2004 PLAYER AWARDS

By WES TUMBLIN
Lima Warriors Media

11/22/04 - LIMA, OHIO - The Lima Warriors wrapped up another great season this past Saturday with their annual awards banquet.  The players, coaches and family members who were in attendance enjoyed a great evening of food and friendship while they reminisced about the best season in franchise history.  The Warriors finished the season 14-3 overall and was Ohio Valley Football League’s NFC Conference Champions.  “Our goal from day one was to put together a winning football team,” said team owner Brock Hartman during the banquet.  “We have accomplished that and much more in a shorter time frame than we expected.” 

Each year the Lima Warriors honor a handful of players for their efforts on the field.  Nine players were recognized by their peers, coaches and fans for their outstanding performance.

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SEASON END?

By JC PELTZ
Lima Warriors Media

11/9/04 - LIMA, OHIO - The season has come to an end and it is time for a much deserved break.  The players have washed and packed away their equipment for the year.  There are some players that may never get a chance to dawn that equipment again.  So as they sit their starring at their muddy cleats and their helmet marked with all the battle scars from the past season, many players begin to evaluate themselves and wonder; "Is this my last year?"  Full Story

WARRIOR INVITED TO TRY-OUT WITH DENVER BRONCOS

By WES TUMBLIN
Lima Warriors Media

11/4/04 - LIMA, OHIO - Maciek “Magic” Szaferski, the talented place kicker and punter for the Lima Warriors, has received an invitation to try-out with the Denver Broncos.  “I couldn’t believe it,” said Szaferski.  “They called me and said they were going to bring me to Denver next week to try-out.”  Szaferski is no stranger to the NFL.  Within the last couple years he has tried out with several pro teams and briefly signed with Dallas Cowboys.  Szaferski averaged 47.0 per punt with his longest being 62-yards and kicked three field goals over 40-yards this past season with the Warriors.  We will follow up with Szaferski next week to keep you up to date with his progress.

THE HIT SQUAD
By WES TUMBLIN
Lima Warriors Media

10/11/04 - LIMA - Do you know what it feels like to be hit by a Mack truck?  If not just ask any ball carrier from a team the Lima Warriors played against this season, because they will tell you it feels exactly like being tackled by one of the Warriors’ linebackers.  The Warriors’ defense has only allowed an average of 6 points per game over a sixteen game span this season with a total of 9 shutouts.  A big reason for success of the defense is the performance of the linebackers this season.  This corps of linebackers is anchored by team captains Davey Settlemire (Liepsic H.S.) and Jason Bott (Elida H.S.).  This is Settlemire’s ninth season playing Semi-Pro football and has been a league All-Star in all but one of those years.  Settlemire is leading the team in forced fumbles and fumble recoveries and is second on defense in total tackles.  Full Story

Photo Caption:  Left to right – Jason Bott (OLB), Davey Settlemire (MLB), Eric Siefker (MLB), Koby Sims (OLB)

BOBBY HUTTIS EARNS IRON MAN OF THE WEEK

9/30/04 – With the depth the Lima Warriors have on their roster most players don't get the opportunity to play on both sides of the ball during a game.  But Bobby Huttis is the exception to that rule.  Huttis is a starting wide receiver on offense, comes in during nickel and dime packages on defense and plays on special teams. Huttis’ performance last Saturday verse the Ohio Rush has earned him Minor League Football News’ Midwest Iron Man Player of the Week.  Huttis scored the Warriors first two touchdowns with the first score coming on a 1-yard run and then a 22-yard pass reception from Justin Henderson.  Later in the game Huttis intercepted his first pass of the season. 

THE BALLHAWKING SQUAD

9/27/04 – Ballhawking!  It is a term preached by Defensive Coordinator Rod Inbody to his entire defensive squad.  And this season there has been a ton of Ballhawking for the Lima Warriors defense.  The defense has forced a team record 52 turnovers, which is an average of almost 4 per game.  Accounting for the biggest share of those takeaways are the Warriors' defensive secondary.  28 of the team's 38 interceptions have been by four players.  Dustin Hunt with 12, Brandt Huttis with 8, Glenn White, Jr. with 5 and Wayne LeGrant with 3 interceptions.  Not only can this secondary pick off passes, they can also punish ball carries.  When a receiver goes across the middle of the field they must be aware of the Warriors' safety, Huttis.  His head rattling hits have made receivers think twice about going after that high pass.  The cornerbacks, Hunt and White, are amongst the team leaders in tackles for the Warriors.

