A new day, a new way of winning; Midnight Madness marks new era in IHS Athletics

Image: First-year Italy Lady Gladiator Volleyball head coach, Morgan Mathews, addresses parents and players during a 7:30 p.m. meeting inside Italy Coliseum on Sunday evening as part of Midnight Madness with 12:01 a.m. practice time soon to arrive.

First-year Italy Lady Gladiator Volleyball head coach, Morgan Mathews, addresses parents and players during a 7:30 p.m. meeting inside Italy Coliseum on Sunday evening as part of Midnight Madness with 12:01 a.m. practice time soon to arrive. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiators’ first-year head football coach, Charles Tindol, addresses parents and players along Italy’s home sideline at historic Willis Field as Tindol and his coaching staff gear up for Midnight Madness.

Italy Gladiators’ first-year head football coach, Charles Tindol, addresses parents and players along Italy’s home sideline at historic Willis Field as Tindol and his coaching staff gear up for Midnight Madness. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Fortenberry does a practice rep on the bench as teammates Colin Newman and Cody Medrano ensure his safety.

Kyle Fortenberry does a practice rep on the bench as teammates Colin Newman and Cody Medrano ensure his safety. (Barry Byers)

Image: Above the volleyball net without leaving the floor is Lady Gladiator Janae Robertson.

Above the volleyball net without leaving the floor is Lady Gladiator Janae Robertson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Several football players copy down practice plays.

Several football players copy down practice plays. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coaches Wayne Rowe and Bobby Campbell are ready to get the football season started.

Coaches Wayne Rowe and Bobby Campbell are ready to get the football season started. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brooke DeBorde stretches before practicing inside Italy Coliseum.

Brooke DeBorde stretches before practicing inside Italy Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Image: Elizabeth Garcia gets mentally prepared for the morning ahead and the upcoming season.

Elizabeth Garcia gets mentally prepared for the morning ahead and the upcoming season. (Barry Byers)

Image: We made it! Halee Turner, Jozie Perkins, Cassidy Childers and Britney Chambers and Hannah Washington are excited they reached the 12:01 a.m. mark on Monday morning to officially begin Midnight Madness!!!

We made it! Halee Turner, Jozie Perkins, Cassidy Childers and Britney Chambers and Hannah Washington are excited they reached the 12:01 a.m. mark on Monday morning to officially begin Midnight Madness!!! (Barry Byers)

Image: Eli Garcia is pumped for the season.

Eli Garcia is pumped for the season. (Barry Byers)

Image: The senior trio of Paige Westbrook, Taylor Turner and Monserrat Figueroa are ready to lead the varsity volleyball squad.

The senior trio of Paige Westbrook, Taylor Turner and Monserrat Figueroa are ready to lead the varsity volleyball squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: Elliott Worsham is set to improve on his time in the 40-yard dash.

Elliott Worsham is set to improve on his time in the 40-yard dash. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis, Kelsey Nelson and Bailey Eubank kick back and relax before the start of Midnight Madness.

Jaclynn Lewis, Kelsey Nelson and Bailey Eubank kick back and relax before the start of Midnight Madness. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiators Coby Bland and Joe Celis get set to be timed in the 40 yard dash.

Gladiators Coby Bland and Joe Celis get set to be timed in the 40 yard dash. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lillie Perry is ready to rise to the occasion for Italy’s volleyball program.

Lillie Perry is ready to rise to the occasion for Italy’s volleyball program. (Barry Byers)

Image: Team chemistry is already strong as Bailey Walton and Levi McBride pose for photo.

Team chemistry is already strong as Bailey Walton and Levi McBride pose for photo. (Barry Byers)

Image: Raise your hand if your happy! Paige Little expects it to be a great year!

Raise your hand if your happy! Paige Little expects it to be a great year! (Barry Byers)

Image: Trevon Robertson is intent on finishing his senior season strong.

Trevon Robertson is intent on finishing his senior season strong. (Barry Byers)

Image: Warming up for volleyball season.

Warming up for volleyball season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Tindol breaks his players after their Midnight Madness workout on Willis Field.

Coach Tindol breaks his players after their Midnight Madness workout on Willis Field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tamarcus Sheppard breaks the final huddle of Midnight Madness with his teammates.

Tamarcus Sheppard breaks the final huddle of Midnight Madness with his teammates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior Kortnei Johnson floats above the volleyball net.

Junior Kortnei Johnson floats above the volleyball net. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nicole Tindol, wife of Charles Tindol, serves up watermelon to the players upon conclusion of Midnight Madness.

Nicole Tindol, wife of Charles Tindol, serves up watermelon to the players upon conclusion of Midnight Madness. (Barry Byers)

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