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Image: Ethan Saxon(44) lunges for extra yards against Itasca

Ethan Saxon(44) lunges for extra yards against Itasca Barry Byers

Ethan Saxon(44) rumbles and stumbles for yardage as he moves toward the goal line against Itasca. Italy’s JV took care of the Wampus Cats 32-0 on Thursday in Italy.

Image: Chase McGinnis(84)

Chase McGinnis(84) Barry Byers

J.T. Escamilla(7) completes a pass to Chase McGinnis(84) during the pre-game before the Italy Junior High played against Itasca.

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Zain and Justin Barry Byers

Justin Wood is still recovering from a broken left arm he injured during practice before the season began. Zain Byers made it through the whole season this time thanks to duck tape and velcro.

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Jesica wishes Kevin luck Barry Byers

Jesica Wilkins wishes Kevin Roldan good luck before he kicks off to Itasca.

Image: Take that Wampus Cats!

Take that Wampus Cats! Barry Byers

Italy’s Cheerleaders try to scare the Wampus Cats.

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Guts and glory Barry Byers

7th grader J.T. Escamilla showed guts as he stood in the pocket, until the last second, to deliver the pass to Deiondre Cockran who ran 82-yards for the touchdown. Unfortunately, a clipping penalty nulified the exciting play.

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Cody runs over a cat Barry Byers

Cody Medrano makes road kill of a Wampus Cat defender…call a vet!

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Catching a cat Barry Byers

Kevin Roldan dives into the Itasca backfield as John Byers closes in on the quarterback.

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G-O! Barry Byers

Meagan, Taylor, Kelsey and Lauren (top) shout, “Go!”

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I-T-A-L-Y! Barry Byers

Bailey, Jesica, Monserrat and Haylee (top) shout, “Italy!”

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The JV breaks Barry Byers

Breaking the huddle is Italy’s JV Gladiators as they lined up and rolled over Itasca 32-0.

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Reid Jacinto Barry Byers

Reid catches his breath between plays during the Italy JV game against Itasca.

Image: Souder and friends

Souder and friends Barry Byers

Defensive end Brandon Souder(63) invited his defensive teammates to a party in Itasca’s backfield.

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Mayson and Taylor Barry Byers

Taylor Turner introduces 2-year old Mayson Souder during a cheer.

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Tony Wooldridge(6) Barry Byers

Tony Wooldridge (6) runs the Gladiators out of trouble and away from their own endzone.

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Poor kitty... Barry Byers

Italy’s defense clobbers the Wampus Cats.

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Teamwork Barry Byers

Jake Escamilla(65), Corrin Frazier(25) and Ethan Saxon(44) lead block for Tony Wooldridge(6) against Itasca.

Image: Lee Hamilton tapes it

Lee Hamilton tapes it Barry Byers

Chase Hamilton’s father, Lee Hamilton, filmed the JV games from the press box.

Image: Jase Holden(7) scores

Jase Holden(7) scores Barry Byers

Jase Holden(7) hauls in a touchdown pass and takes it to the fieldhouse!

Image: Devonta Simmons(9)

Devonta Simmons(9) Barry Byers

Devonta had a strong game against the Wampus Cats.

Image: All eyes on JV

All eyes on JV Barry Byers

Senior Desmond Anderson(8) intently watches the JV game along with other Gladiator Fans.

Image: Paul, Jase and Devonta

Paul, Jase and Devonta Barry Byers

The Italy JV wraps the season up with a win over Itasca 32-0.

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JV Gladiators Barry Byers

The 2009 Italy JV Gladiators take a moment for the cameras.

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Corrin and Chase Barry Byers

Corrin Frazier(25) and Chase Hamilton(10) listen to Coach Craig Bales and Coach Robert Sollers after their win over the Wampus Cats.

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