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Image: Gladiators get a lift from John Isaac(10) and Justin Hayes(36)

Gladiators get a lift from John Isaac(10) and Justin Hayes(36) Anne Sutherland

John Isaac(10) separates Justin Hayes(36) from the pile as the Gladiators try to separate themselves from the other teams moving to 3-0 in district play, 4-2 overall.

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Veterans honored Anne Sutherland

Local veterans, Earl Goodwin and Paul Cockerham, were honored with a flag raising ceremony before the game. Goodwin served from 1968-1971 in South Vietnam and leaving the Army in 1976. Cockerham served in the Navy 1989-1991. Italy ISD appreciates the sacrifice these men offered to protect our nation and community.

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Ready to make a move Anne Sutherland

The Italy Gladiators won the battle against the Hubbard Jaguars on Friday night, ending with a 51-12 victory. Italy is now 3-0 in district play, 4-2 overall.

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Pump it up Anne Sutherland

The Gladiators step it up one more notch. These ladies have the audience ready to rumble with the boys.

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Passing the Jaguars Anne Sutherland

Italy tries to pass over the Hubbard Jaguars as Jasenio Anderson(10) rolls out looking for tight end Ryan Ashcraft(48) or wide receiver John Isaac(10). Anderson has completed 75 of 137 passes for 1,331-yards and 19 touchdowns in 6 games.

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Grrrr Anne Sutherland

The Gladiator knows what it takes on the battlefield.

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Follow me Anne Sutherland

Ivan Roldan(60) clears a path for Jasenio Anderson(11) who scrambles left for big yards. Anderson has carried the ball 122 times for 633-yards, averaging 5.19-yards per carry in 6-games.

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Well deserved break Anne Sutherland

John Issac(10) and Jasenio Anderson(11) get a rare chance to sit back and enjoy the game from the sidelines as Italy handed Hubbard their seventh loss of the season. Isaac has scored 11 total touchdowns this season while Anderson has crossed the goal line 9 times.

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Justin just gets in Anne Sutherland

Italy halfback, Justin Hayes(36), motors 18-yards for a touchdown.

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Up and away Anne Sutherland

Jasenio Anderson kicks the extra point for the Gladiators with Heath Clemons holding. Anderson has made 14 of 23 PATs for 14-points on the season.

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Gladiator fanatics! Anne Sutherland

The cheerleaders did a great job with the fans in the stands. We Believe!

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Get ready to kick Anne Sutherland

After several touchdowns, the Gladiators were pumped and ready to win the battle.

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ZOOming in Anne Sutherland

The Gladiator defense zooms in on the Jaguars. Italy’s defense has held their opponents to 122-points while Italy’s offense has scored an impressive 218-points in 6-games.

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Batman reigns Anne Sutherland

Batman and Joker duel during the break.

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IHS Flag Corp Anne Sutherland

The Gladiator Regiment Band’s Flag Corp performs during the halftime show.

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Fumble! Anne Sutherland

The Gladiators ran into a mass of Jaguars on this play. In 6 games, the Gladiator offense has only fumbled the ball twice in 184 carries.

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No chance for the Jags Anne Sutherland

Jasenio Anderson(11) pitches to Justin Hayes(36) on a sweep play as John Issac(10) leads the way.

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Jags give chase Anne Sutherland

Justin Hayes(36) runs left against the Jaguar defense for a 47-yard touchdown. In 6 games, Hayes has now carried the ball 22 times for 172-yards, giving him an average of 7.82-yards per carry and 3 touchdowns.

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Gladiator Cheerleaders Anne Sutherland

Keeping the show rolling are the IHS Gladiator Cheerleaders.

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Intercepted Anne Sutherland

John Isaac picks off the Jaguars before the end of the first half.

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Anderson's on his way Anne Sutherland

Jasenio Anderson runs in a 75-yard touchdown for the Gladiators, his longest scoring run of the season. Anderson now has scored 74-points in 6 games for the Gladiators, an average of 12.3-points per game.

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Can't catch him Anne Sutherland

Italy quarterback Jasenio Anderson(11) crosses the goal line against the Hubbard Jaguars.

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These are winning footballs Anne Sutherland

Kelton Bales said, “And it all happened with these!”

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Turn out the lights, the party's over... Anne Sutherland

Justin Roberts, daughter Erin and son Cade already know the outcome of this game.

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