History of LWYFL

For many years, The City of Lebanon’s recreation department organized and hosted a youth football league for the children of Lebanon. The league served grades 3 through 6, divided into 3rd and 4th grade and 5th and 6th grade divisions. Teams competed against other Lebanon teams. Lebanon later invited Little Miami to join, giving families their first opportunity to compete against another community.

Founding

In 2001, a small group of coaches and parents approached the City of Lebanon seeking permission to form traveling teams for 4th, 5th and 6th grades. After approval, three teams were formed, led by Randy Logsdon, Steve Cochran and Brad Norris. These were not select teams. They were families willing to take on a new challenge.

At the conclusion of that first season, City officials discontinued support of the traveling initiative. Outside City Hall, the traveling coaches made a defining decision. They would form an independent traveling league. The Lebanon Warrior Youth Football League was born. The teams competed in the Western Ohio Junior Football Conference.

Growth followed quickly. Within five years, participation exceeded 500 players and cheerleaders. In 2005, construction began on donated land behind Lebanon High School on Drake Road. Community families, local businesses, Lebanon City Schools and The City of Lebanon supported the project. The first phase included the field, goal posts, scoreboard, grandstands, press box and concession stand.

Tradition of Excellence

LWYFL built a reputation rooted in character, discipline and sportsmanship. Twelve teams have earned Super Bowl championships and twelve have finished as runners up. These achievements came without select teams. They came from hard work and commitment.

Championship banners now hang inside the LWYFL field house. They represent more than wins. They represent the standard.