Torkham Flag Football League
Demons 10, Hit Squad 2 The second game in a row a team was held to only two points. A new playing surface and in an overcast, rainy day the Demons continued to play well. "I liked the new field," Jennings (Team Captain, Hit Squad) said about the trial run near the b-huts, "It wasn't anything with the field, we just had a lot of broken coverage and balls that should have been caught." There was nothing said, however, about the seven interceptions that were thrown. Inconsistent quarterbacks has shown to be a major problem for the Hit Squad, having a total of 15 INTs in the past three games. Their quarterback completion rate for Thursday nights game was 21/38. This of course is not completely on the quarterback as there were a lot of balls that should have been caught, but were not. The Demons looked the same as they did the two games they played on Thanksgiving. Their defense stepped it up with seven interceptions and held the team to only two touchdowns. The early free agent, Cordova, with an interception also scored two touchdowns and confirmed a good pick up for the Demons. West remained at quarterback the whole game and again tossed for 10 touchdowns. With the dirt field the game was a little more fast paced and must have gained some confidence for some of the receivers as they found themselves on the ground and a little more aggressive for the ball. "[The new field] makes the game a lot faster and more entertaining," Marcoux (Demons) said after the game. In addition to the already solid team, Miller (who declared free agency after resigning from his refereeing position) made his debut Thursday night. He had a couple of big tackles and a touchdown to begin his career in the TFL. In the end it looks like the end story is: the Hit Squad needs to work on their team chemistry and the Demons seem to be doing well on their own. "Minor tweaks and changes need to be made still, but I believe we're making big strides," Jennings said after congratulating Peterka on his win. Demons 10, Hit Squad 5 - Thursday, 22-Nov After a two and a half hour game before the Demons and Hit Squad, the Demons made sure the game ended before dark. Compared the 1:00 game (2hrs. 40m), this game (1hr 12m) took place in the blink of an eye. The Hit Squad looked hot coming onto the field with their first two plays. In each of the Hit Squad's first two possessions, they went deep. Once to Verner, once to Durkin, each for a touchdown keeping the score at twos. The game remained tied at four to four for a little while, but after 6 interceptions for Chris (four picked from Peterka alone), the Demons were quickly leading 9-4. Cordova scored his second touchdown of the season after being picked up late on waivers. Marcox also turned out for four touchdowns on the day (between two games). Verner took the offence into fast mode and moved the ball down the field in just a couple minutes having four completed passes out of five, one for the fifth and final point for the Hit Squad. The Demons came back and moved the ball to the three yard line and West ran the ball in, as they did in their first game, on a blitz. Torres first game turned out to be a good one as he scored a touchdown and revealed that his speed is a dangerous weapon in the Hit Squad's arsenal. Notes: Peterka takes the lead on interceptions, 6, passing Hull who has 4. Comments about the game Peterka (TC) on his team: "They're doing great. They're subbing in and out, everyone is getting their touches. I couldn't ask for anything more. Peterka (TC) on whether he thought he'd be 2-0: "Eh, I wasn't sure, but yeah." Verner (first round draft pick) on his team: Simply put: "We need more heart." Demons 10, Predators 8 - Thursday, 22-Nov Thanksgiving Day half way across the world wasn't too much different than one in the states. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie decorated the tables and football was ever so present in a land almost forgotten. Though it wasn't the Lions and the Cowboys that entertained the troops this Thanksgiving, it was the Demons, Predators, Slayers and the Hit Squad. And to start off the holiday the Predators and Demons started the day early at 9:00. The Predators won the coin toss and ended up with the ball first. Brisky's (Predators) first throw of the game, landed three feet short of the receiver, leaving an uneasy feeling in the bottom of Predators' fans stomachs. Though after a couple more passes and moving the ball down the field, Patton brought one (of five all game) in for a touchdown. The game kept at it neck and neck until around the fourth point. Espejo got passed Hull twice for two touchdowns, giving the Demons a one point advantage. In an attempt to make up for it, Hull intercepted his first of two, but the attempt ended at the five yard line. In the next drives Baniki and Hull each had an interception, only to be answered to two interceptions from the Demons. In an attempt at the Predators ninth point, a flag was thrown on the one yard line for pass interference on the defence. Peterka (TC) talked to the officials and after the officials talked it over, it was deemed not pass interference. The spotlight turned to the Predators who could not make it into the end zone. The Demons drove the ball the 55 yards it takes to score the next drive to win the game. Comments: Hull on the pass interference call: "Thats the official's call to make, he threw the flag. It just looks really bad when an official throws a flag and after a team captain talks to him, he reverses it." |
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