Gladiators play tournament championship game Monday, March 10, at 5:00 p.m.

Image: Junior catcher John Escamilla makes the tag for an out against Roosevelt to help the Gladiators win round-one, 8-2, of their team’s hosted baseball tournament at Davidson Field in Italy.

Junior catcher John Escamilla makes the tag for an out against Roosevelt to help the Gladiators win round-one, 8-2, of their team’s hosted baseball tournament at Davidson Field in Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pitcher Ty Windham and catcher John Escamilla are enjoying their success.

Pitcher Ty Windham and catcher John Escamilla are enjoying their success. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy senior Tyler Anderson(11) avoids the tag while sliding onto second-base.

Italy senior Tyler Anderson(11) avoids the tag while sliding onto second-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric Carson(2) swings away against Roosevelt in round-one.

Eric Carson(2) swings away against Roosevelt in round-one. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler Anderson(11) tries to bunt his buds around the bases.

Tyler Anderson(11) tries to bunt his buds around the bases. (Barry Byers)

Image: The FCCLA sells baked goods for their fundraiser during the games. Pictured (L-R) are: Adrianna Celis, Zac Mercer, Julissa Hernandez, Tia Russell, Chace McGinnis and Alexis Sampley.

The FCCLA sells baked goods for their fundraiser during the games. Pictured (L-R) are: Adrianna Celis, Zac Mercer, Julissa Hernandez, Tia Russell, Chace McGinnis and Alexis Sampley. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy High School students attend Friday’s game to support the baseball team.

Italy High School students attend Friday’s game to support the baseball team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Third-baseman John Byers(18) throws Roosevelt runner out at first.

Third-baseman John Byers(18) throws Roosevelt runner out at first. (Barry Byers)

Image: Assistant coach Jackie Cate has a vision.

Assistant coach Jackie Cate has a vision. (Barry Byers)

Image: First-base senior Kevin Roldan(16) secures the bobble in time to make the tag for an out.

First-base senior Kevin Roldan(16) secures the bobble in time to make the tag for an out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior second-baseman Zain Byers(5) spots the ball for senior center fielder Eric Carson(2) who makes the catch.

Senior second-baseman Zain Byers(5) spots the ball for senior center fielder Eric Carson(2) who makes the catch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Eric Carson(2) just makes it back to the bag.

Italy’s Eric Carson(2) just makes it back to the bag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Levi McBride(1) takes a pitch for the cause.

Levi McBride(1) takes a pitch for the cause. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore pitcher Ryan Connor(4) was a force agains Faith Family while on the mound for the Gladiators.

Sophomore pitcher Ryan Connor(4) was a force agains Faith Family while on the mound for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior catcher Tyler Vencill throws down to second-base.

Junior catcher Tyler Vencill throws down to second-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(5) gets the force out at second-base against Faith Family.

Zain Byers(5) gets the force out at second-base against Faith Family. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan Connor chases down a Faith Family runner between first and second-base.

Ryan Connor chases down a Faith Family runner between first and second-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric Carson(2) is ripped and ripped.

Eric Carson(2) is ripped and ripped. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler Anderon(11) makes a throw from his shortstop position.

Tyler Anderon(11) makes a throw from his shortstop position. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric Carson(2) and Kevin Roldan(16) celebrate their team’s tournament success.

Eric Carson(2) and Kevin Roldan(16) celebrate their team’s tournament success. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Kyle Fortenberry(14) slides safely across home plate.

Gladiator Kyle Fortenberry(14) slides safely across home plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Byers(18) connects on a liner over the Faith Family infield.

John Byers(18) connects on a liner over the Faith Family infield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Bailey Walton(17) earns a walk against Faith Family.

Senior Gladiator Bailey Walton(17) earns a walk against Faith Family. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior Cody Boyd(10) hurries home to help put the finishing touches on Italy’s 20-2 win over Faith Family in the second-round.

Junior Cody Boyd(10) hurries home to help put the finishing touches on Italy’s 20-2 win over Faith Family in the second-round. (Barry Byers)

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