Italy seniors end their final home game at Willis Field in championship style

Image: One of two band seniors, Joe Mack Pitts plays and grooves out on his saxophone.

One of two band seniors, Joe Mack Pitts plays and grooves out on his saxophone. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior Tyler Anderson(11) is escorted by his mother Amy Anderson and senior classmate Paige Westbrook.

Gladiator senior Tyler Anderson(11) is escorted by his mother Amy Anderson and senior classmate Paige Westbrook. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior Darol Mayberry(58) is escorted by his mother Dorothy Mayberry and and father/coach Larry Mayberry, Sr.

Gladiator senior Darol Mayberry(58) is escorted by his mother Dorothy Mayberry and and father/coach Larry Mayberry, Sr. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior Cody Medrano(75) is escorted by his mother Jane Medrano and father Jerry Medrano.

Gladiator senior Cody Medrano(75) is escorted by his mother Jane Medrano and father Jerry Medrano. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior Shad Newman(25) is the son of Laura Tuck and Michael Newman. The “Shadiator” is being escorted by his aunt and uncle, Robin Dodson and Paul Dodson.

Gladiator senior Shad Newman(25) is the son of Laura Tuck and Michael Newman. The “Shadiator” is being escorted by his aunt and uncle, Robin Dodson and Paul Dodson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior Tre Robertson(11) is escorted by his father Johnny Williams.

Gladiator senior Tre Robertson(11) is escorted by his father Johnny Williams. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior Kevin Roldan(60) is escorted by his mother Flossie Gowin as she reacts to her son’s bio being read over the loud speaker.

Gladiator senior Kevin Roldan(60) is escorted by his mother Flossie Gowin as she reacts to her son’s bio being read over the loud speaker. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior Reynaldo Salas, Jr.(8), is escorted by his mother Sonia Salas and brother Jonathan Salas.

Gladiator senior Reynaldo Salas, Jr.(8), is escorted by his mother Sonia Salas and brother Jonathan Salas. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior TaMarcus Sheppard(10) is escorted by his mother Lois Campbell and his father/coach Bobby Campbell.

Gladiator senior TaMarcus Sheppard(10) is escorted by his mother Lois Campbell and his father/coach Bobby Campbell. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior Bailey Walton(54) is escorted by his proud mother Michele Richards Walton.

Gladiator senior Bailey Walton(54) is escorted by his proud mother Michele Richards Walton. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior Justin Wood(4) is escorted by his mother Tina Long and his father Gary Wood who taught Justin everything he knows about football.

Gladiator senior Justin Wood(4) is escorted by his mother Tina Long and his father Gary Wood who taught Justin everything he knows about football. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior Zain “Zilla” Byers(50) is escorted by his grandmother Ann Byers, his grandfather Ervin “Doc” Byers and his hero and father Barry “Beebop” Byers. OK, I may have gone a little overboard with the hero thing:)

Gladiator senior Zain “Zilla” Byers(50) is escorted by his grandmother Ann Byers, his grandfather Ervin “Doc” Byers and his hero and father Barry “Beebop” Byers. OK, I may have gone a little overboard with the hero thing:) (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior and cheer captain Taylor Turner is escorted by her father Lee Turner and his wife Emily Turner, and her mother Ronda Cockerham on the right.

Gladiator senior and cheer captain Taylor Turner is escorted by her father Lee Turner and his wife Emily Turner, and her mother Ronda Cockerham on the right. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior cheerleader Jessica Garcia is escorted by her mother Gloria Quintero and her sister.

Gladiator senior cheerleader Jessica Garcia is escorted by her mother Gloria Quintero and her sister. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Regiment Band senior JoeMack Pitts is escorted by his mother Vicki Coffman and his father Johnny Pitts.

Gladiator Regiment Band senior JoeMack Pitts is escorted by his mother Vicki Coffman and his father Johnny Pitts. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Regiment Band senior assistant drum major Emily Stiles is escorted by her parents Mark Stiles and Clover Stiles.

Gladiator Regiment Band senior assistant drum major Emily Stiles is escorted by her parents Mark Stiles and Clover Stiles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tuba players David De La Hoya, Kendrick Norwood and Ryan Connor also play football for Italy with Norwood on the Jr. High team.

Tuba players David De La Hoya, Kendrick Norwood and Ryan Connor also play football for Italy with Norwood on the Jr. High team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Fortenberry(66) prepares to snap to teammate Tyler Anderson(11) who will hold for kicker Kevin Roldan(60).

Kyle Fortenberry(66) prepares to snap to teammate Tyler Anderson(11) who will hold for kicker Kevin Roldan(60). (Barry Byers)

Image: Offensive linemen Kyle Fortenberry(66) and Cody Medrano(75) open a hole for Coby Bland(40).

Offensive linemen Kyle Fortenberry(66) and Cody Medrano(75) open a hole for Coby Bland(40). (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler Anderson(11) breaks a tackle and then gets in behind fullback Shad Newman(25) for extra yards.

Tyler Anderson(11) breaks a tackle and then gets in behind fullback Shad Newman(25) for extra yards. (Barry Byers)

Image: The band gears up for a Gladiator kickoff!

The band gears up for a Gladiator kickoff! (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator head coach Charles Tindol talks with his men during a timeout.

Gladiator head coach Charles Tindol talks with his men during a timeout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Shad Newman(25) shows his versatility lining up as a receiver.

Senior Gladiator Shad Newman(25) shows his versatility lining up as a receiver.

Image: Senior Walk: Italy’s senior football players and cheerleaders take a stroll down memory lane known as Willis Field in honor of their final home game together.

Senior Walk: Italy’s senior football players and cheerleaders take a stroll down memory lane known as Willis Field in honor of their final home game together. (Barry Byers)

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