Gladiators armor up and lay the ground work for the upcoming season

Image: Coach Brandon Duncan observes while Kevin Roldan(60), a junior, works on blocking techniques.

Coach Brandon Duncan observes while Kevin Roldan(60), a junior, works on blocking techniques. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Zackery Boykin jars a defender during a drill.

Senior Gladiator Zackery Boykin jars a defender during a drill. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior nose tackle Hank Seabolt(76) quenches his thirst for Gladiator football.

Junior nose tackle Hank Seabolt(76) quenches his thirst for Gladiator football. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior defender Chase Hamilton(2) beats the block to pull down Kelvin Joffre during a team drill.

Senior defender Chase Hamilton(2) beats the block to pull down Kelvin Joffre during a team drill. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior quarterback Eric Carson works on his pass release.

Junior quarterback Eric Carson works on his pass release. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior tailback Ryheem Walker is ready to pound and gain ground against the competition.

Senior tailback Ryheem Walker is ready to pound and gain ground against the competition. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaray Anderson(40) works on getting those knees up.

Jaray Anderson(40) works on getting those knees up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior back Jalarnce Lewis(21) continues to have a strong camp.

Senior back Jalarnce Lewis(21) continues to have a strong camp. (Barry Byers)

Image: What the Valley Mills defense will be seeing when Ryheem Walker and the Gladiators compete in their first scrimmage on Saturday, August 18, at home.

What the Valley Mills defense will be seeing when Ryheem Walker and the Gladiators compete in their first scrimmage on Saturday, August 18, at home. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Caden Jacinto(6) works on his defensive footwork with Coach Brian Coffman instructing.

Senior Caden Jacinto(6) works on his defensive footwork with Coach Brian Coffman instructing. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cody Boyd(30), a sophomore, settles in at cornerback.

Cody Boyd(30), a sophomore, settles in at cornerback. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cousins Caden Jacinto(6) and Reid Jacinto(11) discuss their pass routes between snaps. Both players made sure-handed catches during team drills on Friday.

Cousins Caden Jacinto(6) and Reid Jacinto(11) discuss their pass routes between snaps. Both players made sure-handed catches during team drills on Friday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior receiver Cole Hopkins(9) makes the grab beyond a defender.

Senior receiver Cole Hopkins(9) makes the grab beyond a defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior lineman Adrian “BoBo” Reed is fierce during the 7-man sled workout.

Senior lineman Adrian “BoBo” Reed is fierce during the 7-man sled workout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox(3) hands off to Jalarnce Lewis(21) who enjoys a huge gap to sprint thru.

Marvin Cox(3) hands off to Jalarnce Lewis(21) who enjoys a huge gap to sprint thru. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore John Escamilla(54) recovers a fumble.

Sophomore John Escamilla(54) recovers a fumble. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryeem Walker tries to punch thru during a drill.

Ryeem Walker tries to punch thru during a drill. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shad Newman protects the ball as he squeezes thru an opening.

Shad Newman protects the ball as he squeezes thru an opening. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(50) and Darol Mayberry(58) keep their owns on the backfield while practicing on defense.

Zain Byers(50) and Darol Mayberry(58) keep their owns on the backfield while practicing on defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shad Newman, a junior, gets into the clear during 11-on-11.

Shad Newman, a junior, gets into the clear during 11-on-11. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tre Robertson(4) catches a long ball from Marvin Cox despite tight coverage.

Tre Robertson(4) catches a long ball from Marvin Cox despite tight coverage. (Barry Byers)

Image: Caps off to the Gladiators who made some early strides during their first practice in full pads.

Caps off to the Gladiators who made some early strides during their first practice in full pads. (Barry Byers)

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