Italy’s Junior High and JV teams record wins over Axtell

Image: Pitch and catch — Quarterback John Escamilla(7) completes a pass to Trevon Robertson(24) in the first quarter as Chace McGinnis(84) has their back. Italy’s Junior High won 16-0 over the Axtell Longhorns.

Pitch and catch — Quarterback John Escamilla(7) completes a pass to Trevon Robertson(24) in the first quarter as Chace McGinnis(84) has their back. Italy’s Junior High won 16-0 over the Axtell Longhorns. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Strength in numbers — Darol Mayberry(56), Trevon Robertson(24) and Zain Byers(50) were the pre-game captains.

Strength in numbers — Darol Mayberry(56), Trevon Robertson(24) and Zain Byers(50) were the pre-game captains. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Trevon scrambles — The Axtell Longhorns just couldn’t rope in Trevon Robertson and the Junior High offense.

Trevon scrambles — The Axtell Longhorns just couldn’t rope in Trevon Robertson and the Junior High offense. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Charge! — Kevin Roldan(62) was unblockable as he relentlessly charged into the Longorn backfield.

Charge! — Kevin Roldan(62) was unblockable as he relentlessly charged into the Longorn backfield. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Robertson’s loose — Trevon Robertson(24) takes the edge as the Longhorn defense tries to fence him in.

Robertson’s loose — Trevon Robertson(24) takes the edge as the Longhorn defense tries to fence him in. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Fumble rumble — The Gladiators and the Longhorns got down and dirty on Thursday.

Fumble rumble — The Gladiators and the Longhorns got down and dirty on Thursday. (Submitted Photo)

Image: What a nightmare! — Cody Medrano(28) is a nightmare for opposing offenses as he kept the Longhorn quarterback on the run with help from Kelton Bales(55) and Zain Byers.

What a nightmare! — Cody Medrano(28) is a nightmare for opposing offenses as he kept the Longhorn quarterback on the run with help from Kelton Bales(55) and Zain Byers. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Almost intercepted — Axtell’s hopes for a victory were just out of reach as they dropped the ball against the Gladiators.

Almost intercepted — Axtell’s hopes for a victory were just out of reach as they dropped the ball against the Gladiators. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Stampede! — Trevon Robertson tries to avoid being gored by the Longhorn defense.

Stampede! — Trevon Robertson tries to avoid being gored by the Longhorn defense. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Gatling goes for it! — Ronnie Gatling follows his blockers for needed yards against the Longhorns. Gatling also added a touchdown run later in the game.

Gatling goes for it! — Ronnie Gatling follows his blockers for needed yards against the Longhorns. Gatling also added a touchdown run later in the game. (Submitted Photo)

Image: 7-up — All seven of the Junior High/JV Cheerleaders did a funtastic job of keeping the spirit up.

7-up — All seven of the Junior High/JV Cheerleaders did a funtastic job of keeping the spirit up. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Yee-Haw! — Chace Hamilton and Ethan Saxon corral a Longhorn.

Yee-Haw! — Chace Hamilton and Ethan Saxon corral a Longhorn. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Not another yard! — Coach Robert Sollers inspires his linebackers.

Not another yard! — Coach Robert Sollers inspires his linebackers. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Elbow grease — Rub some mud on it Hamilton and get back in there!

Elbow grease — Rub some mud on it Hamilton and get back in there! (Submitted Photo)

Image: Bars and scars — Larry Mayberry’s helmet gashes are a testament to the damage Italy’s JV team can inflict on their opponents.

Bars and scars — Larry Mayberry’s helmet gashes are a testament to the damage Italy’s JV team can inflict on their opponents. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Proud papa — Larry Mayberry finally relaxes to watch lil’ Larry and his teammates win over Axtell.

Proud papa — Larry Mayberry finally relaxes to watch lil’ Larry and his teammates win over Axtell. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Anywhere…anytime… — Italy’s JV goes head-to-head against Axtell near midfield and somewhere between the down markers.

Anywhere…anytime… — Italy’s JV goes head-to-head against Axtell near midfield and somewhere between the down markers. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Just out of reach — Axtell stayed close but Italy’s JV kept their distance and turned the Longhorns out to pasture, 36-28.

Just out of reach — Axtell stayed close but Italy’s JV kept their distance and turned the Longhorns out to pasture, 36-28. (Submitted Photo)

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