Extra photos from the Gladiators final baseball game of the 2012 season

Image: JV Gladiator infielders chat with Coach Josh Ward on the mound.

JV Gladiator infielders chat with Coach Josh Ward on the mound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler Crawley(13) prepares to bat against Rio Vista in his team’s final game.

Tyler Crawley(13) prepares to bat against Rio Vista in his team’s final game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Omar Estrada(7) takes one of his final swings as a member of Italy Baseball.

Omar Estrada(7) takes one of his final swings as a member of Italy Baseball. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator shortstop, Chace McGinnis(2) throws to first.

JV Gladiator shortstop, Chace McGinnis(2) throws to first. (Barry Byers)

Image: Second baseman, Zain Byers(10) plays the position calm, cool and collected.

Second baseman, Zain Byers(10) plays the position calm, cool and collected. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cole Hopkins(9), Chase Hamilton(10) and John Byers(18) take in the action.

Cole Hopkins(9), Chase Hamilton(10) and John Byers(18) take in the action. (Barry Byers)

Image: Omar Estrada(7) legs his way to second base.

Omar Estrada(7) legs his way to second base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler Crawley(13) gets a lead off the first base bag.

Tyler Crawley(13) gets a lead off the first base bag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler Crawley(13) on first base and Omar Estrada(7) try to put points on the board for Italy.

Tyler Crawley(13) on first base and Omar Estrada(7) try to put points on the board for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Busy day at second: Chace McGinnis(2) stretches for the ball with Zain Byers(10) backing him up.

Busy day at second: Chace McGinnis(2) stretches for the ball with Zain Byers(10) backing him up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior pitcher Justin Buchanan(13) takes the mound in his final game for Italy.

Senior pitcher Justin Buchanan(13) takes the mound in his final game for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catcher and pitcher strategize as Ross Stiles(1) meets with Justin Buchanan(13).

Catcher and pitcher strategize as Ross Stiles(1) meets with Justin Buchanan(13). (Barry Byers)

Image: Ross Stiles(1) returns to the plate after the conference at the mound.

Ross Stiles(1) returns to the plate after the conference at the mound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Caden Jacinto(2) approaches the plate with a look of intimidation.

Italy’s Caden Jacinto(2) approaches the plate with a look of intimidation. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy catcher Ross Stiles(1) returns the ball to the mound.

Italy catcher Ross Stiles(1) returns the ball to the mound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Justin Buchanan(13) finishes his career strong.

Italy’s Justin Buchanan(13) finishes his career strong. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Cole Hopkins(9) gets ready to take second base.

Gladiator Cole Hopkins(9) gets ready to take second base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy senior Jase Holden(3) stands strong at the plate.

Italy senior Jase Holden(3) stands strong at the plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Justin Buchanan(13) keeps his next move a secret.

Italy’s Justin Buchanan(13) keeps his next move a secret. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Brandon Souder(17) snags a grounder at third base.

Senior Gladiator Brandon Souder(17) snags a grounder at third base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cole Hopkins points to the his town in a show of pride.

Cole Hopkins points to the his town in a show of pride. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Lady Gladiators receive a police escort from Italy High School to the outskirts of the city limits on their way to their Bi-District playoff game against Troy.

Italy’s Lady Gladiators receive a police escort from Italy High School to the outskirts of the city limits on their way to their Bi-District playoff game against Troy. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Lady Gladiators are loving the support from school mates.

The Lady Gladiators are loving the support from school mates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Downtown Italy sports spirit flags in support of the Lady Gladiators as they venture into the playoffs.

Downtown Italy sports spirit flags in support of the Lady Gladiators as they venture into the playoffs. (Barry Byers)

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