Italy Invitational – Friday results

Image: Kaitlyn Rossa climbs high for 2-points against Milford on Day 2 — The Italy Lady Gladiators defeat the Milford Bulldogs 64-11 setting up a Tournament Championship matchup against the undefeated Grace Prep Lady Lions.

Kaitlyn Rossa climbs high for 2-points against Milford on Day 2 — The Italy Lady Gladiators defeat the Milford Bulldogs 64-11 setting up a Tournament Championship matchup against the undefeated Grace Prep Lady Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bubba answers — Italy JV Gladiator Bubba Itson(5) knocks down 4th quarter free throws to seal the deal against Teague’s Varsity team.

Bubba answers — Italy JV Gladiator Bubba Itson(5) knocks down 4th quarter free throws to seal the deal against Teague’s Varsity team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jase charges — The high-flying Jase Holden(4) gets called for charging on this play to the dismay of Italy JV Head Coach Larry Mayberry.

Jase charges — The high-flying Jase Holden(4) gets called for charging on this play to the dismay of Italy JV Head Coach Larry Mayberry. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bubba passes to Larry — Teamwork helped Italy’s JV Gladiators upset the Teague Varsity on Friday.

Bubba passes to Larry — Teamwork helped Italy’s JV Gladiators upset the Teague Varsity on Friday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mayberry scores — Big Larry Mayberry(13) scores over the Tigers.

Mayberry scores — Big Larry Mayberry(13) scores over the Tigers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jackson lays it in — Italy JV Gladiator Kyle Jackson(50) scores 2-points against Teague.

Jackson lays it in — Italy JV Gladiator Kyle Jackson(50) scores 2-points against Teague. (Barry Byers)

Image: Dad and son… — …Coach and player. Italy JV Head Coach Larry Mayberry congratulates his son for a nice effort that helped the Italy JV Gladiators upset the Teague varsity squad on Day 2 of the Italy Invitational Tournament.

Dad and son… — …Coach and player. Italy JV Head Coach Larry Mayberry congratulates his son for a nice effort that helped the Italy JV Gladiators upset the Teague varsity squad on Day 2 of the Italy Invitational Tournament. (Barry Byers)

Image: Green’s in Gold! — Italy High School teacher, Mr. James Green, sports his gold Lady Gladiator “RISE” shirt during the IIT.

Green’s in Gold! — Italy High School teacher, Mr. James Green, sports his gold Lady Gladiator “RISE” shirt during the IIT. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jameka shoots one — Italy point guard Jameka Copeland(5) shoots free throws against Milford as Jaleecia Fleming(32) prepares to battle for the rebound.

Jameka shoots one — Italy point guard Jameka Copeland(5) shoots free throws against Milford as Jaleecia Fleming(32) prepares to battle for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Copeland tickled — It appears Italy Lady Gladiator Jameka Copeland(5) avoids being tickled while shooting her free throw.

Copeland tickled — It appears Italy Lady Gladiator Jameka Copeland(5) avoids being tickled while shooting her free throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: Milford Lady Bulldogs — The Lady Bulldogs came from behind on Day 1 to win 30-27 over the Venus Lady Bulldogs thanks to 13-points from Ashley Ross(3).

Milford Lady Bulldogs — The Lady Bulldogs came from behind on Day 1 to win 30-27 over the Venus Lady Bulldogs thanks to 13-points from Ashley Ross(3). (Barry Byers)

Image: Reed too strong — Italy’s Jimesha Reed(40) overpowered Milford on her way to scoring 18-points.

Reed too strong — Italy’s Jimesha Reed(40) overpowered Milford on her way to scoring 18-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: You can’t stop her — Jimesha Reed(40) makes the shot and draws the foul for the Lady Gladiators.

You can’t stop her — Jimesha Reed(40) makes the shot and draws the foul for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Richards looks to pass — Italy’s Megan Richards(22) looks to pass the ball past the Bulldogs.

Richards looks to pass — Italy’s Megan Richards(22) looks to pass the ball past the Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: John out jumps — Italy Gladiator John Isaac(10) hits a baseline jumper over Venus.

John out jumps — Italy Gladiator John Isaac(10) hits a baseline jumper over Venus. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sephus for three — De’Andre Sephus knocks down a 3-pointer over the Venus Bulldogs.

Sephus for three — De’Andre Sephus knocks down a 3-pointer over the Venus Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sandwiched — Italy’s Jasenio Anderson(11) draws a foul against Venus on his way to the hoop.

Sandwiched — Italy’s Jasenio Anderson(11) draws a foul against Venus on his way to the hoop. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac is accurate — Italy’s John Isaac(10) heats up against the Venus Bulldogs scoring 24-points.

Isaac is accurate — Italy’s John Isaac(10) heats up against the Venus Bulldogs scoring 24-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson shoots 1-and-1 — Jasenio Anderson is reliable for the Gladiators from the charity stripe.

Anderson shoots 1-and-1 — Jasenio Anderson is reliable for the Gladiators from the charity stripe. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio scores — Jasenio Anderson(11) floats by venus for 2-points.

Jasenio scores — Jasenio Anderson(11) floats by venus for 2-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colton inside — Colton Campbell(5) scores inside for the Gladiators.

Colton inside — Colton Campbell(5) scores inside for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ashcraft banks one — Gladiator Ryan Ashcraft(4) banks in 2-points against Venus.

Ashcraft banks one — Gladiator Ryan Ashcraft(4) banks in 2-points against Venus. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan and Jasenio — Gladiators Ryan Ashcraft(4) and Jasenio Anderson(11) take a water break.

Ryan and Jasenio — Gladiators Ryan Ashcraft(4) and Jasenio Anderson(11) take a water break. (Barry Byers)

Image: Desmond to rebound — Italy’s Desmond Anderson(15) prepares to rebound in case of a Gladiator miss from the free throw line. The shot was good as Italy held off Venus for a 70-61 win on Day 2 of the Italy Invitational Tournament.

Desmond to rebound — Italy’s Desmond Anderson(15) prepares to rebound in case of a Gladiator miss from the free throw line. The shot was good as Italy held off Venus for a 70-61 win on Day 2 of the Italy Invitational Tournament. (Barry Byers)

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