Playing as a team on a mission, Italy (8-1) pounded second place Marlin (4-4) by a 61-6 count to win the District 8-2A championship, their first since Hank Hollywood coached them to a 9-5 record in 2012.
The Gladiators, who have won five games in a row, left no doubt about the outcome. Junior RB Jaiden Barr ran for three early touchdowns and Italy held the visitors to 57 yards on 48 plays. Barr led…