Photo Caption:  Left to Right - Brandt Huttis (S), Wayne LeGrant, (CB), Dustin Hunt (CB), Glenn White, Jr. (CB)

KOBY SIMS AND DAVEY SETTLEMIRE EARN MLFN PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

9/22/04 – For the sixth time this season a Lima Warriors player has been recognized for their performance by the Minor League Football News.  This past week Koby Sims was awarded the Midwest Defensive Back of the week.  Sims had 2 interceptions that led to offensive points for the Warriors.  He aslo had 3 solo tackles and 1 assist.  Davey Settlemire's performance also earned him player of the week at Linebacker.  Settlemire recorded 7 tackles and 1.5 sacks in the win over the Mansfield Marauders last Saturday.  Congratulations to both of these outstanding defensive players.

WARRIORS ADD TO COACHING STAFF

9/5/04 – Warriors add Sean Liles, former head coach of the Lima Thunder Semi-Pro football team, to their coaching staff.  Liles, a graduate of Perry High School and resident of Lima, has been the head coach of the Thunder for the past four seasons.  Liles will be assisting on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball for the remainder of the 2004 season.  "He brings a lot of experience to the team," says head coach John Parkins.  "He is a great addition to our already talented coaching staff.  We are glad to have him aboard."  Liles was released by the Thunder management due to some differences between him and the owner.  "It's hard to leave my players with the Thunder," adds Coach Liles.  "But it is time for a change and I'm looking forward to helping the Warriors reach their goal of a championship this season."

KARIZMA TAKES 1ST PLACE

9/4/04 - The Karizma Junior Drill team took first place for their float in the Allen County Fair parade.  Approximately 45 of members of the Karizma Academy assisted in the design and construction of the "Do You Want a Revolution" and "Big House" float.  In addition to winning this parade, Karizma also finished second in the Spencerville Parade earlier in the year.  Congratulations to all the members of the Karizma Academy.  See the Karizma Cheer Squad in action again at the Warriors next home game, September 18th at Ada's War Memorial Stadium.

ANTHONY MIKESELL NAMED MLFN MIDWEST PLAYER OF THE WEEK

8/24/04 - Anthony Mikesell's performance verses the Wayne County Wrath last Saturday earned him the Minor League Football News Midwest Defensive Lineman of the Week.  He led the team with 5 solo tackles and 3 assists and was a major factor in containing the Wrath's running attack.   Mikesell, a graduate from Bath High School, is currently leading the Warriors in sacks with 6 and has 19 total tackles on the season.

COLUMBUS MITCHELL NAMED MLFN MIDWEST PLAYER OF THE WEEK

8/11/04 - Columbus "Toledo" Mitchell's performance verses the Ohio Storm last Saturday earned him the Minor League Football News Midwest Running Back of the Week.  He rushed for 226-yards on 19-carries and scored 2-touchdowns in the 38-0 win over the Storm.  "I'm honored to be recognized," said Toledo.  "But I couldn't do the things I do without my offensive line, my quarterback and the great receivers we have."  Mitchell currently holds the team record for most rushing yards in a season set in 2003 with 1,486 yards on 287-carries in fifteen games.  He is on pace to shatter his own record in 2004.  In the nine games this season, Mitchell has rushed for 1,149-yards on 164-carries.  He is averaging 7-yards per carry and has scored 6-touchdowns this season. 

Q&A WITH BROCK HARTMAN

8/10/04 - Brock Hartman wears many hats for the Lima Warriors' organization.  He is a co-owner of the team, team captain, starting offensive guard, OVFL deputy commissioner, a leader on and off the field.  Most importantly he is a husband, a father of three great children, a Christian and a great friend to a lot of people.  A lot of times people don't see what is going on behind the scenes of the Lima Warriors.  So Brock took a few moments of his time to answer a few questions on the team and the 2004 season.  Full Story

AFA ANNOUNCES "TOP 10" FOR AA LEVEL TEAMS

8/7/04 - The American Football Association has just released its first “Top 10” Ranking of the year for AA level semi-pro teams across the country who play during the national association’s Fall season.  The Top 10, plus an alphabetical listing of ‘Honorable Mention' teams, will be posted every Thursday on the AFA’s American Football News website (www.AmericanFootballNews). The decision to do a ‘national ranking’ for Double A teams comes in part from some of the confusion that arises from the AFA’s weekly ‘power ratings’. All to often semi-pro football enthusiasts confuse the AFA’s weekly ‘power rating’ with a national ‘ranking’ - thinking the number one ‘power rated’ team is actually the AFA’s #1 ranked team.  Full Story

