Bonus images from the Dale Hansen Football Classic

Image: Dale Hansen and the team mascots before the start of the Friday night addition of the inaugural 2012 Dale Hansen Football Classic between Malakoff and Italy. Representing the Gladiators is mascot Reagan Adams.

Dale Hansen and the team mascots before the start of the Friday night addition of the inaugural 2012 Dale Hansen Football Classic between Malakoff and Italy. Representing the Gladiators is mascot Reagan Adams. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiators head into their locker room before the start of the game between Italy and Malakoff at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie.

The Gladiators head into their locker room before the start of the game between Italy and Malakoff at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiators Paul Harris(7) and Adrian Reed(64) take the field during pre-game warmups.

Senior Gladiators Paul Harris(7) and Adrian Reed(64) take the field during pre-game warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Hank Hollywood has his game face on during the playing of the National Anthem.

Italy High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Hank Hollywood has his game face on during the playing of the National Anthem. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiators are ready to play!

The Gladiators are ready to play! (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryheem Walker(10) and Chase Hamilton(2) are back deep for the Gladiators to receive the kickoff.

Ryheem Walker(10) and Chase Hamilton(2) are back deep for the Gladiators to receive the kickoff. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Lady Gladiator Cheerleaders get Italy fans on their feet for the kickoff.

The Lady Gladiator Cheerleaders get Italy fans on their feet for the kickoff. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hamilton(2) looks to the sideline for the offensive call.

Chase Hamilton(2) looks to the sideline for the offensive call. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelvin Joffre(80) trots out of the huddle to line up at wide receiver for the Gladiators.

Kelvin Joffre(80) trots out of the huddle to line up at wide receiver for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Italy Gladiator Regiment Marching Band hopes to perform during halftime of the Dale Hansen Football Classic soon.

The Italy Gladiator Regiment Marching Band hopes to perform during halftime of the Dale Hansen Football Classic soon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Assistant drum major Madison Washington and drum major Emily Stiles get the band in position to perform.

Assistant drum major Madison Washington and drum major Emily Stiles get the band in position to perform. (Barry Byers)

Image: Drum Major Emily Stiles directs the band while being flanked by Joe Celis and Hunter Wood.

Drum Major Emily Stiles directs the band while being flanked by Joe Celis and Hunter Wood. (Barry Byers)

Image: Assistant drum major Madison Washington directing the band.

Assistant drum major Madison Washington directing the band. (Barry Byers)

Image: Amber Hooker, Madison Washington, Zachary Latimer and Tara Wallis hit all the right notes with Gladiator fans!

Amber Hooker, Madison Washington, Zachary Latimer and Tara Wallis hit all the right notes with Gladiator fans! (Barry Byers)

Image: K’Breona Davis trades her pom-poms for the clarinet during halftime.

K’Breona Davis trades her pom-poms for the clarinet during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emily and Ivan Roldan make a winning couple!

Emily and Ivan Roldan make a winning couple! (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiators Katie Byers and Jaclynn Lewis are enjoying the Dale Hansen Football Classic at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie!

Lady Gladiators Katie Byers and Jaclynn Lewis are enjoying the Dale Hansen Football Classic at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie! (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric Carson(12) gets warmed up after halftime with Italy and Malakoff tied 29-29.

Eric Carson(12) gets warmed up after halftime with Italy and Malakoff tied 29-29. (Barry Byers)

Image: Center Zain Byers(50), left guard Adrian Reed(64), left tackle Darol Mayberry(58) and slot receiver Chase Hamilton(2) get ready to run a play.

Center Zain Byers(50), left guard Adrian Reed(64), left tackle Darol Mayberry(58) and slot receiver Chase Hamilton(2) get ready to run a play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryheem Walker(10) fights for yards against Malakoff’s defense.

Ryheem Walker(10) fights for yards against Malakoff’s defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reid Jacinto(11), Kelvin Joffre(80) and Chase Hamilton(2) pounce on a Cole Hopkins punt before the Tigers can return it.

Reid Jacinto(11), Kelvin Joffre(80) and Chase Hamilton(2) pounce on a Cole Hopkins punt before the Tigers can return it. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator cheerleader Meagan Hooker is enjoying the classic.

Italy Lady Gladiator cheerleader Meagan Hooker is enjoying the classic. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cody Medrano(75) and Kevin Roldan(60) help give Eric Carson(12) time to pass in the pocket.

Cody Medrano(75) and Kevin Roldan(60) help give Eric Carson(12) time to pass in the pocket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Justin Wood(44), Jalarnce Lewis(21) and Hayden Woods(8) attempt to block a Tiger point after kick.

Italy’s Justin Wood(44), Jalarnce Lewis(21) and Hayden Woods(8) attempt to block a Tiger point after kick. (Barry Byers)

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