There is a lot of talk about a Battle of the Unbeatens possibly coming up in varsity football, but assuming Buffalo Gap did its job tonight against Wilson (couldn't find a score yet) there will be a similar battle at Riverheads next Wednesday the 30th when the Bison tangle with the Junior Gladiators. The Gladiators held up their end of the "unbeaten" part tonight by routing Staunton 40-12 in Gypsy Hill Park. Ironically the Bison defeated the Junior Storm by that exact score on the same field last week, which gives you a good idea as to how evenly-matched the two teams will be.
For tonight's game, the most impressive thing was the support Riverheads had for an away game. I would say the Gladiator fans outnumbered the home team by at least a 5-1 margin, and maybe more than that. And those fans certainly got their money's worth as a quartet of Gladiator running backs had their way with the Storm. David Austin, Luke Bryant, Kayden Cook-Cash, and Logan Hostetter took turns running around and quite often directly OVER the Staunton defense, as each player contributed at least a touchdown or a two-point conversion. When the starters were rested in the fourth quarter, the second-string offense took over and drove in for the Big Red's fifth TD of the evening, with Hunter Long getting the honors. The Gladiators were a perfect 5 for 5 on two-point conversions.
After being held scoreless in the first half, Staunton did enjoy some success through the air in the second half, especially with the combination of Walker Darby to Kayden Jackson, which produced the first SHS touchdown. In the final minute of the contest, Kysean Banks scored on a long run to complete the scoring.
For unknown reasons, the game was shortened tonight as they only played eight-minute quarters instead of the usual ten. Fans noticed it from the beginning and the Riverheads coaches made at least an attempt between the first and second quarters to point it out but nothing was ever changed. Of course it did not make any difference in the outcome but was puzzling nevertheless.
So fans, come on out to Greenville next Wednesday night for what promises to be a dandy. You can still have your big Halloween bash the next night and of course make the varsity game out at the Gap on Friday. Of course first things first as the Gladiator varsity will be entertaining Staunton later today in a 7:00 kickoff in Greenville.
For tonight's game, the most impressive thing was the support Riverheads had for an away game. I would say the Gladiator fans outnumbered the home team by at least a 5-1 margin, and maybe more than that. And those fans certainly got their money's worth as a quartet of Gladiator running backs had their way with the Storm. David Austin, Luke Bryant, Kayden Cook-Cash, and Logan Hostetter took turns running around and quite often directly OVER the Staunton defense, as each player contributed at least a touchdown or a two-point conversion. When the starters were rested in the fourth quarter, the second-string offense took over and drove in for the Big Red's fifth TD of the evening, with Hunter Long getting the honors. The Gladiators were a perfect 5 for 5 on two-point conversions.
After being held scoreless in the first half, Staunton did enjoy some success through the air in the second half, especially with the combination of Walker Darby to Kayden Jackson, which produced the first SHS touchdown. In the final minute of the contest, Kysean Banks scored on a long run to complete the scoring.
For unknown reasons, the game was shortened tonight as they only played eight-minute quarters instead of the usual ten. Fans noticed it from the beginning and the Riverheads coaches made at least an attempt between the first and second quarters to point it out but nothing was ever changed. Of course it did not make any difference in the outcome but was puzzling nevertheless.
So fans, come on out to Greenville next Wednesday night for what promises to be a dandy. You can still have your big Halloween bash the next night and of course make the varsity game out at the Gap on Friday. Of course first things first as the Gladiator varsity will be entertaining Staunton later today in a 7:00 kickoff in Greenville.
