Images from the first annual Fall 2015 Sports Banquet at Italy High School

Image: Engraved plaque award winners during the Italy High School first annual Fall 2015 Athletic Banquet are (L-R): John Morgan, Joe Celis, Coach David Weaver, Clay Riddle, David De La Hoya, Aaron Pitmon, Dylan McCasland, Brycelen Richards, Austin Pittmon, April Lusk, Fabian Cortez, Hannah Washington, Ashlyn Jacinto, Cassidy Childers, Halee Turner, Ryan Connor, Clayton Miller and T’Keya Pace.

Engraved plaque award winners during the Italy High School first annual Fall 2015 Athletic Banquet are (L-R): John Morgan, Joe Celis, Coach David Weaver, Clay Riddle, David De La Hoya, Aaron Pitmon, Dylan McCasland, Brycelen Richards, Austin Pittmon, April Lusk, Fabian Cortez, Hannah Washington, Ashlyn Jacinto, Cassidy Childers, Halee Turner, Ryan Connor, Clayton Miller and T’Keya Pace. (Barry Byers)

Image: Micah Escamilla cowboys up during the Senior Introductions to begin the banquet.

Micah Escamilla cowboys up during the Senior Introductions to begin the banquet. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Windham waves to his fans during the Senior Introductions to begin the banquet.

Ty Windham waves to his fans during the Senior Introductions to begin the banquet. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Johnny Jones recognizes the JV Girls Cross-Country team, which consisted of: Britney Chambers, Ashlyn Jacinto, Hannah Washington, Reagan Jones, Brooke DeBorde, Brycelen Richards and Janae Robertson.

Coach Johnny Jones recognizes the JV Girls Cross-Country team, which consisted of: Britney Chambers, Ashlyn Jacinto, Hannah Washington, Reagan Jones, Brooke DeBorde, Brycelen Richards and Janae Robertson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Holly Bradley hugs it out with Cross-Country teammates Britney Chambers and Ashlyn Jacinto.

Coach Holly Bradley hugs it out with Cross-Country teammates Britney Chambers and Ashlyn Jacinto. (Barry Byers)

Image: Varsity Cross-Country All-District Award winners were Coach Holly Bradley, Ashlyn Jacinto, Britney Chambers, Halee Turner, Jozie Perkins, Lillie Perry, T’Keya Pace, Taylor Boyd, Brycelen Richards and April Lusk.

Varsity Cross-Country All-District Award winners were Coach Holly Bradley, Ashlyn Jacinto, Britney Chambers, Halee Turner, Jozie Perkins, Lillie Perry, T’Keya Pace, Taylor Boyd, Brycelen Richards and April Lusk. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coaches Holly Bradley and Johnny Jones present T’Keya Pace with the Cross-Country MVP Award with her name engraved on the plaque.

Coaches Holly Bradley and Johnny Jones present T’Keya Pace with the Cross-Country MVP Award with her name engraved on the plaque. (Barry Byers)

Image: Your 2015-2016 Varsity Cheerleaders are Karley Nelson, Reagan Jones (Mascot), Hannah Haight, Karson Holley, Sydney Weeks, Grace Haight, Kirby Nelson, Brooke DeBorde, Halee Turner, Jozie Perkins, Co-Captain Ashlyn Jacinto and Captain Britney Chambers. Cheer Coach Jenna Chambers also presented these ladies with medals for their year-long efforts.

Your 2015-2016 Varsity Cheerleaders are Karley Nelson, Reagan Jones (Mascot), Hannah Haight, Karson Holley, Sydney Weeks, Grace Haight, Kirby Nelson, Brooke DeBorde, Halee Turner, Jozie Perkins, Co-Captain Ashlyn Jacinto and Captain Britney Chambers. Cheer Coach Jenna Chambers also presented these ladies with medals for their year-long efforts. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Volleyball members recognized by Coach Melissa Fullmer were Taylor Boyd, Chardanae Talton, Madison Galvan, Hannah Haight and Karley Nelson.

JV Volleyball members recognized by Coach Melissa Fullmer were Taylor Boyd, Chardanae Talton, Madison Galvan, Hannah Haight and Karley Nelson. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Varsity Volleyball Team was honored along with Head Coach Laquita Walker (far left) who was named the district’s Coach-of-the-Year. Players receiving certificates were (L-R): Hannah Washington, Cassidy Childers, April Lusk, Brycelen Richards, Janae Robertson, Jozie Perkins, Jenna Holden, Lillie Perry, Ashlyn Jacinto and Halee Turner.

