Italy JH showcases skills against Red Oak

Barry Byers Posted January 16, 2009 9:17pm Lady Gladiator Basketball

Image: Paola Mata Is Money — Italy’s #2 Paola Mata hits this beautiful running jumper against the Red Oak Faith Family Lady Eagles Thursday inside the dome. A relentless Italy squad won the game 47-6. — Paola Mata Is Money — Italy’s #2 Paola Mata hits this beautiful running jumper against the Red Oak Faith Family Lady Eagles Thursday inside the dome. A relentless Italy squad won the game 47-6. (Barry Byers)

1st Game, 7th and 8th boys “B” – A friendly scrimmage between teammates featured two squads with a mix of 7th and 8th graders on both sides. Italy Gold competed against Italy White for bragging rights at school the following day, so there was alot on the line here, folks.

After wild and wooly game, it was all smiles as Italy White congratulated Italy Gold on their 19-18 victory.

2nd Game, 7th and 8th girls – Italy’s mix of 7th and 8th grade girls were relentless as they defeated Red Oak Faith Family. Everything went right and it seemed every shot was falling for Italy as they won by more than 40-points over the Lady Eagles.

3rd Game, 7th and 8th boys “A” – With an inside, outside attack, the “A” squad dismantled Red Oak Faith Family. Led by #24 Tyvion Copeland flying through the lane and #21 Cole Hopkins dropping three bombs, Italy clipped the Eagles’ wings.

The Italy JH girls play in the Blooming Grove Basketball Tournament Saturday. See that article for more details.

Who Wants It? — Italy Gold vs Italy White battled for bragging rights. (Barry Byers)

Coach Mayberry — Italy White tries to mount a comeback by using the advice of Coach Mayberry. (Barry Byers)

Rejected — With the game on the line, Italy’s #5 Dylan Haight gets the block and secures the win for Italy Gold. (Barry Byers)

Zain “Zilla” Byers — Italy’s #14 Zain “Zilla” Byers fires a jumper that pulled Italy White within 1-point of Italy Gold late in the scrimmage. (Barry Byers)

All Smiles — It was all smiles after the competitive scrimmage between teammates, classmates and friends. (Barry Byers)

Working The Stand — The Italy Coliseum was full of food and spirit Thursday during Junior High action. (Barry Byers)

Mata Makes It — Italy’s #2 Paola Mata scores 2-more points for the Lady Gladiators JH. (Barry Byers)

The Team To Beat — This is what is known as a winning combination. (Barry Byers)

Harper Fouled — Italy’s #5 Ashley Harper gets fouled in the paint. (Barry Byers)

To The Hoop — Italy finishes off the fast break and the Lady Eagles 47-6. (Barry Byers)

Richards Flips — Italy’s #42 Alyssa Richards flips up a shot against the Lady Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Turner For One — Italy’s #14 Taylor Turner tries to add another point from the free-throw line. (Barry Byers)

Paint Shot — Italy overwhelmed the Lady Eagles putting on a dominate performance. (Barry Byers)

Perry Is Too Much — Italy’s #51 Brianna Perry is too much for this Lady Eagle to handle. (Barry Byers)

Figueroa For Two — Italy’s #31 Monserrat Figueroa goes up for 2-points against the Lady Eagles. (Barry Byers)

From The Wing — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland lets it fly from the wing over a Lady Eagle defender. (Barry Byers)

Enjoying The Win — Italy’s 7th and 8th graders combine forces and leave no doubt against the Red Oak Faith Family Lady Eagles by winning big 47-6. (Barry Byers)

Hopkins For Three — Italy’s #21 Cole Hopkins fires the three ball against Red Oak Faith Family. (Barry Byers)

Tyvion For Two — Italy’s #24 Tyvion Copeland was a force around the basket for the Gladiators JH. (Barry Byers)

Darol Mayberry — Italy’s #33 Darol Mayberry has poise under pressure. (Barry Byers)

Tyvion Towers — Towering over the Eagles is Italy’s #24 Tyvion Copeland. (Barry Byers)

Darol Relaxes — Basking in the glory of another Italy Gladiator JH victory is playmaker #33 Darol Mayberry. (Barry Byers)

Fleming Leads — Italy’s #50 Tim Fleming leads his band of brothers on to the court in the second half against the Red Oak Faith Family Eagles. (Barry Byers)