outs before before punting it away.

For the first time since being pulled out of the game late in the fourth quarter two weeks ago, Vad Lee is back in for the Maulers. Lee holds the accomplishment of leading Pittsburgh to their lone victory this season. Although they’re out of playoff contention, you know the team will still be looking to pull off an upset.

Lee seemed to have a great start, but it didn’t last long. Channing Stribling ended their drive by picking him off, marking his seventh interception on the season.

Philadelphia now were in prime scoring position, giving them a chance to strike first. Cookus came back on the field, but still had issues moving the ball. Coach Andrus ultimately relied on his kicking unit to secure their first points of the night. Luis Aguilar came out and knocked it through the uprights to give them an early 3-0 lead.

Vad Lee came back out for the Maulers,…

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