Gladiators take the field by storm

Image: I wanna play too — Kix Bales, Coach Craig Bales’ youngest son, helps the team by cleaning up the field after the game against Whitney on Friday night. The Gladiators put a check in the “Win” column.

I wanna play too — Kix Bales, Coach Craig Bales’ youngest son, helps the team by cleaning up the field after the game against Whitney on Friday night. The Gladiators put a check in the “Win” column. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Here they are — Italy Gladiators win their game against Whitney Friday night. More to come.

Here they are — Italy Gladiators win their game against Whitney Friday night. More to come. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Attaboy, Buck — Justin “Buck” Buchanan throws strikes against Whitney. Caden Jacinto catches.

Attaboy, Buck — Justin “Buck” Buchanan throws strikes against Whitney. Caden Jacinto catches. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Get ready — Caden gets ready to throw a Wildcat out while Jasenio readys.

Get ready — Caden gets ready to throw a Wildcat out while Jasenio readys. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Wildcat pitcher — “Just a little too high,” says Blue.

Wildcat pitcher — “Just a little too high,” says Blue. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ross is ready — Ross puts a score on the board Friday night.

Ross is ready — Ross puts a score on the board Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ethan Simon — Senior Ethan Simon brings another dimension to this team. He scored twice Friday night.

Ethan Simon — Senior Ethan Simon brings another dimension to this team. He scored twice Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Turn & burn — Jasenio Anderson comes around 2nd and waits for the perfect opportunity.

Turn & burn — Jasenio Anderson comes around 2nd and waits for the perfect opportunity. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Yep, that’s Jackson — Kyle Jackson brings the strength of his bat and speed to the game.

Yep, that’s Jackson — Kyle Jackson brings the strength of his bat and speed to the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Who’s on first — Alex DeMoss pinch runs for catcher Caden Jacinto.

Who’s on first — Alex DeMoss pinch runs for catcher Caden Jacinto. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Bringing home some dirt — Ross Stiles stole 2nd in the bottom of the 5th inning.

Bringing home some dirt — Ross Stiles stole 2nd in the bottom of the 5th inning. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: How we doing? — Coach Josh Ward checks on his infield.

How we doing? — Coach Josh Ward checks on his infield. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach and Avery — Gladiator fan, Avery Gage, and Coach Ward check out the ballfield after the game Friday night.

Coach and Avery — Gladiator fan, Avery Gage, and Coach Ward check out the ballfield after the game Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)

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