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Runners up in Va. Beach.

In 2008:

The Ohio Lawmen have been one of the best teams in the sport during the last three years. Over that time they have a World Series win to go along with a #2 and #3 finish in the PoliceSoftball.com rankings. Last year the Ohio Lawmen bulked up with a little Michigan flavor and were looked at by many as one of the favorites to win the World Series and finish #1 in the rankings. Well there is a reason you play the game on the field and not on paper as the Lawmen slipped and finished ninth in the World Series while dropping to #6 in the rankings. Part of this reason for the lower than expected ranking was they only played in 3 recognized ranking tournaments last year but if you ask veteran insiders, they will admit the team lacked the fire they had in years past. This should change in 2008 as the Ohio Lawmen plan on being one of the top dogs when things shake out by years end. The Ohio Lawmen lost PoliceSoftball.com Home Run King Scott Czopek back to the Michigan Lawmen but they picked up Michigan veterans Jerry Schornack and Mike Frazier. Their pick ups also include Eric Harris who could be one of their franchise players. The Lawmen pride themselves on having good chemistry and in fighting has always been kept to a minimum on this team. This team is led by Brad Borowy and he keeps the team pointed in the right direction. They also have superstar Rob “Lil Country” Menke, Sean “Tunnel Rat” Francis and Brian “Baby” Keys who will be lighting it up for them this season. Add some phantom sightings of Mongo (who is rumored to be cross sworn as a police officer by mid-season) and this team won’t lack for ability. The Lawmen plan to play in Jax, VA Beach, Anne Arundel, Cinci, the World Series and may make a trip out West early on to try to grab 12 Brett Helmer bats and some Boombah Points in the West Covina Bring Ur Real Skilz tournament. Dayton is also on the list if they can find some fill ins for their two state players and Menke who is on the black list. Off the field the Lawmen have Anchor Tool & Die (the Pfaff Brothers, Jeff and Fred) who will be assisting them financially and have been one of their strongest supporters in past years. 2008 OUTLOOK: There is a reason this team has twice finished in the top 3 of the rankings and has also won a World Series. This team is strong up and down the line up and has no real weakness. Picking up Jerry Schornack will give this team a heady pitcher and strong bat to go to when needed and will help them to make another great run. Will the run end in #1? They may win the Series but not playing in Dayton and Sterling will hurt them in the points chase since they won’t pick up those Gold level points.

In 2006:

3rd in JAX, 3rd in Dayton, and 2nd at the World Series. Excellent year, but can’t be number 1 without any tournament wins on the circuit. Defending World Series champs defend their title with second place finish. Not too shabby. Not the same team in the “Police Only” tournaments, but always tough. May rival Jax if East tourneys lighten up on eligibility restrictions. SS Rob Menke is the second coming of Donnie Meyer.

- PoliceSoftball.com