KARIZMA ACADEMY EXCITED TO BE A PART OF THE WARRIORS

8/2/04 - Warrior fans will no longer be given the opportunity to sit idle in the stands at home games, because the Karizma All-Star Cheer Team will be leading the cheers at all Warrior home events.  Karizma and the Lima Warriors have partnered up for the remainder of the 2004 season and the 2005 season.  Their first performance will be August 28th at Ada's War Memorial Stadium when the Warriors take on the Columbus Capitals.  Since 1994, Karizma Academy has been providing quality programs and services with superior facilities in and around Lima.  They are one of the most well-known and accredited studios in the area.   Full Story

WARRIORS PARTNER WITH DESTINY BEVERAGES

8/1/04 - The Lima Warriors have added a new name to their growing list of Corporate Sponsors.  Destiny Beverages a distributor of Double Cola, Diet Double Cola and regular, Caffeine Free, Diet and Cherry Ski, an orange-and-lemon flavored soda.  You can purchase Double Cola and Ski products at over 175 clients in an 18-county district comprised of Allen, Van Wert, Mercer, Auglaize, Putnam, Darke, Shelby, Logan, Wyandot, Hardin, Hancock, Paulding, Defiance, Henry, Wood, Williams, Fulton and Lucas counties.  The distributor’s biggest client is Ottawa Oil, which sells Double Cola and Ski products in all of its 19 stores.   Some other Destiny Beverages' clients include Warrior sponsors, Fat Jacks Pizza and the Canal Stop of Spencerville.  The Lima Warriors organization would like to thank Destiny Beverages for their support. 

Photo Caption:  John Vandermark and his family owned Destiny Beverages.  Greg Orosz Photos - Lima News photo illustration

A CLOSER LOOK

7/27/04 - The first half of the 2004 season is now behind us.  Let's take a closer look at what has put in the Lima Warriors in the driver's seat of the Ohio Valley Football League.

iJustin Henderson returns to the team after a year absence and steps back in at quarterback.  Henderson has already broken most passing records in just seven games, including an impressive 19 touchdown passes.

iOutside Linebacker, Jason Bott, leads the team in tackles with 31 and has been a vital to success of the Warriors' defense.

iColumbus Mitchell's hard running style puts on pace to break his mark set last year.  Mitchell currently has 796 yards rushing in seven games.

iAlphonso "Biggie" Townsend joins the team and becomes an instant impact on the Defensive Line.  Townsend is fifth on the team in tackles with 14.  Full Story

SUCCESSFUL YOUTH SKILLS CAMP

7/26/04 - The Lima Warriors hosted their First Annual Youth Skills Camp this past week and the skills and lessons the campers learned will help them succeed in their football career for many years to come.  "I had a lot of fun," said Tyler Rice, age 8, when asked about the camp.  "The Warrior players taught me a lot."  The Warriors' organization looks to build on the success of this year's camp in order to make their 2005 Youth Skills Camp even better.  The Warriors' would like to thank all the participants and the instructors for their contribution and we look forward to seeing you again next season.  Good luck.

Photo Caption:  Mark Thomson (age 9), Tyler Rice (age 8) and Evan Farler (age 12) display certificates from the skills camp

DUSTIN HUNT MIDWEST DEFENSIVE MVP

7/21/04 - The Lima Warriors' defense currently has five straight shutouts and a big reason for their success this season is the outstanding play by Dustin Hunt at right cornerback.  This week he was recognized for his performance by the Minor League Football News.  Hunt was named the Midwest Defensive Most Valuable Player for the week of July 17, 2004.  Hunt's 5 tackles, 2 pass deflections, 1 interception and 1 blocked punt that resulted in a touchdown, helped lead the Warriors' to victory over the Ohio Rush 36-0.  Hunt, a graduate from Bath High School, currently leads the team in interceptions with 6 and holds the team record with 8 consecutive games with an interception going back to last season.  The Semi-Pro record is currently 9 games.  Watch the Warriors in action this Saturday, July 24, 2004, at Ada's War Memorial Stadium when they take on division opponent Ohio Storm and see if Hunt can continue his interception streak.

WHO IS THAT KICKER?

