The Gladiators highlight Homecoming week with a 49-2 victory over Cross Roads

Image: Coaches Brandon Duncan and Brian Coffman get the Gladiator lineman ready for their homecoming battle against the Cross Roads Bobcats

Coaches Brandon Duncan and Brian Coffman get the Gladiator lineman ready for their homecoming battle against the Cross Roads Bobcats (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Marvin Cox(3) and Ryheem Walker(10) get warmed up for a heated contest between the Italy Gladiators and the Cross Roads Bobcats. From the pocket, Cox completed 7-of-7 for a total of 171 yards (24.4 average) for 4 touchdowns with Walker as his bodyguard.

Quarterback Marvin Cox(3) and Ryheem Walker(10) get warmed up for a heated contest between the Italy Gladiators and the Cross Roads Bobcats. From the pocket, Cox completed 7-of-7 for a total of 171 yards (24.4 average) for 4 touchdowns with Walker as his bodyguard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox(3), Ty Windham(36), Levi McBride(85) and their Gladiator teammates are ready to put it on the line for Italy’s fans…

Marvin Cox(3), Ty Windham(36), Levi McBride(85) and their Gladiator teammates are ready to put it on the line for Italy’s fans… (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Cheerleaders Kelsy Nelson and Ashlyn Jacinto behind the scenes inside the air tunnel.

Gladiator Cheerleaders Kelsy Nelson and Ashlyn Jacinto behind the scenes inside the air tunnel. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Kelvin Joffre(80) takes a moment to visualize before catching 2 touchdown passes during the homecoming game against Cross Roads.

Gladiator Kelvin Joffre(80) takes a moment to visualize before catching 2 touchdown passes during the homecoming game against Cross Roads. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Cheerleader Sierra Wilson is dazzling in her homecoming bling.

Gladiator Cheerleader Sierra Wilson is dazzling in her homecoming bling. (Barry Byers)

Image: Katie Connor displays her team pride while her brother Brandon Connor(77) and cousin Ryan Connor(7) take on the Bobcats.

Katie Connor displays her team pride while her brother Brandon Connor(77) and cousin Ryan Connor(7) take on the Bobcats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Cheerleaders K’Breona Davis, Meagan Hooker and Britney Chambers are enjoying Homecoming 2012.

Gladiator Cheerleaders K’Breona Davis, Meagan Hooker and Britney Chambers are enjoying Homecoming 2012. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Captains are (L-R) Hayden Woods, John Hughes(62), Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(21) and Marvin Cox(3). Italy received the opening kickoff and scored 7-points on their first possession.

Gladiator Captains are (L-R) Hayden Woods, John Hughes(62), Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(21) and Marvin Cox(3). Italy received the opening kickoff and scored 7-points on their first possession. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank, Caden Jacinto and Jaclynn Lewis are having fun before the kickoff.

Bailey Eubank, Caden Jacinto and Jaclynn Lewis are having fun before the kickoff. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(21) takes a breather after leading Marvin Cox into the end zone during a punt return that was called back on a penalty.

Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(21) takes a breather after leading Marvin Cox into the end zone during a punt return that was called back on a penalty. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryheem Walker(10) fights for extra yards with help from teammate Kelvin Joffre(80).

Ryheem Walker(10) fights for extra yards with help from teammate Kelvin Joffre(80). (Barry Byers)

Image: Zackery Boykin(55) and Hayden Woods(8) dare Cross Roads to snap the ball. Boykin and his fellow lineman dominated the line-of-scrimmage while Woods was all over the field finishing with 14 tackles including 9 solo tackles and 1 interception.

Zackery Boykin(55) and Hayden Woods(8) dare Cross Roads to snap the ball. Boykin and his fellow lineman dominated the line-of-scrimmage while Woods was all over the field finishing with 14 tackles including 9 solo tackles and 1 interception. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(50) applies pressure forcing an incomplete pass attempt by the Bobcats during the first-quarter.

Zain Byers(50) applies pressure forcing an incomplete pass attempt by the Bobcats during the first-quarter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Hank Hollywood gathers his kickoff unit after Italy’s opening touchdown.

Head coach Hank Hollywood gathers his kickoff unit after Italy’s opening touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Hollywood has a one-on-one talk with defensive tackle Zain Byers(50).

Coach Hollywood has a one-on-one talk with defensive tackle Zain Byers(50). (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryheem Walker(10), Marvin Cox(3) and Chase Hamilton(2) match up with Cross Roads as the Bobcats break their offensive huddle.

Ryheem Walker(10), Marvin Cox(3) and Chase Hamilton(2) match up with Cross Roads as the Bobcats break their offensive huddle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric Carson(12) gains yards with teammate Chase Hamilton(2) looking for someone to clock.

Eric Carson(12) gains yards with teammate Chase Hamilton(2) looking for someone to clock. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Hollywood and his Gladiators charge into action after a timeout.

Coach Hollywood and his Gladiators charge into action after a timeout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Gladiator Ty Windham(36) lines out wide on offense for Italy.

Freshman Gladiator Ty Windham(36) lines out wide on offense for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Cole Hopkins and his teammates take a knee during an injury timeout in a show of respect for the injured Bobcat. Hopkins had 3 catches for 77 yards and 1 touchdown and punted just once during the game for 50 yards.

Senior Gladiator Cole Hopkins and his teammates take a knee during an injury timeout in a show of respect for the injured Bobcat. Hopkins had 3 catches for 77 yards and 1 touchdown and punted just once during the game for 50 yards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Darol Mayberry(58) is a two-way starter on Italy’s line.

Gladiator Darol Mayberry(58) is a two-way starter on Italy’s line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Ryheem Walker(10) will need to add a few more stars to his helmet after Italy’s 49-2 homecoming win over Cross Roads. Walker rushed 6 times for 115 yards (19.2 average) including a 68 yard run for a touchdown. On defense, Walker totaled 13 tackles with 8 solos and 1 hurry.

Senior Gladiator Ryheem Walker(10) will need to add a few more stars to his helmet after Italy’s 49-2 homecoming win over Cross Roads. Walker rushed 6 times for 115 yards (19.2 average) including a 68 yard run for a touchdown. On defense, Walker totaled 13 tackles with 8 solos and 1 hurry. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric Carson(12) had 2 catches for 53-yards including a 41 yard touchdown reception. On defense, the junior ace totaled 6 tackles with four solos and 1 interception.

Eric Carson(12) had 2 catches for 53-yards including a 41 yard touchdown reception. On defense, the junior ace totaled 6 tackles with four solos and 1 interception. (Barry Byers)

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