The Gladiators to play Franklin on Tuesday starting 7:00 p.m. in China Springs

Image: Gladiator senior Brandon Souder concentrates during his pre-game free-throws as co-district champions, Italy and Whitney, battle for playoff seeding.

Gladiator senior Brandon Souder concentrates during his pre-game free-throws as co-district champions, Italy and Whitney, battle for playoff seeding. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr. huddles the troops moments before the game.

Gladiator assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr. huddles the troops moments before the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: I T A L Y, we wear it proud!

I T A L Y, we wear it proud! (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior post Larry Mayberry, Jr.(13) gets Italy on the board.

Senior post Larry Mayberry, Jr.(13) gets Italy on the board. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheerleaders keeping the spirit up.

Cheerleaders keeping the spirit up.

Image: Gladiator senior Devonta Simmons(10) drives the baseline against Whitney.

Gladiator senior Devonta Simmons(10) drives the baseline against Whitney. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator junior Cole Hopkins(21) rises high to shoot a jumper.

Gladiator junior Cole Hopkins(21) rises high to shoot a jumper. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Trevon Robertson(1) finishes the fast break for Italy.

Sophomore Trevon Robertson(1) finishes the fast break for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rowdy Gladiator fans Ryan Connor(I), Levi McBride(T), Jorge Galvan(A), Brandon Connor(L) and Ty Windham(Y) show their shool spirit as IHS Lady Gladiator cheerleader Kaitlyn Rossa adds the exclamation point!

Rowdy Gladiator fans Ryan Connor(I), Levi McBride(T), Jorge Galvan(A), Brandon Connor(L) and Ty Windham(Y) show their shool spirit as IHS Lady Gladiator cheerleader Kaitlyn Rossa adds the exclamation point! (Barry Byers)

Image: Surely you’ve heard of these Gladiators…

Surely you’ve heard of these Gladiators… (Barry Byers)

Image: Devonta Simmons(10) goes strong to the rack for Italy.

Devonta Simmons(10) goes strong to the rack for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS Lady Gladiator Cheerleaders Bailey DeBorde, Felicia Little, Kelsey Nelson and Destani Anderson take a moment to pose. 

IHS Lady Gladiator Cheerleaders Bailey DeBorde, Felicia Little, Kelsey Nelson and Destani Anderson take a moment to pose.  (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Devonta Simmons(10) gets a look inside the paint.

Gladiator Devonta Simmons(10) gets a look inside the paint. (Barry Byers)

Image: Larry Mayberry, Jr.(13) scores despite Whitney’s best efforts.

Larry Mayberry, Jr.(13) scores despite Whitney’s best efforts. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Caden Jacinto(2) attempts a three-pointer over the Wildcat defense.

Gladiator Caden Jacinto(2) attempts a three-pointer over the Wildcat defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cole Hopkins(21) puts in a pair of free-throws for Italy.

Cole Hopkins(21) puts in a pair of free-throws for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior point guard Jase Holden(3) drives into the lane to get a shot up.

Gladiator senior point guard Jase Holden(3) drives into the lane to get a shot up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Cole Hopkins(21) tries to power his way toward the basket.

Gladiator Cole Hopkins(21) tries to power his way toward the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator sophomore Trevon Robertson(1) has been a key figure in Italy’s success this season.

Gladiator sophomore Trevon Robertson(1) has been a key figure in Italy’s success this season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Devonta “Smuff” Simmons(10), Brandon “Syd” Souder(20),Larry Mayberry. Jr., and Jase Holden(3) led their squad to a co-district championship and will lead the Gladiators into a playoff battle against Franklin on Tuesday, February 21 in China Springs for the bi-district championship.

Senior Devonta “Smuff” Simmons(10), Brandon “Syd” Souder(20),Larry Mayberry. Jr., and Jase Holden(3) led their squad to a co-district championship and will lead the Gladiators into a playoff battle against Franklin on Tuesday, February 21 in China Springs for the bi-district championship. (Barry Byers)

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