Chilton Tops Italy 28-26

Image: Offense and defense battle — The fight between Gladiator and Pirate went on all night.

Offense and defense battle — The fight between Gladiator and Pirate went on all night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiators come to battle — The cheerleaders and flag core line the field as the Gladiators run to their battle stations.

Gladiators come to battle — The cheerleaders and flag core line the field as the Gladiators run to their battle stations. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Respect for our flag — The players and referees take a few minutes and honor the flag.

Respect for our flag — The players and referees take a few minutes and honor the flag. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Captains meet at midfield — Number 25 Diamond Rogers, Number 20 Clay Major and Number 63 Zach Hernandez are captains this week for the Gladiators.

Captains meet at midfield — Number 25 Diamond Rogers, Number 20 Clay Major and Number 63 Zach Hernandez are captains this week for the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Checking his spot — Number 10 John Isaac checks the ref.

Checking his spot — Number 10 John Isaac checks the ref. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Clash of the Gladiators — The defense will tangle with mountains to keep the ball moving.

Clash of the Gladiators — The defense will tangle with mountains to keep the ball moving. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Italy Regiment Band — The Italy High School Regiment Band have fun in the stands.

The Italy Regiment Band — The Italy High School Regiment Band have fun in the stands. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: IHS cheerleaders — Spirit up with the Italy cheerleaders.

IHS cheerleaders — Spirit up with the Italy cheerleaders. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Anderson run — Jasenio Anderson, number 7 has the ball.

Anderson run — Jasenio Anderson, number 7 has the ball. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Punt to the Pirates

Punt to the Pirates (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Defense holds the Pirates

Defense holds the Pirates (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Up for the play — Chilton tries to block our field goal.

Up for the play — Chilton tries to block our field goal. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Our beloved mascot — Our beloved mascot, the Gladiator flexes in front of the fans.

Our beloved mascot — Our beloved mascot, the Gladiator flexes in front of the fans. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiators on the sideline

Gladiators on the sideline (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Chilton Tops Italy 28-26

Chilton Tops Italy 28-26 (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiators pulling him down

Gladiators pulling him down (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Defense holds them back

Defense holds them back (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Fenceline quarterbacks — Mr.Green, Larry Eubank and Larry Mayberry watch the game in Chilton

Fenceline quarterbacks — Mr.Green, Larry Eubank and Larry Mayberry watch the game in Chilton (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Kelton Bales — 6th grader Kelton Bales is a manager.

Kelton Bales — 6th grader Kelton Bales is a manager. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiator managers — Trevon Roberts, Eric Carson and Darrel Mayberry are managers for the Italy Gladiators.

Gladiator managers — Trevon Roberts, Eric Carson and Darrel Mayberry are managers for the Italy Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Anderson up the field — Jasenio Anderson works his way up the field.

Anderson up the field — Jasenio Anderson works his way up the field. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Introducing … — IHS cheerleaders introduce the Chilton cheerleaders.

Introducing … — IHS cheerleaders introduce the Chilton cheerleaders. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Anderson punts

Anderson punts (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Trent Morgan — Trent Morgan rests his leg.

Trent Morgan — Trent Morgan rests his leg. (Anne Sutherland)

Return to story