The Bradenton Gladiators took their fourth straight win of the season after defeating the Charlotte County Reign 27-6.
A late game injury cast a shadow over the victory after Chris Peterson who plays at line backer and defensive tackle left the game with what appeared to be a serious ankle injury. Check with the Bradenton Gladiators for an update on Peterson's condition later today.
The game against Charlotte started off strong when Chauncey Jones scored the first touchdown of the game with 6:42 left in the first quarter. The extra point was no good. At the half, the score remained at 6-0.
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Jones came back with a 90-yard run for a touchdown just eighteen seconds into the third quarter. The Reign answered with their only touchdown in the game.
Craig Carnes, the Gladiators running back, ran 76 yards to score a touch down with 6:42 remaining in the third quarter. Bonshavior Bean put the final score onn the board in the fourth quarter, bringing the score to 27-6.
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The game ended when Chris Peterson was injured with 1:31 left in the fourth quarter.
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