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IHS Cross Country runners compete in Regionals

Italy Gladiator Track Teams

On Saturday, November 7, 2009 Italy High School sent two students to the Region 3 Class 1A Cross Country meet in Humble, Texas. Heath Clemons and Kaitlyn Rossa earned their spots in this competition with their top ten performance at the District Cross Country Meet in Wortham. (Continued…)

Sophomore Kaitlyn Rossa advances to State in UIL Cross Country

Italy Gladiator Track Teams

Kaitlyn Rossa, an Italy High School sophomore, competed in the Region 3 Class 1a Cross Country Meet today in Humble, Texas. Competing with a field of 159 runners, Kaitlyn placed 9th with a time of 12:56. Her performance has earned her a berth in the State finals that will be held in Austin on Saturday, November 14th.

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Commissioner's Court Recognized Gladiators

Lady Gladiator Softball

Image: Softball?  You bet

On Monday, June 8, 2009, the Ellis County Commissioners court held a short meeting and recognized the Italy Gladiators Softball, Baseball, Track and Powerlifting teams. The students were invited by Commissioner Heath Sims. (Continued…)

Italy makes impression at Regional track meet

Italy Gladiator Track Teams

Image: Jimesha Reed

Four Italy Gladiators travelled to Palestine this past weekend to compete in the Region III Track and Field Meet. After several weeks of delay due to the Swine Flu outbreak, the Gladiators finally had their chance to take their prowess to the arena once again. (Continued…)

Italy track stars compete at Regionals, Friday and Saturday

Italy Gladiator Track Teams

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Now that the U.I.L. is allowing all recognized events to continue, the Italy Gladiators have 4 remaining track stars that will be competing in Palestine starting Friday, May 15 and finishing Saturday, May 16. (Continued…)

Italy Track members advance to Regionals

Italy Gladiator Track Teams

Image: Kaitlyn and Jimesha

Kaitlyn Rossa, Jimesha Reed and Ryan Ashcraft all qualified for the Regional Track Meet to be held at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches in two weeks.

Regional Competition Schedule added 4/20/09 8:40am (Continued…)

“I” can fly, IHS competes at District track meet

Italy Gladiator Track Teams

Image: Justin Buchanan throws for the Gold

Italy was challenged by fierce competition at the District track meet in Hubbard this year. A 2-day event, Italy competed against Dawson, Cayuga, Itasca, Dallas Gateway, Crossroads, Wortham, Waxahachie Advantage, Dallas Faith Family and Hubbard. But after the discus landed and the triple jump sand had settled, the Mighty Gladiators had left their marks. (Continued…)

IJH competes at District track meet

Italy Gladiator Track Teams

Image: The Italy Junior High is ready to race at the Distirct meet

The Italy Junior High Track teams finished their season at the District track meet in Hubbard. Fighting the bitter cold and an undersized rosters, the 7th grade girls and boys along with the 8th grade girls and boys teams ran circles around the competition. (Continued…)

Keeping stride, track team takes 3rd in Ferris

Italy Gladiator Track Teams

Image: Oscar Gonzalez guts it out for IHS Track

Italy High School competed in the 2009 TESEI Relays at Ferris High School. Italy finished in 3rd place in the coed team totals with 146.5 points behind Ferris and Palmer but ahead of Dallas Spruce who totaled 91 points. (Continued…)

IJH Track, the race is on...

Italy Gladiator Track Teams

Image: Ryisha and Corl

One thing is for sure, the coaching staff at Italy High School is passionate about their sports. And Coach Robert Sollers as well as the other track coaches are no different. With Italy’s track season underway, Coach Sollers wanted to let all the fans know how well the teams have finished. (Continued…)