Happy Birthday to Coach Stacy McDonald! And many more… — Coach Stacy McDonald celebrates her birthday with Assistant Coach Tina Richards and the Lady Gladiators basketball team. Coach McDonald received a team victory and cake on her special day. (Barry Byers)
Kaitlyn Rossa — Lady Gladiator Kaitlyn Rossa(3) twists for 2-points against the Dallas Faith Family Academy Lady Eagles. (Barry Byers)
Taking a look — Lady Gladiator Jaleecia Fleming(32) takes a peek into the lane to see if a teammate is open in the paint. (Barry Byers)
Enjoying the game — Italy fans had a great time at the game. (Barry Byers)
Take that — Lady Gladiator Megan Richards(22) takes a baseline jumper over the lady Eagles (Barry Byers)
Jameka is all business — Lady Gladiator Jameka Copeland(5) concentrates at the free throw line while Megan Richards(22) watches it drop in. (Barry Byers)
The down low — The team keeps the break low so Head Coach Kyle Holley can reach. (Barry Byers)
Sephus is super — Up…up…and away! It’s Super Sephus! De’Andre Sephus(20) takes flight with his Gladiator cape behind him. (Barry Byers)
Down the lane — Gladiator Larry Mayberry(13) carves a path through the lane. (Barry Byers)
Felling “Lucky” — “Lucky” is all excited after his dad, Corey Johnson, buys him a candy bar from the concession stand. (Barry Byers)
Isaac is on fire — Italy’s John Isaac(10) was just getting warmed up in the 1st half scoring 16-points against DFFA. Isaac added another 16 in the 2nd half to finish with 32-points, including a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line. He’s back! (Barry Byers)
Campbell from deep — Colton Campbell(5) shows no fear from the outside. (Barry Byers)
Ryan Ashcraft — Ryan Ashcraft(4) knocks down a free throw against DFFA. (Barry Byers)
Gladiator helmet — Italy Gladiator Desmond Anderson(15) takes a free shot from the stripe while adorning his personalized version of a Gladiator helmet. (Barry Byers)
Jase floats a shot — Italy Gladiator Jase Holden(1) floats a shot toward the basket. (Barry Byers)
It’s what he does — Italy Gladiator Jasenio Anderson(11) drives in for a layup. (Barry Byers)
Larry scores — Italy Gladiator Larry Mayberry(13) scores 6-points in the paint. (Barry Byers)
Jase jumps — Italy Gladiator Jase Holden(1) stretches for 2-points against DFFA on Friday. (Barry Byers)
Heath gets loose — Italy Gladiator Heath Clemons(2) gets an open look at the goal. (Barry Byers)
Colton fires away — Colton Campbell(5) pulls up for a jumper at the top of lane. (Barry Byers)
Point made — Gladiators Kyle Wilkins(21) and Jase Holden(1) watch De’Andre Sephus(20) sink a free throw. (Barry Byers)
De’Andre from deep — De’Andre Sephus(20) knocked down two 3-pointers against the Eagles on his way to scoring 9-points. (Barry Byers)
Sephus survives — De’Andre Sephus(20) comes thru this ordeal with flying gold and white colors. (Barry Byers)