Both the Italy Lady Gladiators varsity and JV squads played played at a high level during an Italy hosted round-robin against Kerens and Scurry-Rosser last week.

The Dale Hansen Football Classic academic scholarship was established in 2012 to aid high school students wishing to pursue secondary education at the collegiate level. The classic is pleased to offer academic scholarships, ranging from $500.00 to $1000.00, to one boy and one girl in the senior class from each of the six high schools represented in the 2013 games. Applications are available in the office of the lead counselor at each of the six high schools – Italy Malakoff, Florence, Thrall, Alvarado, and Mexia.

The Lady Gladiator varsity volleyball squad will travel to Venus tomorrow, Thursday, August 15th and play three seeding matches in the Venus varsity tournament to be held at the Venus High School gymnasium. Bracket play for the tournament will be held on Saturday, August 17th.

More action from the 2013 Lady Gladiator Volleyball and Gladiator Football 2-a-day camps with high-tempo workouts and detailed training exercises setting the tone for Italy Athletics.

The Lady Gladiators are working hard in anticipation of their promising volleyball season ahead. Order your Lady Gladiator Volleyball shirt and show them you support them every bump, set, and hit along the way. Use the attached order form to order yours by Friday, August 16th.

Midnight Madness sets the tone for the the Lady Gladiator volleyball program, the new look Gladiator football program and for Italy Athletics as a whole.

After he accepted the role as Italy ISD’s athletic director and head football coach late this summer, we finally have a chance to know better, Charles Tindol, who brings a fresh new energy to the Italy Athletic Department.

Italy ISD AD/HFC Charles Tindol requests all student-athletes interested in playing volleyball or football, but have yet to get physicals, to please continue to attend the Midnight Madness practices on Monday, August 5 @ 12:01 a.m.!!!!!

FINAL IYAA football and cheer signups will be Saturday, August 3, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Upchurch Ballpark. NO ROSTER HAS BEEN FILLED. Players will be sporting new jerseys and pants this season and will get to keep their jerseys!

The Italy Athletic Department invites fans to attend the Midnight Madness Volleyball and Football practices on Monday, August 5th, with both practices starting precisely at 12:01 a.m.

Watch Italy Football’s Marvin Cox on Direct TV 677 (Fox Southwest) tonight at 7:00 p.m. as he competes in the "2013 Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) All-Star Football Game presented by Fuddruckers in Fort Worth.

Lady Gladiator volleyball will be having a mandatory volleyball parent meeting on Sunday, August 4th at 7:30 p.m. in the dome. Plus, the Lady Gladiators will take the court on Monday, August 5th, beginning at 12:01 a.m. for their Midnight Madness practice to begin the season!

Kortnei’s Car Wash will be Saturday, July 27, to raise money for travel and lodging expenses for Italy High School’s, Kortnei Johnson (jr.) who is hoping to compete in the Junior Olympics, August 1, in Detroit.

Italy Baseball proudly announces pitcher Caden Jacinto and shortstop Marvin Cox as recent selections to the Collin Street Bakery / Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 1A all-state baseball team!

Stadium Chairs with Italy in gold and white printed on the back are available now thru the Gladiator Athletic Booster Club. Contact Kelly Lewis at: 214/878-4623, Robbie Jones at 972/921-4067 or by Email: [email protected] and get yours before the big game on Friday night!

Gladiator Athletic Booster Club vice-president, Flossie Gowin, has called a meeting for Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 5:45pm to be held in the Italy High School’s Library. The primary purpose of the meeting will be to elect officers for the upcoming school year. Volunteers are also needed to serve as seasonal coordinators: Fall, Early Winter, Late Winter and Spring. If you cannot attend the meeting but are willing to help please contact Flossie Gowin at (972) 523-6799 or email [email protected].

Hill College’s Lady Rebel Softball coaching staff is having two, 2-day softball camps in July. The first camp, to be held on July 18th and 19th, will be for 10 thru 14 year-olds and the second camp, to be held on July 25th and 26th, will be for 15 thru 18 year olds. Both of these camps will be held at the Hill College softball field in Hillsboro, just a short drive from Italy.

The 2013 varsity and JV Lady Gladiator Volleyball Schedule is official with newly hired head coach, Morgan Mathews, and assistant coach, Tina Richards, looking forward to reinvigorating the program.

The 2013 varsity, JV and junior high Gladiator Football Schedules are posted here with new HFC/AD Charles Tindol in place and a new era of Gladiator Football just moments from kickoff.

Watch State Champion Kourtnei Johnson (jr.) represent Italy High School and Ellis County during the 2013 edition of the AAU Track & Field Club Championships live online at ESPN3.com starting Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Texas time.

