JH Boys make it happen against the Eagles

Image: Italy’s #41 Bailey Walton and #33 Darol Mayberry — The Italy 7th grade boys made it happen against Waxahachie Advantage winning 43-23. The 8th grade boys faired well also, winning their match with the Eagles 37-33.

Italy’s #41 Bailey Walton and #33 Darol Mayberry — The Italy 7th grade boys made it happen against Waxahachie Advantage winning 43-23. The 8th grade boys faired well also, winning their match with the Eagles 37-33. (Barry Byers)

Image: “Bigs” battled — Italy’s muscle men pounded the boards taking advantage of Waxahachie.

“Bigs” battled — Italy’s muscle men pounded the boards taking advantage of Waxahachie. (Barry Byers)

Image: Carson climbs — Italy’s #1 Eric Carson climbs to the rim for 2-points against the Eagles as #13 Justin Wood tracks the play.

Carson climbs — Italy’s #1 Eric Carson climbs to the rim for 2-points against the Eagles as #13 Justin Wood tracks the play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Who wants it more — Italy’s Zain Byers #14 goes for the rebound.

Who wants it more — Italy’s Zain Byers #14 goes for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: “King of the Three” — Trey (3) and Double Trey (33) put points on the board.

“King of the Three” — Trey (3) and Double Trey (33) put points on the board. (Barry Byers)

Image: Roldan scores — Italy’s Kevin Roldan #44 goes up for two of his 5-points. Roldan would end the game by nailing a 3-pointer to beat the buzzer.

Roldan scores — Italy’s Kevin Roldan #44 goes up for two of his 5-points. Roldan would end the game by nailing a 3-pointer to beat the buzzer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Carson off the screen — Eric Carson #1 gets some help from his teammate as he drives toward the paint.

Carson off the screen — Eric Carson #1 gets some help from his teammate as he drives toward the paint. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nailed it! — Italy’s #33 Darol Mayberry felt this one as it went through and true.

Nailed it! — Italy’s #33 Darol Mayberry felt this one as it went through and true. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mayberry fouled — Italy’s #33 Darol Mayberry makes the layup and-1 as Pedro Cortez backs Mayberry up.

Mayberry fouled — Italy’s #33 Darol Mayberry makes the layup and-1 as Pedro Cortez backs Mayberry up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy goes up for a score.

Italy goes up for a score. (Italy's #33 Darol Mayberry )

Image: Eric excites — Eric “Flash” Carson #1 excites the crowd and puts the finishing touches on an Italy win as #3 Trey Robertson follows Carson in.

Eric excites — Eric “Flash” Carson #1 excites the crowd and puts the finishing touches on an Italy win as #3 Trey Robertson follows Carson in. (Barry Byers)

Image: I knew it was going in — Italy’s Kevin “Big Shot” Roldan is not even off the court yet and already bragging to his buddy, Bailey Walton #41, about that 3-point shot Roldan made. I guess he’s going to Disney World now. Good job, Kev!

I knew it was going in — Italy’s Kevin “Big Shot” Roldan is not even off the court yet and already bragging to his buddy, Bailey Walton #41, about that 3-point shot Roldan made. I guess he’s going to Disney World now. Good job, Kev! (Barry Byers)

Image: Cole defends — Cole Hopkins #21 shows how you don’t have to know Karate to stop three opposing players from scoring…you just have to know crazy! Note: It’s a line from the Shainghi Noon movie.

Cole defends — Cole Hopkins #21 shows how you don’t have to know Karate to stop three opposing players from scoring…you just have to know crazy! Note: It’s a line from the Shainghi Noon movie. (Barry Byers )

Image: Tony challenges — Italy’s Tony Wooldrige #4 and Reid jacinto #20 try to pressure an Eagle shooter.

Tony challenges — Italy’s Tony Wooldrige #4 and Reid jacinto #20 try to pressure an Eagle shooter. (Barry Byers )

Image: Cole stays calm — Italy’s Cole Hopkins #21 prepares to try a free shot.

Cole stays calm — Italy’s Cole Hopkins #21 prepares to try a free shot. (Barry Byers )

Image: Jacinto tries to focus — Cayden Jacinto #0 allows for zero distractions at the line.

Jacinto tries to focus — Cayden Jacinto #0 allows for zero distractions at the line. (Barry Byers )

Image: Paul powers — Paul Harris #34 stretches out for the rebound as Tony Wooldridge, Adrian Reed and Brandon Jacinto keep their eyes on the ball.

Paul powers — Paul Harris #34 stretches out for the rebound as Tony Wooldridge, Adrian Reed and Brandon Jacinto keep their eyes on the ball. (Barry Byers )

Image: In your face — Tony Wooldrige #4 hits a 3-pointer with a hand in his face.

In your face — Tony Wooldrige #4 hits a 3-pointer with a hand in his face. (Barry Byers )

Image: Hopkins heaves — Avoiding the blocker, Cole shoots another 3-pointer.

Hopkins heaves — Avoiding the blocker, Cole shoots another 3-pointer. (Barry Byers )

Image: I think I can — Brandon Jacinto earns free shots against the Eagles after a Waxahachie player gets a flagrant foul for grabbing Jacinto near the neckline.

I think I can — Brandon Jacinto earns free shots against the Eagles after a Waxahachie player gets a flagrant foul for grabbing Jacinto near the neckline. (Barry Byers )

Image: Chase gives it a try — Standout middle linebacker Chase Hamilton is getting the hang of this basketball thing.

Chase gives it a try — Standout middle linebacker Chase Hamilton is getting the hang of this basketball thing. (Barry Byers )

Image: 3,2,1…#0 launches — Cayden Jacinto #0 shoots a 3-pointer on his way to scoring 16-points and helping Italy defeat the Eagles.

3,2,1…#0 launches — Cayden Jacinto #0 shoots a 3-pointer on his way to scoring 16-points and helping Italy defeat the Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fleming on the boards — Italy’s Tim Fleming #50 takes on the Eagles single handedly, cause there is no other Gladiator around!

Fleming on the boards — Italy’s Tim Fleming #50 takes on the Eagles single handedly, cause there is no other Gladiator around! (Barry Byers)

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