LOCAL WARRIORS: It may not be the...

LOCAL WARRIORS: It may not be the ’92 Olympics, but TV’s “American Gladiators,” which pits hard-bodied athletes against each other along bizarre obstacle courses, has a growing following. And in tonight’s round (Channel 9, 10 p.m.), Orange County watchers have plenty to root about. Suzie Stencil of La Palma, who works for a construction company, will compete in the women’s semifinals. The men’s semifinal includes Tommy Knox, a Huntington Beach chiropractor.