JV Gladiators shutout by Chilton

Image: Protecting the ball — Italy Gladiators fight back the Chilton Pirates to protect the ball.

Protecting the ball — Italy Gladiators fight back the Chilton Pirates to protect the ball. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Welcome to the field — The Italy cheerleaders welcome the Gladiators to the field.

Welcome to the field — The Italy cheerleaders welcome the Gladiators to the field. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Gladiators pass

The Gladiators pass (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Defense and offense collide

Defense and offense collide (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Turning upfield

Turning upfield (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiator run play — Corrin Frazier runs past the line of scrimmage, deep in Gladiator territory.

Gladiator run play — Corrin Frazier runs past the line of scrimmage, deep in Gladiator territory. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Tackled by a Pirate

Tackled by a Pirate (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Watching the battle — Jacob Lopez, Omar Estrada and Jase Holden looking on from the sidelines.

Watching the battle — Jacob Lopez, Omar Estrada and Jase Holden looking on from the sidelines. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Running the middle — Gladiators running the ball between the numbers near midfield.

Running the middle — Gladiators running the ball between the numbers near midfield. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Searching for a receiver

Searching for a receiver (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Interception by Chilton

Interception by Chilton (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Pirate captured after interception — Gladiators stop Chilton’s return of an intercepted pass at the midfield sidelines.

Pirate captured after interception — Gladiators stop Chilton’s return of an intercepted pass at the midfield sidelines. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Hands in the air — Not only hands are in the air as the JV cheerleaders leap up to the occasion.

Hands in the air — Not only hands are in the air as the JV cheerleaders leap up to the occasion. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: We’ve got spirit — The JV cheerleaders clap and shout, looking to raise the spirit of the people in the stands.

We’ve got spirit — The JV cheerleaders clap and shout, looking to raise the spirit of the people in the stands. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: A play begins — The Pirate and Gladiator lines collide and shift as another offensive play for Italy develops.

A play begins — The Pirate and Gladiator lines collide and shift as another offensive play for Italy develops. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiator huddle — Near the 30 yard line, the Italy offense gathers to set up a third down play.

Gladiator huddle — Near the 30 yard line, the Italy offense gathers to set up a third down play. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiators have the ball

Gladiators have the ball (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Buchanan reflecting — Even on the sidelines, Justin Buchanan’s mind seems to still be on the field.

Buchanan reflecting — Even on the sidelines, Justin Buchanan’s mind seems to still be on the field. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Eyes on the battle — Ethan Saxon watches the Gladiators fight the Pirates.

Eyes on the battle — Ethan Saxon watches the Gladiators fight the Pirates. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: First and 10 — Gladiators have the ball and four downs in Pirate territory.

First and 10 — Gladiators have the ball and four downs in Pirate territory. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiators defend goal line

Gladiators defend goal line (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Back to battle — Robert Sparks goes to the huddle.

Back to battle — Robert Sparks goes to the huddle. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Go Corrin Go!

Go Corrin Go! (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Post game review — Coaches and players reflect on the game.

Post game review — Coaches and players reflect on the game. (Anne Sutherland)

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