Italy Varsity Boys advance to 2nd round of tournament

Image: Italy Gladiators United — The italy Gladiators prepare to do battle against the Mildred Eagles in the 1st round of the Italy Invitational tournament. The Gladiators went on to defeat the Eagles 59-56 in overtime.

Italy Gladiators United — The italy Gladiators prepare to do battle against the Mildred Eagles in the 1st round of the Italy Invitational tournament. The Gladiators went on to defeat the Eagles 59-56 in overtime. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Rebound That Basketball — The Mildred Eagles didn’t make it easy for the tournament hosting Italy Gladiators. The Eagles gave Italy more than they bargained for in the 1st round duel.

Rebound That Basketball — The Mildred Eagles didn’t make it easy for the tournament hosting Italy Gladiators. The Eagles gave Italy more than they bargained for in the 1st round duel. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Fighting For The Ball — Italy’s game with Mildred was physical in the paint. Ultimately, however, it was Italy’s 3-point shooting abilities that kept them in the game.

Fighting For The Ball — Italy’s game with Mildred was physical in the paint. Ultimately, however, it was Italy’s 3-point shooting abilities that kept them in the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jasenio Gets In The Lane — Sophomore #11 Jasenio Anderson releases a floater in the lane to give Italy a much needed score.

Jasenio Gets In The Lane — Sophomore #11 Jasenio Anderson releases a floater in the lane to give Italy a much needed score. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiators Soar Past Mildred Eagles — In the end, the Italy Gladiators were flying high over the Mildred eagles winning the game in overtime and earning them a matchup against All Saints in the 2nd Round.

Gladiators Soar Past Mildred Eagles — In the end, the Italy Gladiators were flying high over the Mildred eagles winning the game in overtime and earning them a matchup against All Saints in the 2nd Round. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Avoiding The Defender — Italy finishes strong on the fast break and ultimately finishes the game strong beating the mildred Eagles 59-56 in overtime.

Avoiding The Defender — Italy finishes strong on the fast break and ultimately finishes the game strong beating the mildred Eagles 59-56 in overtime. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Keep That Spirit Up — The Italy Gladiator Cheerleaders did their part to help the Italy Varsity boys make it past the 1st round.

Keep That Spirit Up — The Italy Gladiator Cheerleaders did their part to help the Italy Varsity boys make it past the 1st round. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Around The Horn — Italy’s offense works the ball around trying to find an opening in the Mildred defense.

Around The Horn — Italy’s offense works the ball around trying to find an opening in the Mildred defense. (Anne Sutherland)

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