More action shots from Italy’s district opener win over Itasca

Image: Italy senior Darol Mayberry(58) and his teammates prepare for the second-half.

Italy senior Darol Mayberry(58) and his teammates prepare for the second-half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Regiment Band drum major Alexis Sampley is up for the challenge.

Gladiator Regiment Band drum major Alexis Sampley is up for the challenge. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alex Minton plays tenor during the Gladiator Band’s halftime show.

Alex Minton plays tenor during the Gladiator Band’s halftime show. (Barry Byers)

Image: David De La Hoya plays the tuba during the Gladiator Band’s halftime performance.

David De La Hoya plays the tuba during the Gladiator Band’s halftime performance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kristen Viator plays flute during the Gladiator Band’s halftime performance.

Kristen Viator plays flute during the Gladiator Band’s halftime performance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Band members play loud and proud for Itasca’s fans.

Gladiator Band members play loud and proud for Itasca’s fans. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator mascot Noeli Garcia on clarinet.

Gladiator mascot Noeli Garcia on clarinet. (Barry Byers)

Image: April Lusk Jams on the sax.

April Lusk Jams on the sax. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(50) forces an incomplete pass and a Wampus Cat punt.

Zain Byers(50) forces an incomplete pass and a Wampus Cat punt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Left tackle Darol Mayberry(58) gets a block with Italy driving.

Left tackle Darol Mayberry(58) gets a block with Italy driving. (Barry Byers)

Image: Back Hunter Merimon(9) and right guard Kevin Roldan(60) lead for fullback Shad Newman(25).

Back Hunter Merimon(9) and right guard Kevin Roldan(60) lead for fullback Shad Newman(25). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy senior quarterback Tyler Anderson(11) fights thru defenders for a big gain.

Italy senior quarterback Tyler Anderson(11) fights thru defenders for a big gain. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Walton(54) takes a breather on the sideline.

Bailey Walton(54) takes a breather on the sideline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Band director Jesus Perez watches the action on the field as his band members entertain the fans.

Band director Jesus Perez watches the action on the field as his band members entertain the fans. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheer captain Taylor Turner, the rest of the cheerleaders and Mascot Noeli Garcia toss goodies into the crowd after an Italy touchdown.

Cheer captain Taylor Turner, the rest of the cheerleaders and Mascot Noeli Garcia toss goodies into the crowd after an Italy touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore sensation Clayton Miller(6) intercepts Itasca’s quarterback and then tries to score his jersey number with help from Coby Bland(40) and Tyler Anderson(11).

Sophomore sensation Clayton Miller(6) intercepts Itasca’s quarterback and then tries to score his jersey number with help from Coby Bland(40) and Tyler Anderson(11). (Barry Byers)

Image: Clayton Miller(6) is congratulated by his defensive teammates after the interception.

Clayton Miller(6) is congratulated by his defensive teammates after the interception. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jack Hernandez and Brandon Connor take a victory lap after Italy’s 46-6 win over Itasca to begin district play.

Jack Hernandez and Brandon Connor take a victory lap after Italy’s 46-6 win over Itasca to begin district play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Receiver Levi McBride(1) is finally brought down by an Itasca defender after McBride turns in a big play for Italy.

Receiver Levi McBride(1) is finally brought down by an Itasca defender after McBride turns in a big play for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s band plays, dances and cheers in response to the team’s success against the Wampus Cats.

Italy’s band plays, dances and cheers in response to the team’s success against the Wampus Cats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy High School cheerleader Jessica Garcia is proud of her guys!

Italy High School cheerleader Jessica Garcia is proud of her guys! (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Clayton Miller(60) and Coby Bland(40) get congratulated by friends and family after their win.

Italy’s Clayton Miller(60) and Coby Bland(40) get congratulated by friends and family after their win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Inside defensive tackle for the Gladiators John Byers(56) stands with his proud father Brentley Byers after Italy’s win over Itasca.

Inside defensive tackle for the Gladiators John Byers(56) stands with his proud father Brentley Byers after Italy’s win over Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: This is a dream come true for cheerleaders Britney Chambers and Ashlyn Jacinto who get to pose for a picture with Ty Cash and Bryce DeBorde.

This is a dream come true for cheerleaders Britney Chambers and Ashlyn Jacinto who get to pose for a picture with Ty Cash and Bryce DeBorde. (Barry Byers)

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