The Caledonia Gladiators showed flashes of brilliance and resilience in Friday night’s clash against the Bristol Flyers, falling 93–91 in a high-energy encounter at Playsport. Despite the final scoreline, the Gladiators demonstrated significant promise on both ends of the court, with multiple players stepping up in key moments.

From tip-off, the game had the makings of a fierce offensive contest. The Gladiators found early rhythm inside, shooting an impressive 70% from two-point range, showing composure and precision around the rim. While Bristol found success from beyond the arc (50% on threes), Caledonia battled hard to keep pace through relentless drives and fast-break finishes.

Matthew Ragsdale led the charge with 22 points off the bench, providing a vital scoring boost and showing the depth of the Gladiators roster. Ria’n Holland continued his strong start to the season with 18 points, 8 assists, and 6 steals, putting his all into both scoring and playmaking. Ethan Wright added 19 points and 5 rebounds.

As a team, the Gladiators excelled in hustle categories — forcing 10 steals and scoring 17 points from turnovers, evidence of their defensive effort and transition play. The bench unit also shone, outscoring Bristol’s reserves 33–19, giving the team valuable depth and momentum swings throughout the game.

Despite a strong third-quarter push from Bristol, Caledonia kept their composure and continued to battle, cutting into leads and showing tenacity right until the final buzzer. With key takeaways in rebounding, transition play, and inside scoring efficiency, this performance offers plenty to build on as the Gladiators continue their Championship campaign.

The Gladiators will be back at home next weekend for a Sunday full of Halloween fun against the London Lions!

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