Gladiators pelt the Buffalo Bison into submission, 26-12

Image: Senior Gladiator Kyle Jackson(28) receives good luck hand slaps from IYAA football players Parker Richters, Ty Cash(24), Jayden Saxon(44) and Gage Wafer(29) before stepping onto Willis Field with his teammates to take on the Buffalo Bison.

Senior Gladiator Kyle Jackson(28) receives good luck hand slaps from IYAA football players Parker Richters, Ty Cash(24), Jayden Saxon(44) and Gage Wafer(29) before stepping onto Willis Field with his teammates to take on the Buffalo Bison. (Barry Byers)

Image: Feeling the tension before the game is Italy school board member, Curtis Riddle, who wore #44 for the Gladiators back in the day.

Feeling the tension before the game is Italy school board member, Curtis Riddle, who wore #44 for the Gladiators back in the day. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cornerback Hayden Woods(8) gets buckled before taking on the Bison at Willis Field in Italy.

Cornerback Hayden Woods(8) gets buckled before taking on the Bison at Willis Field in Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Center Zain Byers(50) and his fellow Gladiators get geared up for the battle with Buffalo.

Center Zain Byers(50) and his fellow Gladiators get geared up for the battle with Buffalo. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiators Omar Estrada(56) and Paul Harris(7) get rid of the pre-game tension during a blocking drill with instruction from assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr. 

Gladiators Omar Estrada(56) and Paul Harris(7) get rid of the pre-game tension during a blocking drill with instruction from assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr.  (Barry Byers)

Image: Brothers Kelton and Kix Bales share some candy before watching dad [Craig Bales] win again.

Brothers Kelton and Kix Bales share some candy before watching dad [Craig Bales] win again. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS cheerleader Destani Anderson is ready for game time.

IHS cheerleader Destani Anderson is ready for game time. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ethan Saxon(44), Jase Holden(3), Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) and Coach Jeff Richters show respect before the game.

Ethan Saxon(44), Jase Holden(3), Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) and Coach Jeff Richters show respect before the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS cheerleaders Ashley Harper and Beverly Barnhart have the Gladiators’ back.

IHS cheerleaders Ashley Harper and Beverly Barnhart have the Gladiators’ back. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Buffalo Bison defense had a tough time keeping Italy’s Ryheem Walker(10) out of the endzone.

The Buffalo Bison defense had a tough time keeping Italy’s Ryheem Walker(10) out of the endzone. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator defenders Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77), Ryheem Walker(10), Omar Estrada(56), Chase Hamilton(2) and Ethan Saxon(44) get set for the next play.

Gladiator defenders Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77), Ryheem Walker(10), Omar Estrada(56), Chase Hamilton(2) and Ethan Saxon(44) get set for the next play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Regiment Marching Band members JoeMack Pitts and Drenda Burk are excited about performing during halftime.

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band members JoeMack Pitts and Drenda Burk are excited about performing during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Band members Jimesha Reed, Zach Latimer and Timothy Fleming are really excited about performing at halftime.

Band members Jimesha Reed, Zach Latimer and Timothy Fleming are really excited about performing at halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator quarterback Jase Holden(3) stays ready on the sideline.

Gladiator quarterback Jase Holden(3) stays ready on the sideline. (Barry Byers)

Image: There was a lot of love on Willis Field Friday night! IHS cheerleader Kelsey Nelson leans on fellow band member Yonatan Devila for emotional support during the thriller between Italy and Buffalo.

There was a lot of love on Willis Field Friday night! IHS cheerleader Kelsey Nelson leans on fellow band member Yonatan Devila for emotional support during the thriller between Italy and Buffalo. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alumni Taz Martinez (’11) assists the band while spending time with cousin Reid Jacinto.

Alumni Taz Martinez (’11) assists the band while spending time with cousin Reid Jacinto. (Barry Byers)

Image: A section of the Gladiator Regiment Marching Band come to a temporary halt, get their picture taken and then continue on with the halftime show.

A section of the Gladiator Regiment Marching Band come to a temporary halt, get their picture taken and then continue on with the halftime show. (Barry Byers)

Image: This game was decided in the trenches.

This game was decided in the trenches. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Jackson(28) and his father, Bubba Jackson, celebrate the team’s win over Buffalo.

Kyle Jackson(28) and his father, Bubba Jackson, celebrate the team’s win over Buffalo. (Barry Byers)

Image: I know that face anywhere! Madison “Madiator” Washington is proud of the Gladiators!!

I know that face anywhere! Madison “Madiator” Washington is proud of the Gladiators!! (Barry Byers)

Image: Sarah Coleman, Halee Turner and Jozie Perkins watch the action from the back of the endzone.

Sarah Coleman, Halee Turner and Jozie Perkins watch the action from the back of the endzone. (Barry Byers)

Image: Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) stands proud with his father and Gladiator assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr.

Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) stands proud with his father and Gladiator assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr. (Barry Byers)

Image: We’re coming for you, Cougars! Chase Hamilton lets the Leon Cougars know what’s coming their way.

We’re coming for you, Cougars! Chase Hamilton lets the Leon Cougars know what’s coming their way. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator head coach Craig Bales compliments his team on another strong performance after their 26-12 win over the Buffalo Bison.

Gladiator head coach Craig Bales compliments his team on another strong performance after their 26-12 win over the Buffalo Bison. (Barry Byers)

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