7/20/04 - Who is that player wearing #89?  That is the question you now hear at all the Lima Warriors games.  Well his name is Maciek Szaferski, or "Magic" as his teammates refer to him.  He is the Warriors' place-kicker and punter and is fast becoming the best kicker in the OVFL averaging 45.2 yards per punt and booting 45 yard field goals.  Szaferski was born and raised in Warsaw, Poland and moved to the United States in 1993 for his senior year of high school.  After graduating Williston High School in South Carolina, he was offered a soccer scholarship to the University of South Carolina.  Instead of accepting the scholarship with USC, he decided to attend Sue Bennett College, a small school in London, Kentucky where he could play both soccer and football.  Szaferski transferred to the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana during his Senior year to finish his schooling and to play football for the Cougars.  Full Story

TRIBUTE TO A FALLEN HERO

By Sylvester Jennings

Detroit Seminole News

7/19/04 - Ever so often there comes along a person in your life that really reminds you of, NO ONE. Tony Bell, reminded me of NO ONE and trust me - that was something special. I would imagine that somewhere in god's divine plan Anthony Bell was an angelic operative, sent here to perform a mission or some covert ops. Maybe, just maybe god has his own CIA department, where he sends special people...maybe even angels - here on earth to touch our lives. No - they don't necessarily have to have wings...no they don't have to look angelic with golden locks, holy halo's and a glowing aura's emanating from their body. Work with me, if you will. What if....just what if, they were just common everyday folks? What If they wore a baseball cap...drank and cursed like a sailor, had a few missing teeth, and was built like an NFL tailback? Wouldn't that really be clandestine and deep..deep undercover? To me it is the "ONLY" rational and plausible explanation to explain the life and mission of a one - Tony Bell.  Full Story

LIMA FOOTBALL TEAM FEATURES FOUR FORMER RIDERS

By B.J. Bethel

Sports Writer, The Evening Leader

7/12/04 - Dan Rothe thought his playing days were over.  The 1995 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School had played one year of football at Ashland University, and didn't think he would ever step on a football field again.  Until he stopped at a Shell gas station.  "I went to the Shell station one day and I came across a flyer that the football team had left there," Rothe said. "I didn't even know they existed until that point. I read the flyer and it definitely got my interest."  The team Rothe is referring to is the Lima Warriors, a semi-pro football team. The flyer got Rothe interested enough to where he played for the Warriors this season. The 28 year old is going to be a part owner next year.  "It just kind of fell in my lap," Rothe said. "And I jumped on it."  Rothe is one of four former St. Marys players on the team, which is off to a 3-0 start in the Ohio Valley Football League, a conference that is made up of teams based in the Ohio area.  Full Story

WARRIORS ADD DEPTH TO ROSTER

7/7/04 - In recent weeks the Warriors have added some talent to their roster giving them more depth at a few key positions. 

Kevin Argabright, DT, All-Ohio standout for Van Wert High School.

Johnny Alridge, WR, 1996 All-Ohio Selection for Fremont Ross High School and is a 7-time Lakeshore Football League All-star.

Joe Meza, OL, Standout for Lorain High School.

Wayne LeGrant, DB, Standout for Tiffin Columbian High School.

These players will be a great asset to this season's championship run and the Lima Warriors organization welcomes them to the team.

AM I MY BROTHERS KEEPER?

6/30/04 - Two St. Marys brothers are causing havoc for other teams in the Ohio Valley Football League.  Bobby (left) and Brandt (right) Huttis are both graduates and products from the great football tradition of St. Marys High School.  When it is said that these two brothers are giving headaches to the opposing team's coordinators, it's no lie.  Bobby is the Warrior's starting slot receiver and kick returner and is a threat to score every time he touches the ball.  Bobby is amongst the team leaders in touchdowns with four in as many games.  Bobby is also a valuable asset on the defensive side of the ball when he steps in next to his brother at safety in certain defensive packages.  Brandt is redefining his position at free safety.  With his outstanding "Ballhawking" abilities and head rattling tackles, Brandt is a force that is hard to deal with in the secondary.  Brandt is currently tied for the team lead in interceptions with four.  "These men are great assets to the Warrior's organization.  They both are highly competitive and play with great emotions and desire" says Head Coach John Parkins when asked about the Bobby and Brandt.  "We look for them to play a valuable role for Warriors for many years to come."

TOWNSEND LEAVING FOR NORTH ALABAMA

6/28/04 - Alphonso "Biggie" Townsend came to the Warriors this past spring to work on his conditioning so he would be ready when he left for camp this summer.  Townsend has commented to the University of North Alabama, a NCAA Division II school to finish his two years of college eligibility.  Townsend a graduate from Lima Senior High School was one of the highest recruited prep players in Ohio.  After High School Townsend went to Fork Union Military Academy then signed and played for the Michigan State Spartans in 2001 and 2002.  Townsend has played four games for the Warriors this season and has recorded 16 tackles, 1 sack and 1 interception.  The Warriors organization wishes Biggie the best of luck.

