Schedule change for Gladiator Baseball at Avalon

Image: Italy junior pitcher Tyler Anderson(11) turns to throw towards third base during a practice game against the Dawson Bulldogs.

Italy junior pitcher Tyler Anderson(11) turns to throw towards third base during a practice game against the Dawson Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy pitcher Tyler Anderson(11) looks on as second baseman Reid Jacinto(5) goes for the tag against a base stealing Bulldog.

Italy pitcher Tyler Anderson(11) looks on as second baseman Reid Jacinto(5) goes for the tag against a base stealing Bulldog. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy sophomore John Byers(18) settles into his batting stance against Frost.

Italy sophomore John Byers(18) settles into his batting stance against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior hit master Cole Hopkins(9) waits for the pitch from Frost.

Senior hit master Cole Hopkins(9) waits for the pitch from Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s senior slugger Marvin Cox(3) stands in against the Polar Bears.

Italy’s senior slugger Marvin Cox(3) stands in against the Polar Bears. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cole Hopkins(9) and the Italy Gladiators come out smelling like roses after a Senior Day victory over Waxahachie Faith Family.

Cole Hopkins(9) and the Italy Gladiators come out smelling like roses after a Senior Day victory over Waxahachie Faith Family. (Barry Byers)

Image: The entire cast of senior baseball players, their families and coaches on senior day.

The entire cast of senior baseball players, their families and coaches on senior day. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Chase Hamilton(10) joins his teammates in prayer during Senior Day 2013.

Senior Chase Hamilton(10) joins his teammates in prayer during Senior Day 2013.

Image: Senior reflection: Caden Jacinto(2) deals with the emotions associated with his final home game as a Gladiator.

Senior reflection: Caden Jacinto(2) deals with the emotions associated with his final home game as a Gladiator.

Image: Tyler Anderson(11) observes the goings on during Senior Day.

Tyler Anderson(11) observes the goings on during Senior Day.

Image: Marvin Cox(3) gets warmed up for Senior Day action against Waxahachie Faith Family.

Marvin Cox(3) gets warmed up for Senior Day action against Waxahachie Faith Family. (Barry Byers)

Image: Caden Jacinto(2) gets loose before taking the mound on Senior Day 2013.

Caden Jacinto(2) gets loose before taking the mound on Senior Day 2013. (Barry Byers)

Image: Third baseman Cole Hopkins(9) throws to first base during Senior Day.

Third baseman Cole Hopkins(9) throws to first base during Senior Day. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reid Jacinto(5) covers a grounder between innings during Senior Day.

Reid Jacinto(5) covers a grounder between innings during Senior Day. (Barry Byers)

Image: You looking at me? Chase Hamilton(10) and his Gladiator teammates displayed plenty of heart on Senior Day 2013 to come from behind and get the win.

You looking at me? Chase Hamilton(10) and his Gladiator teammates displayed plenty of heart on Senior Day 2013 to come from behind and get the win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Reid Jacinto(50) ponders the memories as he prepares for his final home game as a Gladiator.

Senior Reid Jacinto(50) ponders the memories as he prepares for his final home game as a Gladiator. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior Gladiator Kevin Roldan(16) is on deck against Waxahachie Faith Family.

Junior Gladiator Kevin Roldan(16) is on deck against Waxahachie Faith Family. (Barry Byers)

Image: Caden Jacinto(2) tries to catch an Eagle player napping at first base.

Caden Jacinto(2) tries to catch an Eagle player napping at first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Josh Ward talks technique with sophomore swing artist John Byers(18).

Head coach Josh Ward talks technique with sophomore swing artist John Byers(18). (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Josh Ward and Italy’s infielder check on pitcher Caden Jacinto(2) who is determined to lead his team to a win and at least a share of the district title.

Head coach Josh Ward and Italy’s infielder check on pitcher Caden Jacinto(2) who is determined to lead his team to a win and at least a share of the district title. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hamilton(10) scores a run for Italy during Senior Day.

Chase Hamilton(10) scores a run for Italy during Senior Day. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox/(3) studies Waxahachie Faith Family’s pitcher.

Marvin Cox/(3) studies Waxahachie Faith Family’s pitcher. (Barry Byers)

Image: Caden Jacinto(2) prepares to bat against Waxahachie Faith Family.

Caden Jacinto(2) prepares to bat against Waxahachie Faith Family. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy shortstop Marvin Cox(3) tries to gun down an Eagle runner.

Italy shortstop Marvin Cox(3) tries to gun down an Eagle runner. (Barry Byers)

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