Homecoming 2013 continued, the memories will last a lifetime…

Image: TaMarcus Sheppard(10) finds room to run against Cayuga behind tight-end Levi McBride(1) to help Italy celebrate Homecoming 2013 with a 42-14 victory over the Wildcats.

TaMarcus Sheppard(10) finds room to run against Cayuga behind tight-end Levi McBride(1) to help Italy celebrate Homecoming 2013 with a 42-14 victory over the Wildcats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Safety Trevon Robertson(3) slings down a Cayuga runner.

Safety Trevon Robertson(3) slings down a Cayuga runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ryan Connor(7) disrupts a pass attempt by the Wildcats.

Italy’s Ryan Connor(7) disrupts a pass attempt by the Wildcats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy just wanted this win more as Trevon Robertson(3), Colin Newman(76) and Shad Newman(25) join several of their teammates in pushing Cayuga away from the end zone.

Italy just wanted this win more as Trevon Robertson(3), Colin Newman(76) and Shad Newman(25) join several of their teammates in pushing Cayuga away from the end zone. (Barry Byers)

Image: Stat Squad Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis, Class of 2015….get it?

Stat Squad Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis, Class of 2015….get it? (Barry Byers)

Image: Trevon Robertson(3) delivers a hit on a Cayuga running back. Robertson had 9 tackles (5 solos) in the game.

Trevon Robertson(3) delivers a hit on a Cayuga running back. Robertson had 9 tackles (5 solos) in the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trevon Robertson(3) breaks up a Cayuga pass attempt.

Trevon Robertson(3) breaks up a Cayuga pass attempt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Several band alumni join in the fun including Timothy Fleming on tuba and Reid Jacinto grabbing a trumpet.

Several band alumni join in the fun including Timothy Fleming on tuba and Reid Jacinto grabbing a trumpet. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheerleaders Karley Nelson, Taylor Boyd, Karson Holley and Britney Chambers get a lift from their fellow cheer mates.

Cheerleaders Karley Nelson, Taylor Boyd, Karson Holley and Britney Chambers get a lift from their fellow cheer mates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Tindol checks the play clock and then sends in a play via tight-end Cody Boyd.

Coach Tindol checks the play clock and then sends in a play via tight-end Cody Boyd. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jessica Garcia and sister Noeli Garcia are proud that Italy has beaten Cayuga in back-to-back seasons.

Jessica Garcia and sister Noeli Garcia are proud that Italy has beaten Cayuga in back-to-back seasons. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Cody Medrano(75) quenches his thirst for a win by helping the Gladiators defeat Cayuga 42-14.

Senior Cody Medrano(75) quenches his thirst for a win by helping the Gladiators defeat Cayuga 42-14. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Wayne Rowe compliments Tyler Vencill(65) after the junior lineman recovered an onside kick attempt by Cayuga who was desperate to get back in the game as Tyler Anderson(11), Clayton Miller(6) rush to offer their congratulations.

Coach Wayne Rowe compliments Tyler Vencill(65) after the junior lineman recovered an onside kick attempt by Cayuga who was desperate to get back in the game as Tyler Anderson(11), Clayton Miller(6) rush to offer their congratulations. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cody Medrano(75), Zain Byers(50) and Kevin Roldan(60) create a gap for their backfield as quarterback TaMarcus Sheppard(10) turns to hand off.

Cody Medrano(75), Zain Byers(50) and Kevin Roldan(60) create a gap for their backfield as quarterback TaMarcus Sheppard(10) turns to hand off. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Fortenberry(66) and Ryan Conor(7) congratulate Coby Bland(40) after he trucks a couple of Cayuga tacklers to score a touchdown.

Kyle Fortenberry(66) and Ryan Conor(7) congratulate Coby Bland(40) after he trucks a couple of Cayuga tacklers to score a touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Stat Squad girl Bailey Eubank is enjoying her homecoming experience.

Stat Squad girl Bailey Eubank is enjoying her homecoming experience. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Roldan(60) kicks off to the Wildcats.

Kevin Roldan(60) kicks off to the Wildcats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheerleaders Kirby Nelson, Sydney Weeks, Annie Perry, Paige Litlle and Ashlyn Jacinto keep Gladiator fans cheering.

Cheerleaders Kirby Nelson, Sydney Weeks, Annie Perry, Paige Litlle and Ashlyn Jacinto keep Gladiator fans cheering. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Trevon Robertson(3) tackles a Cayuga Wildcat.

Italy’s Trevon Robertson(3) tackles a Cayuga Wildcat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior Coby Bland(40) takes a knee and a well deserved breather during an injury time-out.

Junior Coby Bland(40) takes a knee and a well deserved breather during an injury time-out. (Barry Byers)

Image: TaMarcus Sheppard(10) runs over a Cayuga defender.

TaMarcus Sheppard(10) runs over a Cayuga defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior high cheerleader Taylor Boyd poses with her Gladiator big brother Cody Boyd(15) to capture a homecoming memory.

Junior high cheerleader Taylor Boyd poses with her Gladiator big brother Cody Boyd(15) to capture a homecoming memory. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator junior John “J.B.” Byers celebrates his team’s homecoming victory over Cayuga with cheerleader Britney Chambers and her father Michael Chambers. Byers recorded 2 tackles before exiting the game after the first half.

Gladiator junior John “J.B.” Byers celebrates his team’s homecoming victory over Cayuga with cheerleader Britney Chambers and her father Michael Chambers. Byers recorded 2 tackles before exiting the game after the first half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior Tyler Anderson(11) and Lady Gladiator Volleyball senior Paige Westbrook bask in the glow of a homecoming victory!

Gladiator senior Tyler Anderson(11) and Lady Gladiator Volleyball senior Paige Westbrook bask in the glow of a homecoming victory! (Barry Byers)

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