This was the game I’ve been waiting for all season, the Gladiators were matched up against the Spartans pretty equally and had similar records coming into the game, of course only one team would leave the field improving that record.
The Spartans drew first blood after their defense put a stop to the Gladiators first drive, they put on an ariel attack that got them into the end zone. The Spartans held onto their lead into the 2nd half, but the Gladiators got their running game going and got into the end zone twice but missing both the extra points, the Spartans would only need a touch down to get the win. Late in the 4th quarter the Spartans mounted their attack moving the ball down field, but a spectacular interception by the Gladiators put an end to the drive, and the game. And thus the Gladiators left the field victorious, but both teams kids played their hearts out and it was an excellent game to end the season on.  

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I love rematches, it really lets you see the progress the kids have made during the year. And to this extent the Galaxy really shone, scoring 2 goals quickly in the first quarter. But team Avalanche wasn’t just relaxing all season either, they’re improvement was really evident by their constant pressure on the Galaxy goal and kept the ball in their field for the majority of the game and also scored 2 goals.

But the Galaxy’s coordinated attacks were too much for the Avalanche goalies, giving them the final victory.

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Hope everyone had an enjoyable Spring break. While it was enjoyable to relax and not have to rush off to any games, it’s great to be back watching the kids do their thing. And do their thing they did – the boys put on a very energetic game with some very exciting moments at the goal. The game ended in a tie. Well done guys.

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The Avalanche faced the Red Lightning this week for a very hard fought game. It was so exciting I found myself watching more than shooting! But in the end it was the Red Lightning that ’struck’ the net more times and won the match.

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Now that the fields are dry, it time to get our ‘game on’. Avalanche and Orange Crush put on a great show. Many close calls but only this flying shot from the Crush found the net and turned out to be the winning shot.

What an awesome game – the teams were well matched and were in a deadlocked heat for most of the game. Eventually the Gilbert Galaxies got the winning shot when a penalty kick found it’s way past the Avalanche’s goalie.