Football Game Preview: Italy on Home-Turf
By Team Reports
Sep 3, 2024, 3:38am
Football Preview: Italy Gladiators vs. Chilton Pirates
The Italy Gladiators will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Chilton Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Italy is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They took a 27-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of Scurry-Rosser on Friday. The Gladiators haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Meanwhile, Chilton earned a 13-6 victory over Hearne on Friday. Given the Pirates' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 338th, while the Eagles are ranked 753rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Italy came up short against Chilton when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 20-14. Will Italy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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