Gladiators win fourth straight to start 1-0 in district

Image: Heath Clemons keeps the Gladiators on track against Lions — Italy’s Heath Clemons(2) steps in at quarterback for the Gladiators after Jasenio Anderson and a fellow teammate took an early exit from the game after an on-field altercation with the Blooming Grove Lions. Clemons received help from his comrades in holding off the Lions 48-34. Above, Clemons hands to Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(30) who follows Kyle Jackson(28), Jacob Lopez(52), Brandon Souder(63) and Devonta Simmons(9) downfield.

Heath Clemons keeps the Gladiators on track against Lions — Italy’s Heath Clemons(2) steps in at quarterback for the Gladiators after Jasenio Anderson and a fellow teammate took an early exit from the game after an on-field altercation with the Blooming Grove Lions. Clemons received help from his comrades in holding off the Lions 48-34. Above, Clemons hands to Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(30) who follows Kyle Jackson(28), Jacob Lopez(52), Brandon Souder(63) and Devonta Simmons(9) downfield. (Barry Byers)

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