The Italy Gladiators scold the Milford Bulldogs

Image: Coach Holley Leads His Troops — Italy Head Coach Kyle Holley leads his troops against the Milford Bulldogs Tuesday night at the Italy Coliseum. Italy captured the win in this neighborly rivalry 63-53.

Coach Holley Leads His Troops — Italy Head Coach Kyle Holley leads his troops against the Milford Bulldogs Tuesday night at the Italy Coliseum. Italy captured the win in this neighborly rivalry 63-53. (Barry Byers)

Image: Penned In — Italy’s Oscar Gonzalez #3 and teammate John Isaac #10 attempt to corner a Bulldog in the 1st half.

Penned In — Italy’s Oscar Gonzalez #3 and teammate John Isaac #10 attempt to corner a Bulldog in the 1st half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fullcourt Defense — Milford’s #13 weaves his way through the Gladiator defense in the 1st half.

Fullcourt Defense — Milford’s #13 weaves his way through the Gladiator defense in the 1st half. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Isaac Shoots — John Isaac #10 fires a jumper against Milford trying to help the Gladiator’s cause.

John Isaac Shoots — John Isaac #10 fires a jumper against Milford trying to help the Gladiator’s cause. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eyeing The Goal — Jasenio Anderson #11 attempts a free throw against the Bulldogs.

Eyeing The Goal — Jasenio Anderson #11 attempts a free throw against the Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bombs Away — Italy’s Darrin Moore #33 launches a bomb from the right wing.

Bombs Away — Italy’s Darrin Moore #33 launches a bomb from the right wing. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio Makes His Move — Jasenio Anderson #11 drives into the lane against the Milford defense as Diamond Rodgers #4 tries to set the screen.

Jasenio Makes His Move — Jasenio Anderson #11 drives into the lane against the Milford defense as Diamond Rodgers #4 tries to set the screen. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio Anderson Launches — Sophomore Jasenio Anderson #11 shoots a 3-point try in Tuesday’s game against Milford.

Jasenio Anderson Launches — Sophomore Jasenio Anderson #11 shoots a 3-point try in Tuesday’s game against Milford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Heath Clemons Shoots — Heath Clemons #2 floats up a shot as Donald Walton #21 moves in for a rebound.

Heath Clemons Shoots — Heath Clemons #2 floats up a shot as Donald Walton #21 moves in for a rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sharp Shooter — Colton Campbell #13 releases a shot over the Bulldog defense.

Sharp Shooter — Colton Campbell #13 releases a shot over the Bulldog defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Contested Shot — Milford’s #21 tries to block a shot attempt by the Gladiators in the second half.

Contested Shot — Milford’s #21 tries to block a shot attempt by the Gladiators in the second half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Holley Strategizes — Although the Gladiators trailed for most of the game, Coach Holley kept his players relaxed and confident they could come back and win.

Coach Holley Strategizes — Although the Gladiators trailed for most of the game, Coach Holley kept his players relaxed and confident they could come back and win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiators Apply Pressure — The swarming Gladiators defense tries to force a turnover as the Milford Bulldogs gashed the Gladiators for a 32-20 halftime lead.

Gladiators Apply Pressure — The swarming Gladiators defense tries to force a turnover as the Milford Bulldogs gashed the Gladiators for a 32-20 halftime lead. (Barry Byers)

Image: Setting Up The Offense — Heath Clemons #2 prepares to set a screen hoping to free up his teammate Jasenio Anderson #11.

Setting Up The Offense — Heath Clemons #2 prepares to set a screen hoping to free up his teammate Jasenio Anderson #11. (Barry Byers)

Image: Leaps And Bounds — A Milford defender leaps and rebounds the ball away from attacking Gladiators.

Leaps And Bounds — A Milford defender leaps and rebounds the ball away from attacking Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bulldogs Bank It In — Milford drives the baseline for a layup early in the 1st half.

Bulldogs Bank It In — Milford drives the baseline for a layup early in the 1st half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Feeding The Post — Jasenio Anderson #11 straight-lines a pass into Diamond Rodgers #4 breaking down the Milford defense.

Feeding The Post — Jasenio Anderson #11 straight-lines a pass into Diamond Rodgers #4 breaking down the Milford defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Dontavius Clemons — Italy’s Dontavius Clemons #5 laid-back style set the tone for the Gladiators comeback against Milford as he takes a breather during the game.

Senior Dontavius Clemons — Italy’s Dontavius Clemons #5 laid-back style set the tone for the Gladiators comeback against Milford as he takes a breather during the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: We Are Confidence — After falling behind Milford in the first half, Italy breaks the huddle relaxed and confident as Oscar Gonzalez #3 reminds the fans who’s #1. Italy did manage to pull-off a comeback in the second half to defeat the Bulldogs 63-53.

We Are Confidence — After falling behind Milford in the first half, Italy breaks the huddle relaxed and confident as Oscar Gonzalez #3 reminds the fans who’s #1. Italy did manage to pull-off a comeback in the second half to defeat the Bulldogs 63-53. (Barry Byers)

Image: Target Practice — Colton Campbell #13, acquired from the Italy J.V. squad, warms up before the game against Milford. Campbell would later score in the contest, nailing a momentum turning 3-pointer, to help his Gladiator squad be victorious.

Target Practice — Colton Campbell #13, acquired from the Italy J.V. squad, warms up before the game against Milford. Campbell would later score in the contest, nailing a momentum turning 3-pointer, to help his Gladiator squad be victorious. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford Scores Inside — Milford’s #23 scores and draws a shooting foul against the Gladiator defense.

Milford Scores Inside — Milford’s #23 scores and draws a shooting foul against the Gladiator defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson From Deep — Italy’s Jasenio Anderson attempts a 3-point shot against the Bulldogs as Coach Holley observes.

Anderson From Deep — Italy’s Jasenio Anderson attempts a 3-point shot against the Bulldogs as Coach Holley observes. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Sophomore Sensation — Flying in for a layup is Jasenio Anderson #11 helping to seal the Gladiator’s victory.

The Sophomore Sensation — Flying in for a layup is Jasenio Anderson #11 helping to seal the Gladiator’s victory. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Capper — John Isaac #10 caps off the Italy come from behind win against the Milford bulldogs 63-53.

The Capper — John Isaac #10 caps off the Italy come from behind win against the Milford bulldogs 63-53. (Barry Byers)

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