More photos from last Friday night’s matchup between the Gladiators and Raiders

Image: Italy’s assistant coach Wayne Rowe had his skill players ready to go against Sunnyvale for this past Friday night’s matchup between the Gladiators and the Raiders.

Italy’s assistant coach Wayne Rowe had his skill players ready to go against Sunnyvale for this past Friday night’s matchup between the Gladiators and the Raiders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiators Eric Carson(12) and Ryheem Walker(10) get ready for the Raiders.

Gladiators Eric Carson(12) and Ryheem Walker(10) get ready for the Raiders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Eric Carson(12) during warmups.

Italy’s Eric Carson(12) during warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Besides being one of the state’s leading rushers, Italy’s Ryheem Walker(10) is an exceptional pass blocker.

Besides being one of the state’s leading rushers, Italy’s Ryheem Walker(10) is an exceptional pass blocker. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior tackle Zackery Boykin(55) and junior guard Kevin Roldan(60) before the snap.

Senior tackle Zackery Boykin(55) and junior guard Kevin Roldan(60) before the snap. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Roldan(60), Braulio Luna(56), Jalarnce Lewis(21) and Kelvin Joffre(80) go after a Sunnyvale ball carrier.

Kevin Roldan(60), Braulio Luna(56), Jalarnce Lewis(21) and Kelvin Joffre(80) go after a Sunnyvale ball carrier. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kelvin Joffre(80) tackles a Raider receiver on the far side of the field.

Italy’s Kelvin Joffre(80) tackles a Raider receiver on the far side of the field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator junior Shad Newman(25) pulls down a Raider back.

Gladiator junior Shad Newman(25) pulls down a Raider back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jalarnce Lewis(21) awaits a Sunnyvale kickoff.

Jalarnce Lewis(21) awaits a Sunnyvale kickoff. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Darol Mayberry(58) and Cody Medrano(75) are ready to block for junior quarterback Eric Carson(12).

Italy’s Darol Mayberry(58) and Cody Medrano(75) are ready to block for junior quarterback Eric Carson(12). (Barry Byers)

Image: The flags wave and the band plays on….

The flags wave and the band plays on…. (Barry Byers)

Image: Assistant Drum Major Maddy Washington commands attention up on the podium.

Assistant Drum Major Maddy Washington commands attention up on the podium. (Barry Byers)

Image: Waving the flags proud!

Waving the flags proud! (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior receiver Trevon Robertson(4) hauls in a pass from Eric Carson and surges upfield for extra yardage.

Junior receiver Trevon Robertson(4) hauls in a pass from Eric Carson and surges upfield for extra yardage. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ryheem Walker(10) is ready for the ball.

Italy’s Ryheem Walker(10) is ready for the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: The 9th leading rusher in the state of Texas, Ryheem Walker(10), gets loose down the sideline on his way to 521-yards in the first three regular season games. Italy hasn’t competed against a fellow 1A school until tonight against Hubbard.

The 9th leading rusher in the state of Texas, Ryheem Walker(10), gets loose down the sideline on his way to 521-yards in the first three regular season games. Italy hasn’t competed against a fellow 1A school until tonight against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lee Hamilton, father of current Gladiator Chase Hamilton, works the air horns during Friday night’s battle between Italy and Sunnyvale.

Lee Hamilton, father of current Gladiator Chase Hamilton, works the air horns during Friday night’s battle between Italy and Sunnyvale. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Trevon Robertson(4) lines up as Italy inches closer to Sunnyvale’s goal line.

Italy’s Trevon Robertson(4) lines up as Italy inches closer to Sunnyvale’s goal line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Eric Carson(12) sits in the pocket while looking downfield.

Quarterback Eric Carson(12) sits in the pocket while looking downfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Carson cam: Italy’s Eric Carson(12) scans the Raider defense.

Carson cam: Italy’s Eric Carson(12) scans the Raider defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band keeps the, “Beat of Champions,” going strong!

The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band keeps the, “Beat of Champions,” going strong! (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Hank Hollywood convenes with his team in the fourth-quarter.

Head coach Hank Hollywood convenes with his team in the fourth-quarter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Defensive tackle Zackery Boykin(55) attempts to knock down a Raider pass.

Defensive tackle Zackery Boykin(55) attempts to knock down a Raider pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Go Italy! Next up, Hubbard!!

Go Italy! Next up, Hubbard!! (Barry Byers)

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