Italy 24 celebrates their 2nd straight win — Italy 24 (5th & 6th Girls), coached by Barry Byers, celebrate their 2nd win of the season after out-pointing Hillsboro Royal Blue 32-10. The win moves Italy 24 into 1st place with a 2-0 record. Not pictured is Hannah Washington who is hiding behind the team. (Barry Byers)
Mott takes aim — Lacy Mott attempts a free throw worth 1-point before the 2nd half starts as teammates Alex Jones(10) and Abigail Evans(3) look on. (Barry Byers)
How we do it — Abigail Evans(3) launches a free throw for the Italy 10 team. (Barry Byers)
Sydney shoots — Sydney Lowenthal(23) takes a free shot before the 2nd half against Hillsboro Purple. (Barry Byers)
Heart as big as gold — Catie South(2) sets her sights on becoming a Lady Gladiator. (Barry Byers)
Gage, gages his shot — Gage Wafer(14) uses all his might to shoot a free throw. (Barry Byers)
Jaylon Davis — Jaylon Davis(12) puts up a jump shot over Hillsboro Purple. (Barry Byers)
Consultant — Dustie Jones, who doesn’t consider herself a coach, offers guidance to the team during a timeout. (Barry Byers)
Mason’s got the ball — Alex Jones(15) posts up while Mason “Animal” Griffin(13) and Gage Wafer(14) get control of the ball. (Barry Byers)
See my socks! — Courtney Riddle(10) shows off her sill socks during the game. (Barry Byers)
Ricky shoots — Lacy Mott sets a screen for Ricky Pendleton(22). (Barry Byers)
Let’s talk this thru — Coaches Derrick Cunningham and Allen Richards educate the girls during a break in the action. (Barry Byers)
Precious — Lacy Mott enjoys a treat at the concession stand that featured nachos with chilli and cheese, hot dogs, chocolate and powdered donuts, popcorn and Gladiatorade! (Barry Byers)
Nelson scores — Kirby Nelson(12) scored 4, 4th quarter points against Hillsboro Maroon. (Barry Byers)
Emily gets points — Emily Cunningham(1) towers above the competition to score 14-points. (Barry Byers)
Balance is key — Kendrick Norwood(10) is learning how to find a winning balance between school and sports. (Barry Byers)
Cade pops the “J” — Cade Roberts(32) knocks down 2 of his 4-points. (Barry Byers)
Waits a minute — That’s Al Waits(22) flying in for 2-points. (Barry Byers)
Air attack — Tylan Wallace(2) takes it to the rack with little disregard for his safety. (Barry Byers)
Cason concentrates — Cason Roberts(4) takes his time at the free throw line. (Barry Byers)
Gary juuussst makes it — Gary Escamilla(1) makes a free throw worth 1-point before the 2nd half and finished the game with 5-points total. (Barry Byers)
Nothing comes easy — Oshea Turner(4) charges toward the basket against Hillsboro Maroon. (Barry Byers)
Joseph towers — Joseph Celis(23) scored 14-points overall. (Barry Byers)
DeCorea drives — DeCorea Green(1) finishes the fast break and finishes the game with 10-points. (Barry Byers)