Gladiators near the end of 2-a-days workouts; scrimmage set for Saturday

Image: Cornerback Eric Carson deflects a pass during defensive secondary drills. 

Cornerback Eric Carson deflects a pass during defensive secondary drills.  (Barry Byers)

Image: Defenders work on their tackling form.

Defenders work on their tackling form. (Barry Byers)

Image: The hitting intensity picks up in the early morning sun.

The hitting intensity picks up in the early morning sun. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Craig Bales tosses a ball up for grabs.

Head coach Craig Bales tosses a ball up for grabs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Who wants it more?

Who wants it more? (Barry Byers)

Image: Devonta Simmons skies for an interception.

Devonta Simmons skies for an interception. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Jeff Richters watches his linebacker Kyle Jackson fight off a blocker.

Coach Jeff Richters watches his linebacker Kyle Jackson fight off a blocker. (Barry Byers)

Image: Linebacker Ethan Saxon fights off a cut block.

Linebacker Ethan Saxon fights off a cut block. (Barry Byers)

Image: Linebacker Raheem Walker fights off a cut blocker as well.

Linebacker Raheem Walker fights off a cut blocker as well. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ethan Saxon, Justin Wood and Kyle Jackson get instruction from coach Jeff Richters.

Ethan Saxon, Justin Wood and Kyle Jackson get instruction from coach Jeff Richters. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hamilton deflects a pass intended for teammate Devonta Simmons.

Chase Hamilton deflects a pass intended for teammate Devonta Simmons. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brandon Souder meets Justin Wood in the backfield.

Brandon Souder meets Justin Wood in the backfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Larry Mayberry, Jr. locates the running back.

Larry Mayberry, Jr. locates the running back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jase Holden attempts to fight off a block by Devonta Simmons, while former Gladiator players Bobby Wilson, Ross Enriquez, Jasenio Anderson and Aaron Thomas are on hand to show support.

Jase Holden attempts to fight off a block by Devonta Simmons, while former Gladiator players Bobby Wilson, Ross Enriquez, Jasenio Anderson and Aaron Thomas are on hand to show support. (Barry Byers)

Image: Raheem Walker takes a handoff from quarterback Jase Holden.

Raheem Walker takes a handoff from quarterback Jase Holden. (Barry Byers)

Image: Holden and Walker test their skills in team drills.

Holden and Walker test their skills in team drills. (Barry Byers)

Image: Looking for some running room.

Looking for some running room. (Barry Byers)

Image: From the inch line, Italy’s varsity defense keeps the JV from scoring.

From the inch line, Italy’s varsity defense keeps the JV from scoring. (Barry Byers)

Image: Larry Mayberry, Sr. coaches, while youngest son Darol Mayberry, shows his might to older brother, Larry Mayberry, Jr. (Read that fast three times.)

Larry Mayberry, Sr. coaches, while youngest son Darol Mayberry, shows his might to older brother, Larry Mayberry, Jr. (Read that fast three times.) (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric Carson leaps high for a catch as Jase Holden closes in for the tackle.

Eric Carson leaps high for a catch as Jase Holden closes in for the tackle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jase Holden deflects a pass intended for Trevon Robertson.

Jase Holden deflects a pass intended for Trevon Robertson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Whatever it takes on defense.

Whatever it takes on defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: With Willis Field in the background, linebackers work on avoiding cut blocks.

With Willis Field in the background, linebackers work on avoiding cut blocks. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brandon Souder crashes into the backfield.

Brandon Souder crashes into the backfield. (Barry Byers)

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