Italy wins third straight game, 63-0 over Red Oak Life

Image: Winning 63-0 over Red Oak Life gives the Gladiators three straight — Gladiator defenders Justin Buchanan(10), De’Andre Sephus(20) and De’Andre Rettig(60) pile it on Red Oak Life to help Italy win their third straight game and post their second consecutive shutout with a 63-0 trouncing over the Mustangs.

Winning 63-0 over Red Oak Life gives the Gladiators three straight — Gladiator defenders Justin Buchanan(10), De’Andre Sephus(20) and De’Andre Rettig(60) pile it on Red Oak Life to help Italy win their third straight game and post their second consecutive shutout with a 63-0 trouncing over the Mustangs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bobby Believes — Senior lineman Bobby Wilson(64) helped the Gladiator defense post two consecutive shutouts including a 63-0 win over the Red Oak Life Mustangs.

Bobby Believes — Senior lineman Bobby Wilson(64) helped the Gladiator defense post two consecutive shutouts including a 63-0 win over the Red Oak Life Mustangs. (Barry Byers)

Image: The FFA crew — Bailey Bumpus, Alyssa Richards, Haley Brooks Pittmon and Maria Estrada represent the Italy FFA and handle the honors of raising the American Flag.

The FFA crew — Bailey Bumpus, Alyssa Richards, Haley Brooks Pittmon and Maria Estrada represent the Italy FFA and handle the honors of raising the American Flag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Can’t stop Senio — Gladiator quarterback Jasenio Anderson(11) rolls out to pass into the endzone against the Red Oak Life Mustangs.

Can’t stop Senio — Gladiator quarterback Jasenio Anderson(11) rolls out to pass into the endzone against the Red Oak Life Mustangs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Can you see me now? — Don’t worry, Larry, those giant double sevens are hard to miss.

Can you see me now? — Don’t worry, Larry, those giant double sevens are hard to miss. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy puts up big numbers — Gladiators Jase Holden(6) and Omar Estrada(56) celebrate their winning by Brandon Souders’ jersey number, 63-0 over the Red oak Life Mustangs.

Italy puts up big numbers — Gladiators Jase Holden(6) and Omar Estrada(56) celebrate their winning by Brandon Souders’ jersey number, 63-0 over the Red oak Life Mustangs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kaytlyn Bales — Gladiator Regiment Band member Kaytlyn Bales radiates gold while smashing the cymbals together.

Kaytlyn Bales — Gladiator Regiment Band member Kaytlyn Bales radiates gold while smashing the cymbals together. (Barry Byers)

Image: Give Brett a hand — Brett Kirton has both of his hands full with five drums.

Give Brett a hand — Brett Kirton has both of his hands full with five drums. (Barry Byers)

Image: Halee In the box — Halee Turner joins Paul Cockerham, Richard Dabny and Greg Richards high in the press box to get a closer look thru the binoculars.

Halee In the box — Halee Turner joins Paul Cockerham, Richard Dabny and Greg Richards high in the press box to get a closer look thru the binoculars. (Barry Byers)

Image: What Halee sees — Halee Turner checks out Ethan Simon(50) discussing the injury to his fellow linebacker Ethan Simon(44). Simon suffered a broken thumb against the Mustangs.

What Halee sees — Halee Turner checks out Ethan Simon(50) discussing the injury to his fellow linebacker Ethan Simon(44). Simon suffered a broken thumb against the Mustangs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Booth “I” view — The cheerleaders cheer, the coaches coach, the referees officiate, Jasenio Anderson punts and the Gladiators play on…

Booth “I” view — The cheerleaders cheer, the coaches coach, the referees officiate, Jasenio Anderson punts and the Gladiators play on… (Barry Byers)

Image: Kick that ball! — Haylee Love and Mary Tate cheer before a kickoff by the Gladiators.

Kick that ball! — Haylee Love and Mary Tate cheer before a kickoff by the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: What’s this on the line — There were no Eagles harmed during the filming of this game as the Gladiators pounced the Red Oak Life Mustangs 63-0.

What’s this on the line — There were no Eagles harmed during the filming of this game as the Gladiators pounced the Red Oak Life Mustangs 63-0. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy spirit — Brandon Souder (63) leads the way for the Gladiators.

Italy spirit — Brandon Souder (63) leads the way for the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Happiness comes in fours — Morgan Cockerham, Destani Anderson, Cassi Jeffords and Sierra Harris bring a smile and spirit to the squad.

Happiness comes in fours — Morgan Cockerham, Destani Anderson, Cassi Jeffords and Sierra Harris bring a smile and spirit to the squad. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Pressure on the passer — Ethan Simon (50) and Bobby Wilson (64) force the Mustangs quarterback to throw the ball away.

Pressure on the passer — Ethan Simon (50) and Bobby Wilson (64) force the Mustangs quarterback to throw the ball away. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Kyle clears the way — Jasenio Anderson (11) attacks the left side of the Mustangs defense, following the lead block Kyle Jackson (28).

Kyle clears the way — Jasenio Anderson (11) attacks the left side of the Mustangs defense, following the lead block Kyle Jackson (28). (Anne Sutherland)

Image: “Thoroughbred” Jackson — Kyle Jackson (28) finds the running lane through the Mustang’s defense and races down the Gladiator sideline.

“Thoroughbred” Jackson — Kyle Jackson (28) finds the running lane through the Mustang’s defense and races down the Gladiator sideline. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Meagan Hooker — Sparkles and smiles is the theme of the day for this Lady Gladiator.

Meagan Hooker — Sparkles and smiles is the theme of the day for this Lady Gladiator. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Clemons causes collision — Heath Clemons (2) collides with a Mustang runner to help Italy post their second shut-out in a row.

Clemons causes collision — Heath Clemons (2) collides with a Mustang runner to help Italy post their second shut-out in a row. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Play on — Kaytlyn Bales, Nick Cooper, Michael “Taz” Martinez and Meagan Hooker play for the Friday night crowd.

Play on — Kaytlyn Bales, Nick Cooper, Michael “Taz” Martinez and Meagan Hooker play for the Friday night crowd. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: It’s good — Jasenio Anderson (11) kicks in the point after attempt. In fact, Senio hit 7-of-8 in the game.

It’s good — Jasenio Anderson (11) kicks in the point after attempt. In fact, Senio hit 7-of-8 in the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Smile, you’re on candid camera — De’Andre Sephus (20) gets a helpful nudge from teammate Heath Clemons (2) who points him toward the italyneotribune.com cameras after their big win over the Mustangs.

Smile, you’re on candid camera — De’Andre Sephus (20) gets a helpful nudge from teammate Heath Clemons (2) who points him toward the italyneotribune.com cameras after their big win over the Mustangs. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Let’s get one more — Let’s win #4! Blooming Grove is next on the list. The Gladiators have won 3 in a row and Coach Bales is encouraging the team to go get another.

Let’s get one more — Let’s win #4! Blooming Grove is next on the list. The Gladiators have won 3 in a row and Coach Bales is encouraging the team to go get another. (Anne Sutherland)

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