Phoenix Arizona, April 29, 2009: The Tri-City Titans go for back to back championships in the Arizona Semi Professional Copper Football League 2009, their opponent The Glendale Rangers. The Tri-City Titans defeated the Phoenix Outlaws on the 25th 7-6 in a heavy weight bout that unfortunately for the Outlaws took a turn down Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood. That’s Anthony Robinson outside linebacker for the Tri-City Titans. Robinson recorded 5 solos, one sack and an interception to put the dagger in the Outlaws.

The Rangers had little trouble with their semi final foe the Tempe Rams defeating them 24-7. Champions do what it takes to win and the Titans proved that in response to the first punch thrown by the Outlaws. The Glendale Rangers held the Rams to 138 yards of total offense. That effort will be needed to stop the Titans who held the Rangers for even less yards in their last meeting. The Last match between these two teams was highly touted and filled with comments from the players and fans and practically filled the stands. The Titans hope to have a large contingency from the Yavapai County whom they represent in this statewide and nationally recognized league. The Titans are currently ranked 3rd in the nation among semi-professional football teams.

The Titans were careful not to reveal too much during the regular season as the onion was peeled and a layer was shown each game. The season and this game particularly is devoted to number 99 Big Ben Mims the ever friendly, other than on the field nose guard who passed away just over a week ago from injuries related to a rollover accident.

With a heavy heart and with heavy hits the Tri-City Titans look to bring another championship ring to the, till now over looked proud Tri-City area. Game time is this Saturday 7:00pm at Moon Valley High school on the immaculately manicured field donated by the NFL. Tickets are $5.00 at the door and well worth every penny.


Tri-City Titans contact: Jim Shipp owner at tricitytitans@hotmail.com

Phoenix Arizona, March 21, 2009: It was Titan Time all the time for the geographical rivals the Northern Arizona Coyotes as the Tri City Titans move to 8-0 in the Arizona Copper Football League semi professional football league at their first home game in Prescott. 

The score did not reflect the tremendous effort by the feisty Coyotes, but against the best defense in the state it was hard to keep the effort consistent. The Tri City Titan offense worked out a few kinks and compiled a 344 yard effort. Tommy (Gun) Ziegler went 12 for 20 and 180 yards with two tosses for touchdowns to Zeb Curry and standby target tight end Michael Walker.WR Ben Ball padded his stats with five snags for 68 yards. 

Tri City Titan rushing tandem Robert Jones and Myron McGruder scored two rushing touchdowns apiece with Michael Taylor getting his turn with a rushing score and extra point on his series at tailback in the fourth quarter.

The Titan defense also added to their scoring statistics with an early blocked extra point picked up by Kyle Hoffman who raced into the Coyote end zone for two points, however it was the ever present Ronnie Tate playing more like a tight end than a defensive end taking two interceptions in for scores. Stacey Ellis led all tacklers with six and one fumble recovery.

Like layers of an onion the Tri City Titans reveal another layer of their arsenal each week and now go back to the drawing board to prepare for the Arizona Thunder next Saturday at Moon Valley High school who as every other opponent will be giving their best effort to topple the Titans. “We take no one for granted and play at the highest level with those who choose to take the field against us” says head coach and defensive coordinator Doug Modoski. 

The Tri-City Titans keep an open invitation to fans or teams in the northern Arizona area that want to see semi-professional football played at its best. Look to www.copperfootball.com for schedules and times for all games.


Tri-City Titans contact: Jim Shipp owner at tricitytitans@hotmail.com

Phoenix Arizona, March 14, 2009: The Tri City Titans are now 7-0 and hold sole possession of the number one spot in the Copper Football League. In a game that celebrated the true spirit of the game of semi-professional football, two undefeated teams squared off in what can only be described as a classic grudge match. Although the internet provided a platform for the Rangers it was apparent by the score that the Titans were a little more traditional in their approach to the game.

The Titans were injected with extra fire power with the return to their family of Anthony Robinson, Myron McGruder, and Breon Felix from IR. The Rangers run a classic Wing – T offense, of which Head Coach Doug Madoski and his staff prepared well for tallying two safeties in each half, one interception by Jay Mack for 69 yards for a score and a fumble recovery for a score by defensive stand out Ronnie Tate.

