Gladiators take loss to Sunnyvale but Tindol’s Troops show plenty of grit

Image: The Gladiator coaches, their players, the cheerleaders and waterboys show respect during the pre-game anthem.

The Gladiator coaches, their players, the cheerleaders and waterboys show respect during the pre-game anthem. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(50) and Justin Wood(4) carry the flags to lead the Gladiators into battle against Sunnyvale as Ryan Connor(21), Colin Newman(76) and the rest of the team burst out of the tunnel.

Zain Byers(50) and Justin Wood(4) carry the flags to lead the Gladiators into battle against Sunnyvale as Ryan Connor(21), Colin Newman(76) and the rest of the team burst out of the tunnel. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheerleaders Jessica Garcia, Kelsey Nelson, K’Breona Davis, Taylor Turner, Britney Chambers, Ashlyn Jacinto and Kristian Weeks ready the crowd during the pre-game.

Cheerleaders Jessica Garcia, Kelsey Nelson, K’Breona Davis, Taylor Turner, Britney Chambers, Ashlyn Jacinto and Kristian Weeks ready the crowd during the pre-game. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiators unite during the coin toss.

The Gladiators unite during the coin toss. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator captains Cody Medrano(75), Trevon Robertson(3) and Tyler Anderson(11) have the opening kickoff deferred by Sunnyvale.

Gladiator captains Cody Medrano(75), Trevon Robertson(3) and Tyler Anderson(11) have the opening kickoff deferred by Sunnyvale. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiator Regiment Band and director, Jesus Perez, tune up before the game.

The Gladiator Regiment Band and director, Jesus Perez, tune up before the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Color Guard member Paige Cunningham practices for the halftime show.

Color Guard member Paige Cunningham practices for the halftime show. (Barry Byers)

Image: Color Guard member Sarrah Burrows knows the routine.

Color Guard member Sarrah Burrows knows the routine. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Wood(4), Zain Byers(50) and Kevin Roldan(60) get set for Italy’s Week 3 matchup against Sunnyvale.

Justin Wood(4), Zain Byers(50) and Kevin Roldan(60) get set for Italy’s Week 3 matchup against Sunnyvale. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brycelen Richards, Jenna Holden, Maegan Connor and Ty Hamilton are styling and profiling in the stands.

Brycelen Richards, Jenna Holden, Maegan Connor and Ty Hamilton are styling and profiling in the stands. (Barry Byers)

Image: Vanessa Cantu watches in anticipation as the kickoff sails thru the air.

Vanessa Cantu watches in anticipation as the kickoff sails thru the air. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trevon Robertson(3) returns the opening kickoff for Italy with teammate Tyler Anderson trying to provide resistance.

Trevon Robertson(3) returns the opening kickoff for Italy with teammate Tyler Anderson trying to provide resistance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Receiver Cody Boyd(15) checks with the line judge before the snap.

Receiver Cody Boyd(15) checks with the line judge before the snap. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior defensive end Bailey Walton(54) locates a Raider ball carrier.

Senior defensive end Bailey Walton(54) locates a Raider ball carrier. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Tyler Anderson(11) hands off to sophomore back Hunter Merimon(9).

Quarterback Tyler Anderson(11) hands off to sophomore back Hunter Merimon(9). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s defense tries to block a Sunnyvale field goal attempt.

Italy’s defense tries to block a Sunnyvale field goal attempt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Trevon Robertson(3) finds room to run down Italy’s sideline.

Italy’s Trevon Robertson(3) finds room to run down Italy’s sideline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Roldan(60) kicks off for the Gladiators to start the second half.

Kevin Roldan(60) kicks off for the Gladiators to start the second half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Blake Brewer leads the Gladiator Regiment Band on to the field.

Blake Brewer leads the Gladiator Regiment Band on to the field. (Barry Byers)

Image: The band during their halftime performance.

The band during their halftime performance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Amber Hooker was injured in a volleyball game but that couldn’t stop her Friday night.

Amber Hooker was injured in a volleyball game but that couldn’t stop her Friday night. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jacob Brooks on the vibraphone.

Jacob Brooks on the vibraphone. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reagan Adams on the marimba.

Reagan Adams on the marimba. (Barry Byers)

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