Warriors All Stars
Seven Warriors were welcomed the 2010 IWFL Western Conference All Star Team! Congratulations to Leslie Gittings (41), Sheri Dieck (24), Brenda VanCuick (8), Jodi vonSpreckelsen (44), Elizabeth Strozinsky (27), Susanne Aasterud (83) and Tammy Johnson (54). Way to go ladies!
Warriors All Star Coach
Head Coach Norm Killion was voted in to the 2010 IWFL Western Conference All Star Team! Congratulations on getting nominated 2 years in a row! Way to go Coach K!
Coach Mac - A Gold Medal Winner
Our very own Coach Mac, Mark McLaughlin, represented the Warriors and the United States as defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator for Team USA in Stockholm Sweden. We all know what Coach Mac brings to the table for our Wisconsin Warriors and knew that Team USA was in good hands under Mac's tutelage. It was a great honor for Mac, it was a well deserved and well earned selection. Coach Mac helped lead the ladies to a gold medal victory
by defeating Austria 63-0, Finland 72-0 and Canada 66-0. Congratulations to Team USA and our very own Coach Mac! We are very proud of you.
YOUR Warriors are the 2010 IWFL Tier 2 Midwest Division Champions!
YOUR Wisconsin Warriors are still in the playoffs! The Warriors hosted the Midwest Division Title game vs the Memphis Belles and rung up a whopping 33 points in the first half and finished the game with a 36-6 Warrior win! The Warriors now travel to the Bay Area Bandits of California on July 10th for the Western Conference Title game.
Warriors keep their Tier 2 record perfect!
YOUR Wisconsin Warriors traveled to Iowa to face the Crush for a second time June 5. After waiting out a downpour, the Warriors came out ready to battle. After a 6-0 first quarter, the Warriors added an additional 22 points in the second quarter to shut out Iowa 28-0. The Warriors were victorious over all Tier 2 opponents they faced this season.
Warriors Win Big at Last Home Game!
Alumni Night, May 22nd was a great night for YOUR Wisconsin Warriors and the women of Wisconsin's football past. The Warriors welcomed the Minnesota Vixen at Indian Trail Academy for their last home game. The Warriors were determined to keep their Tier 2 record perfect and did so, scoring a total of 55 points and another Warriors shut out! The Warriors take to the road June 5th to battle Iowa for a second time.
Warriors Win Big at Home Again!
YOUR Wisconsin Warriors welcomed the Iowa Crush Saturday May 15th at Indian Trail Academy. The Warriors crushed Iowa, scoring a whopping 40 points by the end of the 3rd quarter and walking away with a 40-0 shut out! The Warriors take on the Minnesota Vixen for WI Women's Football Alumni Night Saturday May 22nd at Indian Trail. Kickoff at 6:00pm.
Warriors Rule Wisconsin for 2010!
The Wisconsin Warriors demoralized the Wisconsin Wolves in enemy territory Saturday May 1st to the tune of 50-12 in Mad Town. A total team effort performed a clinic in how quality football is played.
Since the Warriors and Wolves only play each other once in 2010, the Warriors will carry bragging rights for the whole year. Great job ladies and gents.
Warriors Bring in a well needed Win!
YOUR Wisconsin Warriors welcomed the Erie Illusion Saturday April 24th at their new home field at Indian Trail Academy. The Warriors scored first and held the Illusion to 0 in the first quarter. The Warriors would score 2 more times to shut out the Illusion 19-0. The Warriors go on the road for the next 2 weeks taking on the Wolves in Madison WI, followed by the 2009 World Champions of Kansas City, the Tribe. The Warriors will host the Iowa Crush
Saturday May 15th at 3:00 at Indian Trail. Please come out and show your support!
Warriors Set Roster - Welcome 16 New additions to the 2010 team
On January 30, 2010, the Wisconsin Warriors held their first official team meeting followed by the first practice of the year as the defending IWFL North American Champions.
An amazing 19 of 21 players will return from the 2009 roster to defend their title. More amazing is the 16 additional players added to this season's roster.
Head Coach, Norm Killion said, "We were looking for athletes with focus and desire. They just kept coming out of the woodwork and boy are we excited to have a full team to practice with and to compete with."
The Warriors open their 2010 IWFL season against the well respected Chicago Force. "We feel that our meetings with Chicago are a great challenge and also a measuring stick in our development", said Killion.
"If we can be competitive with the Chicago's and the Kansas City's of the IWFL, we feel good about our 2010 schedule"
The Warriors begin twice weekly practices for the month of February and accelerate to three weekly practices in March. "Once games start, practices go back to twice a week to put in game plans for each different
opponent." Although the Warriors open their home season on April 17th at Kenosha's Ameche Field, they will christen their new home for the remainder of the 2010 season at brand new Indian Trail Academy stadium also
in Kenosha.
