Italy’s JH football team sees first action in scrimmage with Hubbard

Image: 2010-2011 Italy Junior High Cheerleaders in Hubbard — 2010-2011 Italy Junior High Cheerleaders are Top row: Madison Washington, Amber Hooker, Bailey DeBorde, Hannah Washington, Kelsey Nelson and K’Breona Davis. Bottom row: Sarah Coleman, Brit Chambers, Halee Turner and Ashlyn Jacinto.

2010-2011 Italy Junior High Cheerleaders in Hubbard — 2010-2011 Italy Junior High Cheerleaders are Top row: Madison Washington, Amber Hooker, Bailey DeBorde, Hannah Washington, Kelsey Nelson and K’Breona Davis. Bottom row: Sarah Coleman, Brit Chambers, Halee Turner and Ashlyn Jacinto. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gearing up — Italy’s Junior High team gears up for the scrimmage against Hubbard.

Gearing up — Italy’s Junior High team gears up for the scrimmage against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lance Peck — Lance had a strong game running the all for Italy’s Junior High.

Lance Peck — Lance had a strong game running the all for Italy’s Junior High. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheerful sisters — Sisters Madison Washington (8th) and Hannah Washington (7th) team up for to create school spirit.

Cheerful sisters — Sisters Madison Washington (8th) and Hannah Washington (7th) team up for to create school spirit. (Barry Byers)

Image: Team effort — “I hope the Jags run it to my side!” Every Italy player was ready to help out the cause.

Team effort — “I hope the Jags run it to my side!” Every Italy player was ready to help out the cause. (Barry Byers)

Image: Offense takes snaps — The Italy JH offense runs a few practice plays before the scrimmage against Hubbard.

Offense takes snaps — The Italy JH offense runs a few practice plays before the scrimmage against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelton Bales — Kelton gets ready to fire off the ball.

Kelton Bales — Kelton gets ready to fire off the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan Connor — Ryan sets up in the shotgun formation just like the New York Jets.

Ryan Connor — Ryan sets up in the shotgun formation just like the New York Jets. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan passes — Ryan pulls the trigger from the shotgun.

Ryan passes — Ryan pulls the trigger from the shotgun. (Barry Byers)

Image: Caden Petrey — Caden doesn’t seem very impressed with Hubbard’s lineup.

Caden Petrey — Caden doesn’t seem very impressed with Hubbard’s lineup. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colton Petrey — Colton awaits the start of the scrimmage between Italy and Hubbard.

Colton Petrey — Colton awaits the start of the scrimmage between Italy and Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: John hands to Cody — John Escamilla(7) handsoff to Cody Boyd(22) who follows Coby Bland(10) thru the hole created by the offensive line.

John hands to Cody — John Escamilla(7) handsoff to Cody Boyd(22) who follows Coby Bland(10) thru the hole created by the offensive line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cody controls snap — Cody Boyd handles the snap and picks up yards against Hubbard.

Cody controls snap — Cody Boyd handles the snap and picks up yards against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Take ‘em low — Italy’s Levi McBride tries to bring down a Jaguar runner with Ryan Connor(17) hustling over to assist.

Take ‘em low — Italy’s Levi McBride tries to bring down a Jaguar runner with Ryan Connor(17) hustling over to assist. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chace makes tackle — Italy’s Chace McGinnis(84) was an animal against the Jaguars according to coach Josh Ward.

Chace makes tackle — Italy’s Chace McGinnis(84) was an animal against the Jaguars according to coach Josh Ward. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle tackles a Jaguar — Italy’s Kyle Fortenberry(50) dove for the loose ball but ended up with a tackle for a loss.

Kyle tackles a Jaguar — Italy’s Kyle Fortenberry(50) dove for the loose ball but ended up with a tackle for a loss. (Barry Byers)

Image: Group tackle — Several of Italy’s Junior High players combine to bring down the Jaguar back.

Group tackle — Several of Italy’s Junior High players combine to bring down the Jaguar back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler pressures Q.B. — Italy’s Tyler Vencill forces Hubbard’s quarterback to run for cover.

Tyler pressures Q.B. — Italy’s Tyler Vencill forces Hubbard’s quarterback to run for cover. (Barry Byers)

Image: Caden and Chace — Caden Petrey(35) and Chace McGinnis(84) wrap up a Jaguar for a big loss on the play.

Caden and Chace — Caden Petrey(35) and Chace McGinnis(84) wrap up a Jaguar for a big loss on the play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaguar loose — Italy’s defense tries to catch the quick cat.

Jaguar loose — Italy’s defense tries to catch the quick cat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pocket breaks down — John Byers pressures the Hubbard quarterback resulting in an incomplete pass.

Pocket breaks down — John Byers pressures the Hubbard quarterback resulting in an incomplete pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach teaches — Defensive coach Jeff Richters talks shop with linebacker John Escamilla.

Coach teaches — Defensive coach Jeff Richters talks shop with linebacker John Escamilla. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiators — Kelsey Nelson and John Byers celebrate a solid outing by the Italy Junior High Cheerleaders and players.

Italy Gladiators — Kelsey Nelson and John Byers celebrate a solid outing by the Italy Junior High Cheerleaders and players. (Barry Byers)

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