The JV offensive is ready to roll against Sunnyvale with center Kyle Fortenberry(66), guard Colin Newman(71), tackle John Escamilla(63), tailback Billy Moore(32) and quarterback Ryan Connor(15) leading the way. (Barry Byers)
Gladiator junior quarterback Eric Carson(12) gets the play from the sideline during the Sunnyvale game. (Barry Byers)
Gladiator JV quarterback Ryan Connor warms up before his squad’s matchup against Sunnyvale. (Barry Byers)
JV Gladiator Jaray Anderson sports Italy’s 2012-13 athletic motto, “TPW,” meaning, “Tough People Win”. (Barry Byers)
Junior split back Justin Wood(44) practice route running before Italy’s game against Sunnyvale. (Barry Byers)
Junior center Zain Byers(50) anchors an offensive line that boasts one of the top rushers in the state of Texas, which is teammate Ryheem Walker. (Barry Byers)
The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band after performing during halftime of the Dale Hansen Football Classic in Waxahachie. (Barry Byers)
Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis helps with the football team stats. (Barry Byers)
JV standout Ty Windham is on this month’s issue of Gladiator Quarterly. (Barry Byers)
John Byers(75) relaxes before taking on Sunnyvale during the JV game at Raiders Stadium. (Barry Byers)
Cole Hopkins(9) is more tall than wide at receiver for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)
Haden Woods(8) plays cornerback for Italy against Sunnyvale. (Barry Byers)
Gladiator mascot Reagan Adams!! (Barry Byers)
Italy’s Reid Jacinto(11) at wide-out during pre-game warmups against Sunnyvale. (Barry Byers)
The band during the Italy versus Sunnyvale game. (Barry Byers)