Gladiators blast into Wortham, Bulldogs self-destruct

Image: Direct hits — Italy Head Coach Craig Bales directs his Kickoff squadron to fire it deep into enemy territory. All 6 kicks dropped inside Wortham’s 10-yard line with 1 rolling into the endzone for a touchback.

Direct hits — Italy Head Coach Craig Bales directs his Kickoff squadron to fire it deep into enemy territory. All 6 kicks dropped inside Wortham’s 10-yard line with 1 rolling into the endzone for a touchback. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Blocking the Bulldogs — Jasenio drops back to pass…or did he handoff the ball? Wortham’s defense doesn’t know either.

Blocking the Bulldogs — Jasenio drops back to pass…or did he handoff the ball? Wortham’s defense doesn’t know either. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Are you smiling? — The Gladiator mascot was all smiles on the sideline.

Are you smiling? — The Gladiator mascot was all smiles on the sideline. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: It just didn’t work — Wortham’s double-wing offense was grounded against the Gladiators.

It just didn’t work — Wortham’s double-wing offense was grounded against the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy’s defense denies — Linebacker Jasenio Anderson cuts down the Bulldog ball carrier before he can score the 2-point conversion.

Italy’s defense denies — Linebacker Jasenio Anderson cuts down the Bulldog ball carrier before he can score the 2-point conversion. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: You can’t stop him — Italy quarterback Jasenio Anderson has a Bulldog nipping at his heels.

You can’t stop him — Italy quarterback Jasenio Anderson has a Bulldog nipping at his heels. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Time to survey — Jasenio Anderson looks to pass against Wortham.

Time to survey — Jasenio Anderson looks to pass against Wortham. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Touchdown tactics — Italy receiver John Isaac tries to flank the Bulldog defenses.

Touchdown tactics — Italy receiver John Isaac tries to flank the Bulldog defenses. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Joker vs Batman — The Italy Gladiator Regiment Band performs “Batman” during the halftime show.

Joker vs Batman — The Italy Gladiator Regiment Band performs “Batman” during the halftime show. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Behind enemy lines — John Isaac(10) hauls in a pass before beaking tackles for extra yards.

Behind enemy lines — John Isaac(10) hauls in a pass before beaking tackles for extra yards. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Fighter jets — Italy’s special teams played a big role in the game as Italy’s kickoff squadron gets ready to launch an assault over Wortham, Texas.

Fighter jets — Italy’s special teams played a big role in the game as Italy’s kickoff squadron gets ready to launch an assault over Wortham, Texas. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Captains shake hands — The referee pulls both captains from their huddles in an effort to keep the peace.

Captains shake hands — The referee pulls both captains from their huddles in an effort to keep the peace. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Bulldog bullies — The Gladiator defense bullied the Bulldogs.

Bulldog bullies — The Gladiator defense bullied the Bulldogs. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Get up Ivan! — Ivan Roldan(60) gets injured on a Wortham scoring play.

Get up Ivan! — Ivan Roldan(60) gets injured on a Wortham scoring play. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: One cold night — Lexie Miller consoles Ivan while he ices his injury.

One cold night — Lexie Miller consoles Ivan while he ices his injury. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Missed opportunities — Wortham’s field goal is wide left.

Missed opportunities — Wortham’s field goal is wide left. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Letters & laughs — The Cheerleaders braved the cold in their letter jackets and had fun cheering.

Letters & laughs — The Cheerleaders braved the cold in their letter jackets and had fun cheering. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Just chillin’ — Justin and Matthew chill at the game while keeping warm.

Just chillin’ — Justin and Matthew chill at the game while keeping warm. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Everybody’s in — Coach Bales and his coaching staff recap the pros and cons of the 35-12 win over the Wortham Bulldogs.

Everybody’s in — Coach Bales and his coaching staff recap the pros and cons of the 35-12 win over the Wortham Bulldogs. (Anne Sutherland)

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