Unbeaten Gladiators move to 3-0

BBQ smoke wafting across Gladiator Coliseum left visiting Rice hungry while Italy plowed through the Bulldogs defense for a 35-7 win that was tougher than expected. After Rice grabbed a quick lead, the hosts got the equalizing touchdown on a short run by junior QB Jayden Saxon (6’2, 210). The game turned on a defensive play by the Olde Gold. A scramble for a loose ball was recovered by Jay’lon Her…