Italy High School will honor its 2013 seniors during the home football game between the Gladiators and the Dallas Gateway Gators Friday night at Willis Field.

Homecoming Week celebrations started out with the lighting of the “I” and a bonfire that was behind the Jimmy Davis Memorial Field House.

Gladiators are now 2-0 in district play after defeating the Cross Roads Bobcats to cap off Italy’s fun filled week of homecoming.

Only two football games this week against Cayuga. The combined Junior High Gladiators will play at home Thursday while the combined varsity Gladiators will travel to Cayuga on Friday.

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The entire town of Italy celebrates their 2012 Homecoming with a parade and a pep rally as Italy High School welcomes back their alumni.

IYAA Homecoming 2012 is a success with mums, cheerleaders, megaphones, candy, fans, flags, the air tunnel and three games of football.

IYAA Homecoming 2012 proved to be a fun time for all with all three Italy squads getting wins!

Italy’s Junior High and JV teams win 2-of-3 against Itasca this past Thursday.

More action photos from last Thursday’s Junior High and JV district openers in Itasca.

The Italy Gladiators win big in their 1A-1 Region II District 6 opener against the Itasca Wampus Cats.

Italy manages to win the first half against Hico but turnovers prove to costly for Gladiators.

Italy vs. Malakoff Cross Roads games and times submitted by Gladiator head coach Hank Hollywood.

Italy’s Junior High squads play hard but struggle to reach the end zone against Hico while Italy’s JV team strides of the field with a hard-hitting win.

Additional game images from the Junior High and JV games between Italy and Hico this Past Thursday at Willis Field.

Game Information regarding all four games being played this week between the Italy Football program and the Itasca Wampus Cats.

Italy Gladiator AD and HFC Hank Hollywood has submitted football schedules and gate information regarding the upcoming games against Hico.

Hubbard gets the best of Italy but the Gladiators are reloading for Hico.

Italy’s Junior High Gladiators shutout Hubbard and improve their record to 1-1.

Italy’s JV Gladiators light up the scoreboard in Hubbard to win by 42-points.

The varsity and JV Gladiators have a bye week while both Junior High teams prepare for Thursday battles against the Kerens Bobcats.

The Gladiators drop a close one to Sunnyvale but expect to return to the win column against Hubbard tonight in Italy.

Pictures from last Friday night’s matchup between Italy and Sunnyvale.

Italy’s Junior High teams see first game action while the JV Gladiators drop a thriller against Sunnyvale.

Game times and ticket information regarding Italy’s JV and Varsity football games versus Hubbard.

The IYAA football players and cheerleaders were impressive during opening day against the Mildred Eagles.

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.