Italy’s JV and Jr. High teams meet the challenge against Blooming Grove

Image: The Italy JV Gladiator defense led by noseguard Hank Seabolt(76) proved too strong for Lions on Thursday in Blooming Grove as Italy dominated with a 38-0 victory.

The Italy JV Gladiator defense led by noseguard Hank Seabolt(76) proved too strong for Lions on Thursday in Blooming Grove as Italy dominated with a 38-0 victory. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Lions struggled to get a paw on JV Gladiator quarterback Marvin Cox(10) who ran 73-yards for the game’s first touchdown.

The Lions struggled to get a paw on JV Gladiator quarterback Marvin Cox(10) who ran 73-yards for the game’s first touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Wood gets loose into the Lion’s secondary.

Justin Wood gets loose into the Lion’s secondary. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Escamilla contains the edge while teammate Cody Boyd(36) zeroes in a Lion runner.

John Escamilla contains the edge while teammate Cody Boyd(36) zeroes in a Lion runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lion pile! Plenty of JV Gladiators get involved on this defensive play.

Lion pile! Plenty of JV Gladiators get involved on this defensive play. (Barry Byers)

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Image: Justin Wood(48) rams his way over the Lion defenders.

Justin Wood(48) rams his way over the Lion defenders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Wood(48), Marvin Cox(10) and Shad Newman(25) were just too elusive for the Lions on Thursday.

Justin Wood(48), Marvin Cox(10) and Shad Newman(25) were just too elusive for the Lions on Thursday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shad Newman(25) hauls in a pass from quarterback Marvin Cox in the second quarter against the Lions.

Shad Newman(25) hauls in a pass from quarterback Marvin Cox in the second quarter against the Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: David De La Hoya(70) practices shotgun snaps before the Italy Jr. High Gladiator game against the Blooming Grove Lions.

David De La Hoya(70) practices shotgun snaps before the Italy Jr. High Gladiator game against the Blooming Grove Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Linebacker Devon Bowles(33) is ready for battle.

Linebacker Devon Bowles(33) is ready for battle. (Barry Byers)

Image: What opposing noseguards see when they look into the eyes of center Brandon Connor(77).

What opposing noseguards see when they look into the eyes of center Brandon Connor(77). (Barry Byers)

Image: Adrian Acevedo(60) gets work done at right guard for the Jr. High Gladiators.

Adrian Acevedo(60) gets work done at right guard for the Jr. High Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Team unity on display.

Team unity on display. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Ryan Connor gets loose on the sideline before the kickoff.

Quarterback Ryan Connor gets loose on the sideline before the kickoff. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(6) follows a block applied by Chasston King(20) and then powers thru the hole.

Joe Celis(6) follows a block applied by Chasston King(20) and then powers thru the hole. (Barry Byers)

Image: Center Brandon Connor(77) buys time for Jaray Anderson(32).

Center Brandon Connor(77) buys time for Jaray Anderson(32). (Barry Byers)

Image: Aaron Pittmon(50) leads Jaray Anderson(32) down the field.

Aaron Pittmon(50) leads Jaray Anderson(32) down the field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(6) takes the handoff from Ryan Connor(17) and then looks for a lane.

Joe Celis(6) takes the handoff from Ryan Connor(17) and then looks for a lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaray Anderson(32) tries to juke a Lion defender.

Jaray Anderson(32) tries to juke a Lion defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Lions manage to keep Jaray Anderson(32) from going the distance.

The Lions manage to keep Jaray Anderson(32) from going the distance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan Connor(17) attempts a pass.

Ryan Connor(17) attempts a pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cameron Carter(10) tries to make use of a block executed by Ty Windham(84).

Cameron Carter(10) tries to make use of a block executed by Ty Windham(84). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s defense forces Blooming Grove to fumble the ball.

Italy’s defense forces Blooming Grove to fumble the ball. (Barry Byers)

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