Italy High School turned a southbound season into a straight north turnaround, qualified for the playoffs and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. The difference was solid coaching and a core of senior leaders that powered the Gladiators to a 10-2 record and the championship of District 15-2A. Impressive about-face.
The squad staggered to a 2-6 started in which they were outscored 83-18 an…
