The Italy Gladiators advance to Tournament Championship game

Image: Campbell Shoots — Italy advances to the Championship round of the 2008 Kiwanis Classic Basketball Tournament hosted by Navarro College. Italy defeated the Mildred Eagles 63-55 and will play at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Campbell Shoots — Italy advances to the Championship round of the 2008 Kiwanis Classic Basketball Tournament hosted by Navarro College. Italy defeated the Mildred Eagles 63-55 and will play at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clemons Climbs — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons is acrobatic around the rim.

Clemons Climbs — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons is acrobatic around the rim. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson For Three — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson launches a 3-pointer from deep.

Anderson For Three — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson launches a 3-pointer from deep. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson For Two — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson scores a fast break layup against the Mildred Eagles.

Anderson For Two — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson scores a fast break layup against the Mildred Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rebound! — Italy and Mildred battle for possession.

Rebound! — Italy and Mildred battle for possession. (Barry Byers)

Image: Looking To Pass — Italy’s #15 tries to pass around the Mildred defense.

Looking To Pass — Italy’s #15 tries to pass around the Mildred defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Going Up

Going Up (Barry Byers)

Image: No Passing Zone — Italy defenders deny Mildred’s passing lanes.

No Passing Zone — Italy defenders deny Mildred’s passing lanes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clemon’s Shoots Free Shots — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons attempts free throws in the 2nd round of the 2008 Kiwanis Classic.

Clemon’s Shoots Free Shots — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons attempts free throws in the 2nd round of the 2008 Kiwanis Classic. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hot Potato — Both Italy and Mildred try to corral a loose ball.

Hot Potato — Both Italy and Mildred try to corral a loose ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac Drops The Deuce — Italy’s #10 John Isaac scores 2-points for Italy.

Isaac Drops The Deuce — Italy’s #10 John Isaac scores 2-points for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Huddle Breaks — Italy prepares to start the 2nd half against Mildred after leading 34-30 at the break.

The Huddle Breaks — Italy prepares to start the 2nd half against Mildred after leading 34-30 at the break. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clemons To The Hoop — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons drives to the hoop for 2-points against Mildred.

Clemons To The Hoop — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons drives to the hoop for 2-points against Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: Getting The Handle — Italy tries to get a handle on the ball in order to get a handle on the game.

Getting The Handle — Italy tries to get a handle on the ball in order to get a handle on the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Holley Stays Active — Italy Head Coach Kyle Holley constantly directs his squad during the 2nd round matchup against Mildred.

Coach Holley Stays Active — Italy Head Coach Kyle Holley constantly directs his squad during the 2nd round matchup against Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac Earns Free Shots — Italy’s #10 John Isaac earns a trip to the line.

Isaac Earns Free Shots — Italy’s #10 John Isaac earns a trip to the line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clemons Covers — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons intently covers his man on defense.

Clemons Covers — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons intently covers his man on defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clemons Drives — Making his move, Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons is a Gladiator weapon.

Clemons Drives — Making his move, Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons is a Gladiator weapon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pressure On The Ball — Italy tries to disrupt Mildred’s outlet pass.

Pressure On The Ball — Italy tries to disrupt Mildred’s outlet pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson Powers — Italy Sophomore point guard #11 Jasenio Anderson powers toward the Championship round.

Anderson Powers — Italy Sophomore point guard #11 Jasenio Anderson powers toward the Championship round. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson Observes — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson scans the court looking for the right moment.

Anderson Observes — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson scans the court looking for the right moment. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clemons Posting Up — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons can score from the outside or underneath in the lane, just get him the ball.

Clemons Posting Up — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons can score from the outside or underneath in the lane, just get him the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio Starts The Break — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson looks to pass the down low.

Jasenio Starts The Break — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson looks to pass the down low. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio Jukes And Drives — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson drives his Gladiators into the Championship round after helping to defeat the Mildred Eagles 63-55.

Jasenio Jukes And Drives — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson drives his Gladiators into the Championship round after helping to defeat the Mildred Eagles 63-55. (Barry Byers)

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