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Click the link below to see a nice article from the
Charleston Gazette
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The West Virginia Lightning would like to thank our friends at the Champs Sports Network for their season-long coverage, gameday broadcasts, and weekly presentation of Inside Lightning Football. Please be sure to visit their website!
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New Home for the Lightning in 2009 Announced!
With a new season comes a new home. The West Virginia Lightning are pleased to announce that University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field will be the venue for the Lightning for all 2009 regular season home games. The Lightning enjoyed unprecedented success in their inaugural season in 2008, and look to continue that success in 2009 on the field, and in the Charleston and surrounding communities.
Come out and support your 2008 USFA, and Midwestern Regional National Champions! 2009 schedule to be released soon!
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2008 USFA All Stars
EFC All Stars
Quarterback
18-Lucas Wright-Lightning --- First Team
4-Ray Braxton-Dynasty --- Second Team
16-Damien Ivory-Cobras ---Third Team
8-Bubba Gaines-Jagz --- Honorable Mention
Halfback
23-James Henley-Dynasty --- First Team
4-Jerome Smith-Lightning --- Second Team
1-Freddie Little-Gladiators --- Third Team
6-Tony "Boss" Green-Lightning --- Honorable Mention
Fullback
24-Jason Colson-Gladiators --- First Team
3-D'wayne Nelson-Pride --- Second Team
32-Thomas Bradley-Bruins --- Third Team
45-Geno Hopkins-Pride --- Honorable Mention
Offensive Line
60-Chris "Moose" Hughes-Lightning --- First Team
69-Jeff Warren-Lightning --- First Team
56-Don McDue-Dynasty --- First Team
54-Mike Autman-Dynasty --- First Team
60-Brian "Dozer" Knotts-Gladiators --- First Team
77-Isaiah Mathis-Crash --- Second Team
75-Jessie Carmon-Crash --- Second Team
77-Mike Bonarota-Lightning --- Second Team
77-Anthony Murphy-Gladiators --- Second Team
68-Adam Siegel-Warhawks --- Second Team
69-John Rahman-Cobras --- Third Team
75-Donnie Witt-Jagz --- Third Team
61-Jerry Luzader-Gladiators --- Third Team
69-Tim Koon-Gladiators --- Third Team
79-Derek Francis-Pride --- Third Team
55-Mike Underwood-Bruins --- Honorable Mention
52-Earl Carter-Cobras --- Honorable Mention
12-Dennis Goodwine-Pride --- Honorable Mention
72-Boots Matthews-Pride --- Honorable Mention
77-Rob Daft-Pride --- Honorable Mention
Tight End
80-Todd McMahan-Gladiators --- First Team
Wide Receiver
2-Kenny Davis-Lightning --- First Team
3-Steve Jones-Lightning --- First Team
86-John Pennington-Lightning --- Second Team
9-Geramine Johnson-Gladiators --- Second Team
2-Aaron Feaver-Warhawks --- Third Team
19-Derrick Dilbert-Dynasty --- Third Team
8-Terence Wiltshire-Gladiators --- Honorable Mention
3-Phillipe Weeden-Cobras --- Honorable Mention
Kicker
6-Travis Paul-Gladiators --- First Team
0-Tim Feroce-Pride --- Second Team
0-Aaron Childers-Bruins --- Third Team
15-Pat Maack-Crash --- Honorable Mention
Punter
27-Tony Dunbar-Lightning --- First Team
6-Travis Paul-Gladiators --- Second Team
0-Tim Feroce-Pride --- Third Team
Kick/Punt Returner
11-Rickey Winston-Dynasty --- First Team
