Additional Photos for Varsity Game – Italy Wins Big Over Blooming Grove

Image: Gladiator Fan of the Year, Richard Cook, gave a riveting speech to the team at the pep rally, “Send those Lions home with their tails between their legs!” A speech like this could have brought Blooming Grove to their knees.

Gladiator Fan of the Year, Richard Cook, gave a riveting speech to the team at the pep rally, “Send those Lions home with their tails between their legs!” A speech like this could have brought Blooming Grove to their knees.

Image: Katie Byers and Meagan Hooker handle the honor of raising the flags.

Katie Byers and Meagan Hooker handle the honor of raising the flags. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Kyle Jackson(28) holds the flag proudly as he emerges from the Italy Gladiator tunnel.

Kyle Jackson(28) holds the flag proudly as he emerges from the Italy Gladiator tunnel. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ethan Saxon(44) and his Gladiator teammates all stand at attention for the National Anthem.

Ethan Saxon(44) and his Gladiator teammates all stand at attention for the National Anthem. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Justin Wood, Tyler Anderson and Cody Medrano are the “IHS” men.

Justin Wood, Tyler Anderson and Cody Medrano are the “IHS” men. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The band is always ready to play.

The band is always ready to play. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The IYAA Cheerleaders are on the field with the varsity girls and Clover Stiles.

The IYAA Cheerleaders are on the field with the varsity girls and Clover Stiles. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Larry Mayberry, Sr. gives Ryheem Walker(10) a quick lesson.

Coach Larry Mayberry, Sr. gives Ryheem Walker(10) a quick lesson. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Third and Fourth grade IYAA cheerleaders cheer with the varsity cheerleaders at Homecoming.

Third and Fourth grade IYAA cheerleaders cheer with the varsity cheerleaders at Homecoming. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Excited fans are enjoying Homecoming.

Excited fans are enjoying Homecoming. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiator defensive tackle Larry Mayberry, Jr. rumbles 90-yards for the touchdown after intercepting a pass.

Gladiator defensive tackle Larry Mayberry, Jr. rumbles 90-yards for the touchdown after intercepting a pass. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Larry Mayberry(77) turns an interception into 6-points for the Gladiators while being escorted to the endzone by Eric Carson(24). What a great moment for this senior!

Larry Mayberry(77) turns an interception into 6-points for the Gladiators while being escorted to the endzone by Eric Carson(24). What a great moment for this senior! (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The crowd cheers for defensive tackle Larry Mayberry, Jr. after his interception return for a touchdown.

The crowd cheers for defensive tackle Larry Mayberry, Jr. after his interception return for a touchdown. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: IHS Cheerleaders Jameka Copeland, Ashley Harper and Destani Anderson get ready for 4th quarter action.

IHS Cheerleaders Jameka Copeland, Ashley Harper and Destani Anderson get ready for 4th quarter action. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Go Italy go! Kaitlyn Rossa, Madison Washington and Felicia Little ignite the crowd.

Go Italy go! Kaitlyn Rossa, Madison Washington and Felicia Little ignite the crowd. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Kyle Jackson pulls in a pass for the 2-point conversion to cap off the scoring for Italy, 36-10 over Blooming Grove.

Kyle Jackson pulls in a pass for the 2-point conversion to cap off the scoring for Italy, 36-10 over Blooming Grove. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Cornerback Eric Carson(24) takes a Lion runner down.

Cornerback Eric Carson(24) takes a Lion runner down. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Quarterback Jase Holden(3) checks the scoreboard at the end of the game.

Quarterback Jase Holden(3) checks the scoreboard at the end of the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy’s “rivals” send a challenge to the Gladiators.

Italy’s “rivals” send a challenge to the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Megan Richards and Sierra Harris get ready for the closing ceremony.

Megan Richards and Sierra Harris get ready for the closing ceremony. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: During the closing ceremon, the Gladiator (mascot Sa’Kendra Norwood) is victorious!

During the closing ceremon, the Gladiator (mascot Sa’Kendra Norwood) is victorious! (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The “I” of the Gladiator lights up to complete the closing ceremony.

The “I” of the Gladiator lights up to complete the closing ceremony. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Queen Megan and King Omar are proud of their school. Go Gladiators!

Queen Megan and King Omar are proud of their school. Go Gladiators! (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Members of the “Italy Family” joins IHS principal Lee Joffre for a group picture after the closing ceremony.

Members of the “Italy Family” joins IHS principal Lee Joffre for a group picture after the closing ceremony. (Anne Sutherland)

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