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Gladiators do some soul searchingWill Burge, ArenaFan.comThe Cleveland Gladiators were only 1-4 in their last five games but that didn’t stop them from kicking off the second half of their season with a bang. The Gladiators knocked off the last unbeaten team in the AFL on Friday night defeating the Philadelphia Soul 67-55.
Gladiators beat odds, take SoulAkron Beacon Journal
The Philadelphia Soul might have come into Quicken Loans Arena expecting to sing their same old song Friday night, but that tune came up a bit flat against the Cleveland Gladiators.
Cleveland hands weary Soul first loss of seasonPhiladelphia Daily News
Coming off a crucial Eastern Division win over Dallas 4 nights earlier, the Soul was ripe for the picking last night and the Cleveland Gladiators picked. Cleveland scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns and took advantage of a late fumble to hand Philadelphia its first loss, 67-55, in an Arena Football League matchup front of 13,721 fans at Quicken Loans Arena.
Soul's depth a key to staying perfectPhiladelphia Inquirer
The Soul tore apart the Dallas Desperados in every phase of the game Monday, scoring 57 points against the Arena Football League's top-ranked defense and intercepting Dallas quarterback Clint Dolezel four times.
Soul must leap mental barrier in order to stay undefeatedCherry Hill Courier Post
Tonight, they will face a tough mental challenge. That's because -- with only four days to prepare -- the Soul (9-0) must play the Cleveland Gladiators (4-4) in Cleveland.
Gladiators seek home advantageThe Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
Gladiators coach Mike Wilpolt needed to work on his team's psyche in the week leading to a game tonight against the Philadelphia Soul.
Gladiators hand Soul first loss, 67-55Philadelphia Soul Press Release
Marlion Jackson ran for four touchdowns to lead the Cleveland Gladiators over the Philadelphia Soul, 67-55, at Quicken Loans Arena. Raymond Philyaw ended 25-of-30 for 295 yards with five touchdowns and one interception for Cleveland, which improved to 5-4 on the season.
Gladiators hand Soul first loss of the season, 67-55Cleveland Gladiators Press Release
The Cleveland Gladiators did what no other team has been able to do in 2008, defeating the Philadelphia Soul 67-55 in front of 13,721 fans at Quicken Loans Arena on Friday night. The Gladiators improve to 5-4 while the Soul slips to 9-1. No teams remain unbeaten.
