Varsity Boys vs Dallas Gateway in basketbrawl

Image: Italy’s Jasenio and Diamond go gator hunting — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson and #4 Diamond Rodgers go gator hunting against Dallas Gateway. Unfortunately, it was the Gladiators who fell prey in the end, losing a close one to the Gators 57-55.

Italy’s Jasenio and Diamond go gator hunting — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson and #4 Diamond Rodgers go gator hunting against Dallas Gateway. Unfortunately, it was the Gladiators who fell prey in the end, losing a close one to the Gators 57-55. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson Introduced — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson answers the bell as he enters with his entourage.

Anderson Introduced — Italy’s #11 Jasenio Anderson answers the bell as he enters with his entourage. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: John Isaac Enters — John Isaac enters the basketball ring against Dallas Gateway for the rematch of the century.

John Isaac Enters — John Isaac enters the basketball ring against Dallas Gateway for the rematch of the century. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Center ring — Before the match, Gladiator players shout, “Italy is the greatest!”

Center ring — Before the match, Gladiator players shout, “Italy is the greatest!” (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Flies like a Butterfly — Dontavius can sting like a bee also. It wasn’t long after the opening tip-off that the matchup, between Italy and Dallas Gateway, got physical. Both players and fans had to be ejected or escorted out.

Flies like a Butterfly — Dontavius can sting like a bee also. It wasn’t long after the opening tip-off that the matchup, between Italy and Dallas Gateway, got physical. Both players and fans had to be ejected or escorted out. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: His best shot — Jasenio gave it his best shot Tuesday night. Unfortunately, a twisted ankle in the 1st half slowed the Gladiator attack.

His best shot — Jasenio gave it his best shot Tuesday night. Unfortunately, a twisted ankle in the 1st half slowed the Gladiator attack. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Isaac takes a shot — John Isaac #10 takes a shot against the Gators in the early rounds.

Isaac takes a shot — John Isaac #10 takes a shot against the Gators in the early rounds. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Uppercut — Jasenio gets uppercutted on his way to the rim.

Uppercut — Jasenio gets uppercutted on his way to the rim. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Isaac in the corner — John Isaac #10 tries to fight Italy’s way out of a corner in the early rounds as the Gladiators trailed most of the 1st half.

Isaac in the corner — John Isaac #10 tries to fight Italy’s way out of a corner in the early rounds as the Gladiators trailed most of the 1st half. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ejections — Referees try to get a handle on the choas during the game. Two Italy players were ejected, one Gateway player and one Gator fan were ejected.

Ejections — Referees try to get a handle on the choas during the game. Two Italy players were ejected, one Gateway player and one Gator fan were ejected. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Referees sort it out — The referees had a mess to clean up by the end of the 2nd period between Italy and Dallas Gateway after the game became a bout.

Referees sort it out — The referees had a mess to clean up by the end of the 2nd period between Italy and Dallas Gateway after the game became a bout. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Cheerleaders reward fans — The Italy Cheerleaders reward Gladiator fans by throwing shirts in to the crowd.

Cheerleaders reward fans — The Italy Cheerleaders reward Gladiator fans by throwing shirts in to the crowd. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gators go for it — Trying to not let “Big City” breathe are Italy’s John Isaac #10 and Dontavius Clemons #5.

Gators go for it — Trying to not let “Big City” breathe are Italy’s John Isaac #10 and Dontavius Clemons #5. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Take your shot — Italy’s Colton Campbell takes his shot against the Gators.

Take your shot — Italy’s Colton Campbell takes his shot against the Gators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Flying high now — The Gators obviously did a lot of jump roping getting ready for the rematch. I wonder if they drank raw eggs too?

Flying high now — The Gators obviously did a lot of jump roping getting ready for the rematch. I wonder if they drank raw eggs too? (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Rodgers works midsection — Italy’s #4 Diamond Rodgers works the middle of the Gator defense.

Rodgers works midsection — Italy’s #4 Diamond Rodgers works the middle of the Gator defense. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Stuck in the corner — This Gateway Gator is up against the ropes as he’s penned in the corner during the bout with Italy.

Stuck in the corner — This Gateway Gator is up against the ropes as he’s penned in the corner during the bout with Italy. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jasenio throws a left — Jasenio Anderson #11 throws his left jab. Heath Clemons #2 trying to soften up the Gator defense.

Jasenio throws a left — Jasenio Anderson #11 throws his left jab. Heath Clemons #2 trying to soften up the Gator defense. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Anderson has poise — Jasenio is focused on winning the heavyweight belt while the ref is ready to count either side out.

Anderson has poise — Jasenio is focused on winning the heavyweight belt while the ref is ready to count either side out. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jabbing away — Italy jabs away at the big man from Dallas Gateway. “Big City” staggered but never fell as the Gators win “Gladiator vs Gator II.”

Jabbing away — Italy jabs away at the big man from Dallas Gateway. “Big City” staggered but never fell as the Gators win “Gladiator vs Gator II.” (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gators get sneaky — The Gateway Gators try to catch Italy with their guard down.

Gators get sneaky — The Gateway Gators try to catch Italy with their guard down. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Playing hurt — After twisting his foot, Jasenio gets cleared by the corner man and returns before the end of round 2.

Playing hurt — After twisting his foot, Jasenio gets cleared by the corner man and returns before the end of round 2. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Didn’t see it coming — Italy didn’t see this one coming as Dallas Gateway got the upset victory on Italy’s home floor, 57-55.

Didn’t see it coming — Italy didn’t see this one coming as Dallas Gateway got the upset victory on Italy’s home floor, 57-55. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The official scorecard — This is what the Italy Gladiators had to look up at and read near the end of the game against Dallas Gateway. Italy accomplished several moves in the final 2.9 but were unable to deliver the knockout 3-point shot.

The official scorecard — This is what the Italy Gladiators had to look up at and read near the end of the game against Dallas Gateway. Italy accomplished several moves in the final 2.9 but were unable to deliver the knockout 3-point shot. (Anne Sutherland)

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