Additional photos from Italy’s win over Kerens for the District Championship

Barry Byers Posted November 15, 2012 5:55pm Additional Images

Image: Here’s looking at ya, Gladiators! IHS cheerleaders Britney Chambers and Ashlyn Jacinto await the start of the battle between Italy and Kerens. — Here’s looking at ya, Gladiators! IHS cheerleaders Britney Chambers and Ashlyn Jacinto await the start of the battle between Italy and Kerens. (Barry Byers)

Kerens — Enjoy additional images from Gladiators’ district win over the Kerens Bobcats to claim the 2012 District 6-1A Championship. Italy avoided a three-team tie for 1st place by sweeping their district competition 5-0. Italy demonstrated guts while mounting a fourth-quarter comeback to prove just one thing in the end, that tough people win! — TPW

Gladiators are playoff bound!

Gladiators Cody Medrano(75) and Reid Jacinto(11) are prepared for the kickoff. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator receiver Eric Carson(12) kept the Kerens’ defense honest with one catch for 9 yards and one two-point conversion reception. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Samantha Owens is ready to take the field and entertain fans. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band members Brenya Williams and Vanessa Cantu strike a pose with Italy on the verge of claiming the district title. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Morgan Junkin, a senior, is stoic during halftime as her classmates in the locker room plot a way to bring the golden football back home to Italy High School. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band members Ana Luna and Sarah Levy relax before their halftime performance in Kerens. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Blake Brewer checks out the Kerens’ band during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Timothy Fleming and Jonathan Davila, tuba of Italy’s finest! (Barry Byers)

Color-guard member Paige Little trades her flag for Mia Droll. (Barry Byers)

The stat-squad, Bailey Eubank and Jaclynn Lewis are ready for the 4th-quarter! (Barry Byers)

Gladiator seniors Zackery Boykin(55) and Adrian Reed(64) celebrate with their enthusiastic fans after becoming the champs! (Barry Byers)

Chase Hamilton(2) celebrates Italy’s district championship with team videographer Reagan Cockerham. (Barry Byers)

Big heavies Kevin Roldan(60) and Zain Byers(50) add power to Italy’s punch. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator offensive guard Darol Mayberry(58) stepped up his game to help his backfield cross the goal line for 6 rushing touchdowns against Kerens. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator offensive tackle Zackery Boykin(55) and Katie Byers sport their district champion smiles. (Barry Byers)

Senior Pride! Caden Jacinto(6), Adrian Reed(64) and Jalarnce Lewis(65) are proud seniors after they and their teammates defeated Kerens to lay sole claim to the 2012 District 6-1A District Championship. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator cheerleader Kelsey Nelson has the look of a champion… (Barry Byers)

Gladiator Colin Newman(76) is proud of his teammates for taking down the Bobcats. (Barry Byers)

Zackery Boykin(55), Adrian Reed(64), Cody Medrano(75), Zain Byers(50), Shad Newman(25), Me, Colin Newman(76) and Kevin Roldan(60) are just one big happy Italy Family. (Jasenio Anderson)

Marvin Cox(3) has a winning smile! Italy defeats Kerens 40-27!! (Barry Byers)

Props to freshman Hunter Merimon(45) who has helped the Gladiator defense get the job done. (Barry Byers)