2004 TEAM CAPTAINS SELECTED

5/27/04 - The votes are in.  Davey Settlemire (pictured to the right), Jason Bott, Justin Henderson and Brock Hartman were selected by their teammates as Team Captains for the 2004 season.  This will be Settlemire and Hartman's second season in a row as team captain.  "It is an honor to be selected as team captain for the Warriors.  I'm entering into my tenth season of Semi-Pro Football and what I see on the field this season tops them all.  It is going to be an exciting year and I'm proud to lead the Warriors to victory" says Settlemire.  The Warriors would like to congratulate this year's captains.  They set the example for all to follow.

THE VOICE OF THE WARRIORS

4/26/04 - Ron Burt will be the cable television play-by-play voice for the 2004 Lima Warriors football season.  Ron is a 1972 graduate of Paulding High School.  He has lived in Chicago, Dallas, Nashville and Atlanta.  Ron is the president of "Magic Moment Entertainment" mobile disc jockey service, "Ron Burt Productions" a promotions company that works with Nashville Record Labels and there Artists, and "Northwest Ohio Sports Talk", which is a weekly cable sports talk show carried by a number of local cable networks.  Ron relocated back to Ohio with his daughter Ashley in the fall of 2002.  In April of that year he started hosting "Northwest Ohio Sports Talk"  and he also did color for the GMC basketball on WZOM and for Defiance College on WONW.  This past football season Ron was the radio play-by-play voice for GMC football on 105.7 FM and also for several Defiance College games on 1280 AM.  Ron has also filled in as PA Announcer at a number of area Colleges and Universities during the past year.  In Georgia he worked with the Macon Knights Arena football team in the AFL2.  He was also the voice for the 3-time NAIA National Basketball Champion, Life University Running Eagles.  Ron also worked for several other Colleges and Universities in N. Georgia.  When he has free time, Ron enjoys spending time with his daughter, deep sea fishing on the Georgia coast and attending sprint car races.  He looks forward to being the broadcast voice of the most electrifying sports team in Northwest Ohio...The Lima Warriors!

WARRIORS SEASON UNDERWAY

4/3/04 - The Lima Warriors Run for the Championship is off to a great start.  The tryouts showcased a lot of new talent to add to a great core of returning veterans.  The Warriors would like to thank Tim and Tina Lones from F.A.S.T. who assisted in the testing of the players with their high-tech training equipment.   The Warriors would also like to thank Neuko Sports World for the use of their facility and Ohio Northern University for the use their training equipment.  The tryouts produced a lot of great results, here are some of the top results:

40 Yard Sprint

New Player - Joe Butcher (Defiance H.S.) - 4.58 seconds

Overall - Bobby Huttis (St. Marys H.S.) - 4.6 seconds

20 Yard Shuttle

New Player - Devin Stover (St. Marys H.S.) - 4.37 seconds

Overall - Brandt Huttis (St. Marys H.S.) - 4.18 seconds

Vertical Jump

New Player - Chris Judd (Hillsdale College) - 28.2 inches

Overall - Glenn White, Jr. (Lima Senior HS) - 33.0 Inches

Standing Broad Jump

New Player - Chris Judd (Hillsdale College) - 8 feet 5 inches

Overall - Glenn White, Jr. (Lima Senior HS) - 9 feet 2 inches

225 lb Bench Press

New Player - Charles Hutchen (Fostoria H.S.) - 15 reps

Overall - Brock Hartman (Bath H.S.) - 38 reps

The Warriors would like to welcome the new players to the Warrior Family.  If you were unable to attend tryouts, it's not to late to be apart of the Warriors.  Practice begins at 6:30 PM Tuesday, April 6th at Martin Luther King Park.  If you have any questions please contact Coach Parkins at (419) 234-6517.  With the addition of some very talented players, 2004 will prove to be an exciting season, so don't miss out on an opportunity to be apart of the best Semi-Pro football team in Northwest Ohio.  IF YOU WANT IT.....GO GET IT!

NINE WARRIORS NAMED TO ALL-STAR TEAM

3/4/04 - The 2003 season was successful in many different ways.  The team's success paved the way for nine players to be selected for the 2003 OVFL All-Star Team. 

