IYAA hoops out the lights on 2009

Image: The IYAA competition Tuesday night was fierce — Hannah Washington eyes her mark like a wild animal stalks it’s prey.

The IYAA competition Tuesday night was fierce — Hannah Washington eyes her mark like a wild animal stalks it’s prey. (Barry Byers)

Image: In the zone — Italy 23 was in the zone Tuesday night winning their last game of the season 36-24.

In the zone — Italy 23 was in the zone Tuesday night winning their last game of the season 36-24. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: McKenzie to Tara — McKenzie Goodwin inbounds to Tara Wallis.

McKenzie to Tara — McKenzie Goodwin inbounds to Tara Wallis. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Attacking the boards — Amber Hooker shoots a free shot while Jaclynn Lewis #22, Janae Robertson #8, Madison Washington #11 and Shercorya Chance #18 charge after the rebound.

Attacking the boards — Amber Hooker shoots a free shot while Jaclynn Lewis #22, Janae Robertson #8, Madison Washington #11 and Shercorya Chance #18 charge after the rebound. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Put your little foot — Hanna Washington #2 puts her little foot in the lane while Shercorya “Cory” Chance #18 encourages the shot to go in the basket.

Put your little foot — Hanna Washington #2 puts her little foot in the lane while Shercorya “Cory” Chance #18 encourages the shot to go in the basket. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Discussing the moment — Italy Gold talks strategy near the end of the game.

Discussing the moment — Italy Gold talks strategy near the end of the game. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: No they didn’t? — Yes they did! Italy 23, the “Girls in Gold,” pulled off the undefeated season with a 9-0 record. Tara Wallis finished the night with 15-points (including two 3-pointers and some attitude).

No they didn’t? — Yes they did! Italy 23, the “Girls in Gold,” pulled off the undefeated season with a 9-0 record. Tara Wallis finished the night with 15-points (including two 3-pointers and some attitude). (Barry Byers)

Image: I’m so wearing this… — Hannah and the “Girls in Gold” made a statement on Tuesday, “We can go undefeated or go out on the town, either way we look good in Gold, Black and White.”

I’m so wearing this… — Hannah and the “Girls in Gold” made a statement on Tuesday, “We can go undefeated or go out on the town, either way we look good in Gold, Black and White.” (Barry Byers)

Image: Eyes of a Champion — The future looks bright for Tara Wallis and her teammates.

Eyes of a Champion — The future looks bright for Tara Wallis and her teammates. (Barry Byers)

Image: McKenzie Goodwin — An open basket catches McKenzie Goodwin’s eyes.

McKenzie Goodwin — An open basket catches McKenzie Goodwin’s eyes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Having a ball — Tara Wallis and her shy teammate Maddy Washington have some fun before their final home game.

Having a ball — Tara Wallis and her shy teammate Maddy Washington have some fun before their final home game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Picture perfect — Jaclynn Lewis is a triple threat. She possesses beauty, brains and brawn…not to mention a winning jumpshot.

Picture perfect — Jaclynn Lewis is a triple threat. She possesses beauty, brains and brawn…not to mention a winning jumpshot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Competitive nature — Natural ability, natural beauty and the product of a great coach, naturally!

Competitive nature — Natural ability, natural beauty and the product of a great coach, naturally! (Barry Byers)

Image: Ken Norwood — Kenneth Norwood #23 waits for the free shot from Osha Turner #8.

Ken Norwood — Kenneth Norwood #23 waits for the free shot from Osha Turner #8. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: The Copelands — Aaron Copeland and Lil’ Cope jam with their playtime pals during the IYAA games.

The Copelands — Aaron Copeland and Lil’ Cope jam with their playtime pals during the IYAA games. (Barry Byers)

Image: I’ll be back! — Jennifer “Terminator” McDaniel, a 5th grader, sets her sights on 2010.

I’ll be back! — Jennifer “Terminator” McDaniel, a 5th grader, sets her sights on 2010. (Barry Byers)

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