Bradenton Gladiators Continue Their Winning Streak

The Bay Area Warriors were short on players as they arrived on the Gladiators home field Saturday night nd it showed. The Bay Area Warriors (1-6) in AFC West Division were out muscled as they fell to the Gladiators 24-6. 

The Warriors, who are trying to re-organize after some internal problems, came to play with only 17 able-bodied players.

The Gladiators played strong both on offense and defense. Bonshavior Bean caught a touchdown pass in the first quarter. That was soon followed by Chauncey Jones' 6 yard rush touchdown, ending the first quarter 14-0. 

In the second quarter Philip Chaltis kicked a 23 yard field goal. Quarterback Aaron Dorsey brought in a 1 yard touchdown run ending the first half at Gladiators 24 Warriors 0. 

The Warriors scored their only touchdown 3 minutes into the third quarter with a 34 yard reception to David Brooks.  Their two point conversion attempt was blocked by Gladiator Darian Pratt. The fourth quarter was scoreless ending the game at 24-6, giving the Gladiators a 8-0 in the AFC West Division standings.

The Gladiators travel to Port Charlotte to take on the the Charlotte County Reign (1-7) next weekend.