Gladiators are undefeated-special guests recognized

Image: Here they come — Varsity seniors had a bittersweet moment on Friday night. This was the last game of their senior career at Davidson Field.

Here they come — Varsity seniors had a bittersweet moment on Friday night. This was the last game of their senior career at Davidson Field. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: IHS Baseball Field — This field was constructed with Davidson managing the whole process.

IHS Baseball Field — This field was constructed with Davidson managing the whole process. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Loyd Davidson sends a strike — Honoree Loyd Davidson, friends and family watch as he sends the first pitch of the game.

Loyd Davidson sends a strike — Honoree Loyd Davidson, friends and family watch as he sends the first pitch of the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Congratulations — The Gladiators surround Davidson for a congratulatory handshake.

Congratulations — The Gladiators surround Davidson for a congratulatory handshake. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Anderson honored — Desmond and mom Anderson were honored Friday night.

Anderson honored — Desmond and mom Anderson were honored Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Crownover has a smile — Dan and mom Crownover are excited about play-offs.

Crownover has a smile — Dan and mom Crownover are excited about play-offs. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gonzales is honored — Oscar Gonzales and friend, Judge Jackie Miller, take to the first baseline for an introduction.

Gonzales is honored — Oscar Gonzales and friend, Judge Jackie Miller, take to the first baseline for an introduction. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Here come the Milligans — Josh and his parents are introduced to the crowd.

Here come the Milligans — Josh and his parents are introduced to the crowd. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ivan and Flossie — Ivan Roldan and mom, Flossie Gowan, are introduced during senior night.

Ivan and Flossie — Ivan Roldan and mom, Flossie Gowan, are introduced during senior night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: He is out — This Eagle didn’t make it past Ashcraft.

He is out — This Eagle didn’t make it past Ashcraft. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: It’s a bunt — Ivan gave us a bunt early in the game.

It’s a bunt — Ivan gave us a bunt early in the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Crownover takes a minute — Senior Dan Crownover always has time for a smile.

Crownover takes a minute — Senior Dan Crownover always has time for a smile. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Come on, Campbell — Colten puts another score on the board.

Come on, Campbell — Colten puts another score on the board. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Acrobats at home — Josh Milligan begins his decent to home plate by taking a roll.

Acrobats at home — Josh Milligan begins his decent to home plate by taking a roll. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ashcraft and Buck — Catcher, Ryan Ashcraft, and short stop, Justin Buchanan, watch the game from the dugout.

Ashcraft and Buck — Catcher, Ryan Ashcraft, and short stop, Justin Buchanan, watch the game from the dugout. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Reid waits for the moment — Reid Jacinto is contemplating the game.

Reid waits for the moment — Reid Jacinto is contemplating the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Roldan watches the ball pass by — Avalon could not contain the Gladiators on Friday night.

Roldan watches the ball pass by — Avalon could not contain the Gladiators on Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Oscar and Dez — Seniors Oscar Gonzalez and Desmond Anderson wait for Ryan Ashcraft to make his hit.

Oscar and Dez — Seniors Oscar Gonzalez and Desmond Anderson wait for Ryan Ashcraft to make his hit. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Oh, he’s safe — Desmond comes in and the Eagles are just a little too late.

Oh, he’s safe — Desmond comes in and the Eagles are just a little too late. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Slidin’ in — Once again, Desmond out ran the ball.

Slidin’ in — Once again, Desmond out ran the ball. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Friends gather ’round — Desmond went to the mound in the 3rd inning. The infield took an opportunity to encourage him.

Friends gather ’round — Desmond went to the mound in the 3rd inning. The infield took an opportunity to encourage him. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Go, Des, Go — Desmond had been asking Coach Coker for three years to pitch. Friday night, he got his opportunity.

Go, Des, Go — Desmond had been asking Coach Coker for three years to pitch. Friday night, he got his opportunity. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Undefeated champions — Each player helped win this district championship undefeated. They will begin play-offs in the second week of May.

Undefeated champions — Each player helped win this district championship undefeated. They will begin play-offs in the second week of May. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Honored Seniors — The Gladiator Varsity team released balloons in each senior’s honor Friday night.

Honored Seniors — The Gladiator Varsity team released balloons in each senior’s honor Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)

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