Italy’s JV Gladiators struggle to shake off the Bulldogs in 1-0 scrimmage loss

Image: Italy JV Gladiator quarterback Joe Celis(9) passes out to receiver Eli Garcia for a positive gain with Celis being a bright spot for Italy’s JV against Palmer on both offense and defense.

Italy JV Gladiator quarterback Joe Celis(9) passes out to receiver Eli Garcia for a positive gain with Celis being a bright spot for Italy’s JV against Palmer on both offense and defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s sophomore receiver John Escamilla(10) pulls in a pass from quarterback Joe Celis and then tries to turn upfield for extra yards.

Italy’s sophomore receiver John Escamilla(10) pulls in a pass from quarterback Joe Celis and then tries to turn upfield for extra yards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Center David De La Hoya(55) has his man blocked as quarterback Joe Celis rolls right out of the pocket.

Center David De La Hoya(55) has his man blocked as quarterback Joe Celis rolls right out of the pocket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(9) breaks to the outside for a 1st down as Italy assistant coach Larry Mayberry watches closely from the sideline.

Joe Celis(9) breaks to the outside for a 1st down as Italy assistant coach Larry Mayberry watches closely from the sideline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis finds a running lane thanks to David De La Hoya(55) and Austin Pittman(62).

Joe Celis finds a running lane thanks to David De La Hoya(55) and Austin Pittman(62). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Joe Celis(9) nearly goes the distance but the Bulldogs kept nipping at his heels and got him down.

Italy’s Joe Celis(9) nearly goes the distance but the Bulldogs kept nipping at his heels and got him down. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy High School AD/HFC Charles Tindol coaches up Ray Salas.

Italy High School AD/HFC Charles Tindol coaches up Ray Salas. (Barry Byers)

Image: Safety Ryan Connor(21) picks of a deep pass attempt by Palmer and then tries to return it for a score.

Safety Ryan Connor(21) picks of a deep pass attempt by Palmer and then tries to return it for a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Linebacker Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(58) and Defensive-end David De La Hoya(55) attack the Palmer backfield.

Linebacker Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(58) and Defensive-end David De La Hoya(55) attack the Palmer backfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Jorge Galvan(42) tries to spring Clayton Miller around the edge.

Italy’s Jorge Galvan(42) tries to spring Clayton Miller around the edge. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator QB Joe Celis(9) dives for one more yard after leaving 6 Bulldog tacklers in his wake.

JV Gladiator QB Joe Celis(9) dives for one more yard after leaving 6 Bulldog tacklers in his wake. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jorge Galvan(40), Arron Pittmon, Austin Pittmon(62) and Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(58) chase after a Palmer runner.

Jorge Galvan(40), Arron Pittmon, Austin Pittmon(62) and Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(58) chase after a Palmer runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: They carry their town on their shoulders…

They carry their town on their shoulders… (Barry Byers)

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