Gladiators have the bye week, Junior High squads travel to Kerens on Thursday

Barry Byers Posted September 25, 2012 7:00pm Italy Gladiator Football

Image: “Team Hooker” volunteers Melissa Souder, Mark Souder, Haley Pittmon, Clover Stiles, Tina Long and Shane Long get the tables setup for Andrea’s auction. — “Team Hooker” volunteers Melissa Souder, Mark Souder, Haley Pittmon, Clover Stiles, Tina Long and Shane Long get the tables setup for Andrea’s auction. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator head football coach Hank Hollywood gets to rest his varsity and JV players this week during their bye. On Thursday, however, Italy’s 7th and 8th grade football squads will be traveling to Kerens to take on the Bobcats. Coach Hollywood has submitted gate and game information below:

Italy Football Game Information

Thursday, September 27, 2012:

Location

Kerens HS

Teams Playing

Italy JH White Team vs. Kerens JH @ 5:30
Italy JH Gold Team vs. Kerens JH @ 6:30

Ticket Prices

Adults: $4.00
Kids: $2.00

Passes

THSCA
TGCA
District
Senior Citizens

Notes & Comments

JV & Varsity Have a Bye Week
Next Opponent is Hico
JV will play Home Game on Thurs, Oct 4
Var will play at Hico on Fri, Oct 5

Good luck, Italy!

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band director, Jesus Perez, sports the number originally made famous by Jim Otto, the center for the Oakland Raiders from 1960-1974. The AFL permitted the unusual number because it was a pun on Otto’s name (aught-oh) which he began wearing in 1961. (Barry Byers)

Lady Gladiator cheerleader Taylor Turner has helmet hair. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator mascot Reagan Adams. Didn’t you recognize her? (Barry Byers)

Some Gladiator fans are just excited they can finally see over the fence! (Barry Byers)

Former Dallas Cowboy safety Keith Davis was on hand to watch Italy take on Hubbard. Originally a Gladiator, Davis obliged young fans who wanted his picture throughout the game. (Barry Byers)

On the field, Eric Carson(12) hands off to Ryheem Walker(10) who cuts upfield for yardage against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Lineman Cody Medrano(75) and Darol Mayberry(58) are entrusted with protecting and clearing the way for Ryheem Walker(10) and Eric Carson(12). (Barry Byers)

Lady Gladiator cheerleader Ashlyn Jacinto shows her team spirit. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator Zackery Boykin(55) take s a breather on the sideline. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator head football coach Hank Hollywood looks on as Italy’s defense tries to keep Hubbard out of the end zone. (Barry Byers)

Ella and Chubs: Ella places the biggest bid on the teddy bear during the silent auction held in honor of Andrea Hooker who recently underwent a heart transplant. (Barry Byers)

Andrea Hooker is represented by her oldest daughter and Lady Gladiator cheerleader Meagan Hooker who takes a moment to show appreciation to “Team Hooker” member Taylor Souder. (Barry Byers)

Aaron Pittman(50) brings down a Hubbard Jaguar during the Junior High game in Hubbard this past Thursday. (Barry Byers)

Italy’s Junior High team takes a water break at halftime. (Barry Byers)

Still looking tough during the break. (Barry Byers)

Italy’s Junior High defense makes the tackle in pass coverage. (Barry Byers)

8th grader Gladiator Blake Brewer(30) zeroes in on a Sunnyvale runner. (Barry Byers)

Breaking the huddle… (Barry Byers)

8th grade Gladiator Joe Celis(24) in Sunnyvale. (Barry Byers)

Coaches Josh Ward and Hank Hollywood send Devonteh Williams(9) in with the play. (Barry Byers)

Italy’s Blake Brewer(30) making a tackle in Sunnyvale against the Raiders. (Barry Byers)

The 8th grade Gladiator defense converges on a Raider runner. (Barry Byers)

Coach Wayne Rowe gets Italy’s JV Gladiators ready for Sunnyvale. (Barry Byers)