Italy wins over Malakoff

Image: Gladiators #1 — Diamond Rodgers thinks the Gladiators are #1.

Gladiators #1 — Diamond Rodgers thinks the Gladiators are #1. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Cheerleaders — IHS Gladiators rev up the crowd.

Cheerleaders — IHS Gladiators rev up the crowd. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Fans — G-Kyle Jackson, O-Trevon Robertson, I-Matt Brommett, T-Trevor Patterson, A-Deandre Sephus, L-Clayton Campbell and Y-Brandon Souder. Otherwise known as “Italy Pride”.

Fans — G-Kyle Jackson, O-Trevon Robertson, I-Matt Brommett, T-Trevor Patterson, A-Deandre Sephus, L-Clayton Campbell and Y-Brandon Souder. Otherwise known as “Italy Pride”. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Miller and Granddaughter — Jackie Miller, Sr was recognized for his years of service in the Air Force. From 1952-1957 as ab airborne radio operator and communications security specialist. He is escorted by granddaughter, Lexi Miller.

Miller and Granddaughter — Jackie Miller, Sr was recognized for his years of service in the Air Force. From 1952-1957 as ab airborne radio operator and communications security specialist. He is escorted by granddaughter, Lexi Miller. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Defense — Malakoff offense tries get through the Gladiators.

Defense — Malakoff offense tries get through the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy Gladiator — Gladiator mascot shines for the camera.

Italy Gladiator — Gladiator mascot shines for the camera. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Major gets through — Gladiator, Clay Major, gets through the offense.

Major gets through — Gladiator, Clay Major, gets through the offense. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Desmond — Desmond Anderson gains yardage for the Gladiators.

Desmond — Desmond Anderson gains yardage for the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jasenio plunges — Jasenio Anderson plunges nearer the goal.

Jasenio plunges — Jasenio Anderson plunges nearer the goal. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Almost — This is just out of reach for Rodgers.

Almost — This is just out of reach for Rodgers. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Escamilla holds flag — John Escamillia holds the Gladiator flag.

Escamilla holds flag — John Escamillia holds the Gladiator flag. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jasenio gets by — Jasenio Anderson squeezes by the defense.

Jasenio gets by — Jasenio Anderson squeezes by the defense. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Touchdown! — The first touchdown of the game.

Touchdown! — The first touchdown of the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Blanca Figueroa — IHS Cheerleader, Blanca Figueroa, stops for a smile.

Blanca Figueroa — IHS Cheerleader, Blanca Figueroa, stops for a smile. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Major runs — Clay Major runs for yardage gain.

Major runs — Clay Major runs for yardage gain. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Offense — The offensive line plunges ahead.

Offense — The offensive line plunges ahead. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Looks for opening — Anderson looks for Rodgers to be open.

Looks for opening — Anderson looks for Rodgers to be open. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Rodgers touchdown — Rodgers makes a touchdown.

Rodgers touchdown — Rodgers makes a touchdown. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Glaspy — Roy Glaspy works hard on the line.

Glaspy — Roy Glaspy works hard on the line. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Cheerleaders and Mascot — IHS Cheerleaders and mascot smile for the camera.

Cheerleaders and Mascot — IHS Cheerleaders and mascot smile for the camera. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ronald Ferguson — Ronald Ferguson, 1968 alumnus, draws the name for the vintage jersey.

Ronald Ferguson — Ronald Ferguson, 1968 alumnus, draws the name for the vintage jersey. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Vintage jersey award — Flossie Gowin awards Donald Brummett the vintage jersey from the Italy Athletic Booster Club.

Vintage jersey award — Flossie Gowin awards Donald Brummett the vintage jersey from the Italy Athletic Booster Club. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Drum Major Michaels — Chase Michaels is the Drum Major for the Italy High School Regiment Band.

Drum Major Michaels — Chase Michaels is the Drum Major for the Italy High School Regiment Band. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Taking a hit — Tiger tangles with a Gladiator.

Taking a hit — Tiger tangles with a Gladiator. (Anne Sutherland)

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