Italy HS Bonfire Wednesday, Sept 30, starting at 7:30 pm behind the field house

Barry Byers Posted September 29, 2015 11:30am Italy Gladiator Football

Image: Gladiator quarterback Ryan Connor(7) hands off to fullback Dylan McCasland(81) who hits into the middle of the Blooming Grove defensive line. — Gladiator quarterback Ryan Connor(7) hands off to fullback Dylan McCasland(81) who hits into the middle of the Blooming Grove defensive line. (Barry Byers)

The Italy High School Athletic Department will be hosting the annual Homecoming Bonfire Wednesday, September 30, behind the Jimmy Davis Memorial Field House, same as last year.

The community will be welcomed to start arriving at 7:30 p.m. and then the ceremonial lighting of the bonfire will begin around 8:30 p.m.

Come help get our gridiron Gladiators “Fired-up” as they prepare to take on the Meridian Yellow Jackets!!!

The Gladiators are coming off a district opening 47-19 win over Frost. Included with this article are action photos from a preseason battle between Italy and Blooming Grove.

Italy Homecoming Week 2015 Schedule of Events

Go Gladiators! Beat Meridian!!

Junior offensive lineman Aaron Pittmon(72) protects his QB’s blind side. (Barry Byers)

Italy HS Cheerleader and Senior Co-Captain Ashlyn Jacinto keeps that spirit up on the road in Blooming Grove. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator defenders Clay Riddle(50) and Joe Celis(8) put the hurt on a Lion running back. (Barry Byers)

Chasston King(12) breaks up a Blooming Grove pass attempt. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator punter Gary Escamilla(9) tries to give the Lions the boot. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator Regiment Band Director Jesus Perez takes a look at the action on the field. (Barry Byers)

Italy HS Cheerleader Halee Turner, a senior, urges the Gladiators forward against the Lions. (Barry Byers)

Italy HS Cheerleader Hannah Haight encourages the Gladiators to keep up the fight against Blooming Grove. (Barry Byers)

Italy HS Cheerleader Karson Holley inspires and electrifies! (Barry Byers)

Italy’s Joe Celis(8) tries to shake off a Blooming Grove tackler. (Barry Byers)

Chasston King(12) and Kendrick Norwood(10) capture a Lion during a defensive safari. (Barry Byers)

Sophomore running back Kendrick Norwood(10) returns a kickoff for the Gladiator cause. (Barry Byers)

Italy cornerback Chasston King(12) makes a tackle along the sideline. (Barry Byers)

Jozie Perkins cheers for her guys late into the fourth-quarter against Blooming Grove. (Barry Byers)

Italy receiver Garrett Janek(17) brings in a pass despite tight coverage by the Lions. (Barry Byers)

Drum major Vanessa Cantu conducts the Gladiator Regiment Band during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Senior Austin Crawford(56) and his fellow Gladiators charge onto the field for the start of the second-half against Blooming Grove. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator receiver Levi McBride(1) tries to work around a block thrown by his quarterback, Ryan Connor(7). (Barry Byers)

Gladiator blocker Austin Pittmon(65) delivers a blow to the Lions as brother in arms Aaron Pittmon(72) hustles over to lend a hand. (Barry Byers)

Levi McBride(1) makes the catch and then turns upfield for positive yards against Blooming Grove. (Barry Byers)

Senior Gladiator Jaray Anderson(21) stops a Lion ball carrier in his tracks. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator quarterback Joe Celis(8) prepares to launch the deep ball over the manes of the Lions. (Barry Byers)

Italy HS Cheerleaders Sydney Weeks and Karley Nelson lead the cheers from the sideline. (Barry Byers)