21-Dennis Wolford-Pride --- First Team
18-Jermaine Payton-Crash --- Second Team
19-Lawrence Vickerstaff-Cobras --- Second Team
5-Ray Williams-Warhawks --- Third Team
5-Chris Holt-Bruins --- Third Team
Defensive Tackle
97-Larry More-Lightning --- First Team
97-Robert "Bull" Hardin-Gladiators --- First Team
58-Layman "Perm" Thomas-Lightning --- Second Team
95-Keith Smith-Pride --- Second Team
72-Richard Keene-Bruins --- Third Team
90-Terrence Ware-Dynasty --- Third Team
96-Tim Savage-Gladiators --- Honorable Mention
98-Marcus Bostic-Cobras --- Honorable Mention
Defensive End
0-Willie Hampton-Lightning --- First Team
7-Monroe Weekley-Warhawks --- First Team
20-Frank Oliverio-Gladiators --- Second Team
20-Cameron Broadus-Pride --- Second Team
44-Chris Tirado-Dynasty --- Third Team
39-Ian Courtney-Pride --- Third Team
48-Mike Cottingham-Gladiators --- Honorable Mention
0-Shanon Richardson-Lions --- Honorable Mention
Linebacker
58-Quentin DeShield-Gladiators --- First Team
5-Bobby Felder-Lightning --- First Team
23-Thomas Abernathy-Lightning --- First Team
35-Alex Lake-Gladiators --- Second Team
41-Brian Horwatt-Pride --- Second Team
8-Nate List-Warhawks --- Second Team
8-Jason Truman-Dynasty --- Third Team
32-Bryan Borghi-Warhawks --- Third Team
12-Dion Dean-Lightning --- Third Team
7-Shawn Yancey-Pride --- Honorable Mention
14-Eric Hood-Jagz --- Honorable Mention
43-Daris Bandy-Gladiators --- Honorable Mention
Cornerback
6-Trey Murril-Lightning --- First Team
9-Curt Gardner-Pride --- First Team
29-Kevin Bailey-Gladiators --- Second Team
47-Sean Wallace-Gladiators --- Second Team
4-Rod Stamps-Jagz --- Third Team
24-Jermaine St. Clair-Cobras --- Third Team
29-Micheal Bolwaire-Cobras --- Honorable Mention
Strong Safety
26-Chris Wright-Gladiators --- First Team
20-James Jackson-Warhawks --- Second Team
43-Jeremy Mangol-Pride --- Third Team
Free Safety
21-Frank Swick-Warhawks --- First Team
3-Terrence Jefferies-Dynasty --- Second Team
21-Marcus Law-Gladiators --- Third Team
18-Jermaine Payton-Crash --- Honorable Mention
Utility/Special Teams
19-Phil Haddix-Gladiators --- First Team
16-Terryll Little-Pride --- First Team
34-Zach Camden(LS)-Gladiators --- Second Team
22-Ben Bradley-Gladiators --- Second Team
WFC All Stars
Quarterback
5-Mike Akrawi-Thunder --- First Team
7-Eric Clancy-WCW --- Second Team
12-Torrence Webster-Gators ---Third Team
16-Dave Younkin-Admirals --- Honorable Mention
Halfback
7-Taman Ivory-Outlawz --- First Team
4-Brian Parks-Force --- Second Team
6-Andre Broach-Admirals --- Third Team
4-Lance Gilliard-WCW --- Honorable Mention
Fullback
37-Jeff Daniels-WCW --- First Team
22-Doug Earley-Fire --- Second Team
48-Neal Arnold-Raiders --- Third Team
Offensive Line
61-Rich Oakes-Outlawz --- First Team
73-Kyle Lester-WCW --- First Team
71-Lon Turner-Admirals --- First Team
63-Tyler Covert-Warriors --- First Team
55-John Lance-Warriors --- First Team
77-Kris Stafford-Warriors --- Second Team
55-Deshawn Hughes-WCW --- Second Team
75-Arei Felton-WCW --- Second Team
78-Kyle Huran-Thunder --- Second Team
51-Jason Wright-Thunder --- Second Team
69-Frank Kaiser-Raiders --- Third Team
70-David Winters-WCW --- Third Team
00-Kevin Person-WCW --- Third Team
72-Corey Hill-Thunder --- Third Team
