Italy 7th graders rematch the Hampton Phoenix

Image: Carson Corners — Italy’s #1 Eric “Flash” Carson turns the corner after getting a screen set by teammate #12. Unfortunately, Italy’s 7th grade boys were unable to get over the hump as they lose 41-27 to the Hampton Eagles.

Carson Corners — Italy’s #1 Eric “Flash” Carson turns the corner after getting a screen set by teammate #12. Unfortunately, Italy’s 7th grade boys were unable to get over the hump as they lose 41-27 to the Hampton Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: No Pressure — Mayberry shrugs off the pressure from a Hampton defender and releases another 3-point attempt.

No Pressure — Mayberry shrugs off the pressure from a Hampton defender and releases another 3-point attempt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Carson Cuts — Italy’s #1 Eric Carson is so fast that he can turn out the lights and be in bed at home before the dome gets dark.

Carson Cuts — Italy’s #1 Eric Carson is so fast that he can turn out the lights and be in bed at home before the dome gets dark. (Barry Byers)

Image: Darol from Downtown — Mayberry has the green light but there was no stopping Hampton as they beat Italy 41-27.

Darol from Downtown — Mayberry has the green light but there was no stopping Hampton as they beat Italy 41-27. (Barry Byers)

Image: Walton Was Fouled — Italy’s #41 Bailey Walton goes to the line and makes a free throw against Hampton.

Walton Was Fouled — Italy’s #41 Bailey Walton goes to the line and makes a free throw against Hampton. (Barry Byers)

Image: Surrounded — Eric Carson #1 has these four players from Hampton surrounded.

Surrounded — Eric Carson #1 has these four players from Hampton surrounded. (Barry Byers)

Image: Byers Elevates His Game — Italy’s #14 Zain Byers levitates in the lane for a score but it was Hampton who floated away with the win 41-27.

Byers Elevates His Game — Italy’s #14 Zain Byers levitates in the lane for a score but it was Hampton who floated away with the win 41-27. (Barry Byers)

Image: “Flash” Snaps A Shot — A picture perfect #1 Eric Carson zooms in on the hoop.

“Flash” Snaps A Shot — A picture perfect #1 Eric Carson zooms in on the hoop. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mayberry Shoots — Italy’s #33 Darol Mayberry rises over a Hampton defender as teammate #13 Justin Wood moves in for the rebound.

Mayberry Shoots — Italy’s #33 Darol Mayberry rises over a Hampton defender as teammate #13 Justin Wood moves in for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Carson Pulls Up — Italy’s Eric Carson #1 stops on a dime and pulls up for the jumpshot.

Carson Pulls Up — Italy’s Eric Carson #1 stops on a dime and pulls up for the jumpshot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trey for Two — Italy’s #3 Trey Robertson goes up and over Hampton defenders for a score.

Trey for Two — Italy’s #3 Trey Robertson goes up and over Hampton defenders for a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Turner Goes Straight In — Taylor Turner #14 powers her way through the heart of the Phoenix defense.

Turner Goes Straight In — Taylor Turner #14 powers her way through the heart of the Phoenix defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ole’ — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copleand puts a some salsa on this shot.

Ole’ — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copleand puts a some salsa on this shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pass Block — Monserrat Figueroa #31 and a teammate try to slow down the Hampton fast break.

Pass Block — Monserrat Figueroa #31 and a teammate try to slow down the Hampton fast break. (Barry Byers)

Image: Figueroa Fights For It — Monserrat Figueroa #31 battles for the basketball with a Hampton defender.

Figueroa Fights For It — Monserrat Figueroa #31 battles for the basketball with a Hampton defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Figueroa Focuses — Italy’s #31 Monserrat Figueroa blocks everything out concentrates completely on the basket.

Figueroa Focuses — Italy’s #31 Monserrat Figueroa blocks everything out concentrates completely on the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Harper’s Ready — Italy’s #5 Ashley Harper is ready to pounce at the bounce of the ball.

Harper’s Ready — Italy’s #5 Ashley Harper is ready to pounce at the bounce of the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Turner Takes ‘Em On — Italy’s #14 Taylor Turner tries to make a post move in the paint.

Turner Takes ‘Em On — Italy’s #14 Taylor Turner tries to make a post move in the paint. (Barry Byers)

Image: Copeland Shoots — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland rockets a shot at the goal.

Copeland Shoots — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland rockets a shot at the goal. (Barry Byers)

Image: Seeing The Floor — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland scans the court for an open teammate.

Seeing The Floor — Italy’s #4 Ryisha Copeland scans the court for an open teammate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jesica Jumps — Italy’s #21 Jesica Wilkins goes up strong against a Hampton defender.

Jesica Jumps — Italy’s #21 Jesica Wilkins goes up strong against a Hampton defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Letting It Fly — Italy’s #2 Bernice Haley let’s it fly against the Phoenix.

Letting It Fly — Italy’s #2 Bernice Haley let’s it fly against the Phoenix. (Barry Byers)

Image: Enjoying The Game — Italy’s #14 Taylor Turner’s parents Ronda and Paul Cockerham enjoyed watching Taylor and her teammates give it their all against Hampton.

Enjoying The Game — Italy’s #14 Taylor Turner’s parents Ronda and Paul Cockerham enjoyed watching Taylor and her teammates give it their all against Hampton. (Barry Byers)

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