Titans Anthony Robinson and defensive back Kyle Hoffman recorded four solos apiece with Robinson adding a sack to his total. The Tri-City Titans struck early with a touchdown run by McGruder to follow the first safety during the first quarter. Titans QB Tommy (gun) Ziegler was 15 out of 25 passes for 156 yards as the rushing combo of Jones and McGruder had their usual day at the office. Ben Ball led all receivers with 60 yards.

The Titans won with class and with poise and will return to the Tri-City area with anticipation. Prescott High School will be the site on March 21st against Northern Arizona rivals the Coyotes from the Verde Valley. Tickets for adults will be five dollars with a dollar off for and canned food donation to the Yavapai County Food Bank. Kick-Off is scheduled for 1pm. Fans are encouraged to come early to meet the players.


Tri-City Titans contact: Jim Shipp owner at tricitytitans@hotmail.com

Phoenix Arizona, March 7, 2009: The Tri City Titans move to 6-0 with a 20-6 victory over the Globe Miami Sting in Copper Football League. On a day when league owner Adam Richman presented the 2008 Copper Football League champion Titans their rings, the Sting quarterbacks also were hearing ringing in their ears with the crushing hits from the Titan defense.

Led by sack master Lee Haywood with two body slams and five solo tackles the defense rose to the occasion for the sixth game in a row, but it was the defensive backs that were in rare form with five interceptions.

Tri-City Titans quarterback Tommy (Gun) Ziegler was 15-27 for 182 yards passing distributing the ball between 5 different receivers with Ben Ball leading all receivers with four snags for a 12 yard per catch average. The Titans opened the first quarter with a touchdown run by Robert Jones. The Sting answered the score in the second quarter with a 5 yard interception only to have the Tri City Titans returning fire with two scores of their own in that quarter. The half time score was the final score with both teams scoreless in the second half.

The Titans will have a marquee match up on the 14th against the also loss less Glendale Rangers. Tri City will have four starters back from IR from both sides of the ball to add to the total attack package next week.

Prescott High School will be the site on March 21st against Northern Arizona rivals the Coyotes from the Verde Valley. Tickets for adults will be five dollars with a dollar off for and canned food donation to the Yavapai County Food Bank. Kick-Off is scheduled for 1pm.

Tri-City Titans contact: Jim Shipp owner at tricitytitans@hotmail.com

Phoenix Arizona, February 28, 2009: The Tri-City Titans power into first place with their un-yielding defense with a 38-6 win over the East Valley Mustangs. The Titans are taking one game at a time as they move towards another CFL Championship. Next game for the Titans will be against the Globe Miami Sting at 1pm. 

Tri-City Titans contact: Jim Shipp owner at tricitytitans@hotmail.com

February 21 2009:
Phoenix Arizona, February 21, 2009: In a not so patriotic fashion the Tri-City Titans defeat the now 3-2 Peoria Patriots in a classic Copper Football League match up 20-14. The early morning duel started with a 30yard strike for a TD by the Patriots with just two minutes into the first quarter. The Titans answered back with a score of their own on a Breon Felix sprint to pay dirt of 25 yards, making the score 7-7 by the end of the quarter.

Local standout Robert Jones ran for near the century mark with a 90 plus day between the tackles and two hard earned rushing touchdowns, one in each half. The offensive line left gaping holes for the Titan backs to run to daylight all afternoon.

The Patriots found the Titan defense living up to their reputation with negative rushing yards going into the fourth quarter. The Titans recorded three sacks as Jason Hatch, Lee Haywood and Clifford Mann each added to their stats. Key interceptions by Titan veteran Brian Krause and newcomer Lamont Jones each with a pick shut down two crucial drives by the Patriots.

The balanced attack included Tommy (Gun) Ziegler peppering the Patriot defensive backfield with 125 yards passing. The Titans take on the East Valley Mustangs next on February 28th.

Tri-City Titans contact: Jim Shipp owner at tricitytitans@hotmail.com

February 14 2009:
Phoenix Arizona, February 14, 2009: Defense is still the dominating factor for your Tri City Titans now 3-0 in the Copper Football League Semi-Professional Football league. The Titans pitched another shut out on the once league dominating Glendale Bulldogs, who were 1-2 going into the contest Saturday.

