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Stars open season with 27-23 win over Showboats

Apr 15, 2023; Memphis, TN, USA; Philadelphia Stars quarterback Case Cookus (10) passes the ball during the first half against the Memphis Showboats at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Case Cookus threw for three touchdowns to help lead the Philadelphia Stars to a season-opening 27-23 win over the host Memphis Showboats on Saturday.

Cookus completed 20 of 29 passes for 212 yards, connecting on scoring strikes to three different receivers.

Alex Collins rushed for a touchdown to close the gap to 27-23 with 7:30 remaining in the game, but the Showboats turned it over on downs with 34 seconds remaining on the Philadelphia 39-yard line. Collins ran for 63 yards.

Memphis quarterback Brady White threw for 182 yards, with two TDs and an interception.

The Stars led 20-10 at halftime.

–Field Level Media

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