Italy JV wins season opener, Varsity enjoys Pep Rally

Image: Justin and Kyle — Justin Hayes and Kyle Wilkins relax at the pep rally before the game against Maypearl.

Justin and Kyle — Justin Hayes and Kyle Wilkins relax at the pep rally before the game against Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Deandre and Heath — Deandre Sephus and Heath Clemons wear spirit shades to the pep rally.

Deandre and Heath — Deandre Sephus and Heath Clemons wear spirit shades to the pep rally. (Barry Byers)

Image: I’m back… — Guess who’s back for 2009-2010?

I’m back… — Guess who’s back for 2009-2010? (Barry Byers)

Image: Ivan Roldan — Lineman Ivan Roldan sports a cap and shades during the pep rally.

Ivan Roldan — Lineman Ivan Roldan sports a cap and shades during the pep rally. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brimming with excitement — Superstar, Desmond Anderson, tries to conceal himself from the paparazzi.

Brimming with excitement — Superstar, Desmond Anderson, tries to conceal himself from the paparazzi. (Barry Byers)

Image: Happy Gladiators — The Gladiators enter the Coliseum.

Happy Gladiators — The Gladiators enter the Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hip, hip, hoorah! — The Italy High School Cheerleaders welcome the team.

Hip, hip, hoorah! — The Italy High School Cheerleaders welcome the team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nikki is shy — Everyone had fun at the pep rally…some more than others.

Nikki is shy — Everyone had fun at the pep rally…some more than others. (Barry Byers)

Image: The school song — The dome is filled with school spirit.

The school song — The dome is filled with school spirit. (Barry Byers)

Image: Friends having fun — The pep rally was a fun time to be with friends and support the team.

Friends having fun — The pep rally was a fun time to be with friends and support the team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Let’s get ’er done! — One final break before breaking the Panthers in two.

Let’s get ’er done! — One final break before breaking the Panthers in two. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chew ’um up! — Following tradition, the Varsity seniors meet at the Uptown Cafe in downtown Italy to have spaghetti before the game.

Chew ’um up! — Following tradition, the Varsity seniors meet at the Uptown Cafe in downtown Italy to have spaghetti before the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cutting up — John Isaac has light moment with some Panther wear.

Cutting up — John Isaac has light moment with some Panther wear. (Barry Byers)

Image: Feeling good — Kyle, Ethan and Ross joke around after their meal.

Feeling good — Kyle, Ethan and Ross joke around after their meal. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bobby inspires — Bobby Itson tells them like it is.

Bobby inspires — Bobby Itson tells them like it is. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa takes the seat — Musical chairs was very competitive but a lot of fun.

Alyssa takes the seat — Musical chairs was very competitive but a lot of fun. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase scores — Chase Hamilton races for an 82-yard touchdown against the Maypearl Panthers helping the Italy JV Gladiators win 14-0.

Chase scores — Chase Hamilton races for an 82-yard touchdown against the Maypearl Panthers helping the Italy JV Gladiators win 14-0. (DeeDee Hamilton)

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