IJH Boys look strong against Irving North Hills

Image: Colton Petrey and the 7th graders take it to Irving North Hills — Italy 7th Grader Colton Petrey (23) puts the final touches on an Italy win over Irving North Hills, 17-11.

Colton Petrey and the 7th graders take it to Irving North Hills — Italy 7th Grader Colton Petrey (23) puts the final touches on an Italy win over Irving North Hills, 17-11. (Barry Byers)

Image: Escamilla at the stripe — 7th grade point guard J.T. Escamilla(12) makes a point from the free throw line early in the game.

Escamilla at the stripe — 7th grade point guard J.T. Escamilla(12) makes a point from the free throw line early in the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Boyd pushes the ball — Italy’s Cody Boyd looks for an opening against irving North Hills.

Boyd pushes the ball — Italy’s Cody Boyd looks for an opening against irving North Hills. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gunslinger — John Byers(44) shoots a pass in the direction of teammate J.T. Escamilla(12).

Gunslinger — John Byers(44) shoots a pass in the direction of teammate J.T. Escamilla(12). (Barry Byers)

Image: 7th grade huddles — Sensing a chance for a victory, the 7th graders huddle with Coaches Larry Mayberry and Josh Ward late in the contest.

7th grade huddles — Sensing a chance for a victory, the 7th graders huddle with Coaches Larry Mayberry and Josh Ward late in the contest. (Barry Byers)

Image: J.T. shoots a jumper — Escamilla gets inside with the trees and takes a shot.

J.T. shoots a jumper — Escamilla gets inside with the trees and takes a shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: J.T. takes the shot — Escamilla puts up a jumper against Irving North Hills as Italy’s 7th grade team climbs the mountain for their second win of the season, both against INH.

J.T. takes the shot — Escamilla puts up a jumper against Irving North Hills as Italy’s 7th grade team climbs the mountain for their second win of the season, both against INH. (Barry Byers)

Image: Style points — Kelton Bales tries to curve his shot straight into the hoop.

Style points — Kelton Bales tries to curve his shot straight into the hoop. (Barry Byers)

Image: Let’s get technical — Chace McGinnis(13), J.t. Escamilla(12) and John Byers(44) watch Irving North Hills shoot technical foul shots in the second half.

Let’s get technical — Chace McGinnis(13), J.t. Escamilla(12) and John Byers(44) watch Irving North Hills shoot technical foul shots in the second half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Byers from beyond — Italy’s John Byers(44) knocks down a 3-pointer over an INH defender.

Byers from beyond — Italy’s John Byers(44) knocks down a 3-pointer over an INH defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colton creates — Petrey makes an impression during his debut with the 7th grade team.

Colton creates — Petrey makes an impression during his debut with the 7th grade team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler challenges — Tyler Vencil(50) competes for the rebound.

Tyler challenges — Tyler Vencil(50) competes for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lining it up — John Byers(44) lines up his free shot.

Lining it up — John Byers(44) lines up his free shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colton from way deep — Petrey puts in a 3-pointer over INH.

Colton from way deep — Petrey puts in a 3-pointer over INH. (Barry Byers)

Image: Game time — 8th grader Treyvon Robertson(15) gets ready for war against Irving North Hills.

Game time — 8th grader Treyvon Robertson(15) gets ready for war against Irving North Hills. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin pulls up — Justin Wood(4) pulls up for jump shot against Irving North Hills.

Justin pulls up — Justin Wood(4) pulls up for jump shot against Irving North Hills. (Barry Byers)

Image: Darol gets inside — Darol Mayberry finds space inside against INH.

Darol gets inside — Darol Mayberry finds space inside against INH. (Barry Byers)

Image: Wood shoots — Justin Wood(4) pulls up for two more points.

Wood shoots — Justin Wood(4) pulls up for two more points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trey for two — Kevin Roldan(41) sets a screen to free up Treyvon Robertson for a shot.

Trey for two — Kevin Roldan(41) sets a screen to free up Treyvon Robertson for a shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Darol drives baseline — Mayberry makes a move on the baseline.

Darol drives baseline — Mayberry makes a move on the baseline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Roldan pressures — Kevin Roldan(41) pressures the outlet pass.

Roldan pressures — Kevin Roldan(41) pressures the outlet pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Baseline jump shot — Treyvon Robertson(15) shoots from the left wing.

Baseline jump shot — Treyvon Robertson(15) shoots from the left wing. (Barry Byers)

Image: 8th grade talks it over — Trying to hold on to their first half lead, the 8th grade team huddles with their coaches.

8th grade talks it over — Trying to hold on to their first half lead, the 8th grade team huddles with their coaches. (Barry Byers)

Image: We have firepower — Darol Mayberry is just one of the many weapons the 8th grade team has in their arsenal.

We have firepower — Darol Mayberry is just one of the many weapons the 8th grade team has in their arsenal. (Barry Byers)

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