Italy’s JV Gladiators shutout Maypearl 38-0 to kickoff their 2012 season

Image: The Italy JV Gladiators get ready to defend Willis Field against the Maypearl JV Panthers.

The Italy JV Gladiators get ready to defend Willis Field against the Maypearl JV Panthers. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV quarterback Ryan Connor(13) helps his offense polish their offensive plays before the game.

JV quarterback Ryan Connor(13) helps his offense polish their offensive plays before the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV receiver Brandon Connor(4) is ready to run his pass route against Maypearl.

JV receiver Brandon Connor(4) is ready to run his pass route against Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator defender Hunter Merimon(85) gets ready for the Panthers.

JV Gladiator defender Hunter Merimon(85) gets ready for the Panthers. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV cornerback Levi McBride(9) awaits the snap of the ball for Italy.

JV cornerback Levi McBride(9) awaits the snap of the ball for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV linebacker Kyle “Catfish” Fortenberry(76) eyes the Maypearl offense.

JV linebacker Kyle “Catfish” Fortenberry(76) eyes the Maypearl offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: The coin toss: JV Captains Marvin Cox(2), John Byers(71), Kyle Fortenberry(66) and Ryan Connor(13) represent Italy’s JV Gladiators.

The coin toss: JV Captains Marvin Cox(2), John Byers(71), Kyle Fortenberry(66) and Ryan Connor(13) represent Italy’s JV Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clayton Miller(88) lines out at wide receiver for Italy’s JV.

Clayton Miller(88) lines out at wide receiver for Italy’s JV. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s running back Billy “Da Bus” Moore(32) rumbles over Panther tacklers.

Italy’s running back Billy “Da Bus” Moore(32) rumbles over Panther tacklers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s JV offense is ready for the snap.

Italy’s JV offense is ready for the snap. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s JV quarterback Marvin Cox(2) rares back for a pass against Maypearl.

Italy’s JV quarterback Marvin Cox(2) rares back for a pass against Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Brandon Connor(4) makes the catch and looks for more yards.

Italy’s Brandon Connor(4) makes the catch and looks for more yards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hard-hitting Hunter Merimon(85) makes the tackle and lodges the ball loose and into the arms of Levi McBride(9).

Hard-hitting Hunter Merimon(85) makes the tackle and lodges the ball loose and into the arms of Levi McBride(9). (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Hank Hollywood love pats Kyle Fortenberry(66) and Jaray Anderson(40) after giving them instructions.

Coach Hank Hollywood love pats Kyle Fortenberry(66) and Jaray Anderson(40) after giving them instructions. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Italy Junior High Cheerleaders entertain the fans!

The Italy Junior High Cheerleaders entertain the fans! (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan Connor(13) passes downfield for Italy.

Ryan Connor(13) passes downfield for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaray Anderson(40) makes the tackle in the backfield for Italy’s JV.

Jaray Anderson(40) makes the tackle in the backfield for Italy’s JV. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s JV line was outstanding against Maypearl as John Byers(71), Justin Robbins(64) and Colin Newman(70) control the scrimmage line.

Italy’s JV line was outstanding against Maypearl as John Byers(71), Justin Robbins(64) and Colin Newman(70) control the scrimmage line. (Barry Byers)

Image: The wheels on the bus go round and round: Billy “Da Bus” Moore goes the distance for a touchdown.

The wheels on the bus go round and round: Billy “Da Bus” Moore goes the distance for a touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Escamilla(63), Kyle Fortenberry(66), Billy Moore(32), Ty Windham(12) and Marvin Cox(2) celebrate Moore’s touchdown run.

John Escamilla(63), Kyle Fortenberry(66), Billy Moore(32), Ty Windham(12) and Marvin Cox(2) celebrate Moore’s touchdown run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan Connor rushes in for the 2-point conversion.

Ryan Connor rushes in for the 2-point conversion. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Escamilla(63) and John Byers(71) bring down a Panther runner.

John Escamilla(63) and John Byers(71) bring down a Panther runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Line coach Larry Mayberry instructs Justin Robbins(64).

Line coach Larry Mayberry instructs Justin Robbins(64). (Barry Byers)

Image: IJH Cheerleader Annie Perry tosses candy to the fans after another Italy score. The JV Gladiators get the better of Maypearl 38-0.

IJH Cheerleader Annie Perry tosses candy to the fans after another Italy score. The JV Gladiators get the better of Maypearl 38-0. (Barry Byers)

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