Warriors congratulate Coach Mac
The Warriors would like to say congratulations to their newly appointed Assistant Head Coach, Mark "Mac" McLaughlin. Mac uses a caring and nurturing style of coaching, as well as his constant attention to detail and the overall teaching of this great team sport to make each player feel valued and to make each player the best that she can be. Way to go Coach!
Warriors To Speak At Catholic Central High School
The Warriors have been invited to speak to Social Justice students at Catholic Central High School in Burlington on Friday February 5th. The Warriors have been brought in to discuss the struggles faced by women in sports.
The Warriors will participate in a Q&A from the class. The Warriors would like to welcome all students from Catholic Central High School to come enjoy any of our home games for FREE (with school ID)!
LESSONS LEARNED
The Wisconsin Warriors of the Independent Women's Football League, (IWFL) kicked off their second season of existence with a less than Warrior like performance against the 5 time champion Detroit Demolition. The young and in many ways inexperienced Tier II Warriors not only opened against a Tier I team, but also for the first year players, their first game experience was on the road. The lessons learned and game experience earned will be the focus of the Warriors as they prepare for their second consecutive road game against another perennial powerhouse the Chicago Force. Despite the score, then Warriors started to see the seeds of a talented Offense and an opportunistic Defense. The Team is starting to come together.
LESSONS APPLIED
The second consecutive road game for the Warriors against a Tier I championship caliber team found the Warriors on the short end of the score once again as the faced the Chicago Force. The Force’s roster depth and health played a key role in the win. In the first two weeks of the season, the Warriors have faced the two teams who played for the Tier I championships in previous seasons. The Warriors loss was especially painful in that 2 way performer Erica Christian was lost for the season early in the game due to a knee injury. A roster of 21 reduced by just one to 20 puts a severe test and strain on the "Iron women of football". Though outnumbered and on the road, the game became a statement for the Little Engine that could. Don't overlook the Warriors.
HOME SWEET HOME
There is no place like home. After 2 tough road trips in a row, the Warriors found the friendly confines of Ameche Field and their great fans was just the recipe for success as they served up the Iowa Crush in the home opener. Rain delays, a running clock, and slick field conditions could not stop the Warriors from posting a very impressive 30-0 shut out of the Crush. The Little Engine that could, did, and the rallying cry of, "WHOSE HOUSE-OUR HOUSE" was born.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN TO VICTORY
The Warriors faced the always competitive and dangerous Minnesota Vixen in their trek to Chaska Minnesota. The Vixen were very gracious hosts as the Warriors earned their first road victory of the season. The competitive spirit and confidence of the Warriors is growing and the team chemistry is gelling. Each player is stepping up and filling a spot wherever needed. Each and every person is proving to be a star and MVP in some capacity. The car pooling and overnights are paying off.
ENOUGH SAID
The Warriors fourth road trip in their first 5 games resulted in an embarrassing loss to the league leading Tier I Kansas City Tribe. A combination of Bus lag, illness, injuries and Tribe talent combined for a VERY Un-Warrior like performance. A long bus ride home gave the team plenty of time to think and come to the conclusion that, This won't happen again.
MAKING GOOD ON THEIR PROMISE
After two road games in a row and a bye week to prepare for the return of the Iowa Crush, the Warriors found the friendly feel and fan support of Ameche Field well to their liking. The Warriors were able to fulfill the promise made to themselves after the K.C. game to play better. They were able to take care of business by dispatching the Crush 42-0. The visiting Iowans were a game group but ran into a buzz saw of frustration and a desire for redemption from the Warriors. The Warriors are starting to show their opponents a new meaning to the term, House of Pain, as they continue to be undefeated and unscored upon at home, much to the fans liking!!
WELCOME TO OUR NIGHTMARE
Alice Cooper may have written the song but the Warriors are writing the script for home field advantage and defending their turf as they sent the Minnesota Vixen home in defeat. The game did not start until 9:30 pm due to a high school regional soccer tournament, but the delay only seemed to wet the Warriors appetite for Vixen. The Warriors played as complete a game Offensively, Defensively, and from a Special Teams standpoint, as they have all year against a respected and dangerous foe. Late Night with the Warriors was worth the wait!
VICTORY IN DEFEAT????
The Wisconsin Warriors play to win and are not satisfied with anything less. However, if a moral victory exists, then the Warriors gained it against the Tier I power Kansas City Tribe. The Warriors roster, still at 20 players, battled the larger and multi-talented squad of the Tribe for the entire game. The Warriors held a slim 14-12 lead into the fourth quarter when a turnover gave the Tribe great field position for the go ahead touchdown. Confidence and TEAM grows even in defeat. Despite the loss, and due to difficulty of The Warriors schedule, the Warriors qualified for the IWFL playoffs and they are the number one seeded Tier II team and have home field advantage.
