Italy Varsity boys look impressive in season opener

Image: Italy Gladiators Open Season — Italy Gladiators were host to Meridian Yellow Jackets Friday night. The opener was a winner on different levels. The final result was Italy 76 and Jackets 54.

Italy Gladiators Open Season — Italy Gladiators were host to Meridian Yellow Jackets Friday night. The opener was a winner on different levels. The final result was Italy 76 and Jackets 54. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: John Isaac — Isaac tries to block entrance to the ball.

John Isaac — Isaac tries to block entrance to the ball. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Donatvius Clemons — Clemons was up in the air to block the Jacket score.

Donatvius Clemons — Clemons was up in the air to block the Jacket score. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Clash of the Gladiators — Italy Gladiators responded well to their first game.

The Clash of the Gladiators — Italy Gladiators responded well to their first game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Point Scored — Heath Clemons gives 2 more points.

Point Scored — Heath Clemons gives 2 more points. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Keep Away — Italy played “keep away” on Friday night.

Keep Away — Italy played “keep away” on Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Torrence Allen — Meridian’s Torrence Allen #3 is an amazing athlete.

Torrence Allen — Meridian’s Torrence Allen #3 is an amazing athlete. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Block — Italy was very aggressive in offense and defense against Meridian.

The Block — Italy was very aggressive in offense and defense against Meridian. (Anne Sutherland)

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Image: Oscar Gonzales — Gonzales goes up to collect 2 points.

Oscar Gonzales — Gonzales goes up to collect 2 points. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Meridian Yellow Jackets — Allen scored 21 points Friday night.

Meridian Yellow Jackets — Allen scored 21 points Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Hayes Free Throws — Justing Hayes #1 scored in the 4th quarter.

Hayes Free Throws — Justing Hayes #1 scored in the 4th quarter. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy Welcomes Meridian — Coaches Larry Mayberry and Kyle Holley welcome Head Coach Rich Powers to the Gladiator Coliseum.

Italy Welcomes Meridian — Coaches Larry Mayberry and Kyle Holley welcome Head Coach Rich Powers to the Gladiator Coliseum. (Anne Sutherland)

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