Bonus images from the rivalry games between Italy’s JH and JV versus Itasca

Image: Coaches Josh Ward and Larry Mayberry prepare to send Italy’s 7th grade Gladiators out for the opening kickoff against Itasca.

Coaches Josh Ward and Larry Mayberry prepare to send Italy’s 7th grade Gladiators out for the opening kickoff against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gary Escamilla(7), Clay Riddle(60) and Chris Davila(57) have the Cats on the run.

Gary Escamilla(7), Clay Riddle(60) and Chris Davila(57) have the Cats on the run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kendrick Norwood(20) lands just short of the goal line with help from Chris Davila(57).

Italy’s Kendrick Norwood(20) lands just short of the goal line with help from Chris Davila(57). (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood(20) crosses the goal line for Italy.

Kendrick Norwood(20) crosses the goal line for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s 8th grade squad collects mini footballs tossed into the stands by the cheerleaders.

Italy’s 8th grade squad collects mini footballs tossed into the stands by the cheerleaders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Clay Riddle(60) and Gary Escamilla(7) team up for a take down.

Italy’s Clay Riddle(60) and Gary Escamilla(7) team up for a take down. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tylan Wallace(9) kicks off to the Cats as Chris Davila(57) goes after the Cats.

Tylan Wallace(9) kicks off to the Cats as Chris Davila(57) goes after the Cats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Brandon Duncan inspires his troops during halftime.

Coach Brandon Duncan inspires his troops during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tylan Wallace(9) relaxes during halftime.

Tylan Wallace(9) relaxes during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hunter Morgan(58) takes in the coaches advice.

Hunter Morgan(58) takes in the coaches advice. (Barry Byers)

Image: 7th grade Gladiator Garrett Janek(18) enjoys a halftime lead over Itasca.

7th grade Gladiator Garrett Janek(18) enjoys a halftime lead over Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clay Riddle(60) and Cade Roberts(70) talk football during halftime.

Clay Riddle(60) and Cade Roberts(70) talk football during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s defense clamps down on a Wampus Cat.

Italy’s defense clamps down on a Wampus Cat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Hamilton(17) blocks downfield for his 7th grade teammates.

Ty Hamilton(17) blocks downfield for his 7th grade teammates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Devonteh Williams(9) hands off to Joe Celis(24) during pre-game warmups before the start of the 8th grade game.

Devonteh Williams(9) hands off to Joe Celis(24) during pre-game warmups before the start of the 8th grade game. (Barry Byers)

Image: 8th grade Gladiator Blake Brewer(30) catches a pass during pre-game warmups.

8th grade Gladiator Blake Brewer(30) catches a pass during pre-game warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Austin Pittman(50) and Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(54) try to spring Joe Celis(24).

Italy’s Austin Pittman(50) and Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(54) try to spring Joe Celis(24). (Barry Byers)

Image: Austin Pittman(51) goes after a Wampus Cat linebacker.

Austin Pittman(51) goes after a Wampus Cat linebacker. (Barry Byers)

Image: Blake Brewer(30) leg tackles a Cat runner as Aaron Pittman(50) and David De La Hoya(55) give chase.

Blake Brewer(30) leg tackles a Cat runner as Aaron Pittman(50) and David De La Hoya(55) give chase. (Barry Byers)

Image: Blake Brewer(30) helps his teammates keep the Cats out of the end zone.

Blake Brewer(30) helps his teammates keep the Cats out of the end zone. (Barry Byers)

Image: Meagan Connor, Annie Perry and Brooke DeBorde cheer for the 8th grade Gladiators.

Meagan Connor, Annie Perry and Brooke DeBorde cheer for the 8th grade Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV quarterback Ryan Connor(13) eludes a Wampus Cat defender on his tail.

JV quarterback Ryan Connor(13) eludes a Wampus Cat defender on his tail. (Barry Byers)

Image: Billy Moore(32), Hunter Merimon(2) and John Hughes(60) help Levi McBride(10) reach the end zone for Italy’s JV squad.

Billy Moore(32), Hunter Merimon(2) and John Hughes(60) help Levi McBride(10) reach the end zone for Italy’s JV squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Ty Windham(12) checks with the sideline official before the snap of the ball.

JV Gladiator Ty Windham(12) checks with the sideline official before the snap of the ball. (Barry Byers)

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