Italy’s JV Gladiators use bye week to say, “Hello,” to Palmer

Image: Italy’s JV Gladiators try to get a handle on the Bulldogs — Italy JV Gladiators Trevon Robertson(9), Chase Hamilton(10), Zackery Boykin(55) and Eric Carson(28) had their hands full against the Palmer Bulldogs during their bye week.

Italy’s JV Gladiators try to get a handle on the Bulldogs — Italy JV Gladiators Trevon Robertson(9), Chase Hamilton(10), Zackery Boykin(55) and Eric Carson(28) had their hands full against the Palmer Bulldogs during their bye week. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV takes field — Paul Harris(7) leads the Italy JV Gladiators onto Willis Field.

JV takes field — Paul Harris(7) leads the Italy JV Gladiators onto Willis Field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Huddle scatters — The JV Gladiators break the huddle to take on the Palmer Bulldogs.

Huddle scatters — The JV Gladiators break the huddle to take on the Palmer Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Warning! — Italy Junior High Cheerleaders Sarah Coleman, Ashlyn Jacinto and Haylee Turner recommend you do not try this at home!

Warning! — Italy Junior High Cheerleaders Sarah Coleman, Ashlyn Jacinto and Haylee Turner recommend you do not try this at home! (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin takes snaps — Justin Wood helps center Bailey Walton practice snapping before the game.

Justin takes snaps — Justin Wood helps center Bailey Walton practice snapping before the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey practices — Bailey Walton practices his snapping technique before the game.

Bailey practices — Bailey Walton practices his snapping technique before the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: We are the Gladiators! — Zackery Boykin and the IJH Cheerleaders are ready for Palmer.

We are the Gladiators! — Zackery Boykin and the IJH Cheerleaders are ready for Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase scores — Chase Hamilton(10) scores on Italy’s first offensive play of the game after a 44-yard touchdown run.

Chase scores — Chase Hamilton(10) scores on Italy’s first offensive play of the game after a 44-yard touchdown run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Roldan — Meet the man behind the mask, it’s Kevin Roldan.

Kevin Roldan — Meet the man behind the mask, it’s Kevin Roldan. (Barry Byers)

Image: Wood backs across — Justin Wood fights his way thru the Bulldog defense and then falls into the endzone.

Wood backs across — Justin Wood fights his way thru the Bulldog defense and then falls into the endzone. (Barry Byers)

Image: Dog gets loose! — Hank Seabolt(76) and Paul Harris(7) try to contain a Bulldog on the loose.

Dog gets loose! — Hank Seabolt(76) and Paul Harris(7) try to contain a Bulldog on the loose. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy vs Palmer — Italy’s Chase Hamilton(10) covers a Palmer receiver.

Italy vs Palmer — Italy’s Chase Hamilton(10) covers a Palmer receiver. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trevon runs after catch — Italy’s Trevon Robertson(9) gets yards after the catch.

Trevon runs after catch — Italy’s Trevon Robertson(9) gets yards after the catch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Small huddle — Paul Harris(7) and Chase Hamilton(10) confer with Italy’s Varsity head coach Craig Bales.

Small huddle — Paul Harris(7) and Chase Hamilton(10) confer with Italy’s Varsity head coach Craig Bales. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson — Kelsey helps to cheer on the JV Gladiators.

Kelsey Nelson — Kelsey helps to cheer on the JV Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: We got him! — Italy’s Adrian Reed (64) and Paul Harris bring down a Palmer runner.

We got him! — Italy’s Adrian Reed (64) and Paul Harris bring down a Palmer runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Wood splits — Italy’s Justin Wood(44) splits two Palmer defenders to pickup yards against the Bulldogs’ defense.

Wood splits — Italy’s Justin Wood(44) splits two Palmer defenders to pickup yards against the Bulldogs’ defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: D-flection! — Italy deflects a pass away from the Palmer receiver while Trevon Robertson(9) was in the area to assist.

D-flection! — Italy deflects a pass away from the Palmer receiver while Trevon Robertson(9) was in the area to assist. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paul gets pressure — Italy’s Paul Harris(7) gets pressure on Palmer’s quarterback.

Paul gets pressure — Italy’s Paul Harris(7) gets pressure on Palmer’s quarterback. (Barry Byers)

Image: Close contact — Italy’s Zain Byers(50), Hank Seabolt(76) and Paul Harris(7) close in on the Palmer runner.

Close contact — Italy’s Zain Byers(50), Hank Seabolt(76) and Paul Harris(7) close in on the Palmer runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: A Bulldog locks on — Italy’s Eric Carson(28) tries to escape the grasp of a Bulldog defender.

A Bulldog locks on — Italy’s Eric Carson(28) tries to escape the grasp of a Bulldog defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fans in the stands — Varsity Gladiators De’Andre Sephus and Heath Clemons enjoy the JV game with Ryisha Copeland and Jameka Copeland.

Fans in the stands — Varsity Gladiators De’Andre Sephus and Heath Clemons enjoy the JV game with Ryisha Copeland and Jameka Copeland. (Barry Byers)

Image: Follow us — Gladiators Jake Escamilla(66) and lead blocker Chase Hamilton(10) pave the way for quarterback Tony Wooldridge(6).

Follow us — Gladiators Jake Escamilla(66) and lead blocker Chase Hamilton(10) pave the way for quarterback Tony Wooldridge(6). (Barry Byers)

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