Italy 7th Graders rematch with Red Oak Life

Image: Figuring It Out — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland tries to figure out a way to rein in Red Oak Life. In the end, the ROL Mustangs trotted off the court with a 16-13 win.

Figuring It Out — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland tries to figure out a way to rein in Red Oak Life. In the end, the ROL Mustangs trotted off the court with a 16-13 win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendra Dribbles — Italy’s #10 Kendra Copeland tries to outrun the Mustangs.

Kendra Dribbles — Italy’s #10 Kendra Copeland tries to outrun the Mustangs. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Monserrat Swat — Italy’s #31 Monserrat Figueroa goes for the block against a Red Oak Life player.

The Monserrat Swat — Italy’s #31 Monserrat Figueroa goes for the block against a Red Oak Life player.

Image: Elbows And Ribbons — Italy’s #14 Taylor Turner and #10 Kendra Copeland tangle with two Red Oak Life defenders at midcourt.

Elbows And Ribbons — Italy’s #14 Taylor Turner and #10 Kendra Copeland tangle with two Red Oak Life defenders at midcourt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taylor Tries — Italy’s #14 Taylor Turner chases a loose ball under the basket.

Taylor Tries — Italy’s #14 Taylor Turner chases a loose ball under the basket.

Image: Taylor For Two — Italy’s #14 Taylor Turner goes up strong against Red Oak Life inside the dome.

Taylor For Two — Italy’s #14 Taylor Turner goes up strong against Red Oak Life inside the dome. (Barry Byers)

Image: Copeland Attacks — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland tries to make a play for the the Lady Gladiators JH squad.

Copeland Attacks — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland tries to make a play for the the Lady Gladiators JH squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: Signs Of Life — A Red Oak Life defender shows no signs of letting up against Italy.

Signs Of Life — A Red Oak Life defender shows no signs of letting up against Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Copeland Creates — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland creates a shot opportunity against the Mustangs.

Copeland Creates — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland creates a shot opportunity against the Mustangs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Harper Advances — Italy’s #5 Ashley Harper advances the ball toward Red Oak Life’s basket.

Harper Advances — Italy’s #5 Ashley Harper advances the ball toward Red Oak Life’s basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryisha For A Swisha — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland takes a jump shot against the Mustangs.

Ryisha For A Swisha — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland takes a jump shot against the Mustangs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Wilkins Inside — Jessica Wilkins rises above the Mustangs but Red Oak Life finishes on top by defeating Italy 16-13.

Wilkins Inside — Jessica Wilkins rises above the Mustangs but Red Oak Life finishes on top by defeating Italy 16-13. (Barry Byers)

Image: Wood Inbounds — Italy’s #13 Justin Wood inbounds to #12 Deiondre Cochran.

Wood Inbounds — Italy’s #13 Justin Wood inbounds to #12 Deiondre Cochran. (Barry Byers)

Image: Wingman — The ultimate wingman, Darol Mayberry looks to pass but has a 24/7, 365 days a year, green light to shoot.

Wingman — The ultimate wingman, Darol Mayberry looks to pass but has a 24/7, 365 days a year, green light to shoot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Let’s Do This! — The Italy 7th grade boys break the huddle and then try to break the Mustangs.

Let’s Do This! — The Italy 7th grade boys break the huddle and then try to break the Mustangs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Robertson Scores — Italy’s #3 Trey Robertson gallops past a Mustang.

Robertson Scores — Italy’s #3 Trey Robertson gallops past a Mustang. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mayberry Strips Ball — Italy’s #33 Darol Mayberry uses his lightning-quick hands to punch the ball out for a steal.

Mayberry Strips Ball — Italy’s #33 Darol Mayberry uses his lightning-quick hands to punch the ball out for a steal. (Barry Byers)

Image: Walton Scrambles — Italy’s #41 Bailey Walton hits the deck trying to make a play for Italy.

Walton Scrambles — Italy’s #41 Bailey Walton hits the deck trying to make a play for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Wood Exhales — Italy’s #13 justin Wood tries to make a charity shot as #41 Bailey “Stallion” Walton and Zain “Zilla” Byers both prepare to rebound.

Justin Wood Exhales — Italy’s #13 justin Wood tries to make a charity shot as #41 Bailey “Stallion” Walton and Zain “Zilla” Byers both prepare to rebound. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Thinking Things Over — Italy’s #55 Robert “Big Deal” Dellinger converses with Coach Mayberry during halftime.

Thinking Things Over — Italy’s #55 Robert “Big Deal” Dellinger converses with Coach Mayberry during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Robertson Releases — Italy’s #3 Trey Robertson releases a free shot against the Mustangs.

Robertson Releases — Italy’s #3 Trey Robertson releases a free shot against the Mustangs. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Mayberry From Downtown — The “King of The Three,” Darol Mayberry fires one from the corner.

Mayberry From Downtown — The “King of The Three,” Darol Mayberry fires one from the corner. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Byers To The Bucket — Italy’s #14 Zain Byers works the block against Red Oak Life.

Byers To The Bucket — Italy’s #14 Zain Byers works the block against Red Oak Life. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Roldan Dribbles — Italy’s #44 Kevin Roldan rumbles up the court.

Roldan Dribbles — Italy’s #44 Kevin Roldan rumbles up the court. (Anne Sutherland)

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