Italy endures loss to Hubbard but are determined to find a way against Hico

Image: The Gladiator cheerleaders during the school song before the game between Italy and Hubbard.

The Gladiator cheerleaders during the school song before the game between Italy and Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Team Hooker member Tina Long helps setup all the items that were donated for the silent auction.

Team Hooker member Tina Long helps setup all the items that were donated for the silent auction. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Wood(44) has his game face on against the Jaguars.

Justin Wood(44) has his game face on against the Jaguars. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator receiver and defensive back Kelvin Joffrey(80) gets loose before the game against Hubbard.

Gladiator receiver and defensive back Kelvin Joffrey(80) gets loose before the game against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Representing the Gladiators are senior captains Adrian Reed(64), John Hughes(62), Kelvin Joffre(80) and Reid Jacinto(11).

Representing the Gladiators are senior captains Adrian Reed(64), John Hughes(62), Kelvin Joffre(80) and Reid Jacinto(11).

Image: Gladiator head coach Hank Hollywood fires up his troops during the pre-game.

Gladiator head coach Hank Hollywood fires up his troops during the pre-game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiators Zackery Boykin(55), Cole Hopkins(9) and Hayden Woods(8) hoist the flags and lead the team into battle.

Senior Gladiators Zackery Boykin(55), Cole Hopkins(9) and Hayden Woods(8) hoist the flags and lead the team into battle. (Barry Byers)

Image: “Yay, here come the Gladiators!”

“Yay, here come the Gladiators!” (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiator Regimenet Marching Band plays the school song .

The Gladiator Regimenet Marching Band plays the school song . (Barry Byers)

Image: Band member Maddie Pittman displays the drumline’s new shirts.

Band member Maddie Pittman displays the drumline’s new shirts. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryeem Walker(10) uses his offensive line to gain yards. The Gladiators have moved the ball this season but have struggled at times finding the end zone.

Ryeem Walker(10) uses his offensive line to gain yards. The Gladiators have moved the ball this season but have struggled at times finding the end zone.

Image: Team Hooker member, Mark Souder, helps fans bid during the silent auction to benefit the Hooker Family.

Team Hooker member, Mark Souder, helps fans bid during the silent auction to benefit the Hooker Family. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Wood(44), Cody Medrano(75) and their defensive teammates try to contain the Hubbard offense on Italy Friday night.

Justin Wood(44), Cody Medrano(75) and their defensive teammates try to contain the Hubbard offense on Italy Friday night. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ryheem Walker(10) fights thru Hubbard tacklers.

Italy’s Ryheem Walker(10) fights thru Hubbard tacklers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator cheerleader Kelsey Nelson keeps Italy’s sideline motivated.

Gladiator cheerleader Kelsey Nelson keeps Italy’s sideline motivated. (Barry Byers)

Image: Former Dallas Cowboy Keith Davis just had to have his picture taken with Allen Richards, a local celebrity himself. Both men once played for the Gladiators.

Former Dallas Cowboy Keith Davis just had to have his picture taken with Allen Richards, a local celebrity himself. Both men once played for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Eric Carson(12) hands off to Ryheem Walker(10) who runs behind blockers Darol Mayberry(58), Kevin Roldan(60), Cole Hopkins(9), Zackery Boykin(55) and Chase Hamilton(2).

Quarterback Eric Carson(12) hands off to Ryheem Walker(10) who runs behind blockers Darol Mayberry(58), Kevin Roldan(60), Cole Hopkins(9), Zackery Boykin(55) and Chase Hamilton(2). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Trevon Robertson(4) makes a sideline catch in the third-quarter.

Italy’s Trevon Robertson(4) makes a sideline catch in the third-quarter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Chase Hamilton(2) deflects a sure touchdown pass for Hubbard at the last possible moment.

Italy’s Chase Hamilton(2) deflects a sure touchdown pass for Hubbard at the last possible moment. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiator cheerleaders keep the spirit up on the sidelines.

The Gladiator cheerleaders keep the spirit up on the sidelines. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryheem Walker(10), Trevon Robertson(4) and Zain Byers(50) stop Hubbard at the 1-yard line.

Ryheem Walker(10), Trevon Robertson(4) and Zain Byers(50) stop Hubbard at the 1-yard line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator linebacker Reid Jacinto(11) eyes the Jaguar quarterback.

Gladiator linebacker Reid Jacinto(11) eyes the Jaguar quarterback. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hamilton(2) hauls in a pass from Ryheem Walker and finishes the 64-yard play for the only Gladiator touchdown on the night against Hubbard.

Chase Hamilton(2) hauls in a pass from Ryheem Walker and finishes the 64-yard play for the only Gladiator touchdown on the night against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Team Hooker raised over $3,600 on behalf of Andrea Hooker who recently received a heart transplant. Representing her mom at the event was Gladiator cheerleader Meagan Hooker who is pictured with several Team Hooker volunteers. (L-R) Alexis Coots, Shane Long, Tina Long, Haley Brooks Pittmon, Clover Stiles, Michele Richards, Melissa Souder and Mark Souder. (Front) Taylor Souder.

Team Hooker raised over $3,600 on behalf of Andrea Hooker who recently received a heart transplant. Representing her mom at the event was Gladiator cheerleader Meagan Hooker who is pictured with several Team Hooker volunteers. (L-R) Alexis Coots, Shane Long, Tina Long, Haley Brooks Pittmon, Clover Stiles, Michele Richards, Melissa Souder and Mark Souder. (Front) Taylor Souder. (Barry Byers)

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