Italy JV Girls and Boys hoop it up against Dallas Gateway

Image: The Flying Ashcraft — Italy’s #20 Ryan Ashcraft takes it to the Gateway Gators. Both Italy JV sqads took care of business with Italy’s Ladies winning 34-19 and the JV Boys landing on top 40-18.

The Flying Ashcraft — Italy’s #20 Ryan Ashcraft takes it to the Gateway Gators. Both Italy JV sqads took care of business with Italy’s Ladies winning 34-19 and the JV Boys landing on top 40-18. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taking it on the nose — Italy’s Shelbi Gilley gets mauled by a nest of Gateway Gators as she rises for points.

Taking it on the nose — Italy’s Shelbi Gilley gets mauled by a nest of Gateway Gators as she rises for points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Khadijiah Davis — Italy’s #34 Khadijiah Davis soars to the goal helping to rackup a win for the Lady Gladiators JV.

Khadijiah Davis — Italy’s #34 Khadijiah Davis soars to the goal helping to rackup a win for the Lady Gladiators JV. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lupita Luna — With a little encouragement from the Italy Lady Gladiators Varsity squad members, Italy’s #5 Lupita Luna sinks a free throw against the Gateway Gators.

Lupita Luna — With a little encouragement from the Italy Lady Gladiators Varsity squad members, Italy’s #5 Lupita Luna sinks a free throw against the Gateway Gators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Luna Shoots — Italy’s #5 Lupita Luna let’s go of a free throw.

Luna Shoots — Italy’s #5 Lupita Luna let’s go of a free throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: Enjoying themselves — Italy’s Ladies are feeling good about their performance as they break the huddle.

Enjoying themselves — Italy’s Ladies are feeling good about their performance as they break the huddle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Davis passes — Passing out of trouble is point guard Khadijiah Davis #34.

Davis passes — Passing out of trouble is point guard Khadijiah Davis #34. (Barry Byers)

Image: Suaste Shoots — Getting open in the paint is Italy’s #12 Alma Suaste.

Suaste Shoots — Getting open in the paint is Italy’s #12 Alma Suaste. (Barry Byers)

Image: Davis eyes the rim — Italy’s #34 Khadijiah Davis is focused on the goal.

Davis eyes the rim — Italy’s #34 Khadijiah Davis is focused on the goal. (Barry Byers)

Image: Luna in the lane — Italy’s Lupita Luna floats the ball over a Gateway Gator.

Luna in the lane — Italy’s Lupita Luna floats the ball over a Gateway Gator. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alma Suaste — Teammate #22 Kaytlyn Bales keeps the photograghers back while #12 Alma Suaste drills a free throw.

Alma Suaste — Teammate #22 Kaytlyn Bales keeps the photograghers back while #12 Alma Suaste drills a free throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: A Gator attacks — The Italy zone defense forces a jump shot from Gateway.

A Gator attacks — The Italy zone defense forces a jump shot from Gateway. (Barry Byers)

Image: Celebrating a win — Italy’s Lady Gladiators JV celebrates their accomplishment of defeating the Gateway Gators 34-19.

Celebrating a win — Italy’s Lady Gladiators JV celebrates their accomplishment of defeating the Gateway Gators 34-19. (Barry Byers)

Image: When animals attack — Italy’s #12 Aaron Thomas displays the kickers that are about to trample over the Gateway Gators.

When animals attack — Italy’s #12 Aaron Thomas displays the kickers that are about to trample over the Gateway Gators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sephus floors it — Italy’s #3 Deandre Sephus hits the gas to rev-up Italy’s fast break.

Sephus floors it — Italy’s #3 Deandre Sephus hits the gas to rev-up Italy’s fast break. (Barry Byers)

Image: Holden doesn’t holdback — Italy’s Jase Holden #4 attacks the Gateway Gators defense.

Holden doesn’t holdback — Italy’s Jase Holden #4 attacks the Gateway Gators defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ashcraft Rolls — Ashcraft rolls over the Gateway Gator defense.

Ashcraft Rolls — Ashcraft rolls over the Gateway Gator defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mr. Muscles — Powering his way up to the rim is Italy’s #21 Ethan Saxon.

Mr. Muscles — Powering his way up to the rim is Italy’s #21 Ethan Saxon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jase Jumps — Italy’s #4 Jase Holden beat the Gateway Gators with one hand.

Jase Jumps — Italy’s #4 Jase Holden beat the Gateway Gators with one hand. (Barry Byers)

Image: Souder Skies — Italy’s #11 Brandon Souder rises above the competition for a score.

Souder Skies — Italy’s #11 Brandon Souder rises above the competition for a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Deandre Delivers — Italy’s Deandre Sephus #3 scores a jumper against the Gateway Gators.

Deandre Delivers — Italy’s Deandre Sephus #3 scores a jumper against the Gateway Gators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Highlight Holden — Leaping in the lane is Italy’s #4 Jase Holden.

Highlight Holden — Leaping in the lane is Italy’s #4 Jase Holden. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Ethanator — Italy’s #21 Ethan Saxon muscles his way to the basket.

The Ethanator — Italy’s #21 Ethan Saxon muscles his way to the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Saxon from the line — Capping off the win for Italy is Ethan Saxon. The Gladiators JV dominated the Dallas Gateway Gators 40-18.

Saxon from the line — Capping off the win for Italy is Ethan Saxon. The Gladiators JV dominated the Dallas Gateway Gators 40-18. (Barry Byers)

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