Student athletes honored during the 2011-2012 Gladiator Athletic Banquet

Image: Jase Holden and Kaytlyn Bales received Gladiator and Lady Gladiator of the Year.

Jase Holden and Kaytlyn Bales received Gladiator and Lady Gladiator of the Year. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Senior Gladiator, Kyle Jackson, enters the banquet thru the Italy Gladiator tunnel with his parents Sabrina and Gary Jackson.

Senior Gladiator, Kyle Jackson, enters the banquet thru the Italy Gladiator tunnel with his parents Sabrina and Gary Jackson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Jr High athletes, Haylee Turner, Jozie Perkins and Ashlyn Jacinto offer tea to parched athletes and their families.

Italy Jr High athletes, Haylee Turner, Jozie Perkins and Ashlyn Jacinto offer tea to parched athletes and their families. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bryan Irwin and Keith Davis present the coveted Keith Davis Award to Lady Gladiator, Alyssa Richards, a junior at Italy High School.

Bryan Irwin and Keith Davis present the coveted Keith Davis Award to Lady Gladiator, Alyssa Richards, a junior at Italy High School. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Fans of the Year, Richard Cook and Billy Ray Turner.

Gladiator Fans of the Year, Richard Cook and Billy Ray Turner. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Bryan Irwin and Keith Davis present the Keith Davis Award to Gladiators, Larry Mayberry, Jr. and Devonta Simmons.

Bryan Irwin and Keith Davis present the Keith Davis Award to Gladiators, Larry Mayberry, Jr. and Devonta Simmons. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kaytlyn and Kelton Bales receive MVP for Powerlifting.

Kaytlyn and Kelton Bales receive MVP for Powerlifting. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Girls softball district award winners:(L-R) Megan Richards, Jaclynn Lewis, Bailey Bumpus, Alma Suaste, Maddie Washington, Katie Byers and Alyssa Richards.

Girls softball district award winners:(L-R) Megan Richards, Jaclynn Lewis, Bailey Bumpus, Alma Suaste, Maddie Washington, Katie Byers and Alyssa Richards. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Kaytlyn Bales received the Girl’s Tennis MVP award from Coach Callahan.

Kaytlyn Bales received the Girl’s Tennis MVP award from Coach Callahan. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Josh Ward awarded Justin Buchanan the Offensive MVP for baseball.

Coach Josh Ward awarded Justin Buchanan the Offensive MVP for baseball. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Josh Ward awarded Ross Stiles the Defensive MVP in baseball.

Coach Josh Ward awarded Ross Stiles the Defensive MVP in baseball. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis and Bailey Eubank, on behalf of the freshman class, presented classmate Kortnei Johnson with her own Wheaties box. Kortnei competed in the state track competition, winning 1st, 2nd and 4th (in 100m dash, 200m dash and long jump respectively).

Jaclynn Lewis and Bailey Eubank, on behalf of the freshman class, presented classmate Kortnei Johnson with her own Wheaties box. Kortnei competed in the state track competition, winning 1st, 2nd and 4th (in 100m dash, 200m dash and long jump respectively). (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The seniors awarded Coach Richards a team ball.

The seniors awarded Coach Richards a team ball. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Jennifer Reeves was awarded a ball by the senior team members.

Coach Jennifer Reeves was awarded a ball by the senior team members. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Craig Bales received a team ball from the seniors.

Coach Craig Bales received a team ball from the seniors. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Larry Mayberry was awarded a ball by the senior team members.

Coach Larry Mayberry was awarded a ball by the senior team members. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Josh Ward received a team ball from the seniors.

Coach Josh Ward received a team ball from the seniors. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Kaitlyn Rossa, Brandon Souder, Jase Holden and Megan Richards were awarded the Italy Athletic Booster Club scholarship.

Kaitlyn Rossa, Brandon Souder, Jase Holden and Megan Richards were awarded the Italy Athletic Booster Club scholarship. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Megann Lewis Harlow, graduate of 2007, spoke to the seniors about taking advantage of their sports experience.

Megann Lewis Harlow, graduate of 2007, spoke to the seniors about taking advantage of their sports experience. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Andrew Henderson awarded Larry Mayberry, Jr the 27th David Henderson Scholarship Award.

Andrew Henderson awarded Larry Mayberry, Jr the 27th David Henderson Scholarship Award. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Katilyn Rossa, Bailey Bumpus, Jameka Copeland and Alyssa Richards received awards from girl’s basketball coach, Randy Parks.

Katilyn Rossa, Bailey Bumpus, Jameka Copeland and Alyssa Richards received awards from girl’s basketball coach, Randy Parks. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Craig Bales awarded Larry Mayberry, Jr. the Offensive MVP for football.

Coach Craig Bales awarded Larry Mayberry, Jr. the Offensive MVP for football. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ethan Saxon received the Defensive MVP for football this season.

Ethan Saxon received the Defensive MVP for football this season. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Sunshine! Kaitlyn Rosa and Coach Larry Mayberry brighten the place up with their smiles.

Sunshine! Kaitlyn Rosa and Coach Larry Mayberry brighten the place up with their smiles. (Anne Sutherland)

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