Robert Woodson vs Derek Pulhamus	Chris Bauch vs Rick Kirchner

Warriors of God increased attendance again this year. The first sign that interest in this game is growing came from the 30+ people who appeared for Terry Coleman's Demo. This was followed by 36 participants appearing for the first round. Miraculously, exactly half of these people brought a game with them, so none had to be turned away.

Round 1 saw the English dominate, going 13-5. The French made a comeback in Round 2, winning six of nine games including the demise of defending champion Terry Coleman at the hands of Greg Hultgren and 2010 runner-up Lembit Tohver to Rob Winslow to ensure a pair of new participants in the Final. Little did they know, it would be each other. The English regained the upper hand in the remaining rounds, however, winning six of seven to take 22 of 34 games overall.

In the semi-finals, Rob Winslow (the only laurelist from last year to return to prize rounds) won as the English against Stan Myszak's French, while Greg Hultgren's English duplicated the feat against Derek Landel.

The Final was extremely close early with Greg's French looking good in the victory point count. The fickle dice soon turned against him however as Turns 4, 6 and 7 saw large numbers of French leaders die. Rob's English, with numerous healthy leaders, took advantage by taking Ile-de-France on Turn 8 and holding it through the end. Not even Joan of Arc could change the tide for Greg, and Rob's lead grew until he achieved a 30+ VP automatic victory on Turn 11.

Rob also received a $30 gift certificate from Multi-Man Publishing. Greg was awarded a $20 certificate for his runner-up performance. Since Stan Myszak was awarded the third and final plaque, the final $10 gift certificate was awarded to fourth place finisher Derek Landel.

Be sure to join the fun again in 2012, as Warriors of God attempts to gain attendance for the third straight year.

2011 Results For AREA

1st Round
Rob Winslow over Jack Stalica
Greg Hultgren over Daniel Hoffman
Stan Myszak over Rick Kirchner
Derek Landel over Philip Yaure
Brian Mountford over Dave Bohnenberger
Evan Brooks over Henry Russell
Zach Dunn over Marty Sample
David Metzger over Mark Mitchell
Ken Dunn over Keith Galbraith
Robert Sohn over Bruce Monnin
Terry Coleman over Edward Radar
Jeff Lange over Bob Menzel
Derek Pulhamus over Bob Woodson
Micah Hultgren over Johnny Wilson
Stephen Sheddon over Jeff Miller
Lembit Tohver over Eric Stranger
Steve Smith over Carl Copeland
Peter Stein over Chris Bauch

2nd Round
Rob Winslow over Lembit Tohver
Greg Hultgren over Terry Coleman
Stan Myszak over Ken Dunn
Derek Landel over Micah Hultgren
Carl Copeland over Chris Bauch
Derek Pulhamus over Stephen Sheddon
Steve Smith over Evan Brooks
Robert Sohn over Zach Dunn
Peter Stein over David Metzger

3rd Round
Rob Winslow over Steve Smith
Greg Hultgren over Robert Sohn
Stan Myszak over Derek Pulhamus
Derek Landel over Peter Stein

4th Round
Rob Winslow over Stan Myszak
Greg Hultgren over Derek Landel

5th Round
Rob Winslow over Greg Hultgren

Jeff Miller vs Stephen Shedden	The finalists in the big game.