The Ferris Yellow Jackets flew past Italy for an early 13-3 lead over the Italy JV Gladiators. #2 Kyle Jackson scored the only 2-point bucket of the period for the JV Gladiators. Italy’s #4 Jase holden added a free throw but the Jackets were flying high heading into the 2nd period.

Italy played catch-up the rest of the way but were never able to make-up any ground. Italy’s #5 Colton Campbell led the Gladiators’ effort with 14-points. However, the Ferris offense had the JV Gladiators back on their heals all game. Feeling the sting of a loss, the JV Gladiators fell under the swarm of Ferris Yellow Jackets 66-46.

On Friday, Jan. 9th, The boys will travel to Whitney for preseason play. The JV will begin play at 5:00 pm and the varsity will play at 6:30 pm. The Gladiator district play will begin Jan. 16 against Dallas Gateway.

Italy JV Scoring:
5-Colton Campbell, 14-points
3-Deondre Sephus, 10-points
4-Jase Holden, 9-points
2-Kyle Jackson, 7-points
50-Kyle Wilkins, 4-points
22-Ryan Ashcraft, 2-points

Ferris JV Scoring:
15-Robert Grady, 20-points
12-Chris Runnels, 10-points
5-Robert Gamble, 8-points
11-Bubba Itson, 5-points
00-Devonte Pryor, 4-points
13-Trent Boykins, 4-points
22-Jamarri Wells, 4-points
40-Connor Caulkies, 3-points
4-Kyle Rogers, 2-points
14-Jose Rodriquez, 2-points
25-Shaka Collins, 2-points
21-Austin Tarno, 2-points