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Image: Frost got burned 48-7 during Italy’s Homecoming game. — Jasenio Anderson(11) rolls out as John Isaac(10) heads down field for the pass. Italy senior John Isaac had 4 touchdown catches on the night.

Frost got burned 48-7 during Italy’s Homecoming game. — Jasenio Anderson(11) rolls out as John Isaac(10) heads down field for the pass. Italy senior John Isaac had 4 touchdown catches on the night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy High School welcomes home past graduates — Friday was Homecoming for Italy High School. The classes that graduated in years ending in “9” were celebrated and remembered. The banner above was one of three banners donated by Monolithic Constructors, Inc. with local artist Barry Byers applying the graphics.

Italy High School welcomes home past graduates — Friday was Homecoming for Italy High School. The classes that graduated in years ending in “9” were celebrated and remembered. The banner above was one of three banners donated by Monolithic Constructors, Inc. with local artist Barry Byers applying the graphics. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Queen Drew — Drew Windham was crowned IHS Queen Friday night during half time. She was escorted by her father, Joe Windham.

Queen Drew — Drew Windham was crowned IHS Queen Friday night during half time. She was escorted by her father, Joe Windham. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: A Queen and her court — Queen nominees and class princesses came together for a photo Friday night.

A Queen and her court — Queen nominees and class princesses came together for a photo Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Veterans honored — In a flag raising ceremony before the game, Billy Copeland and Clifford Daniels were honored as veterans.

Veterans honored — In a flag raising ceremony before the game, Billy Copeland and Clifford Daniels were honored as veterans. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Get ready to rumble — I-T-A-L-Y is ready to welcome the players out of the tunnel.

Get ready to rumble — I-T-A-L-Y is ready to welcome the players out of the tunnel. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: When Lions fly… — This Frost Polar Bears tried to keep pressure on Italy quarterback, Jasenio Anderson, but the “Beast” passed for 3-touchdowns in the 1st half.

When Lions fly… — This Frost Polar Bears tried to keep pressure on Italy quarterback, Jasenio Anderson, but the “Beast” passed for 3-touchdowns in the 1st half. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Can’t stop him — Anderson wipes his cleats on a Polar Bear rug.

Can’t stop him — Anderson wipes his cleats on a Polar Bear rug. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Blocked up — Italy kicks a PAT against the Bears.

Blocked up — Italy kicks a PAT against the Bears. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Handoff — Defensive end Jonathan Nash(65) tries to slow down the Polar Bear sweep as linebacker Jasenio Anderson(11) pursues the play.

Handoff — Defensive end Jonathan Nash(65) tries to slow down the Polar Bear sweep as linebacker Jasenio Anderson(11) pursues the play. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Guess this one… — What do you get when you cross a Zebra with a Polar Bear and a Gladiator? A 48-7 homecoming victory for Italy.

Guess this one… — What do you get when you cross a Zebra with a Polar Bear and a Gladiator? A 48-7 homecoming victory for Italy. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy Cheerleaders — All the cheerleaders come together for one big night.

Italy Cheerleaders — All the cheerleaders come together for one big night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ivan hurts — Coach Kyle Holley tapes Ivan Roldan’s ankle during the game.

Ivan hurts — Coach Kyle Holley tapes Ivan Roldan’s ankle during the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Perfect? — Italy’s Desmond Anderson successfully breaks up a pass attempt by Frost. It was successful since there was no yellow flags thrown on the play.

Perfect? — Italy’s Desmond Anderson successfully breaks up a pass attempt by Frost. It was successful since there was no yellow flags thrown on the play. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: One more time — Italy senior John Isaac(10) catches 1 of his 4 touchdown passes on the night.

One more time — Italy senior John Isaac(10) catches 1 of his 4 touchdown passes on the night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Mr. Perez boogies — Ronald Helms and principal Tanya Parker watch Mr. Perez during half time.

Mr. Perez boogies — Ronald Helms and principal Tanya Parker watch Mr. Perez during half time. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: A whole lotta mud — Zach Hernandez is having some good clean fun as he carries some of Willis field on his back.

A whole lotta mud — Zach Hernandez is having some good clean fun as he carries some of Willis field on his back. (Anne Sutherland)

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