Italy’s Junior High Gladiators get mentally prepared for the relays during the Wampus Cat Relays in Itasca. Pictured are Eli Garcia and Dyland McCasland who stand behind Gary Escamilla, Kendrick Norwood, Tylan Wallace and Clay Riddle. (Davee Garcia)
Italy JH track sprinter Clay Riddle waits for his chance to fly during the relay events. (Davee Garcia)
Italy 8th grader Joe Celis gives it his all during the relay races. (Davee Garcia)
Italy 7th grader Kendrick Norwood passes the baton to relay teammate Clay Riddle. (Davee Garcia)
Dylan McCasland passes the baton to Blake Brewer who helps Italy’s 8th grade earn a 2nd place finish in the mile relay. (Davee Garcia)
Italy’s Tylan Wallace and Eli Garcia challenge each other during the race. (Davee Garcia)
Joseph Celis, Eli Garcia, Dyland McCasland and Blake Brewer celebrate after finishing their team’s relay race. (Davee Garcia)
Anything you can do we ‘Cantu’ better! Vanessa Cantu and Italy’s JH track girls impress in Itasca. (Davee Garcia)
Italy 8th graders, Joseph Celis, Dylan McCasland, Blake Brewer and Eli Garcia finish in 2nd place during the 4×400m relay during the Wampus Cat Relays. (Davee Garcia)