IYAA families and friends piece together a winning tradition — Top row: IYAA President Jason Escamilla gives it a shot, 5th & 6th grade boys Coach Andrea Windham, the Commissioners son, #19 Lance McClendon, takes aim; Bottom row: #9 Jason Escamilla shows his form, the lovely Mrs. Cochran has always done her part for the IYAA; Far right: IYAA standout, Ty Windham, takes a moment with photographers (Barry Byers)
The “Girls In Gold” — Italy 23 gets on the same page during the timeout. (Left to right) Kebreona Davis, Jaclynn Lewis, Jennifer McDaniel, Madison Washington and McKenzie Davis. (Kelly Lewis)
Jaclynn Lewis — Italy 23’s #22 Jaclynn Lewis (6th grade) is ready to get the ball bouncing. (Kelly Lewis)
Tylar Wilson — Tylar Wilson #13 (6th grade) looks to make a pass. (Kelly Lewis)
Hannah Washington — Hannah Washington #2 (5th grade) takes the jumper. Washington scored 3-points in the game against Hillsboro Red. (Kelly Lewis)
Lillie Perry — Lillie Perry #14 tries to pass to a teammate. (Barry Byers)
Robertson shoots — When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen. When Janae Robertson shoots, players watch. (Barry Byers)
Get outta here! — Janae Robertson #8 blocks Hillsboro black from the basket. (Barry Byers)
Colton Petry shoots — Coach Windam’s team (5th/6th boys) fast break against Hillsboro Maroon. (Barry Byers)
Norwood’s Net Poppers — Coach Ken Norwood’s squad relaxes before their game. (Barry Byers)
Just Breathe — Colton Petry steadies himself before taking the free shot. (Barry Byers)
Levi McBride — There is just to much to read on the ball before shooting free throws. (Barry Byers)
Jump ball! — That was an easy call to make. (Barry Byers)
Go for it! — Daren Cisneros #17 tries to shoot over Kevin Johnson #12. (Barry Byers)
From the corner — Christian Gatlin #16 challenges the shot from Lamondre Johnson #8. Johnson scored 8-points in the Italy vs Italy matchup. (Barry Byers)
J.T. takes a jumper — Escamilla tries to rally his team. (Barry Byers)
Cody Boyd — Cody Boyd #20 eyes a free shot. Boyd scored 6-points in the contest. (Barry Byers)
Halftime shots — Christian and his pals warm up at halftime. (Barry Byers)
No fear — He may have been the youngest kid on the floor but Kendrick Norwood shot like an old pro scoring 6-points in the game, including a 3-pointer. (Barry Byers)
The Flying Norwood — There goes Kendrick again. (Barry Byers)
Big Shot — Kendrick Norwood #6 is dynomite in a small package. (Barry Byers)
Rising above — Cameron Carter #13 goes up for a shot. (Barry Byers)
Norwood calls huddle — Coach Ken Norwood gets his team to focus on closing out the game. (Barry Byers)
Lance & Cody — Lance McClendon & Cody Boyd try to slow down Team Norwood. (Barry Byers)