Italy will be a force in district if Gold vs White Scrimmage is any indication

Image: Chasston WIlson #1 starts the workout off right with two elusive runs for sizable gains during Italy Gladiator Football’s annual Gold and White Scrimmage on Saturday.

Chasston WIlson #1 starts the workout off right with two elusive runs for sizable gains during Italy Gladiator Football’s annual Gold and White Scrimmage on Saturday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood #86 bursts upfield for a long run.

Kendrick Norwood #86 bursts upfield for a long run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Al Waits #21 picks off a pass on play 3 of the scrimmage for the Italy defense.

Al Waits #21 picks off a pass on play 3 of the scrimmage for the Italy defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Punter Gary Escamilla #8 takes a few practice reps.

Punter Gary Escamilla #8 takes a few practice reps. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alex Garcia #68 takes over at offensive center this season.

Alex Garcia #68 takes over at offensive center this season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Offensive tackle Aaron Pittmon #72 seals off the end to allow for another long touchdown run by Italy’s offense.

Offensive tackle Aaron Pittmon #72 seals off the end to allow for another long touchdown run by Italy’s offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chasston WIlson #1 fights off tacklers as he rumbles for positive yards.

Chasston WIlson #1 fights off tacklers as he rumbles for positive yards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Al Waits #21 breaks out for a long run across midfield.

Al Waits #21 breaks out for a long run across midfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Dyland McCasland(34) leaps to make the grab for the Italy offense.

Dyland McCasland(34) leaps to make the grab for the Italy offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Christion Washington #56 hauls in a pass and then barrels his way down the sideline for a touchdown.

Christion Washington #56 hauls in a pass and then barrels his way down the sideline for a touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chasston WIlson #1 goes the distance for a long touchdown run.

Chasston WIlson #1 goes the distance for a long touchdown run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Keith Davis, Jr. #13 walks the walk for the guys in gold.

Keith Davis, Jr. #13 walks the walk for the guys in gold. (Barry Byers)

Image: Aaron Pittmon #72 has the look of a team that’s on a mission.

Aaron Pittmon #72 has the look of a team that’s on a mission. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jerimiah Thompson ups the talent level on an already talented Gladiator squad.

Jerimiah Thompson ups the talent level on an already talented Gladiator squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tight End Clay Riddle #54 helps lead the way for Italy’s backfield.

Tight End Clay Riddle #54 helps lead the way for Italy’s backfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Kevin Johnson #22 gave a strong performance during Saturday’s Gold and White Scrimmage.

Quarterback Kevin Johnson #22 gave a strong performance during Saturday’s Gold and White Scrimmage. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Joe Celis #50 was on the mark with his receivers in the passing game, showing incredible accuracy in just week 1.

Quarterback Joe Celis #50 was on the mark with his receivers in the passing game, showing incredible accuracy in just week 1. (Barry Byers)

Image: QB Joe Celis #50 is forced to complete this pass around defensive tackle Kenneth Norwood #62 who leaped high to apply the pressure.

QB Joe Celis #50 is forced to complete this pass around defensive tackle Kenneth Norwood #62 who leaped high to apply the pressure. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV quarterback Andrew Oldfield #12 looked strong while leading his bunch toward the endzone.

JV quarterback Andrew Oldfield #12 looked strong while leading his bunch toward the endzone. (Barry Byers)

Image: Adam Powell #64 keeps chugging along until he finally punches the ball into the endzone.

Adam Powell #64 keeps chugging along until he finally punches the ball into the endzone. (Barry Byers)

Image: Keith Davis, Jr. #13 takes a pass all the way for a touchdown.

Keith Davis, Jr. #13 takes a pass all the way for a touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: James Walton #45 pulls in a pass despite tight coverage from Kendrick Norwood #86.

James Walton #45 pulls in a pass despite tight coverage from Kendrick Norwood #86. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Johnson #22 rushes for back-to-back touchdowns late in the scrimmage.

Kevin Johnson #22 rushes for back-to-back touchdowns late in the scrimmage. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s AD/HFC David Weaver has the Gladiators pointed in the right direction heading into 2016 season.

Italy’s AD/HFC David Weaver has the Gladiators pointed in the right direction heading into 2016 season. (Barry Byers)

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