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The Central Plains Football League has released it's 2009 schedule and you very own Springfield Lightning are excited to announce they have 5 home games and 5 away games. There are 10 teams in the Central Plains Football League this year with the addition of two new teams. The Springfield Lightning welcomes the Mt. Grove Silverbacks and the Kansas City Jazz to the league. The Springfield Lightning will be playing the 2 time defending champion the Mid Missouri Outlaws, 1st year team Mt. Grove Silverbacks. Also they will be playing the always competitive Missouri Mustangs (Liberty,MO) and other league rivals as well.

March 14th	St. Joe Ravens	vs.	Springfield Lightning
March 21st	Springfield Lightning	vs.	Topeka Savage
March 28th	Mid Missouri Outlaws	vs.	Springfield Lightning
April 4th	Springfield Lightning	vs.	Blue Springs Extreme
April 11th	Mt. Grove SilverBacks	vs.	Springfield Lightning
April 18th	Missouri Mustangs (Liberty, MO)	vs.	Springfield Lightning
April 25th	Springfield Lightning	vs.	Kansas City Jazz
May 2nd	Junction City Tigers	vs.	Springfield Lightning
May 9th	Springfield Lightning	vs.	Independence Bulldogs
May 16th	Springfield Lightning	vs.	Mt. Grove Silverbacks

Springfield Lightning Coaches and Players check the calendar on right side of page or tab at top to find out about upcoming events and practices.

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Recent News

12/14/08

LIGHTNING HOLD FOOD DRIVE
The Springfield Lightning held a can food drive last week at a team meeting that is being donating to the Kitchen of Springfield, MO. Donations came from players, coaches, Lightning Staff, and even fans. The Lightning are trying to make a positive impact in their community and are doing things they never did in the past. When ask how he thought the team looked this year this is what veteran running back Antonio Kelly had to say " We look good. We look 100 times better than last year. We're committed and focused, and I think it'll come out positive." The Lightning are dedicated to helping there local community if you are interested in getting Springfield Lightning players at your event contact the main office at Springfieldlightning@hotmail.com.

12/13/08

LIGHTNING NOTICE FAN SUPPORT
The Springfield Lightning are gaining some attention in the area prior to the season starting. " Every week I see more and more fans out here watching us driving by and waving, it's great for us and the community. The town police have even been stopping by to watch us." WR/DB Coach Robert Cook. The team wants to thank all the fans of theirs coming out on these cold day to support us. Even those of you who were to cold to get out of your cars. The Springfield Lightning our always happy to have supporters out there so feel free to stop by one of there practices and show your team spirit.

11/29/08

LIGHTNING MAKE UP TRYOUTS EXTREMELY SUCCESSFULL
The Springfield Lightning held make up tryouts for players and walk ons to have another opportunity to make the team. "It was as successful as the 1st tryout if not more." said Coach Eugene Walker. The number of guys and the talent level was at an all time high. The Springfield Lightning's coaching staff has changed, which has enabled players to set the bar a lot higher this year.

11/22/08

Lightning Suiting Up In Referee Suites?
Selected Lightning members helped put on a flag football tournament at Summers At The River. The Springfield Lightning refereed the event, and helped with statistic. This was in all a great time and should be happening again in the near future. The tournament started at 10:00 AM and ended late in the day. Anyone interested in setting up a flag football tournament in the Springfield area should contact the Lightning about helping host the event. Thanks to those Lightning members who made this event possible.

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