Additional coverage from the Italy game against Kerens

Barry Byers Posted September 2, 2014 2:30pm Additional Images

Image: Italy’s Halee Turner, Zac Mercer, who made his cheerleading debut this past Friday night, and Madison Washington are smiled up for the season! — Italy’s Halee Turner, Zac Mercer, who made his cheerleading debut this past Friday night, and Madison Washington are smiled up for the season! (Barry Byers)

Kerens — With a game one loss to Kerens behind them, Italy hit the film room and then the practice field to prepare for their upcoming pre-season matchup against Maypearl. The game is scheduled for this Friday night, September 5 and will be played in Maypearl starting at 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy action photos from the Kerens game with the Gladiators never giving up and the fans cheering to the end! The Gladiators may be young in some positions but the season is still young as well and anything could happen if you believe…and we do!!!

Go Gladiators!!!

Italy cheerleaders Halee Turner, Zac Mercer, Madison Washington, Britney Chambers, Ashlyn Jacinto, Jozie Perkins, Brooke DeBorde, K’Breona Davis and Annie Perry will bringing the spirit this season!!! (Barry Byers)

Has anyone seen Madison? (Barry Byers)

Line coach Jon Proud talks shop with senior tackle John Byers(60). (Barry Byers)

Senior receiver Cody Boyd(15) blocks downfield for teammate Kendrick Norwood(4). Boyd is a Gladiator legacy following the path of his father Randy Boyd. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator sophomore quarterback Joe Celis(8) was courageous in battle during his first start on varsity despite constant pressure from the Bobcat defense. (Barry Byers)

Italy cheerleader Britney Chambers keeps the spirit flowing for Italy against Kerens. (Barry Byers)

John Escamilla(50) and John Byers(60) take care of a Bobcat defenseman. (Barry Byers)

Freshman Clay Riddle(77) is set to go at his defensive end position against Kerens in what was his first varsity game for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Defensive End John Byers(60) contains the edge forcing Keres to turn inside on a running play. (Barry Byers)

Superhuman John Escamilla(50) flies in to block one of his 3 P.A.T. blocks in the game. One was nullified due to a penalty but the feat was very impressive. (Barry Byers)

Italy cheerleaders Madison Washington and Jozie Perkins practice their moves as they settle in for the 2014 season. (Barry Byers)

Offensive linemen Colin Newman(76), Aaron Pittmon(65), John Byers(60) and Austin Pittmon(58) have a group huddle. (Barry Byers)

Italy’s Clayton Miller(6) awaits a Kerens’ kickoff in the rain. (Barry Byers)

Italy’s Hunter Merimon(3) returns the kickoff for solid gain against Kerens. (Barry Byers)

Fullback Coby Jeffords(10) makes space for teammate Joe Celis(8). (Barry Byers)

Gladiator head football coach Charles Tindol sends a play in with Ryan Connor(7). (Barry Byers)

Italy receiver Levi McBride(1) runs behind teammates John Byers(60) and Hunter Merimon(3). (Barry Byers)

Italy freshman Kyle Tindol(12) hustles downfield to cover a punt for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Italy cheerleader Kelsey Nelson congratulates classmate John Escamilla(50) for his tenacious effort! (Barry Byers)

Italy cheerleader Brooke DeBorde shows her true colors….gold and white of course! (Barry Byers)

Freshman Kendrick Norwood walks off the field with plenty of pride. (Barry Byers)

The school song — Cody Boyd(15), Aaron Puttmon(65), jack Hernandez(80), K’Breona Davis, John Escamilla(50) and Kelsey Nelson show their Gladiator pride during the playing of the school song. (Barry Byers)

The school song — Clay Riddle(77), Brooke DeBorde, Zac Mercer, Halee Turner, Hunter Merimon(3), Colin Newman(76), Annie Perry, Ashlyn Jacinto, Ty Fernandez, Britney Chambers, Coach Bobby Campbell and Gladiator mascot Noeli Garcia show their school pride. (Barry Byers)