The Philadelphia Stars secured a 27-17 victory over the Boston Breakers in a tightly contested Week 11 matchup at Nickerson Field. Philadelphia started the game strong with a 6-yard touchdown run by Allen Harvin late in the first quarter, but Boston quickly answered with an 18-yard rushing touchdown from Dwight Beverly in the second. The Stars managed to regain a slim lead after a 38-yard field goal by David Trout, but the Breakers surged ahead just before halftime with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Matt Robinson to Ron Johnson, putting Boston up 14-10 at the break.
Boston continued to apply pressure in the third quarter, extending their lead to 17-10 with a 19-yard field goal from Tim Mazzetti after a long, clock-chewing drive. However, Philadelphia came alive in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Chuck Fusina connected with Dwayne Dixon on a 21-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 17-17. Just moments later, linebacker Sam Mills scored a pivotal 33-yard fumble recovery touchdown, turning the tide in Philadelphia’s favor. The Stars sealed the game with another Trout field goal in the closing seconds, ending the contest 27-17.
The Stars’ defense played a crucial role in the victory, with five sacks and key takeaways that stifled the Boston offense. Mills’ fumble return for a touchdown was the defining moment, while Pete Kugler and John Walker each contributed with sacks. On the offensive side, Philadelphia’s running game was effective, with Harvin and Kelvin Bryant combining for 140 rushing yards. Despite Boston’s solid efforts, including a 113-yard rushing performance from Buford Jordan, their inability to protect Robinson and capitalize on opportunities in the second half led to their downfall.
