Italy’s JH/JV Gladiators leave it all out on Willis Field against Sunnyvale

Image: During the 7th Grade grdi-iron clash between Italy and Sunnyvale, Jonathan Salas(22) drags Raider tackles for extra yards.

During the 7th Grade grdi-iron clash between Italy and Sunnyvale, Jonathan Salas(22) drags Raider tackles for extra yards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jonathan Salas(22) turns upfield for positive yards.

Jonathan Salas(22) turns upfield for positive yards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jacob Wiser(74) sheds a blocker and destroys the Raider quarterback.

Jacob Wiser(74) sheds a blocker and destroys the Raider quarterback. (Barry Byers)

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Image: Italy JH Cheerleader Syndey Weeks cheers on her guys!

Italy JH Cheerleader Syndey Weeks cheers on her guys! (Barry Byers)

Image: Jacob Wiser(74) drags a blocker with him as he sacks the Sunnyvale quarterback again.

Jacob Wiser(74) drags a blocker with him as he sacks the Sunnyvale quarterback again. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jonathan Salas(22) face thru an illegal face mask and keeps on running.

Jonathan Salas(22) face thru an illegal face mask and keeps on running. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sunnyvale pulls off the comeback by scoring 15-points in the final 2:59 to outlast Italy’s 7th Grade 15-14. Pictured is Sunnyvale’s 2-point conversion pass to sneak away with the win.

Sunnyvale pulls off the comeback by scoring 15-points in the final 2:59 to outlast Italy’s 7th Grade 15-14. Pictured is Sunnyvale’s 2-point conversion pass to sneak away with the win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jonathan Salas(22) gives Italy a 2 touchdown advantage.

Jonathan Salas(22) gives Italy a 2 touchdown advantage. (Barry Byers)

Image: 8th Grade Gladiator Kyle Tindol(25) shined during his Willis Field debut for Italy by scoring a touchdown on offense and making several tackles on defense.

8th Grade Gladiator Kyle Tindol(25) shined during his Willis Field debut for Italy by scoring a touchdown on offense and making several tackles on defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 8th Grader Kendrick Norwood(20) looks for running room.

Italy 8th Grader Kendrick Norwood(20) looks for running room. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood(20) finds running room around teammate Gary Escamilla(7) who shields a tackler.

Kendrick Norwood(20) finds running room around teammate Gary Escamilla(7) who shields a tackler. (Barry Byers)

Image: He gone! Three Raiders manage to get the license plate number, “20GONE,” of Kendrick Norwood(20) but that’s about it.

He gone! Three Raiders manage to get the license plate number, “20GONE,” of Kendrick Norwood(20) but that’s about it. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryder Itson(10), Jacob Wiser(74) and Cason Roberts bring done Sunnyvale’s punter.

Ryder Itson(10), Jacob Wiser(74) and Cason Roberts bring done Sunnyvale’s punter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Kendrick Norwwod(20) hands off to teammate Kyle Tindol(25).

Quarterback Kendrick Norwwod(20) hands off to teammate Kyle Tindol(25). (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Tindol(25) fights his way for more yards with help from Garrett Janek(8) who gives Tindol a nudge from behind and from Ben Latimer(44) who tries to separate Tindol from a Sunnyvale tackler.

Kyle Tindol(25) fights his way for more yards with help from Garrett Janek(8) who gives Tindol a nudge from behind and from Ben Latimer(44) who tries to separate Tindol from a Sunnyvale tackler. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Tindol(25) goes the distance for his first touchdown wearing Gladiator Gold as teammate Gary Escamilla(7) hustles down to celebrate with his fellow 8th Grader.

Kyle Tindol(25) goes the distance for his first touchdown wearing Gladiator Gold as teammate Gary Escamilla(7) hustles down to celebrate with his fellow 8th Grader. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chasston Wilson(9) adds the 2-point conversion to give Italy 2-Point lead, 16-14 over the Raiders.

Chasston Wilson(9) adds the 2-point conversion to give Italy 2-Point lead, 16-14 over the Raiders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Here they come! Joe Celis is greeted Mr. Richard Cook as the JV Gladiators take the field.

Here they come! Joe Celis is greeted Mr. Richard Cook as the JV Gladiators take the field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kyle Machovich(88) intercepts a Raider pass to rob Sunnyvale of a sure touchdown.

Italy’s Kyle Machovich(88) intercepts a Raider pass to rob Sunnyvale of a sure touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Wayne Rowe preps his kick team.

Coach Wayne Rowe preps his kick team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ray Salas(8) goes into battle against the Sunnyvale Raiders.

Ray Salas(8) goes into battle against the Sunnyvale Raiders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hunter Ballard(30), Colton Grant(40) and Austin Crawford(56) help lead the JV Gladiator march onto Willis Field.

Hunter Ballard(30), Colton Grant(40) and Austin Crawford(56) help lead the JV Gladiator march onto Willis Field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheer Cam: Go Italy!

Cheer Cam: Go Italy! (Barry Byers)

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