Simplify the following text for a Grade 5 native English-speaking person.
Original: Warner was named to the AFL 's First-team All-Arena in both 1996 and 1997 after he led the Barnstormers to Arena Bowl appearances in both seasons .
Simplified: Warner was named to the AFL 's All-Arena first team in both 1996 and 1997 . He led the Barnstormers to the Arena Bowl in both 1996 and 1997 .