Gladiators celebrate Homecoming with a district win over Blooming Grove 36-10

Image: The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band performs before the game setting the tone for Italy Homecoming 2011.

The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band performs before the game setting the tone for Italy Homecoming 2011. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator captains Omar Estrada(56), Kyle Jackson(28), Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) and Jase Holden(3) meet the Lions at midfield for the coin flip.

Gladiator captains Omar Estrada(56), Kyle Jackson(28), Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) and Jase Holden(3) meet the Lions at midfield for the coin flip. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiators and the IHS Cheerleaders stand for the National Anthem.

The Gladiators and the IHS Cheerleaders stand for the National Anthem. (Barry Byers)

Image: The arm of the armour, quarterback Jase Holden, gets ready for the Lions.

The arm of the armour, quarterback Jase Holden, gets ready for the Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiator defense under the direction of second year defensive coordinator Jeff Richters has held opponents to 32-points while the Gladiator offense has managed 118-points during the team’s three game win streak.

The Gladiator defense under the direction of second year defensive coordinator Jeff Richters has held opponents to 32-points while the Gladiator offense has managed 118-points during the team’s three game win streak. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator head coach Craig Bales takes a grass blade view of the battle between his troops and the Lions.

Gladiator head coach Craig Bales takes a grass blade view of the battle between his troops and the Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Jase Holde slips thru the Lion defense for a 71-yard touchdown run.

Quarterback Jase Holde slips thru the Lion defense for a 71-yard touchdown run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ethan Saxon(44), Jamal Lewis(11), Kyle Jackson(28) and Trevon Robertson(20) are the identified Gladiators holding Blooming Grove to a limited gain.

Ethan Saxon(44), Jamal Lewis(11), Kyle Jackson(28) and Trevon Robertson(20) are the identified Gladiators holding Blooming Grove to a limited gain. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS Homecoming Sophomore Princess Haylee Love.

IHS Homecoming Sophomore Princess Haylee Love. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS Homecoming Junior Princess Sierra Harris.

IHS Homecoming Junior Princess Sierra Harris. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS Homecoming Queen nominee Destani Anderson is escorted by Gladiator graduate Desmond Anderson (’10).

IHS Homecoming Queen nominee Destani Anderson is escorted by Gladiator graduate Desmond Anderson (’10). (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS Homecoming Freshman Princess Kelsey Nelson is escorted by her father Doug Neslon.

IHS Homecoming Freshman Princess Kelsey Nelson is escorted by her father Doug Neslon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan Richards is crowned IHS Homecoming Queen 2011 and is escorted by her father Allen Richards.

Megan Richards is crowned IHS Homecoming Queen 2011 and is escorted by her father Allen Richards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s 2010 Homecoming Queen Shelbi Gilley (middle) is welcomed back by Ross Stiles and Kaytlyn Bales.

Italy’s 2010 Homecoming Queen Shelbi Gilley (middle) is welcomed back by Ross Stiles and Kaytlyn Bales. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Jackson(28), Ryheem Walker and Trevon Robertson catch a Lion in the backfield.

Kyle Jackson(28), Ryheem Walker and Trevon Robertson catch a Lion in the backfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator quarterback Jase Holden(3) connects with receiver Devonta Simmons(9) along Italy’s sideline.

Gladiator quarterback Jase Holden(3) connects with receiver Devonta Simmons(9) along Italy’s sideline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Adrian Reed(64), Isaac Medrano(70) and Ethan Saxon(44) push their way thru the Lion defense as Jase Holden(3) handsoff to Kyle Jackson(28).

Adrian Reed(64), Isaac Medrano(70) and Ethan Saxon(44) push their way thru the Lion defense as Jase Holden(3) handsoff to Kyle Jackson(28). (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-Team Cheerleaders Lajada jackson, Taylor Boyd, Keondra Jackson, Hannah Haight and Carlee Wafer ham it up for the camera after cheering on the sideline.

IYAA A-Team Cheerleaders Lajada jackson, Taylor Boyd, Keondra Jackson, Hannah Haight and Carlee Wafer ham it up for the camera after cheering on the sideline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator defensive tackle Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) returns an interception past the home stands for a touchdown as teammates Hayden Wood(8) and Eric Carson(24) keep Mayberry protected.

Gladiator defensive tackle Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) returns an interception past the home stands for a touchdown as teammates Hayden Wood(8) and Eric Carson(24) keep Mayberry protected. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio Anderson shows a text regarding Mayberry’s touchdown play to Brandon Souder(63), Isaac Medrano(70) and Adrian Reed(64).

Jasenio Anderson shows a text regarding Mayberry’s touchdown play to Brandon Souder(63), Isaac Medrano(70) and Adrian Reed(64). (Barry Byers)

Image: Ethan Saxon(44), Paul Harris(7) and Eric Carson(24) bring down a Lion.

Ethan Saxon(44), Paul Harris(7) and Eric Carson(24) bring down a Lion. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kyle Jackson(28) reaches across for a touchdown.

Italy’s Kyle Jackson(28) reaches across for a touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Jackson(28) makes the ensuing 2-point conversion catch to complete Italy’s 36-10 homecoming victory.

Kyle Jackson(28) makes the ensuing 2-point conversion catch to complete Italy’s 36-10 homecoming victory. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Jackson(28), IHS Cheerleader Jameka Copeland and Ethan Saxon(44) are beaming with pride during the school song.

Kyle Jackson(28), IHS Cheerleader Jameka Copeland and Ethan Saxon(44) are beaming with pride during the school song. (Barry Byers)

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