Good luck Gladiators!

Image: The men up front — Snapper Ethan Simon, Omar Estrada, Brandon Souder and Devonta Simmons prepare to block as the Gladiators endure hard-hitting practices in preparation for Italy’s Homecoming game against the Hubbard Jaguars Friday, September 17, at Willis Field in Italy. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

The men up front — Snapper Ethan Simon, Omar Estrada, Brandon Souder and Devonta Simmons prepare to block as the Gladiators endure hard-hitting practices in preparation for Italy’s Homecoming game against the Hubbard Jaguars Friday, September 17, at Willis Field in Italy. Game time is 7:30 p.m. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s #1 fan — Richard Cook monitors the team’s progress.

Italy’s #1 fan — Richard Cook monitors the team’s progress. (Barry Byers)

Image: “The Rig” — Pittsburgh had “The Bus.” Now Italy has “The Rig.” De’Andre Rettig is geared up for Gladiator football.

“The Rig” — Pittsburgh had “The Bus.” Now Italy has “The Rig.” De’Andre Rettig is geared up for Gladiator football. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ready to play — Coach Jeff Richters stands back as Ethan Simon and Devonta Simmons get ready to join in on the fun.

Ready to play — Coach Jeff Richters stands back as Ethan Simon and Devonta Simmons get ready to join in on the fun. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle’s on the move — Kyle Wilkins will help Italy run over Hubbard during Homecoming.

Kyle’s on the move — Kyle Wilkins will help Italy run over Hubbard during Homecoming. (Barry Byers)

Image: It’s all yours — Justin Buchanan hands off to Kyle Jackson during Wednesday’s practice.

It’s all yours — Justin Buchanan hands off to Kyle Jackson during Wednesday’s practice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio punts — All-State punter Jasenio Anderson will certainly help kick the spots off the Jaguars!

Jasenio punts — All-State punter Jasenio Anderson will certainly help kick the spots off the Jaguars! (Barry Byers)

Image: Come out swinging — Italy’s noseguard Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(30) will assist the Gladiator defense in knocking out the Jaguars.

Come out swinging — Italy’s noseguard Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(30) will assist the Gladiator defense in knocking out the Jaguars. (Barry Byers)

Image: Beastly hit — Jasenio “Beast” Anderson is ready to show Hubbard his version of "When Animals Attack.

Beastly hit — Jasenio “Beast” Anderson is ready to show Hubbard his version of "When Animals Attack. (Barry Byers)

Image: Technique — Jalarnce Jamal Lewis works on avoiding a blocker.

Technique — Jalarnce Jamal Lewis works on avoiding a blocker. (Barry Byers)

Image: B-Wil not stop — Bobby “B-Wil” Wilson(64) will be too much for the Jaguars to slow down.

B-Wil not stop — Bobby “B-Wil” Wilson(64) will be too much for the Jaguars to slow down. (Barry Byers)

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