Kiwanis Classic – Italy continues pursuit of excellence

Image: John Isaac helps the Gladiators get a win over Frost — Italy’s John Isaac(10) put in 17-points against Frost during day 2 action of the Kiwanis Classic Basketball Tournament.

John Isaac helps the Gladiators get a win over Frost — Italy’s John Isaac(10) put in 17-points against Frost during day 2 action of the Kiwanis Classic Basketball Tournament. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards shoots — Alyssa Richards(24) catches Teague’s defense, defenseless.

Alyssa Richards shoots — Alyssa Richards(24) catches Teague’s defense, defenseless. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rossa scores — Lady Gladiator Kaitlyn Rossa(3) pops the shot.

Rossa scores — Lady Gladiator Kaitlyn Rossa(3) pops the shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fleming’s foul shot — Italy’s lone senior, Jaleecia Fleming(32) knocked down free throws.

Fleming’s foul shot — Italy’s lone senior, Jaleecia Fleming(32) knocked down free throws. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan for three — Italy’s Megan Richards(22) heats up from the 3-point line.

Megan for three — Italy’s Megan Richards(22) heats up from the 3-point line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Halftime huddle — Coach McDonald talks strategy with her Lady Gladiators.

Halftime huddle — Coach McDonald talks strategy with her Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan from deep — Megan Richards(22) let’s it fly.

Megan from deep — Megan Richards(22) let’s it fly. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chante for two — Chante Birdsong(12), moved up from Italy’s JV squad, gave Coach McDonald valuable minutes during the tournament.

Chante for two — Chante Birdsong(12), moved up from Italy’s JV squad, gave Coach McDonald valuable minutes during the tournament. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reed goes up — Jimesha Reed(40) tries to get points for the Lady Gladiators.

Reed goes up — Jimesha Reed(40) tries to get points for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rally time — After battling back from 7-points down to take the lead 30-29, Coach Stacy McDonald tries to motivate the team after falling behind by 4-points midway through the 4th.

Rally time — After battling back from 7-points down to take the lead 30-29, Coach Stacy McDonald tries to motivate the team after falling behind by 4-points midway through the 4th. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fleming’s jumper — Count that. Jaleecia Fleming(32) does her best work in the lane.

Fleming’s jumper — Count that. Jaleecia Fleming(32) does her best work in the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio backs in — Italy’s Jasenio Anderson turns sideways to get the basket against Frost.

Jasenio backs in — Italy’s Jasenio Anderson turns sideways to get the basket against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colton inside — Italy’s Colton Campbell(5) stretches above the Polar Bear defense.

Colton inside — Italy’s Colton Campbell(5) stretches above the Polar Bear defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenio glides — Gliding in for 2 of his 27-points against Frost is Italy’s Jasenio Anderson(11).

Jasenio glides — Gliding in for 2 of his 27-points against Frost is Italy’s Jasenio Anderson(11). (Barry Byers)

Image: Spotting up for three — Jasenio Anderson(11) takes aim at a 3-point shot while teammate John Isaac(10) holds back the Polar Bears.

Spotting up for three — Jasenio Anderson(11) takes aim at a 3-point shot while teammate John Isaac(10) holds back the Polar Bears. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sephus soars — De’Andre Sephus soars into the face of the Frost Polar Bear’s defense while Desmond Anderson(15) and Jasenio Anderson(11) move in for the rebound.

Sephus soars — De’Andre Sephus soars into the face of the Frost Polar Bear’s defense while Desmond Anderson(15) and Jasenio Anderson(11) move in for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Releasing the Beast — Jasenio “Beast” Anderson(11) puts in another free throw during the Kiwanis Classic.

Releasing the Beast — Jasenio “Beast” Anderson(11) puts in another free throw during the Kiwanis Classic. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac’s layup — Italy’s John Isaac(10) scores easily inside.

Isaac’s layup — Italy’s John Isaac(10) scores easily inside. (Barry Byers)

Image: Point made — De’Andre Sephus(20) helps make a statement against the Frost Polar Bears.

Point made — De’Andre Sephus(20) helps make a statement against the Frost Polar Bears. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anderson drives — Jasenio Anderson(11) gets inside for the score.

Anderson drives — Jasenio Anderson(11) gets inside for the score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Straight up good — Anderson gets in the air for a score.

Straight up good — Anderson gets in the air for a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: “Big man on campus” — Italy center Larry Mayberry(13) was the big man on Navarro College’s campus.

“Big man on campus” — Italy center Larry Mayberry(13) was the big man on Navarro College’s campus. (Barry Byers)

Image: Home away from dome — Italy is about to win their 4th of 5 games played at Navarro College in two years.

Home away from dome — Italy is about to win their 4th of 5 games played at Navarro College in two years. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anna totals the books — Anna Viers kept the books for the boys game.

Anna totals the books — Anna Viers kept the books for the boys game. (Barry Byers)

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