The nationally ranked Tri-City Titans scored on the opening series after a 50 yard kickoff return by Kentrell Williams, followed by a punishing 5 yard dive touchdown by the nearly unstoppable Myron McGrudder. PAT from Clarence Adams

The defense has many stars and none shown as bright today as Stacy Ellis and Anthony Robinson both with 8 bone crushing solo tackles a piece. The every present safety Lee Patterson snagged an interception to close the door on the dogs. Ronnie Tate added to his sack stats with two. Robinson has a tryout Sunday with the Canadian Football League in Dallas Texas. We wish him luck.

The second quarter brought a new offensive drive by the Titans capped off with a 30 yard TD strike by Tommy (Gun) Ziegler to Desmond Benson. PAT missed. The receiving team was led by both Mike Walker and Kentrell Williams with identical yards of 69 a piece. Ziegler finished the fourth quarter on a TD to Walker highlighting a 16 for 28, 212 yard day. The Titans finished the game 19-0 with Ziegler taking a knee.

Next game is away with the Peoria Patriots at 10am on the Moon Valley High Super Bowl field. 


The Tri City Titans home game will now be played at Prescott High School starting in March. Be sure to check the Titan website and the Copper Football League site for updates weekly. 

Tri-City Titans contact: Jim Shipp owner at tricitytitans@hotmail.com

February 7 2009:
Phoenix Arizona, February 7, 2009: The Tri-City Titans semiprofessional football team leap to 2-0 in the Copper Football league Saturday evening against the Phoenix Outlaws a veteran organization for 11 years in the semi-professional ranks, with a balanced aerial attack by Tommy (Gun) Ziegler with 181 yards and three touchdowns to vet Ben Ball for 28 yards, new target Mike Walker for 10 and rookie Tyrell Grant for 56 yards.

The Titans are now showing a new found running game to complement the arm of Tommy Gun from local stand out Robert Jones and new fullback Myron McGrudder both combining for over 50 yards a piece with Jones adding a touchdown of his own in the first half.

The 2-0 Outlaws struck first with their only score a 5 yard touchdown within the first five minutes of play, snapping the Titans out of their slumber only to answer with their own score. PATs escaped both teams with swirling winds at Moon Valley High site of last years Super Bowl transplanted field. It wasn’t until the fourth Titan touchdown that a kick made it thru the uprights.

Defensive standout cornerback Kierre Dumas had 7 solo tackles and one interception to shut the Outlaws out in the second half

The Tri- City Titans look to have their opener in Prescott Valley at 5-0 as they did last year. The next Titan game is scheduled for next Saturday against the Glendale Bulldogs a formidable foe from last season.

Tri-City Titans contact: Jim Shipp owner at tricitytitans@hotmail.com

Tucson January 31 2009:
The much anticipated beginning of the CFL Champs the Tri-city Titans out of Yavapai County started a little rusty
and ended with a hint of things to come. Although the first quarter was scoreless the Titans began the second quarter with a bang as former Adrenaline Kentrell Williams caught a 30 yard strike from 2008 MVP Tommy (Gun) Ziegler. A muffed snap on the PAT resulted in a 2 point conversion pass to Mike Walker with a diving catch to move the Titans ahead 8-0. The half ended with the defense holding the Blaze to no first downs and was capped off with a 45 yard run by Robert Jones and a 3 yard score by Myron McGruder, the Titans new juggernaut the PAT was good by another new face Brian McShane.

McShane started the second half with a 38 yard field goal and the Blaze managed two first downs during the rest of the game. The start of the fourth quarter brought another 37 yard run by McGruder with the 5 yard score by Breon Felix with another McShane PAT. With minutes to spare the Titans were on the 5 yard line knocking on the door for another score. the game ended 25-0. Moving the Blaze to 1-1 and the Titans to 1-0.

Ziegler threw for 150 yards in his 2009 debut.

"This was a true coming together as a team with everyone putting egos aside and making it happen when their number was called" said Coach Madoski candidate for the CFL Hall of Fame.

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