Italy 8th graders play for keeps against Hampton

Image: Brianna Perry Rises Above The Competition — Italy’s #10 Brianna Perry led the Italy Lady Gladiators (8th Girls) to another decisive victory. Perry finished with 14-points in the rematch with Hampton as Italy went on to win 39-4.

Brianna Perry Rises Above The Competition — Italy’s #10 Brianna Perry led the Italy Lady Gladiators (8th Girls) to another decisive victory. Perry finished with 14-points in the rematch with Hampton as Italy went on to win 39-4. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: I’m Open! — Italy’s #24 Alyssa Richards really wants the ball.

I’m Open! — Italy’s #24 Alyssa Richards really wants the ball. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Hampton To Inbound — Italy’s #10 Brianna Perry tries to make things difficult for the Hampton inbounder.

Hampton To Inbound — Italy’s #10 Brianna Perry tries to make things difficult for the Hampton inbounder. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Mata Deflects — Italy’s #2 Paola Mata tries to force a turnover against Hampton.

Mata Deflects — Italy’s #2 Paola Mata tries to force a turnover against Hampton. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Birdsong Pops The Cords — Chante lays the ball in the goal to finish the break.

Birdsong Pops The Cords — Chante lays the ball in the goal to finish the break. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Katie Gets Free — Italy’s #40 Katie Byers is available for the pass inside.

Katie Gets Free — Italy’s #40 Katie Byers is available for the pass inside. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Morgan Manages — Italy’s #14 Morgan Cockerham manages the Italy offense.

Morgan Manages — Italy’s #14 Morgan Cockerham manages the Italy offense. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Mata Leans In — Italy’s #2 Paola Mata shoots 1-of-3 technical free throws against Hampton.

Mata Leans In — Italy’s #2 Paola Mata shoots 1-of-3 technical free throws against Hampton. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Out Rebounding Hampton — Italy’s #2 Brianna Burkhalter goes for the rebound against Hampton.

Out Rebounding Hampton — Italy’s #2 Brianna Burkhalter goes for the rebound against Hampton. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Huddle Up — Head Coach Matt Coker talks strategy with the Italy girls.

Huddle Up — Head Coach Matt Coker talks strategy with the Italy girls. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Eyeing The Action — The Italy Lady Gladiators (8th Girls) watch from the bench as they take a break from the action against Hampton.

Eyeing The Action — The Italy Lady Gladiators (8th Girls) watch from the bench as they take a break from the action against Hampton. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: It’s Good! — Italy kept dropping the bombs and shell shocking the Hampton Phoenix 39-4.

It’s Good! — Italy kept dropping the bombs and shell shocking the Hampton Phoenix 39-4. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Rebound Position — Italy’s 8th grade boys get ready to rebound the miss.

Rebound Position — Italy’s 8th grade boys get ready to rebound the miss. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Shot Block — Italy’s #4 Tony Wooldrige blocks a shot by Hampton.

Shot Block — Italy’s #4 Tony Wooldrige blocks a shot by Hampton. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Cole Blocks Out — Cole Hopkins #21 for Italy blocks out under the boards.

Cole Blocks Out — Cole Hopkins #21 for Italy blocks out under the boards. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Hopkins gets Hacked — Cole Hopkins gets hacked by a Hampton defender.

Hopkins gets Hacked — Cole Hopkins gets hacked by a Hampton defender. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Hopkins To Pass — Can you find the open teammate?

Hopkins To Pass — Can you find the open teammate? (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Kayden Pops — Italy’s #0 Kayden Jacinto pops a free throw.

Kayden Pops — Italy’s #0 Kayden Jacinto pops a free throw. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Reid Dribbles — Italy’s #20 Reid Jacinto makes his move toward the lane.

Reid Dribbles — Italy’s #20 Reid Jacinto makes his move toward the lane. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Wooldridge From The Line — Italy’s #4 Tony Wooldridge tries to make a free throw, #21 Cole Hopkins and #34 Paul Harris try to rebound.

Wooldridge From The Line — Italy’s #4 Tony Wooldridge tries to make a free throw, #21 Cole Hopkins and #34 Paul Harris try to rebound. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Behind The Back — Cole plays keep-away from a Hampton player.

Behind The Back — Cole plays keep-away from a Hampton player. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Cole Passes — Cole Hopkins #21 attempts the dreaded cross-court pass to #4 Tony Wooldridge.

Cole Passes — Cole Hopkins #21 attempts the dreaded cross-court pass to #4 Tony Wooldridge. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Did You Feel That? — Jake “Earthquake” Escamilla #25 rumbles down the lane to grab a rebound.

Did You Feel That? — Jake “Earthquake” Escamilla #25 rumbles down the lane to grab a rebound. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Harris Attacks — Italy’s #34 Paul Harris goes up for 2-points as a Phoenix player flies after him.

Harris Attacks — Italy’s #34 Paul Harris goes up for 2-points as a Phoenix player flies after him. (Anne Sutherland)

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