Italy High School product and Tennessee Tech commit, Alyssa Richards, continues her winning ways during the Texas Girls Coaches Association All-Star softball game in Austin.

On June 1st, students from Italy, Milford and the the surrounding area tested for new belts as members of the Hillsboro Unified Tae Kwon Do School.

Jason Smith, currently with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints, and Tony Brackens, who played 9 seasons with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, are hosting a free football clinic at Fairfield High School on Friday, July 12, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Italy’s Dustin Duke, 7 and Austin Cate, 7 impress the Baylor University coaching staff during a recent baseball clinic in Waco.

Charles Tindol, newly-hired offensive coordinator at Italy High School, was upgraded to athletic director and head football coach at a special meeting of the school board of trustees Tuesday evening.

Donations needed immediately to send Kortnei Johnson to Florida to compete in the Nationals this summer. An account has been setup locally at Citizens National Bank to receive deposits on Kortnei’s behalf.

If you need assistance or have any questions please contact Barry Byers at (972) 921-1231.

Four students that attend the Hillsboro Unified Tae Kwon Do School participated in a recent belt test and were selected as Best Performance in their division by, Grand Master Park, of Houston.

As a member of the Hillsboro Unified Tae Kwon Do School, Italy’s Nick Sam earns a towering trophy in recognition of his earning All A’s as a student at Italy Stafford Elementary during the 2012-2013 school year.

In a surprising move this morning, Hank Hollywood resigned as Athletic Director/Head Football Coach at Italy High School when he submitted his resignation to school superintendent, Barry Bassett.

Italy’s 9U softball girls competed well in the championship game of their Waxahachie league in a game that was decided by a split second and 1 run.

Local athletes make the most of their 2013 FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Super Centex Victory Bowl V experience with Italy’s Ryheem Walker, Avalon’s Reece Marshall and Milford’s Jairus Russell and cheerleader Brittany Goss making lasting memories.

The 2013 Italy Gladiator Banquet featured honors its strongest, fastest and brightest stars with a meal fit for champions, award presentations and a couple of surprises.

IYAA President Charles Hyles would like to invite the IYAA players and their families to the end of the year bash to celebrate an outstanding year of IYAA Sports.

Italy High School 2013 graduate, Ryheem Walker, signed his letter of intent to play football for Tyler Junior College as he prepares to finalize his high school career by participating in the 5th Annual FCA Victory Bowl on June 15 in Waco.

Lady Gladiators, Alyssa Richards (Sr.) and Jaclynn Lewis (So.) have both been named to the 2013 Texas Girls Coaches Association All-State Softball team for Class 1A with Richards to appear in the TGCA All-Star game on July 12 in Austin.

The Italy Athletic Department to hold several summer camps for Boys’ football, baseball, and basketball and for Girls’ volleyball, softball and basketball.

IYAA 8U boys Italy Gold coach pitch baseball team, sponsored by Stiles Land & Cattle, defeats Maypearl 11-7 to claim the division championship while Italy White’s 8U boys baseball team, sponsored by Cate Welding, finishes the season impressively as the 3rd Place team.

Coach Hank Hollywood presents Italy Gladiator Football team members and managers with a surprise during the 2013 Italy Athletic Banquet.

Kortnei Johnson continued receiving accolades for her track and field accomplishments at the meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners Court Tuesday afternoon.

The Italy Gladiators are recognized by North Texas Chevrolet as the best in Class 1A football for 2012 after turning around their season and driving straight into the State semifinals.

Italy High School senior student-athlete, Cole Hopkins, enjoys a signing party inside Italy Coliseum as he commits to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor to play basketball for the Crusaders.

Joy Moneyhon, and her mom, Alice Riddle, are each named Gladiator Fan of the Year by the Gladiator Athletic Booster Club.

Former Atlanta Falcon and Sports Author Tim Green will be speaking to 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in the George E. Scott Coliseum at Italy High School Thursday, May 30, about the importance of education, reading, and good character.

Italy Baseball head coach Josh Ward is proud to announce that Gladiator seniors Reid Jacinto and Cole Hopkins both made the district 14-A baseball’s 2013 Academic All-District list, proving the old adage that the pencil is mightier than the sword.

Italy Baseball boasts 9 players selected to this season’s All-District team with Caden Jacinto chosen as the Defensive Player of the Year and Marvin Cox named Newcomer of the Year.

The Italy Gladiators have their baseball playoff run come to an end with Trenton winning game two of the regional quarterfinal matchup on Saturday, 8-2.

With several sport achievements by student-athletes from Italy High School culminating around the same time, the school, in conjunction with the City of Italy, held a small but enthusiastic parade to honor the school’s sports heroes on their recent accomplishments.

The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 20, 2013. The meeting will be held in the Italy High School Cafeteria at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 7:30pm.