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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coach Hank Hollywood presents Italy Gladiator Football team members and managers with a surprise during the 2013 Italy Athletic Banquet.
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.
The 2013 Italy Gladiator varsity, junior varsity and junior high football schedules are posted here.
I would like to thank the town folk who generously donated money for Ryheem Walker’s FCA All-Star Football Game program page. Your immediate response was quick and overwhelming. I honestly believe it takes a village to raise a child and your generous donations were a testament to that statement.
Italy ISD AD/HFC Hank Hollywood requests Urgent Help from Gladiator fans with donations needed by Sunday, April 14 for one of the players to get the most out of participating in the upcoming Christian Athletes (FCA) All-Star football game.
Three Gladiators selected as all-state performers and Italy’s HFC/AD Hank Hollywood named Coach of the Year for the 2012 football season.
Italy Gladiator Ryheem Walker received AP 1st-Team All-State Linebacker and teammate Marvin Cox earned AP 2nd Team All-State Defensive Back.
The Italy Gladiators turn season around but 8 game win streak ends in a 41-8 semifinal round loss to the eventual state champions, the Stamford Bulldogs.
Additional images from the Italy Gladiator state semifinal matchup against the Stamford Bulldogs played at Ram Stadium in Mineral Wells.
The 2012 Italy Gladiators receive 21 All-District accolades with Marvin Cox named Most Valuable Player and HFC/AD Hank Hollywood and his staff receiving Head Coach and Coaches of the Year!
Good luck, Gladiators!!!!!! BEAT STAMFORD!!!!!!!!!
With all eyes on the Gladiators during their playoff run, many area photographers have covered the games and have their pictures available for purchase.
What a moment! The Italy Gladiators (9-4) upset the Goldthwaite Eagles (7-6) by a score of 14-3 to claim the regional quarterfinal championship in Glen Rose, advancing Italy to the semifinal round against Stamford (12-1).
Enjoy additional images from Italy’s regional quarterfinal championship win over Goldthwaite.
Still standing, the Italy Gladiators upset 9th ranked Goldthwaite 14-3 to claim the regional quarterfinal championship and return to the semifinal round for the fourth time in their school’s history.
Community wide pep rally this Thursday night for the Italy Gladiators immediately following the Holiday Band Concert!
Game time and gate information for the upcoming state semifinal matchup between the Italy Gladiators and the Stamford Bulldogs this coming Friday night in Mineral Wells.
During the community pep-rally that was held last Thursday (December 6) there was a highlight video shown to the students and fans in attendance. The video featured recent highlights of the Gladiator Football team, the IHS cheerleaders, the Gladiator Regiment Band, flag core and more. You can get your own copy of this video!
Game and gate information regarding the upcoming Italy vs. Goldthwaite playoff matchup to decide the regional quarterfinal championship.
Updated with Glen Rose Stadium parking diagram 12/7/12 11:20am
Gladiator quarterback Marvin Cox has been nominated for the Gridiron Legends Player of the Week award, presented by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine on behalf of Cavender’s and Wrangler.
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football honors the Italy Gladiators as the Week 13 Army Strong Team of the Week in Class 1A Football.
Community wide pep rally this Thursday night for the Italy Gladiators! The event is planned for 7:15 p.m. and will be held in the George Scott gymnasium at the IHS campus.
The Italy Gladiators become regional semifinal champions by defeating the 9th ranked Honey Grove Warriors 33-20 to win, “The Battle of Highway 34.”
Italy hands Honey Grove their first loss of the season as the Gladiators advance to the fourth round of the playoffs!
Italy Gladiator Marvin Cox named Central Texas Defensive Player of the Week in 1A Football.
Game time and gate info submitted as the Gladiators prepare for their regional battle with Honey Grove.
They did it! The Italy Gladiators fend off Valley View to claim the area championship!!
Additional coverage from the area championship game between Italy and Valley View.
Italy celebrates an area championship win and now must face a ranked Honey Grove squad for the regional championship.
Italy — The community is invited to help sendoff the Italy Gladiators into battle against the Valley View Eagles to decide the Area Championship. Everyone is welcome to gather at the Italy High School parking lot before 3:45 p.m. on Friday, November 23, to salute the team bus as it passes. Have your signs and noise makers ready to help cheer on the team as they try to move one step closer toward their ultimate goal!
The 2012 Italy Gladiator Football district champion/playoff shirts are printed and ready to be delivered. If you ordered shirts, be aware that we are in the process of contacting everyone to distribute the them. Therefore, you may receive a call from us on Thanksgiving day or early Friday but we are hoping to have all the shirts in the stands by game time.
Gladiators celebrate their district championship with cookout and head coach Hank Hollywood submits area playoff game time and gate information.
In an effort to assist the coaches to know exactly how many district champions/playoff shirts need to be ordered we ask that the parents and fans use the form below to order your shirt NOW.
They did it! The Gladiators win the 2012 district championship outright after defeating Kerens 40-27 to sweep the district. Playoffs here we come!!
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
Resembling an arcade game about to tilt, the Italy JH Gladiators outlasted the Kerens Bobcats who simply ran out of quarters.
The IYAA A-team will be representing Italy in the inaugural 2012 NEH Superbowl being hosted by Italy at Willis Field on Saturday, November 10, 2012.
The Gladiators defeat the Gateway Gators to end their final home game on a winning note as senior band and color guard members, student-athletes and 2012 Homecoming King, Blake Vega, are honored during Senior Night at Willis Field.
More memories and more photos from Senior Night 2012 at Italy High School.
Additional images from Senior Night 2012 at Willis Field which honored several upcoming 2013 IHS graduates.
Extra images from senior night at Italy High School as Italy defeated Gateway 34-14.
Gladiator head football coach Hank Hollywood has submitted game and gate information for this weeks games against Kerens.
Cayuga was picked to win but the Gladiators picked a fight, upsetting the Wildcats 20-16.
