More Action from the 2013 2nd Annual Dale Hansen Football Classic

Image: WFAA Channel 8’s Dale Hansen and Italy Gladiator AD/HFC Charles Tindol are ready to kickoff the 2013 2nd Annual Dale Hansen Football Classic.

WFAA Channel 8’s Dale Hansen and Italy Gladiator AD/HFC Charles Tindol are ready to kickoff the 2013 2nd Annual Dale Hansen Football Classic. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Gladiator senior lineman Darol Mayberry(58) buckles up to take on the Malakoff Tigers.

Gladiator senior lineman Darol Mayberry(58) buckles up to take on the Malakoff Tigers. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Lady Gladiators Jaclynn Lewis, Kelsey Nelson and Bailey Eubank are ready for the Classic.

Lady Gladiators Jaclynn Lewis, Kelsey Nelson and Bailey Eubank are ready for the Classic. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Italy junior defensive tackle John Byers(56) has a determined look to begin the Classic. Byers would later recover a fumble for the Gladiators.

Italy junior defensive tackle John Byers(56) has a determined look to begin the Classic. Byers would later recover a fumble for the Gladiators. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Gladiator senior captain Shad Newman(25) runs a pass route during warmups.

Gladiator senior captain Shad Newman(25) runs a pass route during warmups. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Sophomore Gladiator Hunter Merimon(9) plays important roles for Italy as both a running back and an outside linebacker.

Sophomore Gladiator Hunter Merimon(9) plays important roles for Italy as both a running back and an outside linebacker. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Italy’s junior ball carrier Coby Bland(40) fights his way for a 9 yard gain against the Tigers.

Italy’s junior ball carrier Coby Bland(40) fights his way for a 9 yard gain against the Tigers. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Italy’s cheerleaders keep fans going.

Italy’s cheerleaders keep fans going. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy HS cheerleaders Kelsey Nelson, K’Breona Davis and Taylor Turner hoist Britney Chambers high into the Friday night air.

Italy HS cheerleaders Kelsey Nelson, K’Breona Davis and Taylor Turner hoist Britney Chambers high into the Friday night air. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reagan Cockerham and her father Paul Cockerham are enjoying the Dale Hansen Football Classic while supporting the Gladiators.

Reagan Cockerham and her father Paul Cockerham are enjoying the Dale Hansen Football Classic while supporting the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator quarterback TaMarcus Sheppard(10) prepares to re-enter the contest.

Gladiator quarterback TaMarcus Sheppard(10) prepares to re-enter the contest. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Gladiator kick returner Tre Robertson(3) searches for a running lane.

Gladiator kick returner Tre Robertson(3) searches for a running lane. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Italy quarterback Tyler Anderson(11) rolls out while Cody Medrano(75), Zain Byers(50) and Shad Newman(25) block up front.

Italy quarterback Tyler Anderson(11) rolls out while Cody Medrano(75), Zain Byers(50) and Shad Newman(25) block up front. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shad Newman(25) barrels forward against the Tiger defense.

Shad Newman(25) barrels forward against the Tiger defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank provides a classic photo during the Classic.

Bailey Eubank provides a classic photo during the Classic. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy head coach Charles Tindol discusses a play with Clayton Miller(6) and Tyler Anderson(11).

Italy head coach Charles Tindol discusses a play with Clayton Miller(6) and Tyler Anderson(11). (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator sophomore receiver Clayton Miller(6) hauls in a pass and hangs on to the ball after absorbing a hard shove from a Tiger defender. Miller gained 6-yards on the play.

Gladiator sophomore receiver Clayton Miller(6) hauls in a pass and hangs on to the ball after absorbing a hard shove from a Tiger defender. Miller gained 6-yards on the play. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Tre Robertson(3) returns a kickoff and then suffers leg cramps after the play as assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr., offers comfort.

Tre Robertson(3) returns a kickoff and then suffers leg cramps after the play as assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr., offers comfort. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Italy’s Kyle Fortenberry(66) pauses during an injury timeout.

Italy’s Kyle Fortenberry(66) pauses during an injury timeout. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Taylor Turner has her hands full of cheer with Britney Chambers sporting the new Gladiators headband available thru the Gladiator Athletic Booster Club.

Taylor Turner has her hands full of cheer with Britney Chambers sporting the new Gladiators headband available thru the Gladiator Athletic Booster Club.

Image: Coby Bland(40) and his teammates look ahead to Sunnyvale as the Gladiators continue to prepare for their district challengers ahead.

Coby Bland(40) and his teammates look ahead to Sunnyvale as the Gladiators continue to prepare for their district challengers ahead. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Cody Boyd(15) congratulates Italy quarterback Tyler Anderson(11) on his game efforts as Anderson visits with his proud family.

Cody Boyd(15) congratulates Italy quarterback Tyler Anderson(11) on his game efforts as Anderson visits with his proud family. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Italy suffered a tough defeat to Malakoff but assistant coach Wayne Rowe and senior captain Zain Byers(50) continue talking football with the Gladiators having bigger goals ahead of them.

Italy suffered a tough defeat to Malakoff but assistant coach Wayne Rowe and senior captain Zain Byers(50) continue talking football with the Gladiators having bigger goals ahead of them. (Barry Byerss)

Image: Saturday morning following the game Ann Byers, Zain Byers, Ronda Cockerham, Taylor Turner, Quynci Wisdom and Halee Turner enjoy the Dale Hansen Football Classic’s Champions Breakfast held inside the Waxahachie Civic Center to honor Zain and Taylor who represented Italy High School as the 2013 scholarship winners with both seniors receiving checks for $500. Dale Hansen himself made the presentations and entertained guests with humor and a message, “High school only happens once in your life. There is no going back to do it over. Really enjoy the experience and cherish this special moment in your lives.”

Saturday morning following the game Ann Byers, Zain Byers, Ronda Cockerham, Taylor Turner, Quynci Wisdom and Halee Turner enjoy the Dale Hansen Football Classic’s Champions Breakfast held inside the Waxahachie Civic Center to honor Zain and Taylor who represented Italy High School as the 2013 scholarship winners with both seniors receiving checks for $500. Dale Hansen himself made the presentations and entertained guests with humor and a message, “High school only happens once in your life. There is no going back to do it over. Really enjoy the experience and cherish this special moment in your lives.” (Barry Byers)

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