AFL Cleveland Gladiators

Gladiators Spoil Soul Home Opener with 68-62 Win

Published on April 1, 2012 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Cleveland Gladiators News Release


PHILADELPHIA - The Cleveland Gladiators defeated the Philadelphia Soul on Sunday night, 68-62 in front of a raucous crowd of 15,328 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Gladiators (2-1) earned the all-important East Division win and handed the Soul (2-1) their first loss of the season.

Gladiators quarterback John Dutton completed 29-of-39 passes for 305 yards and nine touchdowns. His lone interception was returned for a Soul touchdown. The Gladiators record for most passing touchdowns in a single-game is 10, set by Dutton in 2010 versus the Orlando Predators.

Dominick Goodman had an outstanding night, with 11 receptions for 121 yards and five touchdowns. The five-touchdown performance marks the fourth time a Gladiators receiver has hauled in five scores in a single-game. Robert Redd also caught 11 passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns, while Thyron Lewis accounted for the other two receiving touchdowns.

Defensively, Tim Cheatwood intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble in the win. The Gladiators have now intercepted a pass in each game this season.

For the Soul, Dan Radabaugh completed 21-of-29 passes for 265 yards and six touchdowns. Tiger Jones led all receivers with 141 receiving yards on eight catches. All-Arena player Donovan Morgan was held to just three catches for 15 yards.

The Gladiators return to The Q on Sunday, April 8 when they host the Orlando Predators at 6 pm. Tickets are available for the Easter Sunday game, by calling 216.420.2222 or visiting www.clevelandgladiators.com.

The Cleveland Gladiators are part of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena organization and also owned by a group led by Cavaliers Majority Owner and Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. The group also owns and operates the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League playing at Quicken Loans Arena and the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League playing in nearby Canton, Ohio at the Canton Civic Center.

National Guard MVP: CLE Dominick Goodman

Russell Athletic Offensive Player: CLE John Dutton

Riddell Defensive Player: CLE Tim Cheatwood

JLS Ironman: PHI Kent Richardson

AFL Playmaker: CLE Dominick Goodman

Cutter's Catch of the Game: PHI Tiger Jones TD catch over the back endzone wall

Spalding Highlight of the Game: PHI Tiger Jones TD catch over the back endzone wall

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