Italy Track does well at district meet, must take a bus to Area

Image: Jasenio “Beast” Anderson being chased by a Bulldog and a Jaguar — Italy’s Jasenio “Beast” Anderson leaves the competition chasing his tail at the district Track Meet in Hubbard.

Jasenio “Beast” Anderson being chased by a Bulldog and a Jaguar — Italy’s Jasenio “Beast” Anderson leaves the competition chasing his tail at the district Track Meet in Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Heath has hops — Heath Clemons leaps to third place in the triple jump.

Heath has hops — Heath Clemons leaps to third place in the triple jump. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senio soars — Jasenio Anderson grabs air in the triple jump event.

Senio soars — Jasenio Anderson grabs air in the triple jump event. (Barry Byers)

Image: Drop the landing gear — John Isaac drops the landing gear to finish in second place during the triple jump competition.

Drop the landing gear — John Isaac drops the landing gear to finish in second place during the triple jump competition. (Barry Byers)

Image: Impressive — John Isaac, Desmond Anderson, De’Andre Sephus, Corrin Frazier and Aaron Thomas walk the walk.

Impressive — John Isaac, Desmond Anderson, De’Andre Sephus, Corrin Frazier and Aaron Thomas walk the walk. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cool under the sun — Desmond Anderson catches some rays before his relay event.

Cool under the sun — Desmond Anderson catches some rays before his relay event. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sephus is serious — De’Andre Sephus took care of business taking second place in the 100m race.

Sephus is serious — De’Andre Sephus took care of business taking second place in the 100m race. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bales advances — Just a sophomore, Kaytlyn Bales makes the discus finals at the varsity level.

Bales advances — Just a sophomore, Kaytlyn Bales makes the discus finals at the varsity level. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rossa strides — Kaitlyn Rossa holds off Wortham for second place in the 3200m run.

Rossa strides — Kaitlyn Rossa holds off Wortham for second place in the 3200m run. (Barry Byers)

Image: “Red Shoes” Lopez — Lacey Lopez takes off down the track.

“Red Shoes” Lopez — Lacey Lopez takes off down the track. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jacob finishes — Jacob Lopez runs the anchor for Italy’s JV 4 × 100m relay team which finished 2nd in the event.

Jacob finishes — Jacob Lopez runs the anchor for Italy’s JV 4 × 100m relay team which finished 2nd in the event. (Barry Byers)

Image: In the clear — Italy’s Lady Gladiator tracksters were tearing up the track in Hubbard.

In the clear — Italy’s Lady Gladiator tracksters were tearing up the track in Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tavarus Griffin — Italy Gladiator Tavarus Griffin logs some frequent flyer miles on his way to Area.

Tavarus Griffin — Italy Gladiator Tavarus Griffin logs some frequent flyer miles on his way to Area. (Barry Byers)

Image: Devonta takes first — Italy Gladiator Devonta Simmons logs some frequent flyer miles on his way to Area in the 300m hurdles.

Devonta takes first — Italy Gladiator Devonta Simmons logs some frequent flyer miles on his way to Area in the 300m hurdles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase hurdles — Chase Hamilton takes 5th place in the 300m hurdles.

Chase hurdles — Chase Hamilton takes 5th place in the 300m hurdles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jessica races — Lady Gladiator Jessica Hernandez finishes strong.

Jessica races — Lady Gladiator Jessica Hernandez finishes strong. (Barry Byers)

Image: Souder sprints — Italy’s Brandon Souder displays his speed down the home stretch.

Souder sprints — Italy’s Brandon Souder displays his speed down the home stretch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Oustanding! — Coach Stephen Coleman selects John Isaac as Italy’s most Outstanding Athlete for the Varsity boys during the District Meet.

Oustanding! — Coach Stephen Coleman selects John Isaac as Italy’s most Outstanding Athlete for the Varsity boys during the District Meet. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hopkins hopes — Cole Hopkins hopes for a strong finish in his track event.

Hopkins hopes — Cole Hopkins hopes for a strong finish in his track event. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jase hugs the turn — Jase Holden competes in the relays.

Jase hugs the turn — Jase Holden competes in the relays. (Barry Byers)

Image: Desmond dashes — Desmond Anderson keeps running all the way to Area.

Desmond dashes — Desmond Anderson keeps running all the way to Area. (Barry Byers)

Image: Breathe Kyonne — Kyonne Birdsong reflects after her race.

Breathe Kyonne — Kyonne Birdsong reflects after her race. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey, Dre & John — De’Andre “Dre” Sephus and John Isaac get their picture taking next to a cardboard cut-out of, their hero, Bailey Eubank.

Bailey, Dre & John — De’Andre “Dre” Sephus and John Isaac get their picture taking next to a cardboard cut-out of, their hero, Bailey Eubank. (Jaclynn Lewis)

Image: Ryan stands out — Italy’s Ryan Ashcraft takes off in the 800m race. Ryan finished the event in 2nd place.

Ryan stands out — Italy’s Ryan Ashcraft takes off in the 800m race. Ryan finished the event in 2nd place. (Barry Byers)

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