Neepawa Tigers defeat Moosomin
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- Published on Monday, September 29, 2014
By Eoin Devereux
The Neepawa Banner
The Neepawa Tigers have improved to 3-2 in the Rural Manitoba Football League, after a 38-14 victory over Moosomin on Thursday, Sept. 25.
The Tigers ground game helped to secure the victory, as the team ran for a combined 248 yards and three touchdowns. Brenden Cowan lead the way, rushing for 156 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Neepawa’s defense was also able to hold Moosomin in check, with a fumble recovery from Brett Jonasson and pair of interceptions by Jason Caines, including a 70 yard return for a touchdown.
With the win, the Tigers are currently tied for second place in the RMFL North Division with the Dauphin Clippers. The next game for Neepawa is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 3 in Swan River when they face the undefeated Swan Valley Tigers.
Neepawa Tigers Game Stats:
Offense
Passing
Brenden Cowan 12 attempts 3 complete for 81 yards and 2 interceptions
Jonah Freeman 1 catch for a 43 yard TD reception
Linden Baker 2 catches for 39 yards
Rushing
Brenden Cowan 10 carries for 156 yards including a 11 and 80 yard TD runs
Cody Pasowisty 4 carries for 15 yards
Cole Tardiff 5 carries for 34 yards
Brady Unger 3 carries for 42 yards
Will Birnie 1 carry for a 1 yard TD run
Special Teams
Jason Caines 6 returns for 111 yards
Brady Unger 1 return for 15 yards, 2 tackles, 1-2 point conversion catch
Brett Jonasson 2 tackles
Brenden Cowan 1-2 point conversion run
Jonah Freeman 2-2 point conversion catches
Trevor Smith fumble recovery
Dylan Oshanyk 1 tackle
Scott Dowd 1 tackle
Defense
Jason Caines 9 tackles 2 interceptions including 70 yard interception TD
Will Birnie 6 tackles
Brett Jonasson 2 tackles 1 fumble recovery
Scott Dowd 3 tackles
Brady Unger 2 tackles
Trevor Smith 2 tackles
Jeff Franks 1 tackle
Cole Tardiff 1 tackle
Dillan Neufeld 1 tackle
Brenden Cowan 1 tackle
