Junior High KO’s Hubbard in 4 rounds, 26-6

Image: Cody Medrano(28) helped Italy’s Junior High knockout the Jaguars — Eric Carson(10) lead blocks for Cody Medrano(28) as Italy pulls off a heavy-weight upset over the Hubbard Jaguars, 26-6. The win establishes the Gladiators as a contender in their division as they shake-up the rankings.

Cody Medrano(28) helped Italy’s Junior High knockout the Jaguars — Eric Carson(10) lead blocks for Cody Medrano(28) as Italy pulls off a heavy-weight upset over the Hubbard Jaguars, 26-6. The win establishes the Gladiators as a contender in their division as they shake-up the rankings. (Barry Byers)

Image: Are you looking at me? — Sampson wins the pre-fight stare down against the Jaguars.

Are you looking at me? — Sampson wins the pre-fight stare down against the Jaguars. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trevon Robertson — He’s got his gloves and his mouthpiece, Trevon’s ready to enter the turf ring and go four rounds with Hubbard.

Trevon Robertson — He’s got his gloves and his mouthpiece, Trevon’s ready to enter the turf ring and go four rounds with Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Looking for a fight — The Italy offense comes out swinging and KOs the Hubbard Jaguars 26-6 in four.

Looking for a fight — The Italy offense comes out swinging and KOs the Hubbard Jaguars 26-6 in four. (Barry Byers)

Image: No holds barred — Eric Carson tries to fight his way out of a tough spot.

No holds barred — Eric Carson tries to fight his way out of a tough spot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clover brings luck — Clover Stiles and the Italy Junior High Cheerleaders held no punches back when coming up with cheers to demoralize the Jaguars.

Clover brings luck — Clover Stiles and the Italy Junior High Cheerleaders held no punches back when coming up with cheers to demoralize the Jaguars. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tre Dos-Quatro — Trevon Robertson tries to shake off a Jaguar.

Tre Dos-Quatro — Trevon Robertson tries to shake off a Jaguar. (Barry Byers)

Image: Stick and move — Carson kept slipping under Hubbards best one, two punches.

Stick and move — Carson kept slipping under Hubbards best one, two punches. (Barry Byers)

Image: 1,2,3 combination — Carson(10) hands the ball to Robertson with Tristen Smithwick leading the way.

1,2,3 combination — Carson(10) hands the ball to Robertson with Tristen Smithwick leading the way. (Barry Byers)

Image: Down goes Hubbard! — Italy’s defense delivers a mighty blow.

Down goes Hubbard! — Italy’s defense delivers a mighty blow. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric jabs at the Jags — Eric Carson keeps the ball in his left hand while leading Italy the right way.

Eric jabs at the Jags — Eric Carson keeps the ball in his left hand while leading Italy the right way. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fierce competition — The Italy Junior High Cheerleaders helped the Gladiators claw and scratch their way to win number two on the season.

Fierce competition — The Italy Junior High Cheerleaders helped the Gladiators claw and scratch their way to win number two on the season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Touch and go — Eric Carson puts touch on the ball as he completes a pass to Trevon Robertson early in the first half.

Touch and go — Eric Carson puts touch on the ball as he completes a pass to Trevon Robertson early in the first half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Five things to remember — Coach Coleman advises his linebackers, Darol Mayberry(56) and Zain Byers.

Five things to remember — Coach Coleman advises his linebackers, Darol Mayberry(56) and Zain Byers. (Barry Byers)

Image: We’re a hit! — Jesica and Haley are ringside during the football fight.

We’re a hit! — Jesica and Haley are ringside during the football fight. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taking the rock — Cody Medrano comes away with the ball as Kyle Fortenberry helps him celebrate his fumble recovery.

Taking the rock — Cody Medrano comes away with the ball as Kyle Fortenberry helps him celebrate his fumble recovery. (Barry Byers)

Image: Yo, Cody! — Cody Boyd(32) gets ready to send in the play.

Yo, Cody! — Cody Boyd(32) gets ready to send in the play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cut man — Kyle Fortenberry kicks out the Hubbard defensive end as Cody Medrano(28) cuts off his block.

Cut man — Kyle Fortenberry kicks out the Hubbard defensive end as Cody Medrano(28) cuts off his block. (Barry Byers)

Image: 7 > 11 — The Jaguars were out numbered and out manned by the Gladiators.

7 > 11 — The Jaguars were out numbered and out manned by the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Learning the ropes — Hank Seabolt, Tristen Smithwick(57) and Mr. J.T., John Escamilla, had big plays for the IJH Gladiators during the fight against Hubbard.

Learning the ropes — Hank Seabolt, Tristen Smithwick(57) and Mr. J.T., John Escamilla, had big plays for the IJH Gladiators during the fight against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mud brothers — Cousins, Zain Byers(50) and John Byers(54), have been playing in the mud together since they were much, much smaller.

Mud brothers — Cousins, Zain Byers(50) and John Byers(54), have been playing in the mud together since they were much, much smaller. (Barry Byers)

Image: Double-K — Kaytlyn Bales hugs her bro, Kelton Bales, after the big win over Hubbard.

Double-K — Kaytlyn Bales hugs her bro, Kelton Bales, after the big win over Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gettin’ their kicks — Can you spot the 5th Bales family member in this photo? Hint: It’s not coach Craig Bales.

Gettin’ their kicks — Can you spot the 5th Bales family member in this photo? Hint: It’s not coach Craig Bales. (Barry Byers)

Image: Glad to be Gladiators — Coach Ward and the Italy Junior High Gladiators are happy with their performance after the Hubbard match. The fight record is now 2-1, 2-TKOs in a row.

Glad to be Gladiators — Coach Ward and the Italy Junior High Gladiators are happy with their performance after the Hubbard match. The fight record is now 2-1, 2-TKOs in a row. (Barry Byers)

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