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Maurice Williams Earns AFL Weekly Honors

June 27, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Cleveland Gladiators News Release


CLEVELAND - Gladiators wide receiver and kick returner Maurice Williams has been awarded the Spalding Highlight of the Week for his performance in Week 16 versus the Jacksonville Sharks. Williams becomes the fourth Gladiators player to be recognized for on-field performance in 2012.

Williams, in his first season in the AFL, has seen action on offense, defense and special teams thus far. A natural receiver, he has assisted on kick returns, as well as action at the jack linebacker position.

Versus Jacksonville, Williams provided a spark on special teams, with a 53-yard kick return for a touchdown in the first quarter. It marked the first kick return score of the season for the Gladiators, and the first since June 11, 2011 when Quorey Payne did so versus the Georgia Force.

"Mo has the athletic ability to play multiple positions, and it has paid off for us," Gladiators head coach Steve Thonn said. "Because of our receiving corps, his offensive touches have been limited. It's nice to see him be able make his impact in other areas. He really deserves this honor."

In Week 15 versus the New Orleans VooDoo, Williams intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown while playing in the linebacker position.

[Stacked Logo with URL and Ohio (blue) copy]The Gladiators return to Quicken Loans Arena this Friday night for a matchup with East Division foe Milwaukee Mustangs. The game will be televised nationally as the Net 10 Arena Football Friday game of the week. Kickoff is set for 8:00 pm and is presented locally by the Ohio National Guard.

The Cleveland Gladiators are part of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena organization and also owned by a group led by Cavaliers Majority Owner and Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. The group also owns and operates the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League playing at Quicken Loans Arena and the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League playing in nearby Canton, Ohio at the Canton Civic Center.

Tickets are on sale now and start as low as just $13 per seat! For tickets, call 216.420.2222, visit www.clevelandgladiators.com or any Northeast Ohio Discount Drug Mart location.

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