Hee-Hee-Haw! Donkey Basketball was fun for all inside Italy Coliseum

Image: It’s tough being a celebrity but even legendary Gladiator and former NFL star, Keith Davis, seemed to have the ride of his life during the hilarious Donkey Basketball game sponsored by the Italy Gladiator Band Boosters and held inside Italy Coliseum.

It’s tough being a celebrity but even legendary Gladiator and former NFL star, Keith Davis, seemed to have the ride of his life during the hilarious Donkey Basketball game sponsored by the Italy Gladiator Band Boosters and held inside Italy Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Image: Caden Jacinto hangs on while trying to steer his stubborn donkey.

Caden Jacinto hangs on while trying to steer his stubborn donkey. (Barry Byers)

Image: The event’s cheerleaders surround Italy HS AD/HFC Hank Hollywood with their voluptuous pom-poms.

The event’s cheerleaders surround Italy HS AD/HFC Hank Hollywood with their voluptuous pom-poms. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hamilton prepares to mount up on the back of his donkey.

Chase Hamilton prepares to mount up on the back of his donkey. (Barry Byers)

Image: The cheerleaders were also charged with drop duty, a job they handled with spirit and swiftness.

The cheerleaders were also charged with drop duty, a job they handled with spirit and swiftness. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kim Varner helps give the little tikes donkey rides around the court during intermission.

Kim Varner helps give the little tikes donkey rides around the court during intermission. (Barry Byers)

Image: Scores of kids lined up to ride the donkeys during intermission.

Scores of kids lined up to ride the donkeys during intermission. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jackie Cate kisses his own arse for luck at the Guns-n-Hoses donkey basketball team, as Italy firefighters and Italy Police officers, get ready to embarr_ass_themselves.

Jackie Cate kisses his own arse for luck at the Guns-n-Hoses donkey basketball team, as Italy firefighters and Italy Police officers, get ready to embarr_ass_themselves. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Police officer Daniel Pitts aims and shoots hoping to score a goal for the Guns-n-Hoses team.

Italy Police officer Daniel Pitts aims and shoots hoping to score a goal for the Guns-n-Hoses team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Stevan Varner is all smiles after scoring the first bucket of the games!

Stevan Varner is all smiles after scoring the first bucket of the games! (Barry Byers)

Image: DeeDee Hamilton, a member of the Arse-Kickers consisting of band members and supporting parents, poses with her teammate before entering the Italy Coliseum.

DeeDee Hamilton, a member of the Arse-Kickers consisting of band members and supporting parents, poses with her teammate before entering the Italy Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Image: Former Gladiator basketball star Jasenio Anderson is mounted and ready to make a play for his Guns-n-Hoses team.

Former Gladiator basketball star Jasenio Anderson is mounted and ready to make a play for his Guns-n-Hoses team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington of the Arse-Kickers kicked arse to win the tournament while raising money for the Italy Gladiator Regiment Band.

Madison Washington of the Arse-Kickers kicked arse to win the tournament while raising money for the Italy Gladiator Regiment Band. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy ISD and NFL alumni Keith Davis is swarmed with kisses from cheerleaders, “Lovely” Larry Mayberry and Mark “Sassy” Stiles.

Italy ISD and NFL alumni Keith Davis is swarmed with kisses from cheerleaders, “Lovely” Larry Mayberry and Mark “Sassy” Stiles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Principal/Cheerleader “Luscious” Lee Joffre is a vision of…no words.

Principal/Cheerleader “Luscious” Lee Joffre is a vision of…no words. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheerleader Paul “Cutie” Cockerham is a hot mess.

Cheerleader Paul “Cutie” Cockerham is a hot mess. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy ISD School Board President/Cheerleader Larry “Legs” Eubank kicks up spirit during the donkey basketball games.

Italy ISD School Board President/Cheerleader Larry “Legs” Eubank kicks up spirit during the donkey basketball games. (Barry Byers)

Image: “Lovely” Larry Mayberry, Sr. shakes those pom-poms for the fans.

“Lovely” Larry Mayberry, Sr. shakes those pom-poms for the fans. (Barry Byers)

Image: Soon to be sworn in Italy ISD School Board member Sal “Smokin’” Ramirez jumps right in to take on one of his first challenges with his chest out and his hair pulled back.

Soon to be sworn in Italy ISD School Board member Sal “Smokin’” Ramirez jumps right in to take on one of his first challenges with his chest out and his hair pulled back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy ISD SUPERintendent/Cheerleader “Beautiful” Barry Bassett is a bombshell….that exploded.

Italy ISD SUPERintendent/Cheerleader “Beautiful” Barry Bassett is a bombshell….that exploded. (Barry Byers)

Image: There are some pictures you hope never come out nor make it into the family photo album as Case Campbell hopes for the best while posing with cheerleader Sal Ramirez during intermission of the donkey basketball games.

There are some pictures you hope never come out nor make it into the family photo album as Case Campbell hopes for the best while posing with cheerleader Sal Ramirez during intermission of the donkey basketball games. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator volleyball head coach Jessika Robinson learns the hard way what it feels like to be the one getting spiked.

Lady Gladiator volleyball head coach Jessika Robinson learns the hard way what it feels like to be the one getting spiked. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington and Tara Wallis celebrate their team’s success as the Arse-Kickers get the overtime win to win the donkey basketball tournament.

Madison Washington and Tara Wallis celebrate their team’s success as the Arse-Kickers get the overtime win to win the donkey basketball tournament. (Barry Byers)

Image: This photo kicks arse! The Arse-Kickers become the 2013 Donkey Basketball Tournament Champions!! Team members are: (Back) Coach Jesus Perez, Devonteh Williams, Doug Nelson holding daughter Karley Nelson and Stevan Varner. (Middle): Brett Kirton, DeeDee Hamilton, Joseph Celis, Madison Washington and Kim Varner. (Front/Horizontal): Tara Wallis.

This photo kicks arse! The Arse-Kickers become the 2013 Donkey Basketball Tournament Champions!! Team members are: (Back) Coach Jesus Perez, Devonteh Williams, Doug Nelson holding daughter Karley Nelson and Stevan Varner. (Middle): Brett Kirton, DeeDee Hamilton, Joseph Celis, Madison Washington and Kim Varner. (Front/Horizontal): Tara Wallis. (Barry Byers)

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