Italy JV squads’ make lunch meat of Gators

Image: Jeffords At The Line — Italy’s #33 Cassie Jeffords steps to the line with confidence during the Lady Gladiators JV matchup with the Dallas Gateway Lady Gators. Italy won the game, played on the campus of Cedar Valley College in Lancaster, 35-23.

Jeffords At The Line — Italy’s #33 Cassie Jeffords steps to the line with confidence during the Lady Gladiators JV matchup with the Dallas Gateway Lady Gators. Italy won the game, played on the campus of Cedar Valley College in Lancaster, 35-23. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bales Buckets — Italy’s #22 Kaytlyn Bales is becoming a force in the middle for the Lady Gladiators.

Bales Buckets — Italy’s #22 Kaytlyn Bales is becoming a force in the middle for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bales Has Her Hands Full — I think we need a bigger block because what little block is there, Italy’s #22 Kaytlyn Bales is not willing to share it.

Bales Has Her Hands Full — I think we need a bigger block because what little block is there, Italy’s #22 Kaytlyn Bales is not willing to share it. (Barry Byers)

Image: Smithey Stalks — Italy’s #10 Melissa Smithey constantly works on defense.

Smithey Stalks — Italy’s #10 Melissa Smithey constantly works on defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Smithey Shoots At Gators — Smithey let’s it fly against Dallas Gateway.

Smithey Shoots At Gators — Smithey let’s it fly against Dallas Gateway. (Barry Byers)

Image: Baugher Breaks Away — Italy’s #20 Danielle Baugher leads the fast break.

Baugher Breaks Away — Italy’s #20 Danielle Baugher leads the fast break. (Barry Byers)

Image: Suaste Shoots — Italy’s Alma Suaste shoots in the lane.

Suaste Shoots — Italy’s Alma Suaste shoots in the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Air Norwood — Sporting, former Chicago Bull Michael Jordan’s old jersey number, and flying through the air is Italy’s own #23 Sa’Kendra Norwood.

Air Norwood — Sporting, former Chicago Bull Michael Jordan’s old jersey number, and flying through the air is Italy’s own #23 Sa’Kendra Norwood. (Barry Byers)

Image: Baugher To The Basket — Italy’s #20 Kaytlyn Baugher charges to the hoop.

Baugher To The Basket — Italy’s #20 Kaytlyn Baugher charges to the hoop. (Barry Byers)

Image: Norwood’s Hardwood — Sa’Kendra Norwood makes grown girls cry when she’s in the lane.

Norwood’s Hardwood — Sa’Kendra Norwood makes grown girls cry when she’s in the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Buzzer Beater? — Alma Suaste tried to beat the buzzer against the Gators.

Buzzer Beater? — Alma Suaste tried to beat the buzzer against the Gators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Suaste Gets Attention — Italy’s #12 Alma Suaste relies on good form to help her make this play.

Suaste Gets Attention — Italy’s #12 Alma Suaste relies on good form to help her make this play. (Barry Byers)

Image: It’s What Colton Does — It’s just Colton Doing what Colton Does as he fires another three-ball.

It’s What Colton Does — It’s just Colton Doing what Colton Does as he fires another three-ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ashcraft Tries For Ball — Italy’s #20 Ryan Ashcraft tries to secure a pass into the paint.

Ashcraft Tries For Ball — Italy’s #20 Ryan Ashcraft tries to secure a pass into the paint. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sephus Is Smooth — Italy will shoot 3-pointers early and often.

Sephus Is Smooth — Italy will shoot 3-pointers early and often. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jase From The Corner — Italy’s #4 Jase Holden takes a jumper against Gateway Friday night.

Jase From The Corner — Italy’s #4 Jase Holden takes a jumper against Gateway Friday night. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shooting Free Throws — Italy’s #50 Kyle Wilkins looks good shooting the free throw.

Shooting Free Throws — Italy’s #50 Kyle Wilkins looks good shooting the free throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: One More Time — Italy’s #5 Colton Campbell and #20 Ryan Ashcraft prepare to rebound Kyle’s 2nd attempt from the line.

One More Time — Italy’s #5 Colton Campbell and #20 Ryan Ashcraft prepare to rebound Kyle’s 2nd attempt from the line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tie Up A Gator — Italy’s defense wrestled the Gators into submission.

Tie Up A Gator — Italy’s defense wrestled the Gators into submission. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sephus Launches — That’s right, we’re still in the 1st period. Anytime is the right time for Italy’s JV to shoot the three-ball.

Sephus Launches — That’s right, we’re still in the 1st period. Anytime is the right time for Italy’s JV to shoot the three-ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colton Looks To Pass — Italy’s #50 Kyle Wilkins makes himself available to get a pass from #5 Colton Campbell.

Colton Looks To Pass — Italy’s #50 Kyle Wilkins makes himself available to get a pass from #5 Colton Campbell. (Barry Byers)

Image: I Got It! — I got It! You got It? I think we all got it. Now what do we do wIth it now that we got it? Question: Does Italy get credit for three rebounds on this play?

I Got It! — I got It! You got It? I think we all got it. Now what do we do wIth it now that we got it? Question: Does Italy get credit for three rebounds on this play? (Barry Byers)

Image: On The Board — Italy crashes the boards against Dallas Gateway.

On The Board — Italy crashes the boards against Dallas Gateway. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ashcraft To Holden — Italy’s #20 Ryan Ashcraft lobs an inbound pass to the fleet-footed #4 Jase Holden. Italy pummeled the Dallas Gateway Gators 70-38 at Cedar Valley College Friday.

Ashcraft To Holden — Italy’s #20 Ryan Ashcraft lobs an inbound pass to the fleet-footed #4 Jase Holden. Italy pummeled the Dallas Gateway Gators 70-38 at Cedar Valley College Friday. (Barry Byers)

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