IHS celebrates Senior Night 2012 as Gladiators get a district win over Gateway

Image: Eric Carson(12) delivers a hit on a Gateway receiver during Italy’s 34-14 win over the Gators during Senior Night 2012 for the Gladiators. Italy is now 4-0 in district play and a win over Kerens will give the Gladiators sole claim to the 2012 district championship. A Kerens win could create a 3-way tie between Italy, Cayuga and Kerens.

Eric Carson(12) delivers a hit on a Gateway receiver during Italy’s 34-14 win over the Gators during Senior Night 2012 for the Gladiators. Italy is now 4-0 in district play and a win over Kerens will give the Gladiators sole claim to the 2012 district championship. A Kerens win could create a 3-way tie between Italy, Cayuga and Kerens. (Barry Byers)

Image: Linebackers Ryheem Walker(10) and Shad Newman(25) combined for 19 total tackles against Gateway with Walker having 8 solo tackles and 4 assists and Newman having 1 solo and 6 assists.

Linebackers Ryheem Walker(10) and Shad Newman(25) combined for 19 total tackles against Gateway with Walker having 8 solo tackles and 4 assists and Newman having 1 solo and 6 assists. (Barry Byers)

Image: Left tackle Cody Medrano(75) and left guard Darol Mayberry(58) help get Ryheem Walker(10) and quarterback Marvin Cox(3) in the end zone against Gateway.

Left tackle Cody Medrano(75) and left guard Darol Mayberry(58) help get Ryheem Walker(10) and quarterback Marvin Cox(3) in the end zone against Gateway. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator left offensive guard Darol Mayberry(58) throws a downfield block as Kelvin Joffre(80) helps push receiver Eric Carson(12) closer to the goal line.

Gladiator left offensive guard Darol Mayberry(58) throws a downfield block as Kelvin Joffre(80) helps push receiver Eric Carson(12) closer to the goal line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator quarterback Marvin Cox(3) and tailback Ryheem Walker(10) await the call from the sideline.

Gladiator quarterback Marvin Cox(3) and tailback Ryheem Walker(10) await the call from the sideline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator defensive tackle Reid Jacinto helps with a few hits during halftime as well.

Senior Gladiator defensive tackle Reid Jacinto helps with a few hits during halftime as well. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Color Guard blares loud and proud for their finale in one final salute to their seniors.

The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Color Guard blares loud and proud for their finale in one final salute to their seniors. (Barry Byers)

Image: Amber Hooker gives a thumbs up before the bands performance.

Amber Hooker gives a thumbs up before the bands performance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington and Lillie Perry are excited for their Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Color Guard on Senior Night.

Hannah Washington and Lillie Perry are excited for their Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Color Guard on Senior Night. (Barry Byers)

Image: K’Breona Davis and Vanessa Cantu stand proud with their fellow band members.

K’Breona Davis and Vanessa Cantu stand proud with their fellow band members. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Hank Hollywood breaks a smile as his Gladiators cruise in the final minutes during their 34-14 district win over Gateway.

Head coach Hank Hollywood breaks a smile as his Gladiators cruise in the final minutes during their 34-14 district win over Gateway. (Barry Byers)

Image: Left tackle Cody Medrano(75) and his fellow Gladiator linemen get the job done as Italy racks up 4 consecutive district wins.

Left tackle Cody Medrano(75) and his fellow Gladiator linemen get the job done as Italy racks up 4 consecutive district wins. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox(3) calls an offensive play in the huddle.

Marvin Cox(3) calls an offensive play in the huddle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior teamwork: Caden Jacinto(6) and Alyssa Richards help Adrian Reed adjust his shoulder pads during the game.

Senior teamwork: Caden Jacinto(6) and Alyssa Richards help Adrian Reed adjust his shoulder pads during the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Kelvin Joffre(80) drops back into pass coverage against the Gateway Gators.

Senior Gladiator Kelvin Joffre(80) drops back into pass coverage against the Gateway Gators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator cheerleaders Morgan Cockerham and Meagan Hooker are proud of all their classmates during Senior Night at Willis Field.

Senior Gladiator cheerleaders Morgan Cockerham and Meagan Hooker are proud of all their classmates during Senior Night at Willis Field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Right tackle Zackery Boykin(55), guard Kevin Roldan(60) and center Kyle Fortenberry(66) make going 4-0 in district seem like a snap.

Right tackle Zackery Boykin(55), guard Kevin Roldan(60) and center Kyle Fortenberry(66) make going 4-0 in district seem like a snap. (Barry Byers)

Image: The 2012 Gladiator cheerleaders are (Back row) mascot Reagan Adams, Ashlyn Jacinto, Morgan Cockerham (sr), Meagan Hooker (sr), Taylor Turner and K’Breona Davis. Down in front are Kelsey Nelson and Britney Chambers.

The 2012 Gladiator cheerleaders are (Back row) mascot Reagan Adams, Ashlyn Jacinto, Morgan Cockerham (sr), Meagan Hooker (sr), Taylor Turner and K’Breona Davis. Down in front are Kelsey Nelson and Britney Chambers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taylor Turner is proud of her Gladiators on defeating Gateway to post a 4-0 district record.

Taylor Turner is proud of her Gladiators on defeating Gateway to post a 4-0 district record. (Barry Byers)

Image: Seniors Zackery Boykin(55) and Katie Byers help make IHS Senior Night 2012 a night to remember…

Seniors Zackery Boykin(55) and Katie Byers help make IHS Senior Night 2012 a night to remember… (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiators Ryheem Walker(10) and Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(21) have the look of champions as they stand one win away from claiming the district championship outright. Walker rushed 16 times for 146 yards and 3 touchdowns against Gateway while Lewis recovered a fumble, had 2 hurries, 4 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles on defense, along with 1 kickoff return for 36 yards.

Senior Gladiators Ryheem Walker(10) and Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(21) have the look of champions as they stand one win away from claiming the district championship outright. Walker rushed 16 times for 146 yards and 3 touchdowns against Gateway while Lewis recovered a fumble, had 2 hurries, 4 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles on defense, along with 1 kickoff return for 36 yards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiators Levi McBride(85) and Hunter Merimon(45) receive a proud hug from Mr. Merimon.

Gladiators Levi McBride(85) and Hunter Merimon(45) receive a proud hug from Mr. Merimon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Walk: Gladiator seniors Hayden Wood(8), Chase Hamilton(2), Zackery Boykin(55), Cole Hopkins(9), Reid jacinto(11), Caden Jacinto(6), Ryheem Walker(10), John Hughes(62), Kelvin Joffre(80), Adrian Reed(64), Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(21) and Marvin Cox(3) take their final senior walk on Willis Field after defeating the Gateway Gators 34-14 during their final home game.

Senior Walk: Gladiator seniors Hayden Wood(8), Chase Hamilton(2), Zackery Boykin(55), Cole Hopkins(9), Reid jacinto(11), Caden Jacinto(6), Ryheem Walker(10), John Hughes(62), Kelvin Joffre(80), Adrian Reed(64), Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(21) and Marvin Cox(3) take their final senior walk on Willis Field after defeating the Gateway Gators 34-14 during their final home game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Seniors have one last huddle after defending their home field against Gateway.

Seniors have one last huddle after defending their home field against Gateway. (Barry Byers)

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