Kerens outscores Italy to win Tournament Championship

Image: Diamond Shines — Italy’s #4 Diamond Rodgers scores late in the contest against Kerens but the Bobcats come from behind to defeat the Italy Gladiators 69-55 and get crowned the Tournament Champions of the 2008 Kiwanis Classic.

Diamond Shines — Italy’s #4 Diamond Rodgers scores late in the contest against Kerens but the Bobcats come from behind to defeat the Italy Gladiators 69-55 and get crowned the Tournament Champions of the 2008 Kiwanis Classic. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac Shoots Under Fire — Italy’s #10 John Isaac puts a shot up from the corner.

Isaac Shoots Under Fire — Italy’s #10 John Isaac puts a shot up from the corner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clemons For Two — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons drives into the lane for a score.

Clemons For Two — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons drives into the lane for a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trying To Stop Anderson — Kerens had it’s hands full trying to stop Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson.

Trying To Stop Anderson — Kerens had it’s hands full trying to stop Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson From The Elbow — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson helps his Gladiators jump out to a 9-1 lead over the Kerens Bobcats.

Anderson From The Elbow — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson helps his Gladiators jump out to a 9-1 lead over the Kerens Bobcats. (Barry Byers)

Image: No Turbulance — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons racked up on frequent flyer miles during the 2008 Kiwanis Classic Basketball Tournament.

No Turbulance — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons racked up on frequent flyer miles during the 2008 Kiwanis Classic Basketball Tournament. (Barry Byers)

Image: True To Form — No surprise, Italy’s J. Anderson played well in the Championship game but Kerens’ fast breaking offense eventually ran away with the game.

True To Form — No surprise, Italy’s J. Anderson played well in the Championship game but Kerens’ fast breaking offense eventually ran away with the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Desmond Lays It Home — Italy’s #15 Desmond Anderson attacks the glass.

Desmond Lays It Home — Italy’s #15 Desmond Anderson attacks the glass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hanging Around — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson hangs out with a couple of Kerens defenders on his way to the house.

Hanging Around — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson hangs out with a couple of Kerens defenders on his way to the house. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clemons In The Lane — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons floats a tear drop over a Kerens defender.

Clemons In The Lane — Italy’s #2 Heath Clemons floats a tear drop over a Kerens defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac Takes A Fall — Italy’s #10 John Isaac and his Italy Gladiators fall to Kerens 69-55 in the Tournament Championship Game.

Isaac Takes A Fall — Italy’s #10 John Isaac and his Italy Gladiators fall to Kerens 69-55 in the Tournament Championship Game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Halftime Ritual — Gladiators stay loose during the break.

Halftime Ritual — Gladiators stay loose during the break. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio “Reel Deal” Anderson — The human highlight reel, #11 Jasenio Anderson scores 22-points in the Championship game and is named to the All-Tournament Team.

Jasenio “Reel Deal” Anderson — The human highlight reel, #11 Jasenio Anderson scores 22-points in the Championship game and is named to the All-Tournament Team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colton At The Line — Italy’s #5 Colton Campbell earns free throws against Kerens.

Colton At The Line — Italy’s #5 Colton Campbell earns free throws against Kerens. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colton Looks To Pass — Italy’s #5 Colton Campbell gets into the lane trying to make a play.

Colton Looks To Pass — Italy’s #5 Colton Campbell gets into the lane trying to make a play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson Leads Break — Italy Sophomore #11 Jasenio Anderson leads the fast break.

Anderson Leads Break — Italy Sophomore #11 Jasenio Anderson leads the fast break. (Barry Byers)

Image: Floating On Air — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson manuevers in mid-air for a score against Kerens.

Floating On Air — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson manuevers in mid-air for a score against Kerens. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trip To The Line — High flyer #11 Jasenio Anderson

Trip To The Line — High flyer #11 Jasenio Anderson (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio’s Jump Shot — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson puts up a jumper against Kerens. Anderson scored 22-points in the game.

Jasenio’s Jump Shot — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson puts up a jumper against Kerens. Anderson scored 22-points in the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rally Time — Coach Kyle Holley encourages his squad late in the game.

Rally Time — Coach Kyle Holley encourages his squad late in the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Out Of Reach — A Championship win was just out of reach for the Gladiators. Italy played well but came up short of Kerens at the end 69-55.

Out Of Reach — A Championship win was just out of reach for the Gladiators. Italy played well but came up short of Kerens at the end 69-55. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Three Bomb — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson fires the cannon in the 2nd half.

The Three Bomb — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson fires the cannon in the 2nd half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gaining Moore-mentum — High flyer #20 Darrin Moore takes off for the goal trying to grab the momentum for Italy.

Gaining Moore-mentum — High flyer #20 Darrin Moore takes off for the goal trying to grab the momentum for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Desmond Dives — The ball rolls beyond the reach of Italy’s #15 Desmond Anderson and the game got out of reach also as Kerens defeated the Gladiators 69-55 in the Tournament Championship game.

Desmond Dives — The ball rolls beyond the reach of Italy’s #15 Desmond Anderson and the game got out of reach also as Kerens defeated the Gladiators 69-55 in the Tournament Championship game. (Barry Byers)

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