Additional Photos from Senior Night and the Italy vs Axtell game

Image: IHS cheerleader Meagan Hooker cheers on Ryheem Walker and the Gladiators as they exit the tunnel to take on the Axtel Longhorns.

IHS cheerleader Meagan Hooker cheers on Ryheem Walker and the Gladiators as they exit the tunnel to take on the Axtel Longhorns. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior IHS cheerleader Beverly Barnhart is all smiles before Italy’s final home game of the 2011 season.

Senior IHS cheerleader Beverly Barnhart is all smiles before Italy’s final home game of the 2011 season. (Barry Byers)

Image: One of four senior captains, Omar Estrada, is ready to lead his Gladiators to victory!

One of four senior captains, Omar Estrada, is ready to lead his Gladiators to victory! (Barry Byers)

Image: Second grader Julius Williams, a football star for the Italy Youth Athletic Association (IYAA), is ready for the varsity matchup between Italy and Axtell.

Second grader Julius Williams, a football star for the Italy Youth Athletic Association (IYAA), is ready for the varsity matchup between Italy and Axtell. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tony Wooldridge eyes the Longhorns across the field before the kickoff.

Tony Wooldridge eyes the Longhorns across the field before the kickoff. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS cheerleaders Ashley Harper, a sophomore, and Destani Anderson, a senior, are ready to get their cheer on.

IHS cheerleaders Ashley Harper, a sophomore, and Destani Anderson, a senior, are ready to get their cheer on. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric Carson(24), Devonta Simmons(9), Kyle Jackson(28), Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) and Isaac Medrano(70) are ready to take on the Longhorns along with their teammates.

Eric Carson(24), Devonta Simmons(9), Kyle Jackson(28), Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) and Isaac Medrano(70) are ready to take on the Longhorns along with their teammates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Laura Luna, a senior, is emotional as Italy prepares to play their final home game.

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Laura Luna, a senior, is emotional as Italy prepares to play their final home game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kaytlyn Bales, who played the role of the charging bull during the Gladiator Regiment Marching Band’s halftime show is pretty up-beat in her final home game as a senior while mom is a tad bit overcome.

Kaytlyn Bales, who played the role of the charging bull during the Gladiator Regiment Marching Band’s halftime show is pretty up-beat in her final home game as a senior while mom is a tad bit overcome. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Regiment Marching Band senior, Meagan Buchanan, manages a smile before her final home game.

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band senior, Meagan Buchanan, manages a smile before her final home game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Regiment Marching Band senior drum major, Drenda Burk, is ready to end her final home game with an amazing performance.

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band senior drum major, Drenda Burk, is ready to end her final home game with an amazing performance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Celebrating Senior Night at Willis Field, Tanya Snook who is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Federal Programs and Testing at Italy High School, introduces the senior class along with their escorts and reads individual farewell statements submitted by each senior before the game.

Celebrating Senior Night at Willis Field, Tanya Snook who is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Federal Programs and Testing at Italy High School, introduces the senior class along with their escorts and reads individual farewell statements submitted by each senior before the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior IHS cheerleader, Destani Anderson, is introduced along with her uncle, Patrick Anderson.

Senior IHS cheerleader, Destani Anderson, is introduced along with her uncle, Patrick Anderson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior IHS cheerleader, Beverly Barnhart, gives her mom a kiss during their introductions.

Senior IHS cheerleader, Beverly Barnhart, gives her mom a kiss during their introductions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator, Bailey Bumpus, represents her Lady Gladiator Volleyball team during Senior Night.

Senior Lady Gladiator, Bailey Bumpus, represents her Lady Gladiator Volleyball team during Senior Night. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Regiment Band Members, Nolan Griffith, and, Andrea Lanning, are introduced during the pre-game.

Senior Gladiator Regiment Band Members, Nolan Griffith, and, Andrea Lanning, are introduced during the pre-game. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS senior Sa’Kendra Norwood has been the Gladiator mascot for the past two years.

IHS senior Sa’Kendra Norwood has been the Gladiator mascot for the past two years. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator, Jimesha Reed keeps a smile. This will be her and her classmates final home football game to share together. 

Senior Lady Gladiator, Jimesha Reed keeps a smile. This will be her and her classmates final home football game to share together.  (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator, Megan Richards, represents the Lady Gladiator Volleyball team during the pre-game introductions.

Senior Lady Gladiator, Megan Richards, represents the Lady Gladiator Volleyball team during the pre-game introductions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kaitlyn Rossa, a senior, shares the moment with her sister, Ashlyn Rossa.

Kaitlyn Rossa, a senior, shares the moment with her sister, Ashlyn Rossa. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Zain Byers(50), Senior Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) and their teammates get congratulated by fellow IHS students as they exit Willis Field after defeating the Axtell Longhorns 36-26.

Sophomore Zain Byers(50), Senior Larry Mayberry, Jr.(77) and their teammates get congratulated by fellow IHS students as they exit Willis Field after defeating the Axtell Longhorns 36-26. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator, Omar Estrada(56) stands with his proud parents after the Italy win over Axtell as the Gladiators and their fans celebrated Senior Night at Willis Field.

Senior Gladiator, Omar Estrada(56) stands with his proud parents after the Italy win over Axtell as the Gladiators and their fans celebrated Senior Night at Willis Field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kaytlyn Bales and Hayden Woods are proud to be Gladiators!

Kaytlyn Bales and Hayden Woods are proud to be Gladiators! (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator, Ethan Saxon(44) makes his way thru the mob and toward the field house after Italy’s 36-26 win over Axtell.

Senior Gladiator, Ethan Saxon(44) makes his way thru the mob and toward the field house after Italy’s 36-26 win over Axtell. (Barry Byers)

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