Gladiators celebrate Senior Night with 39-22 win over Centerville

Image: Seniors take their final steps as Gladiator football players — Eleven strong: De’Andre Sephus(20), Heath Clemons(2), Eddie Garcia(8), Jacob Lopez(52), Colton Campbell(3), Kyle Wilkins(7), Jasenio Anderson(11), Ethan Simon(50), Tavarus Griffin(85), Bobby Wilson(64) and De’Andre Rettig(60).

Seniors take their final steps as Gladiator football players — Eleven strong: De’Andre Sephus(20), Heath Clemons(2), Eddie Garcia(8), Jacob Lopez(52), Colton Campbell(3), Kyle Wilkins(7), Jasenio Anderson(11), Ethan Simon(50), Tavarus Griffin(85), Bobby Wilson(64) and De’Andre Rettig(60). (Barry Byers)

Image: Tunnel-O-Fun! — Enjoying the latest bounce house craze are several of the Italy High School cheerleaders including Kaitlyn Rossa, Taylor Turner, Mary Tate, Sierra Harris, Morgan Cockerham, Anna Viers, Haylee Love, Casandra Jeffords and Meagan Hooker.

Tunnel-O-Fun! — Enjoying the latest bounce house craze are several of the Italy High School cheerleaders including Kaitlyn Rossa, Taylor Turner, Mary Tate, Sierra Harris, Morgan Cockerham, Anna Viers, Haylee Love, Casandra Jeffords and Meagan Hooker. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio Anderson — As a senior, Jasenio was the starting quarterback, linebacker, placekicker, and punter. A ferocious competitor and a 4 year letterman for the Gladiators, Jasenio was at his best when there was less than a minute remaining on the clock and 99-yards to go for a touchdown.

Jasenio Anderson — As a senior, Jasenio was the starting quarterback, linebacker, placekicker, and punter. A ferocious competitor and a 4 year letterman for the Gladiators, Jasenio was at his best when there was less than a minute remaining on the clock and 99-yards to go for a touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colton Campbell — As a senior, Colton shined as a receiver and defensive back for the Gladiators. Colton caught a touchdown pass in Italy’s first regular season game against Maypearl.

Colton Campbell — As a senior, Colton shined as a receiver and defensive back for the Gladiators. Colton caught a touchdown pass in Italy’s first regular season game against Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Heath Clemons — As a senior, Heath played receiver, safety and was a kick returner for the Gladiators. Heath also stepped in as quarterback against Blooming Grove, earlier in the season, to help Italy get the win over the Lions.

Heath Clemons — As a senior, Heath played receiver, safety and was a kick returner for the Gladiators. Heath also stepped in as quarterback against Blooming Grove, earlier in the season, to help Italy get the win over the Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tavarus Griffin — As a senior, Tavarus played wide receiver, safety and was a weapon on special teams for the Gladiators.

Tavarus Griffin — As a senior, Tavarus played wide receiver, safety and was a weapon on special teams for the Gladiators.

Image: Eddie Garcia — As a senior with a strong work ethic, Eddie played wide receiver and cornerback for the Gladiators and is a positive example to the upcoming JV players.

Eddie Garcia — As a senior with a strong work ethic, Eddie played wide receiver and cornerback for the Gladiators and is a positive example to the upcoming JV players. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jacob Lopez — As a senior, Jacob played on both the offensive and defensive lines. A hard worker and a true teammate, Lopez left everything he had on the field every Friday night.

Jacob Lopez — As a senior, Jacob played on both the offensive and defensive lines. A hard worker and a true teammate, Lopez left everything he had on the field every Friday night. (Barry Byers)

Image: De’Andre Rettig — As a senior, De’Andre brought athleticism to the Gladiators defensive line and personality into the locker room.

De’Andre Rettig — As a senior, De’Andre brought athleticism to the Gladiators defensive line and personality into the locker room. (Barry Byers)

Image: De’Andre Sephus — As a senior, De’Andre played cornerback, receiver and was a kick returning threat for the Gladiators.

De’Andre Sephus — As a senior, De’Andre played cornerback, receiver and was a kick returning threat for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ethan Simon — As a senior, Ethan played center on the offense but will most be remembered as a hard-hitting linebacker. Ethan also returned an interception for a touchdown against Red Oak Life earlier in the season.

Ethan Simon — As a senior, Ethan played center on the offense but will most be remembered as a hard-hitting linebacker. Ethan also returned an interception for a touchdown against Red Oak Life earlier in the season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Wilkins — As a senior, Kyle was a hard-hitting defensive end and a bruising offensive fullback for the Gladiators. Kyle practiced as hard as he played.

Kyle Wilkins — As a senior, Kyle was a hard-hitting defensive end and a bruising offensive fullback for the Gladiators. Kyle practiced as hard as he played. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bobby Wilson — As a powerful senior, Bobby was an emotional leader for the Gladiators and played on both the defensive and offensive lines.

