Italy’s Jr. High and JV Gladiators scrap with the Palmer Bulldogs

Image: Italy’s Ryan Connor(17) completes a pass to teammate Chasston King(20) with Bulldog’s paw in his line of sight.

Italy’s Ryan Connor(17) completes a pass to teammate Chasston King(20) with Bulldog’s paw in his line of sight. (Barry Byers)

Image: Here comes Coach Richters and the Italy Jr. High Gladiators! Helping to lead the way are Devon Bowles(33), Hunter Ballard(30), Michael Hughes(52), Kevin Johnson(18) and Cameron Carter(10).

Here comes Coach Richters and the Italy Jr. High Gladiators! Helping to lead the way are Devon Bowles(33), Hunter Ballard(30), Michael Hughes(52), Kevin Johnson(18) and Cameron Carter(10). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Joe Celis chomps down on a Plamer Bulldog runner.

Italy’s Joe Celis chomps down on a Plamer Bulldog runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaray Anderson(32) and David De La Hoya(76) combine for a tackle in Palmer’s backfield.

Jaray Anderson(32) and David De La Hoya(76) combine for a tackle in Palmer’s backfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy catches the Bulldog’s in their backfield for a loss of yards.

Italy catches the Bulldog’s in their backfield for a loss of yards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Levi Stark wraps up a Bulldog runner.

Italy’s Levi Stark wraps up a Bulldog runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Adrian Acevedo(60) battles for gap control against Palmer’s offensive line.

Italy’s Adrian Acevedo(60) battles for gap control against Palmer’s offensive line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s David De La Hoya peers into the Palmer backfield.

Italy’s David De La Hoya peers into the Palmer backfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy covers the kickoff.

Italy covers the kickoff. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brandon Connor(17) hands off to Jaray Anderson(32).

Brandon Connor(17) hands off to Jaray Anderson(32). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s David De La Hoya(76) drives a Palmer defender backwards.

Italy’s David De La Hoya(76) drives a Palmer defender backwards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaray Anderson eludes the claws of a Palmer Bulldog tackler.

Jaray Anderson eludes the claws of a Palmer Bulldog tackler. (Barry Byers)

Image: One of the fighting eleven, Darol Mayberry gets ready to take on Palmer in the JV game.

One of the fighting eleven, Darol Mayberry gets ready to take on Palmer in the JV game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Center Bailey Walton(52) takes a practice snap with quarterback Justin Wood(48) befor the game.

Center Bailey Walton(52) takes a practice snap with quarterback Justin Wood(48) befor the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy blocker John Escamilla(88) delivers a crushing block for Justin Wood(48).

Italy blocker John Escamilla(88) delivers a crushing block for Justin Wood(48). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Justin Wood(48) takes off on a quarterback keeper.

Italy’s Justin Wood(48) takes off on a quarterback keeper. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JV offensive linemen, Kyle Fortenberry, Kelton Bales and Darol Mayberry get set to block. 

Italy JV offensive linemen, Kyle Fortenberry, Kelton Bales and Darol Mayberry get set to block.  (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Wood(48) takes matters into his own hands as he searches for an opening thru the Palmer defense.

Justin Wood(48) takes matters into his own hands as he searches for an opening thru the Palmer defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cody Medrano(32) takes a much needed water break at halftime with the Italy JV only able to field eleven players for the game.

Cody Medrano(32) takes a much needed water break at halftime with the Italy JV only able to field eleven players for the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Defensive tackle Colin Newman(76) gets hold of a Palmer Bulldog with teammate Cody Medrano(32) on his way to help.

Defensive tackle Colin Newman(76) gets hold of a Palmer Bulldog with teammate Cody Medrano(32) on his way to help. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Escamilla(88) lead blocks for Justin Wood(48).

John Escamilla(88) lead blocks for Justin Wood(48). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Cody Medrano(32) and John Escamilla(88) capture a Bulldog for a loss with teammate Kyle Fortenberry(10) rushing in to make certain.

Italy’s Cody Medrano(32) and John Escamilla(88) capture a Bulldog for a loss with teammate Kyle Fortenberry(10) rushing in to make certain. (Barry Byers)

Image: Running every which way and loose, Justin Wood(48) dazzles fans with plenty of moves and a touchdown run after getting one last block from Kelton Bales(75).

Running every which way and loose, Justin Wood(48) dazzles fans with plenty of moves and a touchdown run after getting one last block from Kelton Bales(75). (Barry Byers)

Image: Chace McGinnis(85) rounded out Italy’s fighting eleven this past Thursday against Palmer.

Chace McGinnis(85) rounded out Italy’s fighting eleven this past Thursday against Palmer. (Barry Byers)

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