The Gateway Gladiators Mite C team defeated the South Coast Panthers in another comeback victory 12-10 Saturday, keeping their first place hopes alive.

In the first period, the Panthers came out flying, scoring five straight goals before the Gladiators were able to get on the board. The Panthers scored again, but the Gladiators scored twenty-five seconds later to end the first period down 6-2. In the second period, the Gladiators came out playing team hockey and were able to tie the game at 6-6. The two teams traded traded goals until the score was knotted 9-9 with three minutes left.

The Panthers had a chance to take the lead on a penalty shot but Charlie Carrroll made a great save to keep the game even. After the save, the Gladiators took the momentum and Jarrod Frates scored two quick goals and the Gladiators were able to get one more taking the lead 12-9. The Panthers put one more on the board but the Gladiators played solid defense and held the lead. Jarrod Frates lead the team with eight goals. The other scorers included Ben Hebbel, Brayden Cannon, Jack Langlais and Pat Tripp. Charlie Carroll played stellar between the pipes with thirty seven saves. Lilia Lopez and Del Moral played solid on defense for the Gladiators. After starting the season poorly, Gateway has stormed back and still has a shot at first place.