Bobby Wilson — As a powerful senior, Bobby was an emotional leader for the Gladiators and played on both the defensive and offensive lines. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nikki Brashear — A senior, Nikki has played flute in the band for the 7 years and has served as color guard captain for 2 years. Nikki earned 1st division ratings at the Riesel solo ensemble contest and played volleyball for the Lady Gladiators.

Nikki Brashear — A senior, Nikki has played flute in the band for the 7 years and has served as color guard captain for 2 years. Nikki earned 1st division ratings at the Riesel solo ensemble contest and played volleyball for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Maria Estrada — A senior, Maria is a member of the Italy FFA, was a 2010 Homecoming Queen Nominee and played volleyball for the Lady Gladiators.

Maria Estrada — A senior, Maria is a member of the Italy FFA, was a 2010 Homecoming Queen Nominee and played volleyball for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kaitlan Davidson — A senior, Kaitlan has played baritone and cymbals in the band for 3 years and recently was selected as a marcher of the week.

Kaitlan Davidson — A senior, Kaitlan has played baritone and cymbals in the band for 3 years and recently was selected as a marcher of the week. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jessica Hernandez — A senior, Jessica has been a member of the Gladiator Regiment Band for 6 years. Jessica plays the alto sax and has served as drum major for 2 years. Jessica has also been a member of the Centex Honor Band and participated in solo and ensemble and was a 2010 Homecoming Queen Nominee.

Jessica Hernandez — A senior, Jessica has been a member of the Gladiator Regiment Band for 6 years. Jessica plays the alto sax and has served as drum major for 2 years. Jessica has also been a member of the Centex Honor Band and participated in solo and ensemble and was a 2010 Homecoming Queen Nominee. (Barry Byers)

Image: Maria Luna — A senior, Maria has played clarinet in the Gladiator Regiment Band for 6 years and will miss going to band competitions and playing at the Friday night football games.

Maria Luna — A senior, Maria has played clarinet in the Gladiator Regiment Band for 6 years and will miss going to band competitions and playing at the Friday night football games. (Barry Byers)

Image: Michael “Taz” Martinez — A Senior, has been a trumpeter in the Gladiator Regiment Band for 6 years. Michael has served as a section leader and as lead trumpet during his time with the band. Michael earned the Patrick Gilmore award has been selected to the Centex Honor Band.

Michael “Taz” Martinez — A Senior, has been a trumpeter in the Gladiator Regiment Band for 6 years. Michael has served as a section leader and as lead trumpet during his time with the band. Michael earned the Patrick Gilmore award has been selected to the Centex Honor Band.

Image: Marisela Perez — A senior, Marisela has been a trumpeter in the Gladiator Regiment Band for 6 years. Merisela’s favorite memories are when the band earned sweepstakes her junior and senior years.

Marisela Perez — A senior, Marisela has been a trumpeter in the Gladiator Regiment Band for 6 years. Merisela’s favorite memories are when the band earned sweepstakes her junior and senior years. (Barry Byers)

Image: Melissa Smithey — A senior, Melissa has been with the Gladiator Regiment Band for 4 years. Melissa was a member of the color guard for 2 years and played the cymbals for 2 years. Also a 2010 Homecoming Queen Nominee, Melissa admits she will miss her cymbals and bugging Mr. Perez as much as possible.:)

Melissa Smithey — A senior, Melissa has been with the Gladiator Regiment Band for 4 years. Melissa was a member of the color guard for 2 years and played the cymbals for 2 years. Also a 2010 Homecoming Queen Nominee, Melissa admits she will miss her cymbals and bugging Mr. Perez as much as possible.:) (Barry Byers)

Image: One proud family — The proud family of Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(30) supports their favorite Gladiator during his final game of the 2010 season.

One proud family — The proud family of Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(30) supports their favorite Gladiator during his final game of the 2010 season. (Barry Byers)

Image: We love #50! — Senior Gladiator Ethan Simon(50) had plenty of fan support during his final game on Willis Field.

We love #50! — Senior Gladiator Ethan Simon(50) had plenty of fan support during his final game on Willis Field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bonds formed — Italy’s line coach, Stephen Coleman, is pictured with his offensive line consisting of Larry Mayberry(77), De’Andre Rettig(60), Brandon Souder(63), Jacob Lopez(52), Ethan Simon(50), Omar Estrada(56) and Bobby Wilson(64).

Bonds formed — Italy’s line coach, Stephen Coleman, is pictured with his offensive line consisting of Larry Mayberry(77), De’Andre Rettig(60), Brandon Souder(63), Jacob Lopez(52), Ethan Simon(50), Omar Estrada(56) and Bobby Wilson(64). (Barry Byers)

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