Italy upsets Goldthwaite 14-3 for regional quarterfinal championship!

Image: Leading 6-3, Italy Gladiator head coach Hank Hollywood rallies his troops for the fourth-quarter during their quarterfinal matchup against the Goldthwiate Eagles this past Friday at Tiger Stadium in Glen Rose. The Gladiators scored on the first play of final quarter and then contained the Eagles to eventual win 14-3.

Leading 6-3, Italy Gladiator head coach Hank Hollywood rallies his troops for the fourth-quarter during their quarterfinal matchup against the Goldthwiate Eagles this past Friday at Tiger Stadium in Glen Rose. The Gladiators scored on the first play of final quarter and then contained the Eagles to eventual win 14-3. (Barry Byers)

Image: Linebacker Shad Newman(25) finished with 7 tackles (6 solos) to help Italy conquer Goldthwaite for the quarterfinal championship.

Linebacker Shad Newman(25) finished with 7 tackles (6 solos) to help Italy conquer Goldthwaite for the quarterfinal championship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reid Jacinto(11), Hunter Merimon(45) and Hayden Woods(8) close in on an Eagle receiver.

Reid Jacinto(11), Hunter Merimon(45) and Hayden Woods(8) close in on an Eagle receiver. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Windham(36) signals plays to the huddle….or is he?

Ty Windham(36) signals plays to the huddle….or is he? (Barry Byers)

Image: With the running games duking it out on the inside, 6’8" receiver Cole Hopkins(9) came up big for the Gladiators with a pair of catches, including a 30 yard reception, that put Italy into scoring position.

With the running games duking it out on the inside, 6’8" receiver Cole Hopkins(9) came up big for the Gladiators with a pair of catches, including a 30 yard reception, that put Italy into scoring position. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s HFC/AD Hank Hollywood demands an explanation after seeing his quarterback Marvin Cox picked up and slammed down after the whistles had already blown. A face mask penalty was charged to Goldthwaite but no roughness call or ejection was enforced.

Italy’s HFC/AD Hank Hollywood demands an explanation after seeing his quarterback Marvin Cox picked up and slammed down after the whistles had already blown. A face mask penalty was charged to Goldthwaite but no roughness call or ejection was enforced. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryheem Walker(10) starts the celebration as Italy prepares to take a victory snap.

Ryheem Walker(10) starts the celebration as Italy prepares to take a victory snap. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheerleaders Taylor Turner, Ashlyn Jacinto, Kelsey Nelson, K’Breona Davis, Britney Chambers, Meagan Hooker, Morgan Cockerham and mascot Reagan Adams are enjoying the moment.

Cheerleaders Taylor Turner, Ashlyn Jacinto, Kelsey Nelson, K’Breona Davis, Britney Chambers, Meagan Hooker, Morgan Cockerham and mascot Reagan Adams are enjoying the moment. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood and Michael Wilson, members of the Italy JH Gladiators, help inspire the varsity squad by keeping the school’s flags waving.

Kendrick Norwood and Michael Wilson, members of the Italy JH Gladiators, help inspire the varsity squad by keeping the school’s flags waving. (Barry Byers)

Image: Stat squad members Jaclynn Lewis and Bailey Eubank make the most of a break in the action.

Stat squad members Jaclynn Lewis and Bailey Eubank make the most of a break in the action. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Marvin Cox(3) brings down Dakota Perry(2).

Gladiator Marvin Cox(3) brings down Dakota Perry(2). (Barry Byers)

Image: Defensive end Zain Byers(50) keeps his eyes on the backfield while daring Goldthwaite to snap the ball.

Defensive end Zain Byers(50) keeps his eyes on the backfield while daring Goldthwaite to snap the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: The cheerleaders keep Gladiator Nation fired up!

The cheerleaders keep Gladiator Nation fired up! (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator seniors Reid Jacinto(11) and Kelvin Joffre(80) talk strategy during the game.

Gladiator seniors Reid Jacinto(11) and Kelvin Joffre(80) talk strategy during the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shad Newman(25), Reid Jacinto(11), Levi McBride(85) and John Escamilla(56) join in with the fans who can feel a victory!

Shad Newman(25), Reid Jacinto(11), Levi McBride(85) and John Escamilla(56) join in with the fans who can feel a victory! (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards and Bailey Eubank doing whatever it takes to help their guys weather its a towel, water, keeping the stats are just a pleasant smile.

Alyssa Richards and Bailey Eubank doing whatever it takes to help their guys weather its a towel, water, keeping the stats are just a pleasant smile. (Barry Byers)

Image: Offensive coordiantor Nate Skelton gets help from Ty Windham(36) and Ryan Connor(7) to relay play signals into the huddle.

Offensive coordiantor Nate Skelton gets help from Ty Windham(36) and Ryan Connor(7) to relay play signals into the huddle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Zackery Boykin(55) and Chase Hamilton(2) create a gap for Ryheem Walker(10) who fights for as many yards as he can get.

Italy’s Zackery Boykin(55) and Chase Hamilton(2) create a gap for Ryheem Walker(10) who fights for as many yards as he can get. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox(3) begins to call a play to his offensive huddle.

Marvin Cox(3) begins to call a play to his offensive huddle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox(3) runs behind his blockers Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(21), Cody Medrano(75), Kevin Roldan(60), Darol Mayberry(58), Ryheem Walker(10) and Chase Hamilton(2).

Marvin Cox(3) runs behind his blockers Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(21), Cody Medrano(75), Kevin Roldan(60), Darol Mayberry(58), Ryheem Walker(10) and Chase Hamilton(2). (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiators hoist the Region II Division I Regional Championship Trophy high in Glen Rose.

The Gladiators hoist the Region II Division I Regional Championship Trophy high in Glen Rose. (Barry Byers)

Image: Assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr. poses with his son Darol Mayberry(58), a junior lineman for Italy, and with the regional quarterfinal championship trophy.

Assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr. poses with his son Darol Mayberry(58), a junior lineman for Italy, and with the regional quarterfinal championship trophy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryheem Walker(10) stands with the regional quarterfinal championship trophy. Walker led Italy’s defense with 12 tackles (7 solos) and rushed for 88 yards on 19 carries on offense. Walker also had one catch for 12-yards and scored 1 touchdown.

Ryheem Walker(10) stands with the regional quarterfinal championship trophy. Walker led Italy’s defense with 12 tackles (7 solos) and rushed for 88 yards on 19 carries on offense. Walker also had one catch for 12-yards and scored 1 touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Oh Happy Days! Gladiator WR/DB Eric Carson(12) leaps into his families arms after Italy 14-3 quarterfinal championship win over Goldthwaite!!

Oh Happy Days! Gladiator WR/DB Eric Carson(12) leaps into his families arms after Italy 14-3 quarterfinal championship win over Goldthwaite!! (Barry Byers)

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