Bonus images from Friday’s game between Italy and Hico

Image: Italy quarterback/running back TaMarcus Sheppard warms up his passing arm before the game against Hico.

Italy quarterback/running back TaMarcus Sheppard warms up his passing arm before the game against Hico. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Byers(56) spots the enemy across the field.

John Byers(56) spots the enemy across the field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Wood(4) gets help from Cody Medrano(75), Zain Byes(50) and Kyle Fortenberry(66) to catch a Tiger ball carrier.

Justin Wood(4) gets help from Cody Medrano(75), Zain Byes(50) and Kyle Fortenberry(66) to catch a Tiger ball carrier. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Colin Newman(76) keeps fighting the good fight.

Italy’s Colin Newman(76) keeps fighting the good fight. (Barry Byers)

Image: Color guard members Kylee Dabney, Kayla Cunningham and Sarah Burrow are preciously proud to be Gladiators!

Color guard members Kylee Dabney, Kayla Cunningham and Sarah Burrow are preciously proud to be Gladiators! (Barry Byers)

Image: Levi McBride(1) hauls in a catch during pre game warmups.

Levi McBride(1) hauls in a catch during pre game warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anna Riddle, Tatum Adams, Kayla Cunningham and Sarah Burrow celebrate the singing of the school song.

Anna Riddle, Tatum Adams, Kayla Cunningham and Sarah Burrow celebrate the singing of the school song. (Barry Byers)

Image: Band director Jesus Perez has a vision for the Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Color Guard.

Band director Jesus Perez has a vision for the Gladiator Regiment Marching Band and Color Guard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy HS Band alumni Reid Jacinto (’13) joins in the fun while taking a break from his newest duties as a trumpeter for the Texas Longhorn Band.

Italy HS Band alumni Reid Jacinto (’13) joins in the fun while taking a break from his newest duties as a trumpeter for the Texas Longhorn Band. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Police officer Shelbee Landon monitors the action at Willis FIeld.

Italy Police officer Shelbee Landon monitors the action at Willis FIeld. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Roldan(60) tries to control the edge for running back TaMarcus Sheppard(10) who cuts behind him.

Kevin Roldan(60) tries to control the edge for running back TaMarcus Sheppard(10) who cuts behind him. (Barry Byers)

Image: Safety Ryan Connor(21) wraps up a Tiger near Italy’s goal line.

Safety Ryan Connor(21) wraps up a Tiger near Italy’s goal line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s sophomore safety Ryan Connor(21) catches a Tiger by the tail before Hico can reach the endzone.

Italy’s sophomore safety Ryan Connor(21) catches a Tiger by the tail before Hico can reach the endzone. (Barry Byers)

Image: TaMarcus Sheppard(10) breaks loose along Hico’s sideline.

TaMarcus Sheppard(10) breaks loose along Hico’s sideline. (Barry Byers)

Image: TaMarcus Sheppard(10) tries to drop a pass off to Hunter Merimon(9) in the flat.

TaMarcus Sheppard(10) tries to drop a pass off to Hunter Merimon(9) in the flat. (Barry Byers)

Image: TaMarcus Sheppard(10) fights for an extra inch against Hico’s defense with help from fullback Shadrach Newman(25) and guard Cody Medrano(75).

TaMarcus Sheppard(10) fights for an extra inch against Hico’s defense with help from fullback Shadrach Newman(25) and guard Cody Medrano(75). (Barry Byers)

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