Gladiators take positives from scrimmage with Waco Reicher Cougars

Image: Under the lights — Using the stadium lights as a lamp, Italy’s Junior Quarterback Jasenio Anderson (left) and Senior Wide Receiver Jon Isaac get taped up before Italy’s scrimmage against the Waco Reicher Cougars.

Under the lights — Using the stadium lights as a lamp, Italy’s Junior Quarterback Jasenio Anderson (left) and Senior Wide Receiver Jon Isaac get taped up before Italy’s scrimmage against the Waco Reicher Cougars. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Defending the Gold — Italy JV Gladiators dig in against the Cougars.

Defending the Gold — Italy JV Gladiators dig in against the Cougars. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Locked and loaded — The JV Gladiators had the baby blue Cougar defense seeing red.

Locked and loaded — The JV Gladiators had the baby blue Cougar defense seeing red. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Taking a stance — Larry Mayberry dares the Cougar defense to cross the line of scrimmage.

Taking a stance — Larry Mayberry dares the Cougar defense to cross the line of scrimmage. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Frazier in coverage — The talented Corrin Frazier tries to catch a Cougar and have it stuffed to hang on the wall back at the Gladiator Field House.

Frazier in coverage — The talented Corrin Frazier tries to catch a Cougar and have it stuffed to hang on the wall back at the Gladiator Field House. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Firing off — Italy’s defense runs buckshot through the Cougars.

Firing off — Italy’s defense runs buckshot through the Cougars. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Defense breaks huddle — Kyle, Tony and Chase get set on defense.

Defense breaks huddle — Kyle, Tony and Chase get set on defense. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: It’s all down hill now — Italy’s JV puts on a show against Waco Reicher before rolling into next week against Maypearl.

It’s all down hill now — Italy’s JV puts on a show against Waco Reicher before rolling into next week against Maypearl. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Passing the time — Jasenio Anderson, starting quarterback for the Italy Gladiators gets loose before facing the Cougar defense.

Passing the time — Jasenio Anderson, starting quarterback for the Italy Gladiators gets loose before facing the Cougar defense. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Beast gets prepared — The right arm of Jasenio “Beast” Anderson will lead the Gladiator “Bomb Squad” this season.

Beast gets prepared — The right arm of Jasenio “Beast” Anderson will lead the Gladiator “Bomb Squad” this season. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Anderson at QB — The plates are at the table, let’s go looking for dinner. Wonder how Cougar meat tastes compared to Panther patties?

Anderson at QB — The plates are at the table, let’s go looking for dinner. Wonder how Cougar meat tastes compared to Panther patties? (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Coach talks defense — Defensive Coordinator, Coach Robert Sollers, directs his soldiers.

Coach talks defense — Defensive Coordinator, Coach Robert Sollers, directs his soldiers. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Bales and his boys — Head Coach, Craig Bales, is ready to unleash the Gladiator offense.

Bales and his boys — Head Coach, Craig Bales, is ready to unleash the Gladiator offense. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Kyle, Heath and Justin — The Gladiators are ready to go back in front and re-establish themselves as the District Champion.

Kyle, Heath and Justin — The Gladiators are ready to go back in front and re-establish themselves as the District Champion. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Up front and personal — In the huddle with the “Bigs” who do the dirty work on the front lines of the Gladiator attack.

Up front and personal — In the huddle with the “Bigs” who do the dirty work on the front lines of the Gladiator attack. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Clemons drops back — Backup Quarterback, Heath Clemons, receives Jasenio Anderson’s vote for making the play of the game.

Clemons drops back — Backup Quarterback, Heath Clemons, receives Jasenio Anderson’s vote for making the play of the game. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Coach Bales motivates — Gladiators set to go live against the 2-time defending champs in TAPPS Division III football.

Coach Bales motivates — Gladiators set to go live against the 2-time defending champs in TAPPS Division III football. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Desmond gets dinged — Can’t break the Gladiator Spirit. Even with a break in his hand, Senior, Desmond Anderson, desperately wants to play against Maypearl.

Desmond gets dinged — Can’t break the Gladiator Spirit. Even with a break in his hand, Senior, Desmond Anderson, desperately wants to play against Maypearl. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Give a Gladiator five — Ta’Cory, who joined the Gladiators this year keeps the guys fired-up.

Give a Gladiator five — Ta’Cory, who joined the Gladiators this year keeps the guys fired-up. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Bobby takes a break — Bobby Wilson takes a needed break after tangling with the toughest of Cougars at his Noseguard position.

Bobby takes a break — Bobby Wilson takes a needed break after tangling with the toughest of Cougars at his Noseguard position. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Thomas on defense — Aaron helps out in the Gladiator secondary.

Thomas on defense — Aaron helps out in the Gladiator secondary. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Eyeing the Cougars… — …and looking forward to playing Maypearl.

Eyeing the Cougars… — …and looking forward to playing Maypearl. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Hayes is all heart — Applying himself, body and mind, Justin “Huck” Hayes will be an impact player for the Gladiators this season.

Hayes is all heart — Applying himself, body and mind, Justin “Huck” Hayes will be an impact player for the Gladiators this season. (Treyvon Robertson)

Image: Bring on Maypearl — After the Gladiators broke this huddle Friday, the call was beat Maypearl on three. One, two, three, BEAT MAYPEARL!

Bring on Maypearl — After the Gladiators broke this huddle Friday, the call was beat Maypearl on three. One, two, three, BEAT MAYPEARL! (Treyvon Robertson)

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