May 28, 2008
SACCO: She’s right, Gladiators have nothing to be sorry for
She opened her red fold-up chair, placed her white tote down and got comfortable. She waited until the game started to take out her case and put the glasses on. And she cheered. When Ken Cox called your name over the slapped-together PA system at the Riverheads pitch, she clapped with you. She mouthed Kristen Moody’s name. She rubbed her daughter Elizabeth’s leg when Cox’s voice echoed, “And number 4.”Riverheads falls one game short
GREENVILLE – One game was all the Riverheads needed to secure the Group A Tournament berth but the season suddenly came crashing down on Wednesday afternoon when Goochland beat the Gladiators 4-2 in the Region B semifinals. Gladiator coach Homes Tehrani walked back from the midfield after comforting his team. He had to keep wiping the tears from his eyes.May 22, 2008
Bison can’t hold off R’heads’ OT attack
GREENVILLE — Riverheads wanted it more. The Gladiators survived two deficits and several great saves by Bison keeper Brittney Roberts to win the Shenandoah District tournament championship, 3-2, in two overtimes. Riverheads tried to get the action started, playing aggressive offense and getting multiple shots off at the goal.Page 1 of 1 pages
