Tornadoes Defeated As Playoff Run Ends

By Robert Thomas

Any thoughts of the Peacock Tornadoes playing more football were dashed as they were defeated 46 - 13 by the Weyburn Eagles in South 5A 12-Man Football League on Saturday afternoon.

The Tornadoes - who finished fourth in league’s regular season - were in tough against a strong Weyburn squad.

The first half found the Tornadoes behind the home team Eagles with a 29 - 0 score.

Peacock managed to score two touchdowns on running plays by Josh Johnson.

Additionally Peacock had to punt the ball away nine times when their drives were stymied by the Eagles defense.

Statistically Peacock managed six (6) yards on three pass receptions out of 10 attempts. Weyburn managed one pass interception.

In the running games Johnson led the way with 182 yards out the total 197 yards the Tornadoes recorded in rushing.

The Tornadoes total offence was 203 yards.

At the same time Weyburn managed to secure 307 yard passing with 10 receptions out of 17 attempts.

On the ground the Eagles managed 172 yards in total rushing.

The Eagles had a combined offensive yardage of 479 yards.

Weyburn was forced to punt once by the Tornadoes defense.

The Eagles scored six touchdowns, a field goal and the Tornadoes conceded a single point.

ADDED NOTE: Thanks to the Peacock Tornadoes for taking me along for the ride this season. Congratulations on your season and have a great off season.