Buffalo stampedes Italy’s JH and JV teams to win both games

Image: Italy’s JH squad tries to rally late against the Buffalo Bison — Italy JH Gladiator Colton Petrey(6) tries to haul in a pass from quarterback Ryan Connor against the Buffalo Bison.

Italy’s JH squad tries to rally late against the Buffalo Bison — Italy JH Gladiator Colton Petrey(6) tries to haul in a pass from quarterback Ryan Connor against the Buffalo Bison. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheer chums — The Italy JH Cheerleaders have fun, having fun!

Cheer chums — The Italy JH Cheerleaders have fun, having fun! (Barry Byers)

Image: Good tackle — Italy’s Lance Peck(20) catches a Bison runner from behind.

Good tackle — Italy’s Lance Peck(20) catches a Bison runner from behind. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tight coverage — Despite tight coverage, the Bison’s complete a first down pass.

Tight coverage — Despite tight coverage, the Bison’s complete a first down pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Medic! — Gladiator quarterback Ryan Connor injures his throwing hand but eventually returns to the game.

Medic! — Gladiator quarterback Ryan Connor injures his throwing hand but eventually returns to the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pancakes anyone? — Gladiator offensive lineman John Byers(56) had a nice stack of pancakes after the contest with Buffalo.

Pancakes anyone? — Gladiator offensive lineman John Byers(56) had a nice stack of pancakes after the contest with Buffalo. (Barry Byers)

Image: On the move — Ryan Connor keeps the snap and heads upfield as slot receiver Cody Boyd(22) goes after a Bison to block.

On the move — Ryan Connor keeps the snap and heads upfield as slot receiver Cody Boyd(22) goes after a Bison to block. (Barry Byers)

Image: Group tackle — Several Gladiators bring down a Bison runner.

Group tackle — Several Gladiators bring down a Bison runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Solo tackle — Caden Petrey(35) avoids the lead block and takes out the legs of the Bison running back.

Solo tackle — Caden Petrey(35) avoids the lead block and takes out the legs of the Bison running back. (Barry Byers)

Image: JaRay gets away — JaRay Anderson(9) escapes the Buffalo herd.

JaRay gets away — JaRay Anderson(9) escapes the Buffalo herd. (Barry Byers)

Image: High kick — Amber Hooker has skills!

High kick — Amber Hooker has skills! (Barry Byers)

Image: Butterfly siting — Now that’s something new. Amber is mistaken for a beautiful flower.

Butterfly siting — Now that’s something new. Amber is mistaken for a beautiful flower. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cute hair day — Bailey DeBorde shows off the new style.

Cute hair day — Bailey DeBorde shows off the new style. (Barry Byers)

Image: Help from friends — Cody Boyd(22), Caden Petrey(35) and Tony Wilson(24) converge on a Bison Runner.

Help from friends — Cody Boyd(22), Caden Petrey(35) and Tony Wilson(24) converge on a Bison Runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Surge of gold — Italy’s Adrian Reed, Hank Seabolt and Jake Escamilla surge into the Bison backfield.

Surge of gold — Italy’s Adrian Reed, Hank Seabolt and Jake Escamilla surge into the Bison backfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: The take down — Bailey Walton(52) and Travis Cockerham(32) take down the Bison quarterback.

The take down — Bailey Walton(52) and Travis Cockerham(32) take down the Bison quarterback. (Barry Byers)

Image: Watch the ball — Italy’s Paul Harris(7), Jake Escamilla(66) and Hank Seabolt are ready to attack.

Watch the ball — Italy’s Paul Harris(7), Jake Escamilla(66) and Hank Seabolt are ready to attack. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jake has power — Italy’s Jake Escamilla(66) controls the blocker in front him.

Jake has power — Italy’s Jake Escamilla(66) controls the blocker in front him. (Barry Byers)

Image: Run, Tony, run! — Quarterback Tony Wooldridge(6) runs for daylight against the Bison defense.

Run, Tony, run! — Quarterback Tony Wooldridge(6) runs for daylight against the Bison defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase blocks — Chase Hamilton buys time for quarterback Tony Wooldridge(6) to release the pass downfield.

Chase blocks — Chase Hamilton buys time for quarterback Tony Wooldridge(6) to release the pass downfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kick return — Gladiator Chase Hamilton(10) gets ready to receive the kickoff.

Kick return — Gladiator Chase Hamilton(10) gets ready to receive the kickoff. (Barry Byers)

Image: Carson gains yards — Eric Carson(28) runs back the kickoff for a big gain.

Carson gains yards — Eric Carson(28) runs back the kickoff for a big gain. (Barry Byers)

Image: Patch me up — Zain Byers(50) comes to the sideline for medical treatment….twice.

Patch me up — Zain Byers(50) comes to the sideline for medical treatment….twice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Old reliable — Chase Hamilton(10) makes a touchdown saving tackle.

Old reliable — Chase Hamilton(10) makes a touchdown saving tackle. (Barry Byers)

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