More regular season action between Italy and Sunnyvale in Week 3

Barry Byers Posted September 18, 2013 10:00pm Additional Images

Image: Kevin Roldan(60) practices point-after kicks with teammate Tyler Anderson(11) holding before Italy takes on Sunnyvale. — Kevin Roldan(60) practices point-after kicks with teammate Tyler Anderson(11) holding before Italy takes on Sunnyvale. (Barry Byers)

Sunnyvale — The Gladiators put in some solid work this week against Sunnyvale. The win column eluded Italy for the second week in a row but the Gladiators seemed to be heading in the right direction. Included in this article are more action shots from the game. Hope you enjoy!

We Are Italy!

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Being in the band quenches Ana Luna’s thirst for music. (Barry Byers)

Italy HS cheerleader Britney Chambers helps get Gladiator fans ready for the game. (Barry Byers)

JoeMack Pitts is “Mr. Cool” for the Gladiator band. (Barry Byers)

Color Guard captain Anna Riddle discusses the halftime routine with fellow flag waver Paige Cunningham. (Barry Byers)

Ty Hamilton creates a spirit line with his band mates. (Barry Byers)

Tre Robertson(3), John Byers(50) and Cody Medrano(75) charge out of the tunnel with the band and cheerleaders lining the route. (Barry Byers)

Kyle Fortenberry(66) is all decked out for an evening of Gladiator football.

Coach Wayne Rowe talks trench warfare with defensive linemen Colin Newman(76) and Bailey Walton(54). (Barry Byers)

Sophomore Clayton Miller(6) helps strengthen the Gladiator roster. (Barry Byers)

TaMarcus Sheppard(11) drags Sunnyvale tacklers on his way to an 111 yard rushing night. (Barry Byers)

TaMarcus Sheppard(11) launches a bomb pass downfield. (Barry Byers)

Defensive end Zain Byers(50) tackles Sunnyvale’s quarterback with defensive buddies Darol Mayberry(58), Shad Newman(25) and TaMarcus Sheppard(11) backing Byers up. (Barry Byers)

Eli Garcia plays “Taps” during an emotional tribute during the Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Color Guard’s halftime presentation themed, “The War Between The States.” (Barry Byers)

Italy’s band of soldiers dramatically marches onto the field of battle. (Barry Byers)

The IHS cheerleaders raise the level of intensity for fans. (Barry Byers)

Kickoff specialist Kevin Roldan(60) checks with his teammates before kicking off. (Barry Byers)

Linebacker Shad Newman(25) converges on a Raider receiver along with Cody Medrano(75) and Tre Robertson(3). Newman had his best defensive outing of the season so far with 11 solo tackles and 3 assists. (Barry Byers)

Hunter Merimon(9) protects as TaMarcus Sheppard(10) punts the ball away. (Barry Byers)

The Tunnel Crew: Jasenio Anderson and Gary Wood study the game. (Barry Byers)

Italy cornerback Justin Wood(4) intercepts a pass at the goal line and returns it 50-yards. (Barry Byers)

Darol Mayberry(58), Hunter Merimon(9) and TaMarcus Sheppard(10) celebrate a touchdown by teammate Tyler Anderson(11). (Barry Byers)

Anna Riddle is proud to be a Gladiator! (Barry Byers)

Catherine Hewett displays her superhero like qualities when it comes to overseeing the varsity cheerleaders. (Barry Byers)