52-Mike Smith-Warriors --- Third Team
77-Lance Deusendend-Force --- Honorable Mention
79-Drew Williams-Force --- Honorable Mention
91-Cornealous Ramsey-Outlawz --- Honorable Mention
75-Ahmed Jackson-Outlawz --- Honorable Mention
79-Ben Losey-Outlawz --- Honorable Mention
Tight End
14-Kaene Runion-Warriors --- First Team
85-Fred Warner-WCW --- Second Team
80-Jermane Brown-Gators --- Third Team
5-Herb Smalls-Soldiers --- Honorable Mention
Wide Receiver
3-Joe Butcher-Warriors --- First Team
2-Mike Macklin-Outlawz --- First Team
9-Dominic McCollum-WCW --- Second Team
2-Justin McHugh-Admirals --- Second Team
7-Jared Pfeiffer-Admirals --- Third Team
2-Jeremy Bott-Warriors --- Third Team
87-Aaron Teachout-Force --- Honorable Mention
11-Arnold Rambus-Gators --- Honorable Mention
Kicker
28-Kieth Debault-Thunder --- First Team
85-Brent Ridenour-Warriors --- Second Team
12-Justin Fragassi-Fire --- Third Team
40-Aaron Caitlin–Soldiers --- Honorable Mention
Punter
40-Aaron Caitlin–Soldiers --- First Team
Kick/Punt Returner
3-Joe Butcher-Warriors --- First Team
2-Justin McHugh-Admirals --- First Team
7-Jared Pfeiffer-Admirals --- Second Team
10-Alfonzo Parker-WCW --- Second Team
13-Justin Billingsley-Gators --- Third Team
11-Chris Price–Soldiers --- Third Team
22-Dimitri Dennard-Knights --- Honorable Mention
Defensive Tackle
51-Joe Oakes-Outlawz --- First Team
92-Demarco Hughes-WCW --- First Team
79-Rob Brown-Thunder --- Second Team
90-Dion Powell-WCW --- Second Team
68-Derrick Coker-Warriors --- Third Team
50-Anthony Mikesell-Warriors --- Third Team
47-Wes Shoemaker-Outlawz --- Honorable Mention
98-Mike Brown-Thunder --- Honorable Mention
Defensive End
9-Isaac Melton-Warriors --- First Team
3-Levi Wright-Outlawz --- First Team
44-McKenzie Wise-Thunder --- Second Team
56-Bobby Christ-Gators --- Second Team
90-Jesses Butler–Soldiers --- Third Team
99-Rich Price-Blaze --- Third Team
44-Kyle Dincler-Fire --- Honorable Mention
16-Steve Robinson-Raiders --- Honorable Mention
Linebacker
53-Scott Huffman-Outlawz --- First Team
28-Clarence Chude-WCW --- First Team
58-Will Hayes-WCW --- First Team
30-Jason Bott-Warriors --- Second Team
44-Tony Woods-Force --- Second Team
49-Glen Frazier-Outlawz --- Second Team
15-Pierre Jackson-Warriors --- Third Team
44-Chris Brooks-Warriors --- Third Team
20-Doug Emery-Kellogg-Thunder --- Third Team
40-Ruben Esparza-Thunder --- Honorable Mention
25-Kieth Miller-Thunder --- Honorable Mention
57-Philip Pack-Gators --- Honorable Mention
Cornerback
1-Rodney Stinson-Outlawz --- First Team
3-Ant Hobbs-WCW --- First Team
3-Charles Littleton-Gators --- Second Team
5-Wayne Legrant-Warriors --- Second Team
9-Marcell Lester-Thunder --- Third Team
16-Glenn White-Warriors --- Third Team
10-Mark Holden-Force --- Honorable Mention
22-Dave Polson-Thunder --- Honorable Mention
Strong Safety
23-Dustin Hunt-Warriors --- First Team
6-Lazell Martin-Thunder --- Second Team
26-Dennis Doe–Soldiers --- Third Team
88-Quentin Kizer-Blaze --- Honorable Mention
Free Safety
24-Brandt Huttis-Warriors --- First Team
Utility/Special Teams
40-Brad Watson-Blaze --- First Team
33-Gary Gonzales-Blaze --- Second Team
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2008 USFA All-Star selections announced!