WISCONSIN WARRIORS QUALIFY FOR IWFL PLAYOFFS.
The Wisconsin Warriors have qualified for the IWFL playoffs and will host the Chattanooga Locomotion at Ameche Field June 27th with game time set for 7:30 pm. The second year Warriors made it to the Tier II playoffs by being ranked Number One in the Tier II division due to the strength of their schedule against Tier I teams. The winner advances to Round Two of the playoffs on July 11th. If the Warriors win, they will also host the second round game. The winner of round two advances to the North American Championship game in Austin, Texas on July 25th. Good Luck Warriors.
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Warriors have qualified for and will host the IWFL Regional Championship at Ameche Field on July 11th. The Warriors defeated the Chattanooga Locomotion 32-6 and await the Carolina Phoenix.
WARRIORS ADVANCE TO CHAMPIONSHIP
The Wisconsin Warriors closed out their IWFL Regional Championship game with a convincing 28-6 victory over the Carolina Phoenix. The Warriors are headed for Austin, Texas and the Tier II championship game against the defending champion Montreal Blitz. The little engine is still chugging along and has not reached the end of its journey yet. The Warriors would like to thank all those who supported and followed the Warriors through wins, losses, rain delays and schedule changes.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES???
Neither do the Warriors, but they do believe in each other and the little engine that could has climbed to the top of the mountain in Women's Tackle football by winning the Tier II North American Championship. The Warriors defeated the defending champion Montreal Blitz in the heat of Austin, Texas. 127 degree heat did not deter the Warriors from playing 14 minutes of great football. The 2009 IWFL Tier II Trophy is in Wisconsin and the team expects to keep it here!
Warriors All Star Coach
Head Coach Norm Killion was voted in to the 2009 IWFL Western Conference All Star Team! Congratulations! Way to go Coach K!
Warriors All Stars
Four Warriors were welcomed the 2009 IWFL Western Conference All Star Team! Congratulations to Leslie Gittings (41), Sheri Dieck (24), Brenda VanCuick (8) and Jessa Plumley (28). Way to go ladies!
Warriors Speak at Burlington High School
Three members of the Wisconsin Warrior Women's Football team will be speaking to the Burlington High School Social Justice class on February 24th on Women's Struggle for Equality touching on the topic of sports. Head coach Norm Killion, General Manager Laurie Lambrecht and player Brigid Mullen will speak and answer questions from the class. The students will be recognized at the Warriors June 6th game against the Kansas City Tribe.
The Warriors join the battle against breast cancer!!
The Warriors assisted at the Racquet for the Cure on Saturday October 4th. This event was held at the West Allis WAC on Hwy 100. The battle began at 8am and lasted all day long. A Warriors Fan Pack was sold at the silent auction with all proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Milwaukee Chapter.
Warriors All Stars
Four Warriors were nominated as alternates for the 2008 IWFL All Star Team! Congratulations to Abigail Coons (20), Sheri Dieck (24), Brenda VanCuick (8) and Heather Fortin (85). Way to go ladies!
Wisconsin Warriors on 97.3FM The Brew
Jen Lada of Fox 6 Sports was back at it again. Check out Jen on 97.3FM The Brew, talking about her experiences playing with the Warriors. Warriors Radio Spot
Wisconsin Warriors on Fox 6 Sports
The Wisconsin Warriors have partnered up with Jen Lada of Fox 6 Sports. Check out our first news spot. The Warriors look forward to working closely with Jen Lada and Fox 6 through their inaugural season. Warriors News Spot
Wisconsin Warriors And Milwaukee Bonecrushers!
The Milwaukee Bonecrushers have invited the Wisconsin Warriors to their Family Scrimmage Night, Sunday February 17 at 4:00pm at the US Cellular Arena. Come meet both teams at this awesome event! This is the beginning of a great future between the two teams!
Wisconsin Warriors Help Honor Women in Sports!
In December, the Women's Resource Center at UW-Milwaukee learned all about the Wisconsin Warriors women's full contact football team. This semester they are holding an event in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, which will include the Wisconsin Warriors on Monday, February 11, 2008 at The Women's Resource Center at UWM.
Warriors on WIIL Rock!!
The Warriors talked a little football with Tom & Lisa on 95.1 WIIL Rock Friday October 10th. Afterwards, Susie Aasterud and Abigail Coons suited up to take on DJ Haro and Tom Kief. Check out the video and see if Haro can take a Warrior sized hit or not! Warriors vs WIIL Rock
