Gladiators receive minor scratches after wins over Wildcats

Image: Desmond Anderson(15) executes a manuever in mid-flight — Italy’s Desmond Anderson(15) tries to execute a mid-flight manuever against a Whitney Wildcat with cousin Jasenio Anderson(11) running the wing.

Desmond Anderson(15) executes a manuever in mid-flight — Italy’s Desmond Anderson(15) tries to execute a mid-flight manuever against a Whitney Wildcat with cousin Jasenio Anderson(11) running the wing.

Image: Corrin Frazier — The athletic Corrin Frazier(20) practices his free shots before the game.

Corrin Frazier — The athletic Corrin Frazier(20) practices his free shots before the game.

Image: Ethan Saxon — Ethan Saxon(21) adds power and determination to the JV lineup.

Ethan Saxon — Ethan Saxon(21) adds power and determination to the JV lineup.

Image: Ta’Cory Green — Ta’Cory Green(33) is improving his game by leaps and bounds not to mention he knocked down two 3-pointers against Whitney.

Ta’Cory Green — Ta’Cory Green(33) is improving his game by leaps and bounds not to mention he knocked down two 3-pointers against Whitney.

Image: Kyle Jackson — “Mr. Versatile”, Kyle Jackson(50) can drive it to the goal or pull up for a 3-pointer.

Kyle Jackson — “Mr. Versatile”, Kyle Jackson(50) can drive it to the goal or pull up for a 3-pointer.

Image: Devonta Simmons — Devonta Simmons(10) stays relaxed before the game against Whitney.

Devonta Simmons — Devonta Simmons(10) stays relaxed before the game against Whitney.

Image: Jase Holden — Jase Holden(4) shows his swan-like form from the foul line.

Jase Holden — Jase Holden(4) shows his swan-like form from the foul line.

Image: Pre-game warmup — Brandon Souder(11) and Ta’Cory Green(33) check out Jase Holden’s free shot before the Italy JV’s game against Whitney.

Pre-game warmup — Brandon Souder(11) and Ta’Cory Green(33) check out Jase Holden’s free shot before the Italy JV’s game against Whitney.

Image: Brandon Souder — Practice shots before the game helped Brandon Souder(11) drop in 8-points against Whitney’s JV squad.

Brandon Souder — Practice shots before the game helped Brandon Souder(11) drop in 8-points against Whitney’s JV squad.

Image: Corrin Frazier — Relishing in his role as a Gladiator, Corrin Frazier(20) tries to put a little mustard on this shot.

Corrin Frazier — Relishing in his role as a Gladiator, Corrin Frazier(20) tries to put a little mustard on this shot.

Image: Simmons skies — Devonta Simmons(10) catches some air as he floats toward the basket.

Simmons skies — Devonta Simmons(10) catches some air as he floats toward the basket.

Image: Souder gets fans louder! — Brandon Souder(11) had a big game against Whitney crashing the boards.

Souder gets fans louder! — Brandon Souder(11) had a big game against Whitney crashing the boards.

Image: Jasenio Anderson — Laid back Jasenio Anderson(11) is nicknamed “Beast” for a reason. Don’t make him angry…

Jasenio Anderson — Laid back Jasenio Anderson(11) is nicknamed “Beast” for a reason. Don’t make him angry…

Image: John Isaac — John Isaac(10) goes wild against the Wildcats.

John Isaac — John Isaac(10) goes wild against the Wildcats.

Image: Isaac from the line — John Isaac(10) goes 5-of-6 from the line in 3rd quarter as teammates Kyle Wilkins(21) and Jasenio Anderson(11) look on.

Isaac from the line — John Isaac(10) goes 5-of-6 from the line in 3rd quarter as teammates Kyle Wilkins(21) and Jasenio Anderson(11) look on.

Image: Kelli and Kace — Kelli and Kace pose for a picture during the game.

Kelli and Kace — Kelli and Kace pose for a picture during the game.

Image: Craig and Kix — Athletic Director and Italy Gladiator Head Football Coach Craig Bales gives his son Kix everything a growing Gladiator needs.

Craig and Kix — Athletic Director and Italy Gladiator Head Football Coach Craig Bales gives his son Kix everything a growing Gladiator needs.

Image: Sephus for three — De’Andre Sephus(20) shoots the deep ball.

Sephus for three — De’Andre Sephus(20) shoots the deep ball.

Image: Mayberry attacks — Larry Mayberry(13) attacks the Wildcat defense for a score.

Mayberry attacks — Larry Mayberry(13) attacks the Wildcat defense for a score.

Image: Desmond Anderson — Senior leader Desmond Anderson(15) brings a lunch pail filled with dynamite to every practice and every game.

Desmond Anderson — Senior leader Desmond Anderson(15) brings a lunch pail filled with dynamite to every practice and every game.

Image: Rowdy Fans — The Gladiators are worth watching!

Rowdy Fans — The Gladiators are worth watching!

Image: Really Rowdy Fans — Everyone enjoyed the game between Italy and Whitney…especially Gladiator fans since the home team won 76-58.

Really Rowdy Fans — Everyone enjoyed the game between Italy and Whitney…especially Gladiator fans since the home team won 76-58.

Image: Heath Clemons — Heath Clemons(2) got dinged up against the Wildcats but still put in 14-points.

Heath Clemons — Heath Clemons(2) got dinged up against the Wildcats but still put in 14-points.

Image: Dan’s the Man! — Gladiator Dan Crownover(1) brought his “A” game against the Wildcats helping Italy to a 76-58 victory.

Dan’s the Man! — Gladiator Dan Crownover(1) brought his “A” game against the Wildcats helping Italy to a 76-58 victory.

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