How ’bout them Gladiators! 5 game win streak, District and Bi-District champs!!

Image: Italy High School cheerleaders Meagan Hooker, Kelsey Nelson, Ashlyn Jacinto, K’Breona Davis, Taylor Turner and Britney Chambers believe in their Gladiators!

Italy High School cheerleaders Meagan Hooker, Kelsey Nelson, Ashlyn Jacinto, K’Breona Davis, Taylor Turner and Britney Chambers believe in their Gladiators! (Barry Byers)

Image: Managers, Reagan Cockerham and Bailey Eubank are ready for some Italy Gladiator football!

Managers, Reagan Cockerham and Bailey Eubank are ready for some Italy Gladiator football! (Barry Byers)

Image: The IHS cheerleaders are joined by mascot Reagan Adams for the playing of the school song.

The IHS cheerleaders are joined by mascot Reagan Adams for the playing of the school song. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shad Newman(25), Reid Jacinto(11), Adrian Reed(64), Eric Carson(12), Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(65), Zain Byers(50) and Chase Hamilton(2) get set on defense against Kerens.

Shad Newman(25), Reid Jacinto(11), Adrian Reed(64), Eric Carson(12), Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(65), Zain Byers(50) and Chase Hamilton(2) get set on defense against Kerens. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator line coach Brain Coffman strategizes with two of his prize bulls, Zain Byers(50) and Kevin Roldan(60).

Gladiator line coach Brain Coffman strategizes with two of his prize bulls, Zain Byers(50) and Kevin Roldan(60). (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator head coach Hank Hollywood encourages his squad to overcome an early Bobcat surge.

Gladiator head coach Hank Hollywood encourages his squad to overcome an early Bobcat surge. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band takes a knee as the Bobcat band performs during halftime.

The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band takes a knee as the Bobcat band performs during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Lillie Perry.

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Lillie Perry. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Hannah Washington.

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Hannah Washington. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior drumline captain Gus Allen, trumpeter Kortnei Johnson and color guard member Brooke Miller enjoy the Bobcat band’s performance.

Senior drumline captain Gus Allen, trumpeter Kortnei Johnson and color guard member Brooke Miller enjoy the Bobcat band’s performance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Regiment Marching Band members Amber Hooker and April Lusk team up at halftime.

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band members Amber Hooker and April Lusk team up at halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler Anderson and Hayden Woods(8) assist Gladiator quarterback Marvin Cox(3) with a helmet malfunction.

Tyler Anderson and Hayden Woods(8) assist Gladiator quarterback Marvin Cox(3) with a helmet malfunction. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryheem Walker(10), Shad Newman(25), Marvin Cox(3) and Reid Jacinto(11) keep the Bobcat offense penned down.

Ryheem Walker(10), Shad Newman(25), Marvin Cox(3) and Reid Jacinto(11) keep the Bobcat offense penned down. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator head coach Hank Hollywood addresses his team in the second half.

Gladiator head coach Hank Hollywood addresses his team in the second half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Assistant coaches Larry Mayberry, Sr. and Nate Skelton stretch Ryheem Walker(10) during a pit stop.

Assistant coaches Larry Mayberry, Sr. and Nate Skelton stretch Ryheem Walker(10) during a pit stop. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Ty Windham(36) helps relay signals out to the offense as Lady Gladiators Bailey Eubank and Jaclynn Lewis keep the stats.

Gladiator Ty Windham(36) helps relay signals out to the offense as Lady Gladiators Bailey Eubank and Jaclynn Lewis keep the stats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiators John Escamilla(56), Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(65), John Hughes(62) and Brandon Connor(77) celebrate Italy’s district championship accomplishment.

Gladiators John Escamilla(56), Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(65), John Hughes(62) and Brandon Connor(77) celebrate Italy’s district championship accomplishment. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Hank Hollywood and Marvin Cox(3) inspire team Italy during a timeout.

Head coach Hank Hollywood and Marvin Cox(3) inspire team Italy during a timeout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator seniors Zackery Boykin(55) and Cole Hopkins(9) enjoy the support of the band and their cheerleaders as they celebrate their team’s district championship.

Gladiator seniors Zackery Boykin(55) and Cole Hopkins(9) enjoy the support of the band and their cheerleaders as they celebrate their team’s district championship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cousins Caden Jacinto(6) and Reid Jacinto(11) celebrate Italy’s district championship as the offense takes a victory snap.

Cousins Caden Jacinto(6) and Reid Jacinto(11) celebrate Italy’s district championship as the offense takes a victory snap. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric Carson(12, Ryheem Walker(10) and their Gladiator teammates are the best in the district.

Eric Carson(12, Ryheem Walker(10) and their Gladiator teammates are the best in the district. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s offensive coordinator Nate Skelton basks in the glow of the district championship with quarterback Marvin Cox.

Italy’s offensive coordinator Nate Skelton basks in the glow of the district championship with quarterback Marvin Cox. (Barry Byers)

Image: Overcome. Gladiator senior Adrian Reed(64) celebrates with fans and family after Italy’s win but then sits down after being overwhelmed with his team’s accomplishment, claiming the 2012 District 6-1A District Championship!

Overcome. Gladiator senior Adrian Reed(64) celebrates with fans and family after Italy’s win but then sits down after being overwhelmed with his team’s accomplishment, claiming the 2012 District 6-1A District Championship! (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy is proud to finish 5-0 in district to claim the #1 spot!

Italy is proud to finish 5-0 in district to claim the #1 spot! (Barry Byers)

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