Caden Jacinto, Marvin Cox earn superlatives; Ward/Coffman Staff of the Year

Image: Gladiator Caden Jacinto, an Italy Senior, was named the district 14-A baseball’s Defensive Player of the Year for 2013. Jacinto also played shortstop when not on the mound and was a potent offensive weapon as well. The heart of the team, Jacinto led Italy to a district championship over rival schools Frost and Itasca with the Gladiators finishing as area champions.

Gladiator Caden Jacinto, an Italy Senior, was named the district 14-A baseball’s Defensive Player of the Year for 2013. Jacinto also played shortstop when not on the mound and was a potent offensive weapon as well. The heart of the team, Jacinto led Italy to a district championship over rival schools Frost and Itasca with the Gladiators finishing as area champions. (Barry Byers)

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