The 1st game featured Italy 13 (Girls 3rd, 4th) coached by Elizabeth Evans vs Hillsboro Hot Pink. Italy, led by #1 Quintora Washington and #15 Jasmine Hernandez (3-points each), had an 8-5 lead at halftime. Hillsboro managed to close the gap before the final period, but Italy 13 still had 9-8 lead at the end of the 3rd. Italy 13 put the only 2-points in the last period, however, and held on for an exciting 11-8 victory.

Game 2
Italy 14 (Girls 3rd, 4th) coached by Tina Haight battled Hillsboro Pink. The game was tied at the half 8-8. #10 Emmy tried to keep the winning streak alive for Italy 14 by making 5-points. Unfortunately, Hillsboro Pink outscored Italy 14 by 4-points in the 2nd half to hand Coach Haight’s squad it’s first loss of the season. 15-11.

Game 3
Italy 18 (Boys 3rd, 4th) coached by Jordan Hugghins (member of the 1997 Italy All-State Basketball Team) took on Hillsboro Blue in a high scoring matchup. Trailing 18-7 at the break, Italy 18 put in 19-points in the 2nd half but couldn’t slow down H. Blue’s #7 Bamion (18-points). Italy led by #13 David (9-points) lost the game 34-26.

Game 4
Italy 19 Girls (Boys 3rd, 4th) coached by Misty Escamilla challenged Hillsboro Maroon in their 2nd game of the season. A well-rounded Italy 19 squad led by duel scoring machines #2 James M. (8-points) and #3 James Walton (5-points) both led the way. #24 Tylan Wallace and #5 Gary “GScot” Escamilla each added 4-points to help Italy 19 win the game against Hillsboro Black, in a close one, 28-27.

Hillsboro Games – As reported

Game 1
Italy 23 Girls (5th, 6th) coached by Barry Byers went head-up against Hillsboro Red to get the day started. Tara Wallis (21-points) had to be reined in by Coach Byers who limited her to passing duties only in the 2nd half. Power Forward Madison Washington put in 18-points as a result. Jaclynn “Big Shot” Lewis (11-points) controlled the paint. Also scoring were #4 McKenzie Davis (3-points) and #5 Jennifer McDaniel (1-point) as Italy 23 wins its 2nd straight 54-17.

Game 2
Italy 29 (Girls 5th, 6th) coached by Michelle Walton were ambushed by Hillsboro Black who used fullcourt pressure to slowdown the Italy 29 offensive attack. Hillsboro won by a small margin making both squads records 1-1.

Game 3
After a big win last week, Italy 29 Boys (5th, 6th) coached by Shedrick Walker seemed sluggish as they lose to Hillsboro 26 giving Italy 29 a 1-1 record.

Game 4
Italy 27 (5th, 6th) coached by Andrea Windham defeated Hillsboro 25. Italy 27, led by hustling guard Ty Windham and Ryan “The Threat” Connor, to win a close one 22-16.

All the Italy squads will play again next Saturday, some games will be in Italy and others in Hillsboro. Check with coaches for copies of season schedules and practice times.

If you have information such as scores or interesting tid-bits regarding games on Saturday, just let me know at 972-921-1231 or email me: [email protected]