Italy loses home opener to Palmer

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Italy Pride and the Varsity Cheerleaders mixed the spirit up and came up with this awesome group. Way to go IHS!

Palmer vs Italy — Italy Pride and the Varsity Cheerleaders mixed the spirit up and came up with this awesome group. Way to go IHS! (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Italy Pride consist of Italy JV players.

Palmer vs Italy — Italy Pride consist of Italy JV players. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Moms and fans line the walkway to the field for the Gladiators.

Palmer vs Italy — Moms and fans line the walkway to the field for the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — The Gladiators run to the field.

Palmer vs Italy — The Gladiators run to the field. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Li Drago and son, Manuel Gonzales, are from Houston escaping Hurricane Ike.  Ms. Drago said, “Italy sounded like a nice town to stay in and it is!” Manuel is in 6th grade in Houston schools.

Palmer vs Italy — Li Drago and son, Manuel Gonzales, are from Houston escaping Hurricane Ike. Ms. Drago said, “Italy sounded like a nice town to stay in and it is!” Manuel is in 6th grade in Houston schools. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — 4th Quarter!

Palmer vs Italy — 4th Quarter! (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — FFA raises the American flag to begin the game.

Palmer vs Italy — FFA raises the American flag to begin the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — FFA participants and Veteran, Paul Cockeraham, take time for a photo.

Palmer vs Italy — FFA participants and Veteran, Paul Cockeraham, take time for a photo. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Captains meet on the field before the game.

Palmer vs Italy — Captains meet on the field before the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Jasenio Anderson gets the snap.

Palmer vs Italy — Jasenio Anderson gets the snap. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Italy tries to break from Palmer’s defense.

Palmer vs Italy — Italy tries to break from Palmer’s defense. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Italy’s defense pulls down Palmer.

Palmer vs Italy — Italy’s defense pulls down Palmer. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Italy’s defense tried to keep Palmer from scoring.

Palmer vs Italy — Italy’s defense tried to keep Palmer from scoring. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Desmond Anderson runs for the score.

Palmer vs Italy — Desmond Anderson runs for the score. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — One of the Gladiators youngest fan.

Palmer vs Italy — One of the Gladiators youngest fan. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Trevor Davis and Italy alumni, Michael Mitchell, worry about the injured finger.

Palmer vs Italy — Trevor Davis and Italy alumni, Michael Mitchell, worry about the injured finger. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Block to the back might bring him down.

Palmer vs Italy — Block to the back might bring him down. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Varsity Cheerleader, Lexi Miller, takes time for a smile.

Palmer vs Italy — Varsity Cheerleader, Lexi Miller, takes time for a smile. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Bringing him down

Palmer vs Italy — Bringing him down (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Offense works for a touchdown.

Palmer vs Italy — Offense works for a touchdown. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Clay Major getting first aid on the sideline.

Palmer vs Italy — Clay Major getting first aid on the sideline. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Jonathan Nash, MVP for Italy game against Palmer.

Palmer vs Italy — Jonathan Nash, MVP for Italy game against Palmer. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — Cheerleaders Destani Anderson, Beverly Barnhart and Amber Mitchell huddle up for a photo.

Palmer vs Italy — Cheerleaders Destani Anderson, Beverly Barnhart and Amber Mitchell huddle up for a photo. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Palmer vs Italy — The Italy High School Regiment Band performs throughout the game.

Palmer vs Italy — The Italy High School Regiment Band performs throughout the game. (Anne Sutherland)

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