The Italy Gladiators fill bye week with burgers and fries, Area game Friday

Image: Proud mother Robbie Jones snaps up a napkin for son and team center Kyle Fortenberry. So that’s where he gets it from.

Proud mother Robbie Jones snaps up a napkin for son and team center Kyle Fortenberry. So that’s where he gets it from. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator hoop star Jaclynn Lewis is ready for a meal after an extended practice session in the gym.

Lady Gladiator hoop star Jaclynn Lewis is ready for a meal after an extended practice session in the gym. (Barry Byers)

Image: Drum Major Alexis Sampley is proud of her herself for getting her burger earlier than the others and for Italy’s automatic bi-district win.

Drum Major Alexis Sampley is proud of her herself for getting her burger earlier than the others and for Italy’s automatic bi-district win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taylor Turner and K’Breona Davis lead a long line of hungry soldiers.

Taylor Turner and K’Breona Davis lead a long line of hungry soldiers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Bailey Walton and cheerleaders Ashlyn Jacinto and Paige Little share a laugh while waiting in the food line.

Gladiator Bailey Walton and cheerleaders Ashlyn Jacinto and Paige Little share a laugh while waiting in the food line.

Image: Regiment band member Jenna Holden puts some ketchup on it.

Regiment band member Jenna Holden puts some ketchup on it. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marcos Duarte and Gladiator seniors Darol Mayberry, TaMarcus Sheppard and Tre Robertson are ready to bite into bi-district burgers.

Marcos Duarte and Gladiator seniors Darol Mayberry, TaMarcus Sheppard and Tre Robertson are ready to bite into bi-district burgers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jozie Perkins and Hannah Washington cheese it up on bi-district burger day while Maddy Washington opts out of this photo…almost.

Jozie Perkins and Hannah Washington cheese it up on bi-district burger day while Maddy Washington opts out of this photo…almost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Wood is ready to enjoy some bi-district burgers.

Justin Wood is ready to enjoy some bi-district burgers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers throws with the kids before getting a burger.

Zain Byers throws with the kids before getting a burger. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Ty Windham arrives at the cookout with a hungry look on his face.

Gladiator Ty Windham arrives at the cookout with a hungry look on his face.

Image: Band director Jesus Perez and one unfortunate burger.

Band director Jesus Perez and one unfortunate burger. (Barry Byers)

Image: School board member Sal Ramirez whips up some seasoned french fries for Dustin Duke, Jorge Salazar and Marcos Duarte.

School board member Sal Ramirez whips up some seasoned french fries for Dustin Duke, Jorge Salazar and Marcos Duarte. (Barry Byers)

Image: Band dudes Jorge Galvan and Noah Ramirez fill up on fries and burgers.

Band dudes Jorge Galvan and Noah Ramirez fill up on fries and burgers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ladies and the champs. Lady Gladiators Kirby Nelson and Ashlyn Jacinto join the varsity football boys for a champions’ cookout.

Ladies and the champs. Lady Gladiators Kirby Nelson and Ashlyn Jacinto join the varsity football boys for a champions’ cookout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheeseburgers and fries bring a smile to trumpeter Amber Hooker.

Cheeseburgers and fries bring a smile to trumpeter Amber Hooker. (Barry Byers)

Image: Teammates for life are Colin Newman, Kyle Fortenberry and Shad Newman. Nothing bonds like victory burgers!

Teammates for life are Colin Newman, Kyle Fortenberry and Shad Newman. Nothing bonds like victory burgers! (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank and Kelsey Nelson check out photos on Neotrib.com

Bailey Eubank and Kelsey Nelson check out photos on Neotrib.com (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiators have talent. Tyler Vencill eats, walks and socializes without fumbling a french fry.

Gladiators have talent. Tyler Vencill eats, walks and socializes without fumbling a french fry. (Barry Byers)

Image: Burgers, fries and some side dishes.

Burgers, fries and some side dishes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Bobby Campbell poses for a pic with Hannah Rowe and Sheree Rowe.

Coach Bobby Campbell poses for a pic with Hannah Rowe and Sheree Rowe. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheerleader Jessica Garcia and sister and mascot Noeli Garcia keep secrets from Collinsville.

Cheerleader Jessica Garcia and sister and mascot Noeli Garcia keep secrets from Collinsville. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reagan Adams cheeses for the NEO camera.

Reagan Adams cheeses for the NEO camera. (Barry Byers)

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