Spokane Shock vs Cleveland Gladiators 5-1-2010 HD

May 1st 2010 Spokane, WA: The Spokane Shock lost their second game of the season Saturday night, 68-72, falling just short against the Cleveland Gladiators.

In a game that saw eight lead changes, it only seemed fitting that it came down to the final 30-seconds.

Clevelands QB John Dutton connected with WR Ben Nelson for a 27-yard touchdown to give the Gladiators a 61-65 lead with 35.3 seconds left.

Spokane fired right back with a five-play, 45-yard drive that was capped off by a four-yard touchdown pass from QB Kyle Rowley to WR Raul Vijil. K Taylor Rowan converted the extra point to give Spokane a 68-65 lead with only 8.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

Clevelands KR Brent Holmes returned the ensuing kick off 56 yards to give the lead back to the Gladiators, 72-68, with only 1.6 seconds left in the game.

The final kick-off was recovered by WR Eddie Thompson as the clock expired. But, thanks to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against Cleveland (on the previous touchdown) Spokane was given one last chance. Rowley dropped back to pass and fired a bullet to WR Markee White that fell incomplete, despite the crowds protest of pass interference, and the game was over.

Rowley, who was selected as the Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Game, ended the night with a season-high 375 passing yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions. WR Huey Whittaker led the Shock in receptions (11), receiving yards (149) and touchdowns (three).

The Gladiators were led offensively by WR Ben Nelson who had seven receptions including four touchdowns for 129 yards. Dutton finished with 285 passing yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions. Spokanes Travis Williams, who was selected as the Riddell Defensive Player of the Game, picked off both of Duttons passes.

The Shock hit the road this week as they travel to Arizona to face the Rattlers this Friday. The Rattlers, who lost to the Tampa Bay Storm 61-62 tonight, are currently tied with the Shock at the top of the Western Division with a 2-2 record.

Attendance: 9,974
JLS Ironman of the Game: SHOCK LB Kevin McCullough
Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Game: SHOCK QB Kyle Rowley
Spalding Highlight of the Game: SHOCK WR Raul Vijils 39-yard TD reception
Riddell Defensive Player of the Game: SHOCK DB Travis Williams
Nifty Playmaker of the Game: SHOCK WR Huey Whittaker
Cutters Catch of the Game: SHOCK WR Markee Whites 34 yard TD reception (2nd quarter)

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