The Varsity Volleyball Team was honored along with Head Coach Laquita Walker (far left) who was named the district’s Coach-of-the-Year. Players receiving certificates were (L-R): Hannah Washington, Cassidy Childers, April Lusk, Brycelen Richards, Janae Robertson, Jozie Perkins, Jenna Holden, Lillie Perry, Ashlyn Jacinto and Halee Turner. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Lady Gladiator Volleyball Team shares one last huddle together to officially end the season.

The Lady Gladiator Volleyball Team shares one last huddle together to officially end the season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Laquita Walker presents All-District Awards to volleyball team members Hannah Washington, Halee Turner, Brycelen Jacinto, April Lusk, Ashlyn Jacinto and Jenna Holden.

Coach Laquita Walker presents All-District Awards to volleyball team members Hannah Washington, Halee Turner, Brycelen Jacinto, April Lusk, Ashlyn Jacinto and Jenna Holden. (Barry Byers)

Image: Seniors Ashlyn Jacinto and Hannah Washington share the Italy Lady Gladiator Volleyball Co-Fighting Heart Award.

Seniors Ashlyn Jacinto and Hannah Washington share the Italy Lady Gladiator Volleyball Co-Fighting Heart Award. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brycelen Richards, a freshman, and April Lusk, a junior, share the Italy Lady Gladiator Volleyball Co-Offensive MVP Award.

Brycelen Richards, a freshman, and April Lusk, a junior, share the Italy Lady Gladiator Volleyball Co-Offensive MVP Award. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head Volleyball Coach Laquita Walker presents senior Cassidy Childers with the Italy Lady Gladiator Volleyball Defensive MVP Award.

Head Volleyball Coach Laquita Walker presents senior Cassidy Childers with the Italy Lady Gladiator Volleyball Defensive MVP Award. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head Volleyball Coach Laquita Walker presents senior Halee Turner with the Team MVP Award.

Head Volleyball Coach Laquita Walker presents senior Halee Turner with the Team MVP Award. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator Football’s Offensive Coordinator Coach Daniel Weaver introduces the Gladiator football players.

Italy Gladiator Football’s Offensive Coordinator Coach Daniel Weaver introduces the Gladiator football players. (Barry Byers)

Image: The 2015 Italy Gladiator Varsity Football team members are (L-R): Dylan McCasland, Coach David Weaver, Jaray Anderson, Christion Washington, Jorge Galvan, Clay Riddle, Levi McBride, Ty Windham, Alex Garcia, Hunter Merimon, Elliot Worsham, Micah Escamilla, Garrett Janek, Clayton Miller, Kendrick Norwood, Ryan Connor, Gary Escamilla, Joe Celis, Fabian Cortez, David De La Hoa, Elijah Garcia, Austin Pittmon, Aaron Pittmon, Chirs Davila, Chasston King, Mason Womack and John Hunter.

The 2015 Italy Gladiator Varsity Football team members are (L-R): Dylan McCasland, Coach David Weaver, Jaray Anderson, Christion Washington, Jorge Galvan, Clay Riddle, Levi McBride, Ty Windham, Alex Garcia, Hunter Merimon, Elliot Worsham, Micah Escamilla, Garrett Janek, Clayton Miller, Kendrick Norwood, Ryan Connor, Gary Escamilla, Joe Celis, Fabian Cortez, David De La Hoa, Elijah Garcia, Austin Pittmon, Aaron Pittmon, Chirs Davila, Chasston King, Mason Womack and John Hunter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator Football Co-Most Improved players are Austin Pittmon, Dylan McCasland and Aaron Pittmon. This marks the debut for this award.

Italy Gladiator Football Co-Most Improved players are Austin Pittmon, Dylan McCasland and Aaron Pittmon. This marks the debut for this award. (Barry Byers)

Image: David De La Hoya and Clay Riddle are both presented the first ever Italy Gladiator Football Co-Lineman Award by Coach Sean Connor.

David De La Hoya and Clay Riddle are both presented the first ever Italy Gladiator Football Co-Lineman Award by Coach Sean Connor. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis and John Morgan share the Italy Gladiator Football Fighting Heart Award.

Joe Celis and John Morgan share the Italy Gladiator Football Fighting Heart Award. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Daniel Weaver presents senior Ryan Connor with the Italy Gladiator Football Offensive MVP Award.

Coach Daniel Weaver presents senior Ryan Connor with the Italy Gladiator Football Offensive MVP Award. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Bobby Campbell presents Fabian Cortez with the Italy Gladiator Football Defensive MVP Award.

Coach Bobby Campbell presents Fabian Cortez with the Italy Gladiator Football Defensive MVP Award. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach David Weaver present senior Clayton Miller with the Italy Gladiator Football, Jimmy Davis Memorial Team MVP Award.

Coach David Weaver present senior Clayton Miller with the Italy Gladiator Football, Jimmy Davis Memorial Team MVP Award. (Barry Byers)

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