The JV Gladiators scratch and claw but the Malakoff JV Tigers get the win

Image: Italy JV quarterback Joe Celis(2) looks for a running room against the visiting Malakoff JV Tigers last Thursday. Italy’s JV has gone scoreless on offense during it’s first two outings as Malakoff shutout Italy 41-0.

Italy JV quarterback Joe Celis(2) looks for a running room against the visiting Malakoff JV Tigers last Thursday. Italy’s JV has gone scoreless on offense during it’s first two outings as Malakoff shutout Italy 41-0. (Barry Byers)

Image: Samuel Corley does the tackling drill as he and his JV teammates prepared for Malakoff during the week leading up to the game.

Samuel Corley does the tackling drill as he and his JV teammates prepared for Malakoff during the week leading up to the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Hunter Ballard is protected by his shield.

JV Gladiator Hunter Ballard is protected by his shield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Austin Crawford during a tip drill for defensive linemen as Italy’s JV Gladiators got ready to go against Malakoff.

Austin Crawford during a tip drill for defensive linemen as Italy’s JV Gladiators got ready to go against Malakoff. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Italy JH cheerleaders huddle up and surround Karley Nelson who gets krunk before the game.

The Italy JH cheerleaders huddle up and surround Karley Nelson who gets krunk before the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Johnny Norris(7) taking a pitch during pre-game warmups.

Italy’s Johnny Norris(7) taking a pitch during pre-game warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Malakoff’s JV kicks a field goal as Aaron Pittmon(71), Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(63), and Adrian Acevedo(70) try for the block.

Malakoff’s JV kicks a field goal as Aaron Pittmon(71), Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(63), and Adrian Acevedo(70) try for the block. (Barry Byers)

Image: The cheerleaders keep the spirit up!

The cheerleaders keep the spirit up! (Barry Byers)

Image: Austin Crawford(56) and Kyle Machovich(88) take direction from Coach Gansky.

Austin Crawford(56) and Kyle Machovich(88) take direction from Coach Gansky. (Barry Byers)

Image: Katie Connor and Jorge Galvan are on hand to support their JV Gladiators.

Katie Connor and Jorge Galvan are on hand to support their JV Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Karley Nelson gets a boost from fellow cheerleaders Hannah Haight, Annie Perry and Sydney Weeks.

Karley Nelson gets a boost from fellow cheerleaders Hannah Haight, Annie Perry and Sydney Weeks. (Barry Byers)

Image: Running back Johnny Norris(7) cuts inside a block on the edge.

Running back Johnny Norris(7) cuts inside a block on the edge. (Barry Byers)

Image: Aaron Pittmon(71) explodes into the Tiger backfield and makes a tackle for a loss.

Aaron Pittmon(71) explodes into the Tiger backfield and makes a tackle for a loss. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Austin Pittman(65), David De La Hoya(60) and Ray Salas(8) clamp down on a Tiger runner.

Italy’s Austin Pittman(65), David De La Hoya(60) and Ray Salas(8) clamp down on a Tiger runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s defensive front tries to take a stand on 4th and goal.

Italy’s defensive front tries to take a stand on 4th and goal. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Eli Garcia(32) leads the way for Johnny Norris(7).

Italy’s Eli Garcia(32) leads the way for Johnny Norris(7). (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(2) rares back to pass behind David De La Hoya(60), Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(63) and Austin Crawford(56).

Joe Celis(2) rares back to pass behind David De La Hoya(60), Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(63) and Austin Crawford(56). (Barry Byers)

Image: David De La Hoya(60) gets the punt away despite a Malakoff defender getting a piece of the ball.

David De La Hoya(60) gets the punt away despite a Malakoff defender getting a piece of the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s offense tries to get things rolling against the Tigers.

Italy’s offense tries to get things rolling against the Tigers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Joe Celis(2) turns to handoff to Johnny Norris(7) with Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(63), David De La Hoya(60) and Samuel Corley(76) leading the way.

Quarterback Joe Celis(2) turns to handoff to Johnny Norris(7) with Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(63), David De La Hoya(60) and Samuel Corley(76) leading the way. (Barry Byers)

Image: Adrian Acevedo(70), Austin Crawford(56), Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(63) and Dylan McCasland(3) get a push as quarterback Joe Celis(2) finds room to run.

Adrian Acevedo(70), Austin Crawford(56), Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(63) and Dylan McCasland(3) get a push as quarterback Joe Celis(2) finds room to run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JH cheerleaders Hannah Haight, Karson Holley and Keondra Jackson ham it up for the camera.

Italy JH cheerleaders Hannah Haight, Karson Holley and Keondra Jackson ham it up for the camera. (Barry Byers)

Image: It can be tough being the mascot sometimes. Tatum Adams and the Italy JH Gladiators will try again tomorrow.

It can be tough being the mascot sometimes. Tatum Adams and the Italy JH Gladiators will try again tomorrow. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheerleader Keondra Jackson keeps the spirit going despite a tough night for Italy’s JV Gladiators.

Cheerleader Keondra Jackson keeps the spirit going despite a tough night for Italy’s JV Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

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