Gladiators come to a Crossroads before Playoffs

Image: Senior Diamond Rodgers represents Italy before the game. — Italy played one last warm-up game before the playoffs against Crossroads.

Senior Diamond Rodgers represents Italy before the game. — Italy played one last warm-up game before the playoffs against Crossroads. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gets Loose — Some of the fellas get their game faces on.

Italy Gets Loose — Some of the fellas get their game faces on. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Isaac — Italy’s John Isaac had a high scoring game putting in 20-points against Crossroads.

John Isaac — Italy’s John Isaac had a high scoring game putting in 20-points against Crossroads. (Barry Byers)

Image: No panic — Italy’s bench doesn’t seem too concerned about Crossroads as they stay relaxed before the playoff game against Chilton.

No panic — Italy’s bench doesn’t seem too concerned about Crossroads as they stay relaxed before the playoff game against Chilton. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chocolates For Sale — The Italy Band will have chocolate bars for sale this month for a fundraiser.

Chocolates For Sale — The Italy Band will have chocolate bars for sale this month for a fundraiser. (Barry Byers)

Image: Give Me Chocolate! — Ryan Connor purchases a bar of chocolate in support of the Italy Band members, plus, he just wanted some chocolate.

Give Me Chocolate! — Ryan Connor purchases a bar of chocolate in support of the Italy Band members, plus, he just wanted some chocolate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Huddle for unity — Italy is still a team no matter what!

Huddle for unity — Italy is still a team no matter what! (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio Driving — Everbody better pull over to the side of the lane because Jasenio is about to merge into the paint.

Jasenio Driving — Everbody better pull over to the side of the lane because Jasenio is about to merge into the paint. (Barry Byers)

Image: Press defense — Crossroads managed getting the ball across mid-court time after time.

Press defense — Crossroads managed getting the ball across mid-court time after time. (Barry Byers)

Image: John for two — Italy’s John Isaac takes on two defenders as he fades away for a 2-point shot.

John for two — Italy’s John Isaac takes on two defenders as he fades away for a 2-point shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac from the line — Italy’s John Isaac shows his free throw shooting skills against Crossroads.

Isaac from the line — Italy’s John Isaac shows his free throw shooting skills against Crossroads. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson Again — You can’t stop it. You can think about stopping it…but you can’t do it. Jasenio Anderson #11, bothered by an ankle sprain gets the green light to play against Crossroads.

Anderson Again — You can’t stop it. You can think about stopping it…but you can’t do it. Jasenio Anderson #11, bothered by an ankle sprain gets the green light to play against Crossroads. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Holley — Coach Holley and five Gladiators try to break Crossroads.

Coach Holley — Coach Holley and five Gladiators try to break Crossroads. (Barry Byers)

Image: John for two — Italy’s John Isaac #10 shoots a baseline jumper against Crossroads.

John for two — Italy’s John Isaac #10 shoots a baseline jumper against Crossroads. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio Inbounds — Jasenio Anderson #11 tries to inbound to a fellow Gladiator.

Jasenio Inbounds — Jasenio Anderson #11 tries to inbound to a fellow Gladiator. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio Inside — Italy’s Jasenio Anderson #11 rises over Crossroads.

Jasenio Inside — Italy’s Jasenio Anderson #11 rises over Crossroads. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy On Offense — Italy’s offense struggled to put in enough points to overtake Crossroads.

Italy On Offense — Italy’s offense struggled to put in enough points to overtake Crossroads. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clemons Converses — Dontavius has a chat with Jasenio concerning strategy against Crossroads.

Clemons Converses — Dontavius has a chat with Jasenio concerning strategy against Crossroads. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Dontavius Clemons — Senior Dontavius Clemons #5, concentrates on a free shot against Crossroads.

Senior Dontavius Clemons — Senior Dontavius Clemons #5, concentrates on a free shot against Crossroads. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head Coach Kyle Holley — Head Coach Kyle Holley and crew put in one last work out before the playoffs.

Head Coach Kyle Holley — Head Coach Kyle Holley and crew put in one last work out before the playoffs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bench View — The Italy Gladiators were forced to watch Crossroads take free shots all game long.

Bench View — The Italy Gladiators were forced to watch Crossroads take free shots all game long. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Larry Mayberry — After the game, Coach Larry Mayberry checks over the books before heading to the locker room.

Coach Larry Mayberry — After the game, Coach Larry Mayberry checks over the books before heading to the locker room. (Barry Byers)

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