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SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012

DRILLERS  POUND TORNADOS

26 TO 3

MIDLAND, TX –  When a game means a lot to one team and not much to then other you might expect a  one sided affair.    Since the Drillers had already claimed the Gateway Division Championship in the Minor Professional Football League they had nothing to gain in the game against the Texas Torandos at Grande Communications Stadium on Saturday night.  However, the Tornados needed a win to have the opportunity to host a playoff game.   While it was a one sided affair it was the Drillers that showed they want to go into the playoffs strong and pounded out a 26 to 3 victory.

The Drillers offense had a good game especially on the ground.  Running Back Chad Thompson lead the ground attack with 155 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns.  Thompson’s two touchdowns came from 31 yards and 42 yards out.  Joseph Clater would add a 8 yard touchdown run.  Overall the Drillers rushed for 228 yards as a team.

The Drillers defense also had a strong game.  The defensive game plan was to apply constant pressure and tight coverage.  This plan paid off with interceptions by Defensive Backs Richard Garrett and Allen Harrison.  Garretts interception helped lead to a 36 yard flied goal by Kicker Leaf Craddock.  Drillers Defensive End Cory Hill applied enough pressure in the 4th quarter that it lead to a safety.   While the Torandos were only able to put one field goal on the scoreboard.   This made the final score of the game Drillers 26 Tornados 3.

The game was highlighted by a halftime presentation in  a salute to the military.  The Drillers were honored to have several special guest in attendance to take part in this presentation including the family of Sgt. John Paul Castro, Sgt. Castro died as a result of wounds suffered in Afghanistan, two Marines that were injured in Afghanistan as a result of L.E.D. Explosions  Cpl. Joe Canary and Cpl. Rob Brown, MgySgt. Arturo Garcia and Congressman Mike Conaway.  Several fans had  tears in the eyes as they thought about how much the members of the military have done and have paid to protect our countries freedom.

The Drillers will kick off the playoffs on June 2 in the Divisional Championship playoff game.  The opponent in this game will be the winner of the wild card round playoff game in El Paso on May 26 between the Texas Tornados and the El Paso Seminoles.   For more information on the Drillers please see our website at www.wtdrillers.com, or on our facebook page or by calling our office at 432-352-3261.