JV Gladiators play well in spurts but Maypearl’s JV gets the win

Image: Italy JV Gladiator punter Gary Escamilla(1) hung tough while a Maypearl Panther defender hung in the air hoping for the block. Escamilla’s punt covered the length of the field to pen the Panthers deep.

Italy JV Gladiator punter Gary Escamilla(1) hung tough while a Maypearl Panther defender hung in the air hoping for the block. Escamilla’s punt covered the length of the field to pen the Panthers deep. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gary Grant(75) kicks off to start the duel between Italy and Maypearl’s JV squads.

Gary Grant(75) kicks off to start the duel between Italy and Maypearl’s JV squads. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy vs. Maypearl….enough said.

Italy vs. Maypearl….enough said. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Dylan McCasland(3) and Barry Grant(75) team up to bring down a Panther ball carrier.

JV Gladiator Dylan McCasland(3) and Barry Grant(75) team up to bring down a Panther ball carrier. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Dylan McCasland(3) contains the edge.

Italy’s Dylan McCasland(3) contains the edge. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Eli Garcia(7) and Jaray Anderson(10) upend a Panther at the goal line.

Italy’s Eli Garcia(7) and Jaray Anderson(10) upend a Panther at the goal line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Blake Brewer(32) tries to find a crease up the middle against the Panther defense as Eli Garcia(7) and Edgar Solis(77) try to create space.

Blake Brewer(32) tries to find a crease up the middle against the Panther defense as Eli Garcia(7) and Edgar Solis(77) try to create space. (Barry Byers)

Image: Micah Escamilla(4) tries to tear away from a cluster of Panther tacklers.

Micah Escamilla(4) tries to tear away from a cluster of Panther tacklers. (Barry Byers)

Image: He gone! — Italy’s Gabe Fernandez(62) clears a path for teammate Jaray Anderson(10) who breaks thru for a long run against the Panthers.

He gone! — Italy’s Gabe Fernandez(62) clears a path for teammate Jaray Anderson(10) who breaks thru for a long run against the Panthers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Jaray Anderson(10) lifts off on his way to 6-points.

Italy’s Jaray Anderson(10) lifts off on his way to 6-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Gary Escmailla(7) fights thru a stiff paw to help bring down a Panther back.

Italy’s Gary Escmailla(7) fights thru a stiff paw to help bring down a Panther back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Dylan McCasland(3) and teammate Eli Garcia(7) scrum for a Maypearl fumble. McCasland was credited with the recovery.

Dylan McCasland(3) and teammate Eli Garcia(7) scrum for a Maypearl fumble. McCasland was credited with the recovery. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaray Anderson(10) takes the pitch from quarterback Dylan McCasland(3) as Gabe Fernandez(64), Hunter Morgan(64) and Cade Roberts(54) block up front.

Jaray Anderson(10) takes the pitch from quarterback Dylan McCasland(3) as Gabe Fernandez(64), Hunter Morgan(64) and Cade Roberts(54) block up front. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Dylan McCasland(3) fakes a handoff to Blake Brewer(32) before connecting on a bomb downfield to teammate Micah Escamilla.

Quarterback Dylan McCasland(3) fakes a handoff to Blake Brewer(32) before connecting on a bomb downfield to teammate Micah Escamilla. (Barry Byers)

Image: Garrett Janek(12) and Dylan McCasland(3) congratulate Micah Escamilla(4) after making a catch downfield.

Garrett Janek(12) and Dylan McCasland(3) congratulate Micah Escamilla(4) after making a catch downfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sydney Meeks, Noeli Garcia and Jenna Holden were on hand to support their JV Gladiators!

Sydney Meeks, Noeli Garcia and Jenna Holden were on hand to support their JV Gladiators! (Barry Byers)

Image: The JV Cheer Crew: Mascot Virginia Stephens, Jada Jackson, Lana Beets, Taylor Boyd, Alex Jones, Kimberly Hooker, Hannah Carr, Madi Chambers, Courtni Bland, Karson Holley, Karley Nelson and Courtney Riddle down front!

The JV Cheer Crew: Mascot Virginia Stephens, Jada Jackson, Lana Beets, Taylor Boyd, Alex Jones, Kimberly Hooker, Hannah Carr, Madi Chambers, Courtni Bland, Karson Holley, Karley Nelson and Courtney Riddle down front! (Barry Byers)

Image: Kimberly Hooker, Courtney Riddle and Alex Jones get their cheer on!

Kimberly Hooker, Courtney Riddle and Alex Jones get their cheer on! (Jada Jackson)

Image: He gone again! — Jaray Anderson(10) leaves Maypearl tacklers behind as he returns a kickoff for a touchdown.

He gone again! — Jaray Anderson(10) leaves Maypearl tacklers behind as he returns a kickoff for a touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Eli Garcia(7) latches on to a Panther ball carrier as teammate Garrett Janek(12) comes up to lower the boom.

Italy’s Eli Garcia(7) latches on to a Panther ball carrier as teammate Garrett Janek(12) comes up to lower the boom. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Micah Escamilla(4) hangs on to a Panther runner as Blake Brewer(32) moves in to execute a form tackle.

Italy’s Micah Escamilla(4) hangs on to a Panther runner as Blake Brewer(32) moves in to execute a form tackle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Micah Escamilla(4) pulls in a pass from teammate Dylan McCasland.

Micah Escamilla(4) pulls in a pass from teammate Dylan McCasland. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Carr cheers her heart out for the gold and white!

Hannah Carr cheers her heart out for the gold and white! (Barry Byers)

Image: Former Gladiator grid-iron great Curtis Riddle likes what he sees from Italy’s JV Gladiators.

Former Gladiator grid-iron great Curtis Riddle likes what he sees from Italy’s JV Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

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