The Arizona Wranglers secured a hard-fought 14-11 victory over the Philadelphia Stars in a Week 4 clash at Sun Devil Stadium, leveling their season record at 2-2. Arizona dominated the first half, with Reggie Brown’s 6-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and Vince Evans’ 20-yard scramble for another score just before halftime. This early 14-0 lead proved crucial as both teams struggled to find offensive rhythm in the second half.
Philadelphia, now 1-3, managed to claw their way back into the game late in the fourth quarter. David Trout’s 29-yard field goal gave them their first points of the day, and with just 14 seconds left, Chuck Fusina connected with Willie Collier for a 4-yard touchdown. Kelvin Bryant’s successful two-point conversion narrowed the gap to just three points, but the Stars couldn’t recover the onside kick, sealing their fate.
Despite the late surge, Philadelphia’s offensive struggles, including a critical first-half fumble and limited production in the red zone, overshadowed their comeback efforts. Arizona’s ground game, led by Brown’s 131 rushing yards, and a stout defense that allowed just 303 total yards, ensured they held on for the win, leaving Philadelphia to ponder missed opportunities as they head into Week 5.
