It was a great win for the Gladiators who rally from behind to win over Gateway

Image: After Gateway put up 24-points in the first-half to lead by seventeen at halftime, linemen Tyler Vencill(65), Colin Newman(76) and Zain Byers(56) were part of an Italy defensive effort that shut-out the Gators in the second-half. The Gladiator offense eventually scored the 3 touchdowns they needed for the comeback win, 28-24.

After Gateway put up 24-points in the first-half to lead by seventeen at halftime, linemen Tyler Vencill(65), Colin Newman(76) and Zain Byers(56) were part of an Italy defensive effort that shut-out the Gators in the second-half. The Gladiator offense eventually scored the 3 touchdowns they needed for the comeback win, 28-24. (Barry Byers)

Image: Defensive End Bailey Walton(54) and linebacker Coby Bland(40) before the Gators’ snap.

Defensive End Bailey Walton(54) and linebacker Coby Bland(40) before the Gators’ snap. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator quarterback TaMarcus Sheppard(10) runs with the ball.

Gladiator quarterback TaMarcus Sheppard(10) runs with the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Roldan(60) kicks off after an Italy touchdown as Cody Medrano(75) hurries to cover the return.

Kevin Roldan(60) kicks off after an Italy touchdown as Cody Medrano(75) hurries to cover the return. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s offense gets rolling in the second-half as TaMarcus Sheppard(10) makes use of a wall of blockers.

Italy’s offense gets rolling in the second-half as TaMarcus Sheppard(10) makes use of a wall of blockers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cody Medrano(75) wrestles down a Gator receiver as teammates TaMarcus Sheppard(10), Cody Boyd(15) and Ryan Connor(7) move in to assist.

Cody Medrano(75) wrestles down a Gator receiver as teammates TaMarcus Sheppard(10), Cody Boyd(15) and Ryan Connor(7) move in to assist. (Barry Byers)

Image: Safety Trevon Robertson(3) intercepts a pass for the Gladiators.

Safety Trevon Robertson(3) intercepts a pass for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Garrett Janek during the Gladiator Band’s halftime performance.

Garrett Janek during the Gladiator Band’s halftime performance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Annie Perry on clarinet.

Annie Perry on clarinet. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheerleader Kelsey Nelson on trombone.

Cheerleader Kelsey Nelson on trombone. (Barry Byers)

Image: With the band playing the fight song, Justin Wood(4), Kevin Roldan(60) and Ryan Connor(7) carry the flags as the Gladiators charge out of the tunnel for a memorable second-half.

With the band playing the fight song, Justin Wood(4), Kevin Roldan(60) and Ryan Connor(7) carry the flags as the Gladiators charge out of the tunnel for a memorable second-half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Joe Celis(2) and Bailey Walton(54) celebrate a tackle by sophomore Clayton Miller(6) as Ryan Connor(7) helps Miller to his feet.

Italy’s Joe Celis(2) and Bailey Walton(54) celebrate a tackle by sophomore Clayton Miller(6) as Ryan Connor(7) helps Miller to his feet. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Coby Bland(40) reaches the Gator quarterback to force an incomplete pass.

Italy’s Coby Bland(40) reaches the Gator quarterback to force an incomplete pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eli Garcia and Madison Washington team up for a stirring playing of Taps for the Gateway fans.

Eli Garcia and Madison Washington team up for a stirring playing of Taps for the Gateway fans. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rachel Huskins with her flute mates during halftime.

Rachel Huskins with her flute mates during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Noah Ramirez, Stockard Smithwick and Austin Crawford playing base.

Noah Ramirez, Stockard Smithwick and Austin Crawford playing base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hunter Wood, Pedro Salazar and the Gladiator Band is on the march.

Hunter Wood, Pedro Salazar and the Gladiator Band is on the march. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coby Bland(40) and Darol Mayberry(58) congratulate Gateway’s players on a hard fought game after the Gladiators rally to win 28-24 in the game’s final minute.

Coby Bland(40) and Darol Mayberry(58) congratulate Gateway’s players on a hard fought game after the Gladiators rally to win 28-24 in the game’s final minute. (Barry Byers)

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