Varsity Boys show Dallas Faith Family no mercy

Image: Getting fired up — The Italy Gladiators form their team circle at center court. Italy went on to beat Dallas Faith Family 75-27…bring on Itasca!

Getting fired up — The Italy Gladiators form their team circle at center court. Italy went on to beat Dallas Faith Family 75-27…bring on Itasca! (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Cousins of Chaos — Cousins, Jasenio Anderson and Desmond Anderson, partake in the shootaround session before the game against Dallas Faith Family.

The Cousins of Chaos — Cousins, Jasenio Anderson and Desmond Anderson, partake in the shootaround session before the game against Dallas Faith Family. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Beast lurks — Beast is sidelined for now…but he’s out there somewhere, plotting his attack.

The Beast lurks — Beast is sidelined for now…but he’s out there somewhere, plotting his attack. (Barry Byers)

Image: Darrin Moore — Darrin “Butter” Moore lets it fly from one end of Italy all the way to the basket.

Darrin Moore — Darrin “Butter” Moore lets it fly from one end of Italy all the way to the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Moore’s introduced — Darrin “Butter” Moore gets introduced to the fans to start the game against Dallas Faith Family.

Moore’s introduced — Darrin “Butter” Moore gets introduced to the fans to start the game against Dallas Faith Family. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Isaac’s introduced — Starter, #10 John Isaac, receives applause.

Isaac’s introduced — Starter, #10 John Isaac, receives applause. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Dontavius is introduced — Senior starter, Dontavius Clemons, gets introduced before the game.

Dontavius is introduced — Senior starter, Dontavius Clemons, gets introduced before the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coming together — The Gladiators huddle in a display of team unity.

Coming together — The Gladiators huddle in a display of team unity. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Turnover — The Gladiator defense forces a turnover.

Turnover — The Gladiator defense forces a turnover. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Let’s go! — Rodgers, Holden and Ashcraft head into battle.

Let’s go! — Rodgers, Holden and Ashcraft head into battle. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Oscar rebounds — Italy’s got this rebound, no problem.

Oscar rebounds — Italy’s got this rebound, no problem. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach lends a hand — Thanks to Head Coach Kyle holley, the Gladiators have this Dallas Faith player completely surrounded.

Coach lends a hand — Thanks to Head Coach Kyle holley, the Gladiators have this Dallas Faith player completely surrounded. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Wait up! — Dallas Faith players just couldn’t keep up with the running Gladiators attack.

Wait up! — Dallas Faith players just couldn’t keep up with the running Gladiators attack. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jase jumps — Italy’s #11 Jase Holden rises between two defenders.

Jase jumps — Italy’s #11 Jase Holden rises between two defenders. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ashcraft attacks — Ryan Ashcraft lays it in.

Ashcraft attacks — Ryan Ashcraft lays it in. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Heath hoops — The Gladiator bench has the best view in the Coliseum.

Heath hoops — The Gladiator bench has the best view in the Coliseum. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Diamond fights — Fighting for the rebound is #4 Diamond Rodgers.

Diamond fights — Fighting for the rebound is #4 Diamond Rodgers. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy shoots — The high powered Italy offense can score from anywhere at anytime.

Italy shoots — The high powered Italy offense can score from anywhere at anytime. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Another basket — Italy’s offense pumps in another 2-points.

Another basket — Italy’s offense pumps in another 2-points. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach and player — Coach Holley preps #12 Aaron Thomas for action. Aaron is following in his father’s footsteps by playing for the Gladiators.

Coach and player — Coach Holley preps #12 Aaron Thomas for action. Aaron is following in his father’s footsteps by playing for the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Thomas for two — Italy’s #12 Aaron Thomas floats in another bucket for the Gladiators.

Thomas for two — Italy’s #12 Aaron Thomas floats in another bucket for the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ready to reload — Here come the reinforcements, Ryan, Jase and Justin.

Ready to reload — Here come the reinforcements, Ryan, Jase and Justin. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Thomas blankets — Italy’s #12 Aaron Thomas blankets the inbound pass.

Thomas blankets — Italy’s #12 Aaron Thomas blankets the inbound pass. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Game over — Unfortunately for the Dallas Faith Family players, the other three sides of the scoreboard tell the same story.

Game over — Unfortunately for the Dallas Faith Family players, the other three sides of the scoreboard tell the same story. (Anne Sutherland)

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