Gladiators prepare for Maypearl; Italy Jr. High has first practice

Image: Gladiators kick it into high gear this week against Maypearl — Jasenio Anderson kicks the simulated P.A.T. (point after touchdown) during Wednesday’s practice as the Gladiators get tuned up for the Mayperal Panthers.

Gladiators kick it into high gear this week against Maypearl — Jasenio Anderson kicks the simulated P.A.T. (point after touchdown) during Wednesday’s practice as the Gladiators get tuned up for the Mayperal Panthers. (Barry Byers)

Image: P.A.T. Block drill — The Gladiators have covered all the basics in preparation for the Panthers.

P.A.T. Block drill — The Gladiators have covered all the basics in preparation for the Panthers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle connects — Kyle Jackson punts for the JV during practice.

Kyle connects — Kyle Jackson punts for the JV during practice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bobby is ready — Bobby Wilson is ready to make a name for himself against Maypearl.

Bobby is ready — Bobby Wilson is ready to make a name for himself against Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheers to us! — The “Cousins of Chaos” are back and ready for Friday against Maypearl.

Cheers to us! — The “Cousins of Chaos” are back and ready for Friday against Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson steps up — Expect quarterback Jasenio Anderson to step up his game against the Panthers.

Anderson steps up — Expect quarterback Jasenio Anderson to step up his game against the Panthers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio gains ground — By the way, the “Beast” is versatile.

Jasenio gains ground — By the way, the “Beast” is versatile. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rocket launcher — There will be a fireworks display at Willis Field starting at about 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

Rocket launcher — There will be a fireworks display at Willis Field starting at about 7:30 p.m. on Friday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Heath and Jasenio — These two can move the ball in more ways than one.

Heath and Jasenio — These two can move the ball in more ways than one. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson punts — The Gladiators worked on special teams this week also.

Anderson punts — The Gladiators worked on special teams this week also. (Barry Byers)

Image: All for one — The JV and Varsity players are all striving for one goal…to be Champions.

All for one — The JV and Varsity players are all striving for one goal…to be Champions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tony Wooldridge — Tony will be the JV quarterback in Thursday’s game in Maypearl.

Tony Wooldridge — Tony will be the JV quarterback in Thursday’s game in Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cousins of Crush — Zain “Zilla” Byers and his cousin John “Bulldog” Byers are a winning combination.

Cousins of Crush — Zain “Zilla” Byers and his cousin John “Bulldog” Byers are a winning combination. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Walton — Bailey will rely on a good stance to give him the edge this season.

Bailey Walton — Bailey will rely on a good stance to give him the edge this season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Carson to Coach — Coach Kyle Holley worked with the Jr. High quarterbacks on Wednesday.

Carson to Coach — Coach Kyle Holley worked with the Jr. High quarterbacks on Wednesday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric “Flash” Carson — Will be the 8th grade quarterback this season.

Eric “Flash” Carson — Will be the 8th grade quarterback this season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trying the arm — The 8th grade squad is loaded with talent to only have about twelve players on the roster.

Trying the arm — The 8th grade squad is loaded with talent to only have about twelve players on the roster. (Barry Byers)

Image: Treyvon Robertson — Wide Receiver Treyvon Robertson looked awesome catching passes on Wednesday.

Treyvon Robertson — Wide Receiver Treyvon Robertson looked awesome catching passes on Wednesday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Here it comes — Treyvon hauls in a deep pass.

Here it comes — Treyvon hauls in a deep pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sure hands — Name Withheld snags another pass.

Sure hands — Name Withheld snags another pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Ward teaches — Coach Josh Ward talks technique with the receivers.

Coach Ward teaches — Coach Josh Ward talks technique with the receivers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trey can play — Trey takes one more step toward a great season.

Trey can play — Trey takes one more step toward a great season. (Barry Byers)

Image: FUNdamentals — Coach Matt Coker emphasizes the fundamentals as Kevin Roldan prepares to execute the block.

FUNdamentals — Coach Matt Coker emphasizes the fundamentals as Kevin Roldan prepares to execute the block. (Barry Byers)

Image: Together, we can! — Here come the Italy Jr. High Gladiators.

Together, we can! — Here come the Italy Jr. High Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

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