Varsity Boys regroup against Waxahachie

Image: Senior Dontavius Clemons #5 — Senior Dontavius Clemons #5 has no problem winning the opening tip-off in his last regular season game as an Italy Gladiator. Italy went on to win the contest 68-41 over the Waxahachie Advantage Eagles as they prepare for the playoffs.

Senior Dontavius Clemons #5 — Senior Dontavius Clemons #5 has no problem winning the opening tip-off in his last regular season game as an Italy Gladiator. Italy went on to win the contest 68-41 over the Waxahachie Advantage Eagles as they prepare for the playoffs. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Give Me That! — Italy Senior Dontavius Clemons #5 is a high flyer and his talents along with his smile will be missed after he graduates.

Give Me That! — Italy Senior Dontavius Clemons #5 is a high flyer and his talents along with his smile will be missed after he graduates. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Good Luck — Senior Diamond Rodgers #4 wishes the Waxahachie Advantage players good luck in a show of sportsmanship.

Good Luck — Senior Diamond Rodgers #4 wishes the Waxahachie Advantage players good luck in a show of sportsmanship. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Feeling Good — The Gladiators look loose and ready to go.

Feeling Good — The Gladiators look loose and ready to go. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jasenio Arches — Italy’s Jasenio Anderson #11 puts some arch on this shot.

Jasenio Arches — Italy’s Jasenio Anderson #11 puts some arch on this shot. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: JV Boys Honored — Left to right: Kyle Wilkins, Corrin Frazier, Bobby Wilson, Ethan Saxon, Kyle Jackson, Colton Campbell, Larry Mayberry, Jase Holden, Eduardo Garcia, Ryan Ashcraft, Brandon Souder and Deandre Sephus.

JV Boys Honored — Left to right: Kyle Wilkins, Corrin Frazier, Bobby Wilson, Ethan Saxon, Kyle Jackson, Colton Campbell, Larry Mayberry, Jase Holden, Eduardo Garcia, Ryan Ashcraft, Brandon Souder and Deandre Sephus. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Enjoying The Praise — Left to right: Ethan Saxon, Kyle Jackson, Colton Campbell, Larry Mayberry, Jase Holden and Eduardo Garcia.

Enjoying The Praise — Left to right: Ethan Saxon, Kyle Jackson, Colton Campbell, Larry Mayberry, Jase Holden and Eduardo Garcia. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Defense — Italy’s defense was to athletic for the Eagles.

Defense — Italy’s defense was to athletic for the Eagles. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Diamond Hazes — Italy’s Diamond Rodgers #4 hazes a Waxahachie Advantage player along the baseline.

Diamond Hazes — Italy’s Diamond Rodgers #4 hazes a Waxahachie Advantage player along the baseline. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Rodgers Rises — Italy’s Diamond Rodgers #4 goes up, and up against Waxahachie.

Rodgers Rises — Italy’s Diamond Rodgers #4 goes up, and up against Waxahachie. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Desmond Anderson — Italy’s Desmond Anderson #15 pushes the ball against the Eagles.

Desmond Anderson — Italy’s Desmond Anderson #15 pushes the ball against the Eagles. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Deep Ball — Italy can score inside and out.

The Deep Ball — Italy can score inside and out. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Oscar and Crownover — Oscar Gonzalez #3 and Dan Crownover #20 get help from Donald Walton #21 and Desmond Anderson #15 in defending against the Eagles.

Oscar and Crownover — Oscar Gonzalez #3 and Dan Crownover #20 get help from Donald Walton #21 and Desmond Anderson #15 in defending against the Eagles. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Crownover Challenges — Dan Crownover #20 challenges an Eagle shooter.

Crownover Challenges — Dan Crownover #20 challenges an Eagle shooter. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Dan and Aaron — Dan Crownover #20 and Aaron Thomas #12 cover the Eagles.

Dan and Aaron — Dan Crownover #20 and Aaron Thomas #12 cover the Eagles. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Desmond Disturbs — Desmond Anderson #15 disrupts an Eagle player.

Desmond Disturbs — Desmond Anderson #15 disrupts an Eagle player. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Eagle Has Landed — The Eagles landed hard losing to the Italy Gladiators 68-41.

The Eagle Has Landed — The Eagles landed hard losing to the Italy Gladiators 68-41. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Brave Bird — An Eagle player shows guts as he takes on Walton, Thomas, Anderson Gonzalez and Crownover.

Brave Bird — An Eagle player shows guts as he takes on Walton, Thomas, Anderson Gonzalez and Crownover. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Swishing Another — Italy swished and swayed their way to a victory over Waxahachie Advantage.

Swishing Another — Italy swished and swayed their way to a victory over Waxahachie Advantage. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Active Bench — The Italy bench was bustling during the game.

Active Bench — The Italy bench was bustling during the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: One last shot — Italy Seniors Dontavius Clemons #5, Darrin Moore #33 and Diamond Rodgers #4 helped Italy deliver one final blow as they finished the regular season with a win over Waxahachie Advantage 68-41.

One last shot — Italy Seniors Dontavius Clemons #5, Darrin Moore #33 and Diamond Rodgers #4 helped Italy deliver one final blow as they finished the regular season with a win over Waxahachie Advantage 68-41. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Rodgers From The Line — Desmond Anderson #15 and Dan Crownover #20 go for the rebound just in case Diamond’s shot rims out.

Rodgers From The Line — Desmond Anderson #15 and Dan Crownover #20 go for the rebound just in case Diamond’s shot rims out. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Seniors Lead — Playing their final regular season game as Italy Gladiators, Seniors Dontavius Clemons #5, Diamond Rodgers #4 and Darrin Moore #33 lead the charge into the playoffs.

Seniors Lead — Playing their final regular season game as Italy Gladiators, Seniors Dontavius Clemons #5, Diamond Rodgers #4 and Darrin Moore #33 lead the charge into the playoffs. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Two Thumbs Up — John Isaac #10 gives the thumbs up sign on another Italy Gladiator winning performance and an outstanding regular season of basketball.

Two Thumbs Up — John Isaac #10 gives the thumbs up sign on another Italy Gladiator winning performance and an outstanding regular season of basketball. (Anne Sutherland)

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