More coverage from Italy’s district win over Frost at Willis Field

Image: Frost put up a fight but Coby Jeffords(10) and the Italy Gladiators had too much might. Jeffords rushed for 256 yards on 22 carries (11.6 average) and 5 touchdowns in Italy’s 35-19 district opening win over the Polar Bears.

Frost put up a fight but Coby Jeffords(10) and the Italy Gladiators had too much might. Jeffords rushed for 256 yards on 22 carries (11.6 average) and 5 touchdowns in Italy’s 35-19 district opening win over the Polar Bears. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator quarterback Joe Celis(8) maneuvers thru traffic during a long run.

Gladiator quarterback Joe Celis(8) maneuvers thru traffic during a long run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman back Kyle Tindol(12) follows lead blocker Kendrick Norwood(4), also a freshman, outside.

Freshman back Kyle Tindol(12) follows lead blocker Kendrick Norwood(4), also a freshman, outside. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clayton Miller(6) hauls in a 17 yard pass reception for the Gladiator offense.

Clayton Miller(6) hauls in a 17 yard pass reception for the Gladiator offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Right tackle John Byers(60) creates a gap for Kendrick Norwood(4) to run thru.

Right tackle John Byers(60) creates a gap for Kendrick Norwood(4) to run thru. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Clayton Miller(6) cuts down a Frost defender.

Italy’s Clayton Miller(6) cuts down a Frost defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Christy Murray warms up before the halftime show with her band mates.

Christy Murray warms up before the halftime show with her band mates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Linebackers Kyle Fortenberry(66) and Coby Jeffords(10) join forces against a Frost runner.

Linebackers Kyle Fortenberry(66) and Coby Jeffords(10) join forces against a Frost runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood(4) tries to put 6-points on the scoreboard for Italy.

Kendrick Norwood(4) tries to put 6-points on the scoreboard for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alexis Sampley leads the band from her post as drum major.

Alexis Sampley leads the band from her post as drum major. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Cunningham flags down a photographer.

Paige Cunningham flags down a photographer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kayla Cunningham uses the force for this trick.

Kayla Cunningham uses the force for this trick. (Barry Byers)

Image: The newest member of the Flag Corp is Zoe Hall.

The newest member of the Flag Corp is Zoe Hall. (Barry Byers)

Image: Byron Lusk, II, and Lorena Rodriguez are front and center to the halftime show.

Byron Lusk, II, and Lorena Rodriguez are front and center to the halftime show. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reagan Adams hits all the right notes during halftime.

Reagan Adams hits all the right notes during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tatum Adams makes us proud while playing her sax.

Tatum Adams makes us proud while playing her sax. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac Garcia and Caden Brewer performing during the Gladiator Regiment Marching Band’s halftime show.

Isaac Garcia and Caden Brewer performing during the Gladiator Regiment Marching Band’s halftime show. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kirsten Viator eyes the rhythm as she plays her flute.

Kirsten Viator eyes the rhythm as she plays her flute. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jenna Holden handles her clarinet magnificently.

Jenna Holden handles her clarinet magnificently. (Barry Byers)

Image: Michael Hughes plays his sax like a pro.

Michael Hughes plays his sax like a pro. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Hamilton handles his sax effortlessly during halftime.

Ty Hamilton handles his sax effortlessly during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rachel Huskins starts off flute row.

Rachel Huskins starts off flute row. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brycelen Richards makes playing the flute look easy.

Brycelen Richards makes playing the flute look easy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy HS Cheerleaders Halee Turner and Zac Mercer are unable to contain their excitement with Italy leading at halftime, 14-6.

Italy HS Cheerleaders Halee Turner and Zac Mercer are unable to contain their excitement with Italy leading at halftime, 14-6. (Barry Byers)

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