The Gateway Gladiators Mite C team defeated the SC Panthers in another come back victory 12-10 Saturday. 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 then scored again, but the Gladiators scored 25 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 goals, scoring three more times and the game remained 9-9 with three minutes left. The Panthers had a chance to take the lead on a penalty shot, but Charlie Carroll made a great save to stone the Panthers 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. Frates lead the team with eight goals. The other scorers included Ben Hebbel, Brayden Cannon, Jack Langlais and Pat Tripp. Carroll played stellar between the pipes with 37 saves. Lilia Lopez and Del Moral played solid on defense for the Gladiators. The Gladiators are climbing the ranks after starting and staying in last place for awhile to begin the season. If the Gladiators win their last two games, they have a good chance of being the number one seed in the playoffs.