IYAA basketball is reaching goals in Week 7

Image: IYAA is all smiles in Week 7 — IYAA Basketball allows local youth to showcase their talents and be better prepared for the ultimate game called life.

IYAA is all smiles in Week 7 — IYAA Basketball allows local youth to showcase their talents and be better prepared for the ultimate game called life. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 23 tips-off — Italy’s #22 Jaclynn Lewis swats the jump ball to an open teammate.

Italy 23 tips-off — Italy’s #22 Jaclynn Lewis swats the jump ball to an open teammate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Maddy to Jac — Sure passer #11 Madison Washington patiently waits for #22 Jaclynn Lewis to get open before passing her the ball. Lewis scored 2 of her 7-points to lead all scores.

Maddy to Jac — Sure passer #11 Madison Washington patiently waits for #22 Jaclynn Lewis to get open before passing her the ball. Lewis scored 2 of her 7-points to lead all scores. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 23 Rebounds — Due to time constraints. Italy 23 and Hillsboro Black had to play 6-minute running quarters. That proved to be enough time for Italy 23 as they won 25-9.

Italy 23 Rebounds — Due to time constraints. Italy 23 and Hillsboro Black had to play 6-minute running quarters. That proved to be enough time for Italy 23 as they won 25-9. (Barry Byers)

Image: KaBreona Davis — KaBreona Davis charges toward the basket for a score against Hillsboro as #13 Tylar Wilson, #11 Madison Washington and #9 Tara Wallis follow.

KaBreona Davis — KaBreona Davis charges toward the basket for a score against Hillsboro as #13 Tylar Wilson, #11 Madison Washington and #9 Tara Wallis follow. (Barry Byers)

Image: Goodwin goes distance — McKenzie “Good win” Goodwin leads the “Girls In Gold” on the fast break. McKenzie also scored her 1st free throw during the game.

Goodwin goes distance — McKenzie “Good win” Goodwin leads the “Girls In Gold” on the fast break. McKenzie also scored her 1st free throw during the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tylar Wilson — Tylar Wilson stretches before the big game against Hillsboro black. Wilson was a big part of Italy 23’s defensive game plan holding Hillsboro to only 1 basket and 9-points total while Italy 23 put in 25-points.

Tylar Wilson — Tylar Wilson stretches before the big game against Hillsboro black. Wilson was a big part of Italy 23’s defensive game plan holding Hillsboro to only 1 basket and 9-points total while Italy 23 put in 25-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: From the line — Coach Misty Escamilla’s 3rd & 4th Grade boys practice free throws at the break.

From the line — Coach Misty Escamilla’s 3rd & 4th Grade boys practice free throws at the break. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bombs away! — Italy Gold fires a shot against Italy White. Is Gary Escamilla yelling, “Incoming?”

Bombs away! — Italy Gold fires a shot against Italy White. Is Gary Escamilla yelling, “Incoming?” (Barry Byers)

Image: David has ups — David “UPS” DeLahoya #13 delivers the shot scoring 2 of his 10-points as Isaac Salcido #8 and Adrian Acevedo #17 move in for the rebound.

David has ups — David “UPS” DeLahoya #13 delivers the shot scoring 2 of his 10-points as Isaac Salcido #8 and Adrian Acevedo #17 move in for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: I can do this… — Italy Gold’s Jared Gatlin #10 has a chance for points against Italy White as Isaac Salcido, Ty Hamilton, David DeLahoya and Nathan Gomez prepare to rebound.

I can do this… — Italy Gold’s Jared Gatlin #10 has a chance for points against Italy White as Isaac Salcido, Ty Hamilton, David DeLahoya and Nathan Gomez prepare to rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gary Escamilla — “G-Scott” puts in a 1 of his 5-points before the 2nd half begins.

Gary Escamilla — “G-Scott” puts in a 1 of his 5-points before the 2nd half begins. (Barry Byers)

Image: Halftime free shot — Italy White takes aim from the free line before the 2nd half. In this league, every player shoots 1 layup during pregame and 1 free throw at halftime. A player can earn up to two points, before each half starts, and the points get added to the scoreboard.

Halftime free shot — Italy White takes aim from the free line before the 2nd half. In this league, every player shoots 1 layup during pregame and 1 free throw at halftime. A player can earn up to two points, before each half starts, and the points get added to the scoreboard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nathan Gomez — Nathan Gomez #23 and his teammates get ready to square off against Italy Gold.

Nathan Gomez — Nathan Gomez #23 and his teammates get ready to square off against Italy Gold. (Barry Byers)

Image: Can’t talk now — Can I get a quote from one of you guys for the Italy Neotribune? Anybody? Ty Hamilton #11 and Jared Gatlin #10 are getting their Gladiatorade on.

Can’t talk now — Can I get a quote from one of you guys for the Italy Neotribune? Anybody? Ty Hamilton #11 and Jared Gatlin #10 are getting their Gladiatorade on. (Barry Byers)

Image: Getting loose — Lance and J.T. stretch it out before their game against Hillsboro Maroon. The stretching worked as Italy had to come from behind in the 4th period to win.

Getting loose — Lance and J.T. stretch it out before their game against Hillsboro Maroon. The stretching worked as Italy had to come from behind in the 4th period to win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy inbounds — Italy works to get open for the inbound pass.

Italy inbounds — Italy works to get open for the inbound pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan Connor — Ryan tries to inbound to Levi.

Ryan Connor — Ryan tries to inbound to Levi. (Barry Byers)

Image: Levi lays it up — Levi finishes the fast break against Hillsboro Royal Blue.

Levi lays it up — Levi finishes the fast break against Hillsboro Royal Blue. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tylan Wallace — Tylan’s shadow looks familiar.

Tylan Wallace — Tylan’s shadow looks familiar. (Barry Byers)

Image: Levy let’s it fly — Levy puts up a shot from the right wing.

Levy let’s it fly — Levy puts up a shot from the right wing. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tony Wilson — Tony Wilson cheers on his teammates while he catches his breath.

Tony Wilson — Tony Wilson cheers on his teammates while he catches his breath. (Barry Byers)

Image: Defending our gym — Italy White’s defense held Hillsboro Maroon to only 2-points in the 4th period which allowed Italy to pull off the comeback and win.

Defending our gym — Italy White’s defense held Hillsboro Maroon to only 2-points in the 4th period which allowed Italy to pull off the comeback and win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taking a break — Gary “G-Scott” Escamilla takes a break during his game.

Taking a break — Gary “G-Scott” Escamilla takes a break during his game. (Barry Byers)

Return to story