Gladiators wrangle the Mustangs 46-0

Image: With tight end Ethan Saxon(44) blocking a Red Oak Life defender, Gladiator quarterback Jase Holden((3) fires a pass out to teammate Devonta Simmons(9) as part of an Italy 46-0 win.

With tight end Ethan Saxon(44) blocking a Red Oak Life defender, Gladiator quarterback Jase Holden((3) fires a pass out to teammate Devonta Simmons(9) as part of an Italy 46-0 win. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS Seniors show their spirit during the afternoon pep-rally in support of the Gladiators.

IHS Seniors show their spirit during the afternoon pep-rally in support of the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Jackson(28), Ethan Saxon(44) and Chase Hamilton(2) prepare to “Gladiator up” against the Mustangs.

Kyle Jackson(28), Ethan Saxon(44) and Chase Hamilton(2) prepare to “Gladiator up” against the Mustangs. (Barry Byers)

Image: In a display of team unity, the Gladiators emerge from the locker room as one.

In a display of team unity, the Gladiators emerge from the locker room as one. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sa’Kendra Norwood, Bailey DeBorde, Beverly Barnhart, Madison Washington, Destani Anderson and Ashley Harper are almost ready for the game as they prepare to cheer on their guys-in-gold.

Sa’Kendra Norwood, Bailey DeBorde, Beverly Barnhart, Madison Washington, Destani Anderson and Ashley Harper are almost ready for the game as they prepare to cheer on their guys-in-gold. (Jaclynn Lewis)

Image: The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Flag Corp blare the beat of champions from the bleachers.

The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Flag Corp blare the beat of champions from the bleachers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Brandon Souder looks forward to the game between his Gladiators and the Mustangs.

Senior Brandon Souder looks forward to the game between his Gladiators and the Mustangs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Flag Corp drum major, Drenda Burk, does her job with a smile.

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Flag Corp drum major, Drenda Burk, does her job with a smile. (Jaclynn Lewis)

Image: Gladiators Adrian Reed(64), Larry Mayberry(77) and Zain Byers(50) open a running lane for tailback Ryheem Walker(10).

Gladiators Adrian Reed(64), Larry Mayberry(77) and Zain Byers(50) open a running lane for tailback Ryheem Walker(10). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kyle Jackson(28) picks up extra yards around a downfield block by Trevon Robertson(20) before being ridden out-of-bounds by a Mustang tackler.

Italy’s Kyle Jackson(28) picks up extra yards around a downfield block by Trevon Robertson(20) before being ridden out-of-bounds by a Mustang tackler. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Mustangs attempt to keep Ryheem Walker(10) from reaching the goal line.

The Mustangs attempt to keep Ryheem Walker(10) from reaching the goal line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior offensive lineman, Omar Estrada(56) and Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77), provide a cutback lane for Ryheem Walker(10) who takes full advantage on his way to a first half touchdown.

Senior offensive lineman, Omar Estrada(56) and Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77), provide a cutback lane for Ryheem Walker(10) who takes full advantage on his way to a first half touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hamilton(2) and Ryheem Walker(10) catch a Mustang, Shawn Foulks(5), running wild.

Chase Hamilton(2) and Ryheem Walker(10) catch a Mustang, Shawn Foulks(5), running wild. (Barry Byers)

Image: Omar Estrada(56) tackles Mustang quarterback, Cooper Spurgin(3), for a short gain.

Omar Estrada(56) tackles Mustang quarterback, Cooper Spurgin(3), for a short gain. (Barry Byers)

Image: Omar Estrada(56), Ryheem Walker(10) and Ethan Saxon(44) tame a Mustang runner as Jalarnce Lewis(11) and Kyle Jackson(28) keep the play contained.

Omar Estrada(56), Ryheem Walker(10) and Ethan Saxon(44) tame a Mustang runner as Jalarnce Lewis(11) and Kyle Jackson(28) keep the play contained. (Barry Byers)

Image: The award-winning Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Flag Corp perform during the halftime break.

The award-winning Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Flag Corp perform during the halftime break. (Jaclynn Lewis)

Image: Gladiator offensive lineman Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77), Kelton Bales(75) and Zain Byers(50) keep quarterback Jase Holden protected

Gladiator offensive lineman Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77), Kelton Bales(75) and Zain Byers(50) keep quarterback Jase Holden protected (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kyle Jackson(28) catches Mustang quarterback Cooper Spurgin(3) behind the scrimmage line.

Italy’s Kyle Jackson(28) catches Mustang quarterback Cooper Spurgin(3) behind the scrimmage line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator offensive lineman Adrian Reed(64), Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77), Zain Byers(50) and Kelton Bales(75) fence in the Mustang defense allowing Ryheem Walker(10) to take the handoff from Jase Holden(3) and run in for another Italy touchdown.

Gladiator offensive lineman Adrian Reed(64), Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77), Zain Byers(50) and Kelton Bales(75) fence in the Mustang defense allowing Ryheem Walker(10) to take the handoff from Jase Holden(3) and run in for another Italy touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tuba-d for the Mustangs as the “Beat of Champions” marches on.

Tuba-d for the Mustangs as the “Beat of Champions” marches on. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiators Braulio luna(74), Kevin Roldan(60), Omar Estrada(56) and Hayden Woods(8) sing their school song loud and extremely proud.

Gladiators Braulio luna(74), Kevin Roldan(60), Omar Estrada(56) and Hayden Woods(8) sing their school song loud and extremely proud. (Barry Byers)

Image: Getting the job done against Red Oak Life are Sophomore Gladiator Trevon Robertson(20), Junior Jamal Jalarnce Lewis(11) and Junior Ryheem Walker(10).

Getting the job done against Red Oak Life are Sophomore Gladiator Trevon Robertson(20), Junior Jamal Jalarnce Lewis(11) and Junior Ryheem Walker(10). (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr., poses with his son, Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) and what appears to be a cardboard cutout of Italy’s defensive coordinator, Jeff Richters as the trio enjoy their 46-0 win over the Mustangs.

Gladiator assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr., poses with his son, Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) and what appears to be a cardboard cutout of Italy’s defensive coordinator, Jeff Richters as the trio enjoy their 46-0 win over the Mustangs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud Gladiator head coach, Craig Bales, celebrates Italy’s 46-0 win over Red Oak Life with his son, Kelton Bales, who played in his first start on the varsity offensive line as a freshman right guard.

Proud Gladiator head coach, Craig Bales, celebrates Italy’s 46-0 win over Red Oak Life with his son, Kelton Bales, who played in his first start on the varsity offensive line as a freshman right guard. (Barry Byers)

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