First Team Selections:  Columbus "Toledo" Mitchell (RB), Bobby Huttis (WR), Chad Birnesser (T), Brock Hartman (G),  Davey Settlemire (LB), Brandt Huttis (S), Jason Bott (OLB)

Second Team Selections:  Al Golden (G) and Glenn White (CB)

The OVFL All-Star game will be on May 15, 2004 in Cleveland, Ohio.  The Warrior organization would like to congratulate all players that will be playing in the year's All-Star game.  

WARRIORS COACH RECEIVES COMMUNITY AWARD

2/23/04 - Lima Warriors Assistant Coach, Ashley Brownlow, was the recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award.  Coach Brownlow was presented the award at the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award Banquet held at the UAW Hall in Lima.  Coach Brownlow was recognized for his vital role in bringing Semi-Pro football back to the Lima's Southside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.  "That park was where I first started playing football.  It was where I played for the only Pop Warner team in Lima at the time." Brownlow said.   "When I joined with the Warriors, I thought it would be beneficial for both the local community and the Warriors to utilize the park for their practices and it has proven to be a great success."  The Warriors' organization would like to congratulate Coach Brownlow and thank him for his hard work and dedication.

LOCAL MAN KEEPS DREAM ALIVE WITH LIMA WARRIORS

By Sarah Ashley Reid

Staff Writer, Wapak Daily News

2/19/04 - Most 27-year-olds are busy chasing down a career or their own small children, but one Wapakoneta man is chasing those things and more while playing on a semi-pro football team.  Last year Jason Bott led the Lima Warriors in tackling with 105 and in sacks with eight. He also had 10 carries last year for six touchdowns.  Bott, who is originally from Elida, moved to Wapakoneta with his wife Kelly. He is the only Wapak resident playing on the semi-pro team.  "I'd like to change that," the outside lineman said, noting people from Findlay, Fort Wayne and Columbus travel to play football with the team.  Bott started playing football while in high school. He also was a four-year wrestling letterman.  "I played corner actually in high school," he said.  Continuing in football is what lead Bott to be discovered by the team.  "I played flag football since right out of high school and I was noticed by Tracy Rhodes, which used to play for the Findlay Lightning," he said. "He brought the Findlay Lightning to the Lima Thunder."  Now he plays any place his team needs him.  "For the Warriors, I play more than they need me to play," he said. "I played wide receiver, running back, outside linebacker, strong safety, free safety and I am a third string quarterback.  Click here for full article.

DEVON JONES ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT

1/28/04 -Devon Jones, #88 - Wide Receiver, will not return for the 2004 season with the Lima Warriors as a player.  Devon has announced his retirement after three seasons with the Warriors.  Devon is a 1987 graduate from Lima Senior High School and works at Procter and Gamble in Lima.  "My favorite memory while playing for the Warriors, was the evolution of the team over the first three years. Last seasons push to the NFC Championship game. And my favorite personal moment was the 66 yard touchdown catch during the 2002 season against the Michigan Titans."  Devon, who is currently the Warriors Director of Communications, plans on using his time to improve the media relations for the Warriors and is currently busy planning his wedding for this June 26th.  Devon's advice for new players joining the Warriors, "You are part of one of the most dynamic teams in all of semi-pro football, take advantage of every opportunity that you have to excel.  Train hard, play hard, listen to your coaches, and you will make history."

WARRIORS ADD MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1/19/04 - The Warriors have added two new members to their Board of Directors.  Matt Bell, Director of Marketing, and Al Golden, Player Representative, both accepted a position in the Warriors Board of Directors.  Matt Bell, a graduate of Bath High School, will be heading up the Warriors Marketing Department.  Al Golden, also a graduate of Bath High School, will be the voice of the players on the team while serving as the Warriors Player Representative.  Matt and Al will both prove to be a great asset to the Warriors Front Office and the Warriors Organization would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication.

WARRIORS NAMED TO NATIONAL FOOTBALL EVENTS MIDSTATES ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

1/13/04 - Four Lima Warriors have been named to the National Football Events Midstates All Tournament Team.  Jason Bott (OLB) and Columbus "Toledo" Mitchell (RB) both received first team honors and Davey Settlemire (LB) and Al Golden (OG) received second team honors.  This year's tournament featured 15 teams from 8 leagues participating in a 4-region format.  The Rivertown (MI) Rams captured the 7th Annual MSFT Champion with a 17-7 victory over the Indiana Mustangs.  The Warriors organization send there congratulations to these players and all other players who made the All Tournament team.  To view the complete first and second teams click here.