Trinity Christian defeats the Gladiators in Tournament Championship

Image: Trinity Christian Wins Tournament — Trinity Christian Cedar Hill won the Italy tournament in a close race with the score ending 69-67.

Trinity Christian Wins Tournament — Trinity Christian Cedar Hill won the Italy tournament in a close race with the score ending 69-67. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Tip-off — The Gladiators and Tigers fought to the end for the trophy.

Tip-off — The Gladiators and Tigers fought to the end for the trophy. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jasenio Jumps — Jasenio Anderson forces an overthrown pass by Trinity Christian.

Jasenio Jumps — Jasenio Anderson forces an overthrown pass by Trinity Christian. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Anderson Takes Flight — Jasenio Anderson tries to pilot his team to a victory.

Anderson Takes Flight — Jasenio Anderson tries to pilot his team to a victory. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Passing The Rock — The Gladiators try to pass into the teeth of the Tiger defense.

Passing The Rock — The Gladiators try to pass into the teeth of the Tiger defense. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Handling The Ball — Italy tries to work the ball down inside against the Tigers.

Handling The Ball — Italy tries to work the ball down inside against the Tigers. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Tiger Paw — Italy shoots over the outstretched paw of a Trinity Christian Tiger.

Tiger Paw — Italy shoots over the outstretched paw of a Trinity Christian Tiger. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Battle In The Paint — Italy fights for position under the basket.

Battle In The Paint — Italy fights for position under the basket. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Pressure On The Ball — Italy tries to force a another turnover with their full court press.

Pressure On The Ball — Italy tries to force a another turnover with their full court press. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: A Tiger Pounces — A Trinity Christian defender goes for the shot block.

A Tiger Pounces — A Trinity Christian defender goes for the shot block. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Anderson Skies — Italy Point Guard Jasenio Anderson is chased by two Tigers on his way to the net.

Anderson Skies — Italy Point Guard Jasenio Anderson is chased by two Tigers on his way to the net. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Trapping A Tiger — Italy tried to cage the Tigers but the Gladiators eventually fell prey to Trinity Christian who won the Italy Invitational Tournament.

Trapping A Tiger — Italy tried to cage the Tigers but the Gladiators eventually fell prey to Trinity Christian who won the Italy Invitational Tournament. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Defending The Basket — Italy tries to defend the basket and deny Trinity Christian points in the paint.

Defending The Basket — Italy tries to defend the basket and deny Trinity Christian points in the paint. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jasenio Anderson Is Money — Italy Sophomore Jasenio Anderson is money as he banks in a shot against the tigers.

Jasenio Anderson Is Money — Italy Sophomore Jasenio Anderson is money as he banks in a shot against the tigers. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: All The Way — Italy finishes on the fast break trying to outscore the Trinity Christian Tigers.

All The Way — Italy finishes on the fast break trying to outscore the Trinity Christian Tigers. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Fullcourt Pressure — Italy tries to create a turnover against Trinity Christian. The contest wasn’t decided until the final seconds of regulation.

Fullcourt Pressure — Italy tries to create a turnover against Trinity Christian. The contest wasn’t decided until the final seconds of regulation. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Making A Move — Italy tries to make a move in the lane against the Trinity Christian defense.

Making A Move — Italy tries to make a move in the lane against the Trinity Christian defense. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Saving The Ball — Italy tries to keep the ball in play and score a bucket against the Trinity Christian defense.

Saving The Ball — Italy tries to keep the ball in play and score a bucket against the Trinity Christian defense. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Scoring The Deuce — Italy lays in 2-points uncontested by the Tigers defense.

Scoring The Deuce — Italy lays in 2-points uncontested by the Tigers defense. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Holley Draws A Play — Italy’s Head Coach Kyle Holley draws a play to give his players a chance against an experienced Trinity Christian squad in the Tournament Championship game hosted by the Gladiators.

Coach Holley Draws A Play — Italy’s Head Coach Kyle Holley draws a play to give his players a chance against an experienced Trinity Christian squad in the Tournament Championship game hosted by the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

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