Gladiators cage the Jaguars 51-12

Image: Gladiators get a lift from John Isaac(10) and Justin Hayes(36) — John Isaac(10) separates Justin Hayes(36) from the pile as the Gladiators try to separate themselves from the other teams moving to 3-0 in district play, 4-2 overall.

Gladiators get a lift from John Isaac(10) and Justin Hayes(36) — John Isaac(10) separates Justin Hayes(36) from the pile as the Gladiators try to separate themselves from the other teams moving to 3-0 in district play, 4-2 overall. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Veterans honored — Local veterans, Earl Goodwin and Paul Cockerham, were honored with a flag raising ceremony before the game. Goodwin served from 1968-1971 in South Vietnam and leaving the Army in 1976. Cockerham served in the Navy 1989-1991. Italy ISD appreciates the sacrifice these men offered to protect our nation and community.

Veterans honored — Local veterans, Earl Goodwin and Paul Cockerham, were honored with a flag raising ceremony before the game. Goodwin served from 1968-1971 in South Vietnam and leaving the Army in 1976. Cockerham served in the Navy 1989-1991. Italy ISD appreciates the sacrifice these men offered to protect our nation and community. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ready to make a move — The Italy Gladiators won the battle against the Hubbard Jaguars on Friday night, ending with a 51-12 victory. Italy is now 3-0 in district play, 4-2 overall.

Ready to make a move — The Italy Gladiators won the battle against the Hubbard Jaguars on Friday night, ending with a 51-12 victory. Italy is now 3-0 in district play, 4-2 overall. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Pump it up — The Gladiators step it up one more notch. These ladies have the audience ready to rumble with the boys.

Pump it up — The Gladiators step it up one more notch. These ladies have the audience ready to rumble with the boys. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Passing the Jaguars — Italy tries to pass over the Hubbard Jaguars as Jasenio Anderson(10) rolls out looking for tight end Ryan Ashcraft(48) or wide receiver John Isaac(10). Anderson has completed 75 of 137 passes for 1,331-yards and 19 touchdowns in 6 games.

Passing the Jaguars — Italy tries to pass over the Hubbard Jaguars as Jasenio Anderson(10) rolls out looking for tight end Ryan Ashcraft(48) or wide receiver John Isaac(10). Anderson has completed 75 of 137 passes for 1,331-yards and 19 touchdowns in 6 games. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Grrrr — The Gladiator knows what it takes on the battlefield.

Grrrr — The Gladiator knows what it takes on the battlefield. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Follow me — Ivan Roldan(60) clears a path for Jasenio Anderson(11) who scrambles left for big yards. Anderson has carried the ball 122 times for 633-yards, averaging 5.19-yards per carry in 6-games.

Follow me — Ivan Roldan(60) clears a path for Jasenio Anderson(11) who scrambles left for big yards. Anderson has carried the ball 122 times for 633-yards, averaging 5.19-yards per carry in 6-games. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Well deserved break — John Issac(10) and Jasenio Anderson(11) get a rare chance to sit back and enjoy the game from the sidelines as Italy handed Hubbard their seventh loss of the season. Isaac has scored 11 total touchdowns this season while Anderson has crossed the goal line 9 times.

Well deserved break — John Issac(10) and Jasenio Anderson(11) get a rare chance to sit back and enjoy the game from the sidelines as Italy handed Hubbard their seventh loss of the season. Isaac has scored 11 total touchdowns this season while Anderson has crossed the goal line 9 times. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Justin just gets in — Italy halfback, Justin Hayes(36), motors 18-yards for a touchdown.

Justin just gets in — Italy halfback, Justin Hayes(36), motors 18-yards for a touchdown. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Up and away — Jasenio Anderson kicks the extra point for the Gladiators with Heath Clemons holding. Anderson has made 14 of 23 PATs for 14-points on the season.

Up and away — Jasenio Anderson kicks the extra point for the Gladiators with Heath Clemons holding. Anderson has made 14 of 23 PATs for 14-points on the season. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiator fanatics! — The cheerleaders did a great job with the fans in the stands. We Believe!

Gladiator fanatics! — The cheerleaders did a great job with the fans in the stands. We Believe! (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Get ready to kick — After several touchdowns, the Gladiators were pumped and ready to win the battle.

Get ready to kick — After several touchdowns, the Gladiators were pumped and ready to win the battle. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: ZOOming in — The Gladiator defense zooms in on the Jaguars. Italy’s defense has held their opponents to 122-points while Italy’s offense has scored an impressive 218-points in 6-games.

ZOOming in — The Gladiator defense zooms in on the Jaguars. Italy’s defense has held their opponents to 122-points while Italy’s offense has scored an impressive 218-points in 6-games. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Batman reigns — Batman and Joker duel during the break.

Batman reigns — Batman and Joker duel during the break. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: IHS Flag Corp — The Gladiator Regiment Band’s Flag Corp performs during the halftime show.

IHS Flag Corp — The Gladiator Regiment Band’s Flag Corp performs during the halftime show. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Fumble! — The Gladiators ran into a mass of Jaguars on this play. In 6 games, the Gladiator offense has only fumbled the ball twice in 184 carries.

Fumble! — The Gladiators ran into a mass of Jaguars on this play. In 6 games, the Gladiator offense has only fumbled the ball twice in 184 carries. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: No chance for the Jags — Jasenio Anderson(11) pitches to Justin Hayes(36) on a sweep play as John Issac(10) leads the way.

No chance for the Jags — Jasenio Anderson(11) pitches to Justin Hayes(36) on a sweep play as John Issac(10) leads the way. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jags give chase — Justin Hayes(36) runs left against the Jaguar defense for a 47-yard touchdown. In 6 games, Hayes has now carried the ball 22 times for 172-yards, giving him an average of 7.82-yards per carry and 3 touchdowns.

Jags give chase — Justin Hayes(36) runs left against the Jaguar defense for a 47-yard touchdown. In 6 games, Hayes has now carried the ball 22 times for 172-yards, giving him an average of 7.82-yards per carry and 3 touchdowns. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiator Cheerleaders — Keeping the show rolling are the IHS Gladiator Cheerleaders.

Gladiator Cheerleaders — Keeping the show rolling are the IHS Gladiator Cheerleaders. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Intercepted — John Isaac picks off the Jaguars before the end of the first half.

Intercepted — John Isaac picks off the Jaguars before the end of the first half. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Anderson’s on his way — Jasenio Anderson runs in a 75-yard touchdown for the Gladiators, his longest scoring run of the season. Anderson now has scored 74-points in 6 games for the Gladiators, an average of 12.3-points per game.

Anderson’s on his way — Jasenio Anderson runs in a 75-yard touchdown for the Gladiators, his longest scoring run of the season. Anderson now has scored 74-points in 6 games for the Gladiators, an average of 12.3-points per game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Can’t catch him — Italy quarterback Jasenio Anderson(11) crosses the goal line against the Hubbard Jaguars.

Can’t catch him — Italy quarterback Jasenio Anderson(11) crosses the goal line against the Hubbard Jaguars. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: These are winning footballs — Kelton Bales said, “And it all happened with these!”

These are winning footballs — Kelton Bales said, “And it all happened with these!” (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Turn out the lights, the party’s over… — Justin Roberts, daughter Erin and son Cade already know the outcome of this game.

Turn out the lights, the party’s over… — Justin Roberts, daughter Erin and son Cade already know the outcome of this game. (Anne Sutherland)

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