Coach still has confidence in his Gladiators

Image: Colten watches it all the way — Colten Campbell takes a look at the pitch. The Italy Gladiators traveled to Clifton and played the #1 team in Italy’s district.

Colten watches it all the way — Colten Campbell takes a look at the pitch. The Italy Gladiators traveled to Clifton and played the #1 team in Italy’s district. (Bruce Dollens)

Image: Ethan and Coach Bales — Ethan Simon gets a little instruction from Coach Bales at 1st base.

Ethan and Coach Bales — Ethan Simon gets a little instruction from Coach Bales at 1st base. (Bruce Dollens)

Image: Jackson on deck — Kyle Jackson warms up in the cold temperatures.

Jackson on deck — Kyle Jackson warms up in the cold temperatures. (Bruce Dollens)

Image: Wilkens is ready — Kyle Wilkens covers 3rd base like a champ.

Wilkens is ready — Kyle Wilkens covers 3rd base like a champ. (Bruce Dollens)

Image: Anderson throws — Jasenio Anderson is the Gladiator shortstop.

Anderson throws — Jasenio Anderson is the Gladiator shortstop. (Bruce Dollens)

Image: Jackson at 2nd — The Gladiators took on the Clifton Cubs Tuesday night.

Jackson at 2nd — The Gladiators took on the Clifton Cubs Tuesday night. (Bruce Dollens)

Image: Turn & burn — Ryan Ashcraft rounds the corner for 2nd.

Turn & burn — Ryan Ashcraft rounds the corner for 2nd. (Bruce Dollens)

Image: Caden is ready — Caden Jacinto steadies as the ball comes down the center.

Caden is ready — Caden Jacinto steadies as the ball comes down the center. (Bruce Dollens)

Image: Well, it’s a little cold out here — Colten tries to warm up in the unseasonal cold temperatures.

Well, it’s a little cold out here — Colten tries to warm up in the unseasonal cold temperatures. (Bruce Dollens)

Image: Running for Caden — Alex DeMoss pinch runs for Caden Jacinto.

Running for Caden — Alex DeMoss pinch runs for Caden Jacinto. (Bruce Dollens)

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