Gladiators shipwreck the Pirates 33-27

Image: Winning Gladiators — In the second pre-season home game, the Italy Gladiators win against the Chilton Pirates Friday night.

Winning Gladiators — In the second pre-season home game, the Italy Gladiators win against the Chilton Pirates Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Taking time for a smile — Cori, Barbara, Sierra and Bianca stop long enough for the camera.

Taking time for a smile — Cori, Barbara, Sierra and Bianca stop long enough for the camera. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ross leads the way — Senior Ross Enriquez #55 leads the way for the Gladiators.

Ross leads the way — Senior Ross Enriquez #55 leads the way for the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Veterans honored by FFA — Rev. Todd and Tammy Gray (not pictured) were honored Friday night for their service to America. Both Captains in the Air Force, Rev. Gray was a security forces officer 2002-06 and Mrs. Gray was a civil engineering officer 1999-2007. Italy FFA representatives are Jacqualyn Cawley, Bailey Bumpus and David Garner.

Veterans honored by FFA — Rev. Todd and Tammy Gray (not pictured) were honored Friday night for their service to America. Both Captains in the Air Force, Rev. Gray was a security forces officer 2002-06 and Mrs. Gray was a civil engineering officer 1999-2007. Italy FFA representatives are Jacqualyn Cawley, Bailey Bumpus and David Garner. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Good sports — Captains of each team take the field before the game for a handshake and rules.

Good sports — Captains of each team take the field before the game for a handshake and rules. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Pirate steals the ball — With one big jump, a Chilton Pirate deflects the pass right out of the air.

Pirate steals the ball — With one big jump, a Chilton Pirate deflects the pass right out of the air. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Holley — Coach Kyle Holley returns to the sideline after a time out.

Coach Holley — Coach Kyle Holley returns to the sideline after a time out. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Drum Major — Jessica Hernandez leads the Italy Regiment Band.

Drum Major — Jessica Hernandez leads the Italy Regiment Band. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Destani and Amber — Every touchdown, the crowd gets candy!

Destani and Amber — Every touchdown, the crowd gets candy! (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Desmond — Senior Desmond Anderson takes a quick break.

Desmond — Senior Desmond Anderson takes a quick break. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Its a touchdown — Rising star, Aaron Thomas(9), out leaps two Pirates for his first touchdown catch of the 2009 season.

Its a touchdown — Rising star, Aaron Thomas(9), out leaps two Pirates for his first touchdown catch of the 2009 season. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Concerned coaches — Coach Holley, Coleman and Sollers carefully instruct the Gladiators.

Concerned coaches — Coach Holley, Coleman and Sollers carefully instruct the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: I have a question — Coach Bales took a minute and talked to the referees about one of their calls.

I have a question — Coach Bales took a minute and talked to the referees about one of their calls. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Band entertains — If you haven’t heard the Italy High School Regiment Band lately, come to the next game. You will be entertained.

Band entertains — If you haven’t heard the Italy High School Regiment Band lately, come to the next game. You will be entertained. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jasenio runs — Junior Jasenio Anderson searches for the receiver among the Chilton Pirate defense.

Jasenio runs — Junior Jasenio Anderson searches for the receiver among the Chilton Pirate defense. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Kaitlyn cheers — Kaitlyn Rossa cheers with the crowd.

Kaitlyn cheers — Kaitlyn Rossa cheers with the crowd. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Still friends — Gladiators working hard to beat the Pirates but still take a minute for good sportsmanship.

Still friends — Gladiators working hard to beat the Pirates but still take a minute for good sportsmanship. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Heath searches — Heath Clemons tries to find a running lane through a wave of Pirates.

Heath searches — Heath Clemons tries to find a running lane through a wave of Pirates. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Wilkins runs — Junior Kyle Wilkins guards the ball from the thieving Pirates.

Wilkins runs — Junior Kyle Wilkins guards the ball from the thieving Pirates. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Kyle and Kyle — Kyle Wilkins waits for Coach Kyle Holley to finish taping his ankle.

Kyle and Kyle — Kyle Wilkins waits for Coach Kyle Holley to finish taping his ankle. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Beverly and Jaleecia — Beverly Barnhart cheers from rafters with Jaleecia Fleming.

Beverly and Jaleecia — Beverly Barnhart cheers from rafters with Jaleecia Fleming. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Collision — Gladiators and Pirates clash all the way down the field.

Collision — Gladiators and Pirates clash all the way down the field. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy High School Regiment Band — Everyone is up on their feet with excitement.

Italy High School Regiment Band — Everyone is up on their feet with excitement. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy spirit — Italy High School invites you to the Gladiator games and see the spirit soar.

Italy spirit — Italy High School invites you to the Gladiator games and see the spirit soar. (Anne Sutherland)

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