IJH and JV football teams wrap up seasons against Itasca

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

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

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

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

Image: Zain and Justin — 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.

Zain and Justin — 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. (Barry Byers)

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

Jesica wishes Kevin luck — Jesica Wilkins wishes Kevin Roldan good luck before he kicks off to Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Take that Wampus Cats! — Italy’s Cheerleaders try to scare the Wampus Cats.

Take that Wampus Cats! — Italy’s Cheerleaders try to scare the Wampus Cats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Guts and glory — 7th grader J.T. Escamilla showed guts as he stood in the pocket, until the last second, to deliver the pass to [Name Withheld] who ran 82-yards for the touchdown. Unfortunately, a clipping penalty nulified the exciting play.

Guts and glory — 7th grader J.T. Escamilla showed guts as he stood in the pocket, until the last second, to deliver the pass to [Name Withheld] who ran 82-yards for the touchdown. Unfortunately, a clipping penalty nulified the exciting play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cody runs over a cat — Cody Medrano makes road kill of a Wampus Cat defender…call a vet!

Cody runs over a cat — Cody Medrano makes road kill of a Wampus Cat defender…call a vet! (Barry Byers)

Image: Catching a cat — Kevin Roldan dives into the Itasca backfield as John Byers closes in on the quarterback.

Catching a cat — Kevin Roldan dives into the Itasca backfield as John Byers closes in on the quarterback. (Barry Byers)

Image: G-O! — Meagan, Taylor, Kelsey and Lauren (top) shout, “Go!”

G-O! — Meagan, Taylor, Kelsey and Lauren (top) shout, “Go!” (Barry Byers)

Image: I-T-A-L-Y! — Bailey, Jesica, Monserrat and Haylee (top) shout, “Italy!”

I-T-A-L-Y! — Bailey, Jesica, Monserrat and Haylee (top) shout, “Italy!” (Barry Byers)

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

The JV breaks — Breaking the huddle is Italy’s JV Gladiators as they lined up and rolled over Itasca 32-0. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reid Jacinto — Reid catches his breath between plays during the Italy JV game against Itasca.

Reid Jacinto — Reid catches his breath between plays during the Italy JV game against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

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

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

Image: Mayson and Taylor — Taylor Turner introduces 2-year old Mayson Souder during a cheer.

Mayson and Taylor — Taylor Turner introduces 2-year old Mayson Souder during a cheer. (Barry Byers)

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

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

Image: Poor kitty… — Italy’s defense clobbers the Wampus Cats.

Poor kitty… — Italy’s defense clobbers the Wampus Cats. (Barry Byers)

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

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

Image: Lee Hamilton tapes it — Chase Hamilton’s father, Lee Hamilton, filmed the JV games from the press box.

Lee Hamilton tapes it — Chase Hamilton’s father, Lee Hamilton, filmed the JV games from the press box. (Barry Byers)

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

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

Image: Devonta Simmons(9) — Devonta had a strong game against the Wampus Cats.

Devonta Simmons(9) — Devonta had a strong game against the Wampus Cats. (Barry Byers)

Image: All eyes on JV — Senior Desmond Anderson(8) intently watches the JV game along with other Gladiator Fans.

All eyes on JV — Senior Desmond Anderson(8) intently watches the JV game along with other Gladiator Fans. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paul, Jase and Devonta — The Italy JV wraps the season up with a win over Itasca 32-0.

Paul, Jase and Devonta — The Italy JV wraps the season up with a win over Itasca 32-0. (Barry Byers)

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

JV Gladiators — The 2009 Italy JV Gladiators take a moment for the cameras. (Barry Byers)

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

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

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