More from the Italy Junior High/JV games versus Itasca on Willis Field

Image: Cheerleader Karley Nelson checks to see if the players or ready to take the field.

Cheerleader Karley Nelson checks to see if the players or ready to take the field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood(20) tears up the Willis Field turf on his way to another big game running the ball for Italy’s junior high.

Kendrick Norwood(20) tears up the Willis Field turf on his way to another big game running the ball for Italy’s junior high. (Barry Byers)

Image: JH quarterback Tylan Wallace(10) hands off to Kyle Tindol(25) who wraps around the right side for a touchdown.

JH quarterback Tylan Wallace(10) hands off to Kyle Tindol(25) who wraps around the right side for a touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cade Roberts(58) and his junior high teammates punch out Itasca in the district opener.

Cade Roberts(58) and his junior high teammates punch out Itasca in the district opener. (Barry Byers)

Image: Yearbook photographer Paige Little (bottom right) tries to catch our spirited cheerleaders in action.

Yearbook photographer Paige Little (bottom right) tries to catch our spirited cheerleaders in action. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheer cousins Keondra Jackson and Jada Jackson.

Cheer cousins Keondra Jackson and Jada Jackson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(2) and Kenneth Norwood, Jr.,(63) lead the JV Gladiators into battle.

Joe Celis(2) and Kenneth Norwood, Jr.,(63) lead the JV Gladiators into battle.

Image: JV captains for Italy were Ty Windham(12), Ray Salas(8) and Austin Pittmon(65) who wish Itasca’s lone captain good luck.

JV captains for Italy were Ty Windham(12), Ray Salas(8) and Austin Pittmon(65) who wish Itasca’s lone captain good luck. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colton Grant(40) tries to stiff arm his way free from a clawing Wampus Cat.

Colton Grant(40) tries to stiff arm his way free from a clawing Wampus Cat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheerleaders Karson Holley and Karely Nelson form a spirit spider. (Barry Byers)

Cheerleaders Karson Holley and Karely Nelson form a spirit spider. (Barry Byers) (Barry Byers)

Image: JV quarterback Joe Celis(2) drops back to throw the ball downfield.

JV quarterback Joe Celis(2) drops back to throw the ball downfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Windham(12) and Dylan McCasland(3) wait for the call in the huddle along with their teammates Aaron Pittman(71), Hunter Ballard(30) and the rest of the fellas.

Ty Windham(12) and Dylan McCasland(3) wait for the call in the huddle along with their teammates Aaron Pittman(71), Hunter Ballard(30) and the rest of the fellas. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(2) looks for room to run behind blockers Justin Wood(4) and Eli Garcia(32).

Joe Celis(2) looks for room to run behind blockers Justin Wood(4) and Eli Garcia(32). (Barry Byers)

Image: Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(63), and teammate Aaron Pittmon(71) try to end the first half with a turnover.

Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(63), and teammate Aaron Pittmon(71) try to end the first half with a turnover. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(2) hands off to Colton Grant(40) who follows Eli Garcia(32) into the hole behind guard Elliott Worsham(54).

Joe Celis(2) hands off to Colton Grant(40) who follows Eli Garcia(32) into the hole behind guard Elliott Worsham(54). (Barry Byers)

Image: David De La Hoya(60) and Justin Wood(4) bring down a Wampus Cat runner.

David De La Hoya(60) and Justin Wood(4) bring down a Wampus Cat runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Beast Brothers: Austin Pittmon(65) and Aaron Pittmon(71) win the battle in the trenches against Itasca.

The Beast Brothers: Austin Pittmon(65) and Aaron Pittmon(71) win the battle in the trenches against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Wood(4) follows a convoy of Italy blockers as he weaves his way down the field.

Justin Wood(4) follows a convoy of Italy blockers as he weaves his way down the field. (Barry Byers)

Image: This is Elliott Worsham(54) relaxing during halftime.

This is Elliott Worsham(54) relaxing during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Samuel Corley(76) helps lead the way for Italy’s offensive attack against Itasca.

Samuel Corley(76) helps lead the way for Italy’s offensive attack against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(2) and David De La Hoya(60) combine for a stop in Itasca’s backfield.

Joe Celis(2) and David De La Hoya(60) combine for a stop in Itasca’s backfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Austin Pittmon(65) buys his quarterback Joe Celis(2) time in the passing pocket.

Austin Pittmon(65) buys his quarterback Joe Celis(2) time in the passing pocket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s head coach Charles Tindol thanks JV Gladiator Austin Crawford(55) who helped with the water duties.

Italy’s head coach Charles Tindol thanks JV Gladiator Austin Crawford(55) who helped with the water duties. (Barry Byers)

Image: Katie Connor and Trent Connor enjoy watching the games together.

Katie Connor and Trent Connor enjoy watching the games together. (Barry Byers)

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