Tornados Defeat Yellow Jackets at Home Opener

Tornados Exterminate Yellow Jackets at Park Tudor
Indianapolis Yellow Jackets left scoreless against their cross-town rival

For release- July 17, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS- The Indianapolis Yellow Jackets were blown out by the Indianapolis Tornados in a 35-0 final score on July 10 at Park Tudor School. The uncontested victory on Saturday was the Tornados’ first win of the 2010 North American Football League season.

The first quarter ended scoreless, but the Tornados regrouped for the second, putting 21 points on the board. Ean Decker made a 25-yard pass to Kevin Jackson for the game’s first touchdown. Decker later hit receiver Glenn Ayro with a 23-yard pass for a score. The Tornados were strong on the defensive end as well. Steve Wilson had a 45-yard interception return for a Tornados touchdown to end the half. Maurice Magee had a touchdown reception in the third quarter while Phil Axton caught a 6-yard pass in the fourth to seal the victory.

The action did not take place solely on the field. The Tornados had entertainment provided by recording artist Lynda Sayah and Indiana Pacers MC Scott Evans. In addition, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard conducted the opening coin toss. Children of the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization had the privilege of kicking field goals during halftime while Mayor Ballard addressed the crowd. Tornados General Manager David Seiter was pleased with the evening’s result.

“For Saturday’s game, our organization printed off hundreds of fly swatters to give away to fans, thanks in large part to the generosity of our sponsors. The fan involvement with our swatter giveaway was great and we came out with a victory, making us the top NAFL team in Indianapolis,” Seiter said. “We came out and played aggressive football, leaving the Yellow Jackets scoreless. The fly swatters proved to be an appropriate exclamation point.”

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.