Additional images from the Gladiators’ quarterfinal championship experience

Barry Byers Posted December 11, 2012 8:30pm Italy Gladiator Football

Image: Senior Gladiator Reid Jacinto(11) is proud of his team’s effort after Italy defeats Goldthwaite 14-3 in Glen Rose. — Senior Gladiator Reid Jacinto(11) is proud of his team’s effort after Italy defeats Goldthwaite 14-3 in Glen Rose. (Barry Byers)

Glen Rose — Celebrate with the Italy Gladiators thru these images from their 14-3 regional quarterfinal victory over the Goldthwaite Eagles. Gladiator Nation has been super supportive with the fan noise louder than ever with Italy still standing in Week 15 as they prepare for a state semifinal matchup against Stamford. Good luck Gladiators! We are all so proud of each of you but there is still work to be done…

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Italy’s Justin Robbins(54) and his Gladiator teammates flex their muscle against Goldthwaite. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator Fan of the Year, Billy Ray Turner, congratulates Ryheem Walker(10) and the Gladiators on winning the quarterfinal championship over Goldthwaite. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator sophomore Kyle Fortenberry(66) with his mom, Robbie Addington-Jones, after Italy stuns the Goldthwaite Eagles 14-3 in the 4th round of the Region II Division I Class A playoffs. (Barry Byers)

Randy Boyd is proud of his son, Cody Boyd(15), who helped Italy upset ranked Goldthwaite for the regional quarterfinal championship. (Barry Byers)

Senior Gladiator Zackery Boykin(55) stands proud with his love ones after Italy disposes of the Goldthwaite Eagles in Glen Rose. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator junior Eric Carson(12) displays Italy’s quarterfinal championship trophy with family members Detrick Green and mom Timeka Green. (Barry Byers)

Zackery Boykin(55) poses with the Italy’s quarterfinal championship trophy. (Barry Byers)

Tia Russell congratulates Justin Robbins(54) after Italy’s playoff win over Goldthwaite. (Barry Byers)

Goldthwaite’s Jae Head, who played S.J. Tuohy in the movie The Blind Side released in 2009, has now reached ultimate stardom on Italy Neotribune as he poses with Tatum Adams, Gladiators Chase Hamilton(2) and Zackery Boykin(55), IHS Cheerleader K’Breona Davis and Haylee Turner. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator teammates Levi McBride(85) and Ryan Connor(7) display their championship swag. (Barry Byers)

From The Thinker to the The Tebo® and now The Gladiator as junior Darol Mayberry(58) strikes a pose with the quarterfinal championship trophy. (Barry Byers)

Senior receiver Cole Hopkins(9) displays Italy’s quarterfinal championship trophy after defeating the Goldthwaite Eagles 14-3 in Glen Rose. Hopkins caught 2 passes for 45 yards to help setup both Gladiator touchdowns and scored 2-points on a conversion catch. The Gladiator senior also punted twice averaging 40 yards each with a long of 46-yards to the enemy’s 15-yard line. (Barry Byers)

Senior Gladiator Caden Jacinto(6) stands with Italy’s quarterfinal championship trophy after the playoff game in Glen Rose. (Barry Byers)

Gladiator cousins Brandon Connor(77) and Ryan Connor(7) are proud of their team’s accomplishments. (Barry Byers)

An injured Hunter Merimon(45) is handed the quarterfinal championship trophy inside the locker room by his teammates after the game. Merimon had 3 tackles including 1 solo tackle against Goldthwaite while helping to contain the Eagle offense. (Barry Byers)

Holly and James Spraberry are excited as the Gladiator team busses make their way thru downtown Italy after returning from their quarterfinal championship win over Goldthwaite. (Barry Byers)

Clover Stiles and Birdie Bell are ready to cheer for their Gladiators upon the team’s return from Glen Rose as quarterfinal champions. (Barry Byers)

Robbie, Amanda and Darrin during the downtown celebration to welcome the Gladiators home after conquering Goldthwaite 14-3 for the 2012 Regional Quarterfinal Championship. (Barry Byers)

IHS Cheerleader Kelsey Nelson and Gladiator mascot Reagan Adams love their Gladiators! (Barry Byers)

Tatum Adams, under the helmet, and Madison Washington participate in the downtown celebration. (Barry Byers)

Hannah Washington and Ashlyn Jacinto welcome back their team as the busses cruise thru downtown with lights flashing and horns blaring. (Barry Byers)

The Gladiators add to their trophy collection. (Barry Byers)

Senior Zackery Boykin(55) is ready for the 5th round of the playoffs to take on Stamford in the semifinals. (Barry Byers)