Italy’s JV Gladiators suffer first loss at the paws of the Malakoff JV Tigers but hope to regroup today against Sunnyvale.

The Gladiators start fast against Malakoff during the inaugural Dale Hansen Football Classic but the Tigers finish strong to get the win.

The Gladiators show big play ability against the Malakoff Tigers during the Dale Hansen Football Classic.

Enjoy bonus photos from the Dale Hansen Football Classic matchup between the Italy Gladiators and the Malakoff Tigers.

The Italy JV Gladiators make an opening season statement after their shutout win over Maypearl.

Gladiator vs. Tigers tomorrow in Waxahachie as part of the inaugural Dale Hansen Football Classic.

Dale Hansen Football Classic pre-sale tickets are currently available at the Italy High School Administration Office. Pre-Sales run thru Thursday, September 6 at 4:00pm.

District passes, senior passes and all others will NOT be accepted.

Lights! Camera! Action! The Italy Gladiators make AD/HFC Hank Hollywood’s debut a success after pummeling the Panthers.

Additional images from Italy’s Friday night win against the Maypearl Panthers to open the 2012 season.

The Italy Gladiators rise to the challenge against 3A Waco Reicher and are ready for the Panthers tonight in Maypearl!

The Italy JV Gladiators give another strong showing in Waco during their second scrimmage.

Reserve your seat at Willis Field for the upcoming football season!

Gladiator AD/Head Football Coach Hank Hollywood is supplying fans with game information regarding the season openers between the Italy Varsity and JV teams vs the Maypearl Panthers.

The Gladiator Athletic Booster Club has authentic Italy Gladiator Football jerseys for sale as well as vehicle decals and football caps.

Despite learning a new system, the Italy Gladiators give strong showing on both sides of ball during their first scrimmage against Valley Mills.

Extra photos from Italy’s first scrimmage against the Valley Mills Eagles.

Italy’s JV Gladiators represent on their home field during season’s first scrimmage against Valley Mills.

Gladiators are eager to start season with first round of scrimmages this Saturday. Bring a bath towel and get into the games free!

Italy Gladiator V/JV/Jr. High Football Schedule and the Italy Lady Gladiator V/JV Volleyball Schedule included in this article.

The Italy Gladiators are off to a strong start after gearing up for their first full padded practice on Friday.

The Italy Gladiators get fitted for armor to wrap up first week of two-a-day practices in full pads.

Midnight Madness at Italy High School was fun for all as the Gladiators and Lady Gladiators get an early edge on their competition.

Italy Gladiator Athletics hosts “Midnight Madness”. Enjoy a watermelon social, watch a movie outside and support the athletes as they have a midnight workout followed by a pancake breakfast for all!

Dale Hansen was joined by cheerleaders and mascots at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie to shoot the first commercial for the inaugural “2012 Dale Hansen Football Classic.”

The application for the Dale Hansen Football Classic academic scholarship has been released and ready for eligible senior boys and girls to complete. One Italy High School senior boy and one Italy High School senior girl will be awarded anywhere from $500 to $1,000 towards college expense. 

Gladiator fans are invited to the inaugural Dale Hansen Football Classic official website and Facebook page promoting the Friday, September 7, through Saturday, September 8 games at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie.

The Italy Gladiators rely on their depth to win all three 7-on-7 matchups during a four-town scrimmage in Axtell this past Thursday.

July is just around the corner and it will be August before we know it. August brings two-a-day workouts for the Gladiators which means only one thing….Football Season! Get your ad space reserved in the 2012 Football Program today!

The Jimmy Davis Memorial Fieldhouse is undergoing renovations as Coach Hank Hollywood and his staff prepare for the upcoming school year.

Immediate Press Release regarding upcoming Heart of Texas Fellowship of Christian Athletes Super Centex Victory Bowl with Italy Gladiator, Larry Mayberry, Jr., participating.

Waxahachie Independent School District, in conjunction with the City of Waxahachie and Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, are proud to announce the inaugural Dale Hansen Football Classic. The Classic will take place September 7-8, 2012 in the new state-of-the-art Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie, Texas. The 9,500 seat facility features excellent viewing capabilities from all locations, a champion style artificial playing surface, and a spacious, three-level, 6,000 square foot press box.

Huddle! Gladiator Football meeting scheduled for Saturday, May 26 at 11:00 a.m. inside the Italy High School cafeteria.

The Italy Gladiators play extremely well during JV/varsity 7-on-7 tests with Scurry-Rosser on Thursday.

Italy Athletics, guided by newly hired athletic director, Hank Hollywood, execute workout routines to help Lady Gladiator and Gladiator student athletes get bigger, stronger and faster.

More photos covering Italy Athletics’ spring practices under the direction of new athletic director Hank Hollywood.

Italy Gladiator, Larry Mayberry, Jr., attends the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ 4th annual Victory Banquet on Sunday along with family.

The Italy School Board announces Hank Hollywood as the new athletic director, head football coach and social studies teacher at Italy High School.

Senior lineman *Larry Mayberry, Jr. will be representing the Italy Gladiators in the 2011 FCA SuperCentex Victory Bowl to be played at Floyd Casey Stadium on the Baylor University campus on Saturday, June 9, 2012.

With enrollment slightly down, Italy ISD is redistricted to a 1A Classification for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year.

Italy had ten Gladiators receive all-district recognition with head coach Craig Bales being named the district’s Co-Coach of the Year.

Italy Pride is still strong as seniors leave a successful path for future Gladiators to follow.  

BUFFALO — The Italy Gladiators, who finished 4-1 in district and 7-4 overall, where the underdogs going into last Friday’s bi-district playoff game against the Franklin Lions. For the first three-quarters, however, it was anyone’s game as Italy stood cleat to paw with the Lions in a fast-paced high scoring contest.

The Italy Gladiators practiced on the turf field at Ennis High School this week to get a feel for the turf field recently installed at Buffalo’s stadium in preparation for their bi-district game against the Franklin Lions.

The IHS pep-rally and bonfire behind the Gladiator field house on Thursday celebrated the upcoming bi-district playoff matchup against the Franklin Lions.

The Italy Gladiators suffer a 14-12 loss to the Centerville Tigers with both teams finishing 4-1 in district play and settling for a share of the district championship. Gladiators quickly refocus on their playoff game against Franklin in Buffalo tomorrow night.