Gladiators raise their practice intensity in anticipation of first scrimmage

Image: The Italy Gladiators will now take out their frustrations on the Valley Mill Eagles Saturday, August 18, with the JV contest at 9:00 a.m. followed by the varsity matchup at 10:00 p.m.

The Italy Gladiators will now take out their frustrations on the Valley Mill Eagles Saturday, August 18, with the JV contest at 9:00 a.m. followed by the varsity matchup at 10:00 p.m. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fumble! Italy’s ball!!

Fumble! Italy’s ball!! (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryheem Walker and Tre Jackson demonstrate proper force and form in a tackling drill.

Ryheem Walker and Tre Jackson demonstrate proper force and form in a tackling drill. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paul Harris, Hank Seabolt and Zackery Boykin work the sled.

Paul Harris, Hank Seabolt and Zackery Boykin work the sled. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Brandon Duncan gets into the sled drill.

Coach Brandon Duncan gets into the sled drill. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Byers and his lineman buds pop the stuffing out of the bags.

John Byers and his lineman buds pop the stuffing out of the bags. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paul Harris(7) secures the gap while Zain Byers(50) tries to push him out.

Paul Harris(7) secures the gap while Zain Byers(50) tries to push him out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hamilton(2) hopes the ball will be snapped very soon.

Chase Hamilton(2) hopes the ball will be snapped very soon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryheem Walker(10) shows the flash that made him a 2A Co-District MVP back last season.

Ryheem Walker(10) shows the flash that made him a 2A Co-District MVP back last season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jalarnce Lewis(21) and Chase Hamilton(2) combine for a tackle.

Jalarnce Lewis(21) and Chase Hamilton(2) combine for a tackle. (Barry Byers)

Image: John “Squirt” Hughes tries to hold back Chase Hamilton during a drill.

John “Squirt” Hughes tries to hold back Chase Hamilton during a drill. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trevon Robertson(4) puts the hit on pretend Valley Mill runner.

Trevon Robertson(4) puts the hit on pretend Valley Mill runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Wood(22) and Jalarnce Lewis(21) converge on the JVs backfield.

Justin Wood(22) and Jalarnce Lewis(21) converge on the JVs backfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cole Hopkins(9) makes a sideline grab during Wednesdays workouts.

Cole Hopkins(9) makes a sideline grab during Wednesdays workouts. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hamilton(2) tackles everybody despite quarterback Eric Carson’s(5) best efforts to elude the senior hammer.

Chase Hamilton(2) tackles everybody despite quarterback Eric Carson’s(5) best efforts to elude the senior hammer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior receiver and linebacker Reid Jacinto(11).

Gladiator senior receiver and linebacker Reid Jacinto(11). (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox(3) is a weapon with a the ball in his hand.

Marvin Cox(3) is a weapon with a the ball in his hand. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV quarterback Ryan Connor (15) calls for the snap.

JV quarterback Ryan Connor (15) calls for the snap. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cole Hopkins(9) makes another sideline snag.

Cole Hopkins(9) makes another sideline snag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hamilton(2) soars across the field to make the catch.

Chase Hamilton(2) soars across the field to make the catch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trevon Robertson(4) makes a two-handed grab in the back corner of the endzone.

Trevon Robertson(4) makes a two-handed grab in the back corner of the endzone. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric Carson(5) slings a pass downfield to Caden Jacinto(6) who makes the catch.

Eric Carson(5) slings a pass downfield to Caden Jacinto(6) who makes the catch. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV back Jaray Anderson(40) fights thru tacklers.

JV back Jaray Anderson(40) fights thru tacklers. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiators are ready to make a point!

The Gladiators are ready to make a point! (Barry Byers)

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