Click here to see all 2008 USFA All Stars.
Congratulations to the following members of the
West Virginia Lightning for being named to the 2008 USFA All-Star Team!!
Quarterback
18-Lucas Wright-Lightning --- First Team
Halfback
4-Jerome Smith-Lightning --- Second Team
6-Tony "Boss" Green-Lightning --- Honorable Mention
Offensive Line
60-Chris "Moose" Hughes-Lightning --- First Team
69-Jeff Warren-Lightning --- First Team
77-Mike Bonarota-Lightning --- Second Team
Wide Receiver
2-Kenny Davis-Lightning --- First Team
3-Steve Jones-Lightning --- First Team
86-John Pennington-Lightning --- Second Team
Punter
27-Tony Dunbar-Lightning --- First Team
Defensive Tackle
97-Larry More-Lightning --- First Team
58-Layman "Perm" Thomas-Lightning --- Second Team
Defensive End
0-Willie Hampton-Lightning --- First Team
Linebacker
5-Bobby Felder-Lightning --- First Team
23-Thomas Abernathy-Lightning --- First Team
12-Dion Dean-Lightning --- Third Team
Cornerback
6-Trey Murril-Lightning --- First Team
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2008 USFA Champions!
The West Virginia Lightning knocked off the Grand Rapids (MI) Thunder Saturday night, 9/13/08, to earn the title League Champions! A crowd of about 1,000 spectators gathered at Laidly Field to see their home-town Lightning wrap up an undefeated season at 12-0. The Lightning offense moved to ball well early in the game, but the drive stalled deep in Thunder territory due to an interception. With the offense out of sync, the defense held the Thunder to just two scores in the first half. The teams entered the locker rooms at the half with the Thunder leading 12-0. In the third quarter, the Lightning offense started clicking as they rolled off 28 unanswered points to take a 28-12 lead deep into the fourth quarter. The Thunder made a late-game surge by scoring a touchdown and a 2-point conversion, and were deep in Lightning territory with only seconds remaining, but the Lightning defense forced the Thunder to turn over the ball on downs. Final score, Lightning 28, Thunder 20!
Click play to hear highlights from the USFA Championship Game!
Click here to see an article in the Charleston Gazette about this game!
Click here to see an article from a Michigan News Website about this game!
The Lightning would like to thank to the following for their support and for making this game happen -
Lucky Laverty's
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Laidly Field management
University of Charleston
West Virginia Radio
Charleston Gazette
Pittsburgh Sports Weekly
Aaron Mathews and Devon Jones (USFA Broadcast team)
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Round 2 - 8/23/2008
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The 2008 USFA Playoff Schedule has been accounced!
Here is the seeding for each conference -
EFC1. WV Lightning (EFC South Champs)
2. Pittsburgh Pride (EFC Central Champs)
3. Cleveland Cobras (EFC North Champs)
4. Lackawanna Dynasty
5. WV Gladiators
6. Akron Jagz
WFC1. Lima Warriors (WFC South Champs)
2. Wayne Co. Wolverines (WFC Central Champs)
3. West Michigan Force (WFC North Champs)
4. Grand Rapids Thunder
5. Ohio Outlawz
6. Michigan Gators
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Round 1 - 8/16/2008
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Lackawanna Dynasty |
West Virginia Gladiators |
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Michigan Gators |
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Ohio Outlawz |
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Bye Week
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A. Wright Photography
Special thanks to Ashley Wright of A. Wright Photography, offical photographer of the West Virginia Lightning. Be sure to visit their website at http://www.simplephoto.com/awrightphoto.htm for pictures each week. The login password is football. They offer wallets, 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 10x13, 11x14, and 16x20 prints. Excellent photos at a great price!
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Season updates!
The 2008 USFA season schedule has been released! Click on the Schedules link under the Main Menu to view it. Or, you can download the schedule (and print it) in a Microsoft Excel format here.
Be sure to stop by the West Virginia Lightning message board. Let us know you're out there!
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We would like to thank the local media for their coverage and support of the West Virginia Lightning in the 2009 season.
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