Tornados Battle Extreme Heat to Defeat the Saints
Huge first half of play by Indianapolis proved to be too much for the Louisville squad
For release- July 27, 2010
LOUISVILLE, Ky.- On Louisville’s hottest day of the summer thus far, the Indianapolis Tornados defeated the hometown Louisville Saints with a final score of 35-7 on Saturday, July 24. Kick-off this past Saturday began at 5:30 p.m., and the temperature at the time exceeded 95-degrees Fahrenheit. Players on both squads were exhausted, thirsty, and uncomfortable, but no one fell victim to heat-related illnesses.
The Tornados struck early in the game. Mike Perkins had a 1-yard run in the red zone to put Indianapolis ahead 7-0 with 7:25 remaining in the first quarter. Later in the quarter, Luther Baker picked off an interception, followed shortly by a 16-yard toss from Ean Decker to Glenn Ayro for another Tornados’ touchdown. Terry Moore had an interception of his own that he returned for 80 yards, giving the Tornados a 21-0 lead at the 3:11 mark of the first quarter.
The Tornados struck only once in the second quarter. Tony West had an impressive 60-yard run, giving Indianapolis a “cushioned” score of 28-0 at halftime. In the second half, Tornado Grant Grey had a fumble recovery in the endzone for yet another Tornados’ touchdown.
It was a case of “too little, too late” for the Saints. After eight previous turnovers, the Saints scored a late touchdown with 25.3 seconds left in the game, but the damage had already been done.
The Indianapolis Tornados are a minor league football team with a rich history and an intense commitment to the community. The Tornados won the North American Football League championship in 2008, the largest minor league football organization in the country. Players from top colleges joined the Tornados for a shot at professional aspirations. For more information about the team and organization log on to www.indianapolistornados.com. The next home game of the season is July 31 at Park Tudor. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m.
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