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When playing for the Walled Lake Western football program, Warrior players draw the attention of College scouts who respect the tradition and work ethic that WLW football exemplifies. During Coach Mike Zdebski's stint at WLW, he has coached a total of 55 collegiate bound players.
Rylan Probst
Dylan McGonnell
Trevon Fleming
John Popa
Sam Welch
Edison Vushaj
Montel Nix-Fleming
Matt Watko
Michael Boykins
Greg Eichler
Kenny Loney
Tyler Schonsheck
Matt Wozny
Will Buckner
Nick Coram
Travis Maxey
Steve Nagrant
Randy Wright
Steve Menoian
Ohene Opong-Owusu
Luis Fonseca
Greg Hay
Steve Darby
Mark Guy
Bryan Phillips
John Sowders
Steve VanNotwick
Steve Bell
Brandon Burtis
Chris Hoenle
Mike Larges
Barima Opong-Owusu
Mike Pisha
Jason Apostolopoulos
Brent Erwin
Tony Henry
Tim King
Mike Little
Adam Michaud
Nick Michniacki
Ryan Ziem
Larry Bigger
Cody Cargill
James King
Jason Martin
Lorenzo Parker
Chris Payton
Rob Pisha
Luciano Gonzales
Eric Sage
Jeff Konfara
Frank Stanford
Ricky Styes
Kevin Crane
Nick Gerhardt
Pat Gibson
Scott Naz
Albion College
Kalamazoo College
Blinn Junior College
Concordia University
Grand Valley State University
Concordia University
Mendocino College (California)
Wayne State University
Mississippi Valley State University
Adrian College
Wayne State
Air Force Academy
Saginaw Valley State University
Ohio Northern University
University of Toledo
Alma College
Grand Valley State University
Saginaw Valley State University
Northwood University
University of Michigan
Michigan State University
University of Toledo
Parma Panthers (IFL)
Northern Michigan University
Adrian College
Northwood University
Northern Michigan University
Olivet College
Grand Rapids Community College
Saginaw Valley State University
Defiance College
Alma College
University of Michigan
Albion College
Albion College
Hillsdale College
Wayne State University
Grand Rapids Community College
Eastern Michigan University
Grand Valley State University
Detroit Fury (Arena Football League)
Albion College
Eastern Michigan University
Yale University
Central Michigan University
and Cleveland Browns (NFL)
Central Michigan University
and Chicago Bears (NFL)
Vanderbilt University
Western Michigan University
Marrietta College
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw Valley State University
Hope College
Saginaw Valley State University
Kalamazoo College
Boston College
Albion College
Northern Michigan University
Central Michigan University
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State Champions
1999, 1996
Nationally Ranked
#11 in 1999
Academic All-State
Champions
2011, 2010, 2008,
2006, 1995
Academic All-State
Honorable Mention
2009, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1996
State Runner Up
1992
State Semi Finalist
2011, 2001
Regional Champions
2011, 2001, 1999, 1996
District Champions
2011, 2001, 1999
WLAA Conference Champions
1999, 1992
KLAA North Division Champions
2011
WLAA Western Division Champions
2007, 1999, 1996, 1992
Walled Lake
City Champions
2011, 2008, 2007, 2004,
2003, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1977, 1969
State Playoff Appearances
2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1992
Steve Spicer Community Service Award
2008, 2006, 2001
Fraser Elementary Reading Program Award
2002
National High School Sports Publications
Gold Medal Award
2011, 2010, 2009, 2008