Bonus images from the rivalry games between Italy’s JH and JV versus Itasca
Coaches Josh Ward and Larry Mayberry prepare to send Italy’s 7th grade Gladiators out for the opening kickoff against Itasca. (Barry Byers)
Itasca — Included are extra images from Italy’s Junior High and junior varsity games against the Itasca Wampus Cats. It was a strong start to district play for all three Gladiator units with Italy’s 7th grade shutting out Itasca 36-0 and Italy’s 8th graders giving Itasca’s undefeated squad all the Cats could handle in their 22-14 loss. Italy JV team did a number on the home team to win 20-6 to begin district play 1-0.