Italy vs Itasca – Pack the Dome Night

Image: Fans enjoyed “Pack The Dome Night” inside Italy Coliseum — Italy’s teams used “Gladiator Nation” to their advantage on Tuesday against Itasca.

Fans enjoyed “Pack The Dome Night” inside Italy Coliseum — Italy’s teams used “Gladiator Nation” to their advantage on Tuesday against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Davis delivers — Khadijah Davis(21) shoots a layup against Itasca.

Davis delivers — Khadijah Davis(21) shoots a layup against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fabulous Five — With a packed dome, the Italy Junior High Cheerleaders showed their school spirit.

Fabulous Five — With a packed dome, the Italy Junior High Cheerleaders showed their school spirit. (Barry Byers)

Image: Three ladies — Lady Gladiators Kaitlyn Rossa, Jimesha Reed and Jaleecia Fleming unite their powers against the Itasca Lady Wampus Cats.

Three ladies — Lady Gladiators Kaitlyn Rossa, Jimesha Reed and Jaleecia Fleming unite their powers against the Itasca Lady Wampus Cats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tate show’s tenacity — Mary Tate shoots and hits a clutch jump shot late in the game.

Tate show’s tenacity — Mary Tate shoots and hits a clutch jump shot late in the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan and Brianna — Megan Richards and Brianna Burkhalter stay relaxed before their big game.

Megan and Brianna — Megan Richards and Brianna Burkhalter stay relaxed before their big game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Behind the dome — Italy Band members rehearse behind Italy Coliseum.

Behind the dome — Italy Band members rehearse behind Italy Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jackson grabs the ball — JV Gladiator Kyle Jackson(50) was in the right place at the right time all game long.

Jackson grabs the ball — JV Gladiator Kyle Jackson(50) was in the right place at the right time all game long. (Barry Byers)

Image: Simmons shoots — Italy’s Devonta Simmons(10) scores inside for the JV Gladiators.

Simmons shoots — Italy’s Devonta Simmons(10) scores inside for the JV Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ethan Simon — Simon says, “Take that Itasca!”

Ethan Simon — Simon says, “Take that Itasca!” (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle gets open — Kyle Jackson(50) scores 2 of his 16-points as Brandon Souder(11) backs him up.

Kyle gets open — Kyle Jackson(50) scores 2 of his 16-points as Brandon Souder(11) backs him up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Holden scores — Jase Holden(4) finishes the fast break for the JV Gladiators.

Holden scores — Jase Holden(4) finishes the fast break for the JV Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Green reaches goal — Ta’Cory Green(33) hits a jumper in the paint as Caden Jacinto rushes in for a possible rebound.

Green reaches goal — Ta’Cory Green(33) hits a jumper in the paint as Caden Jacinto rushes in for a possible rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiators huddle — Coach Larry Mayberry huddles with his JV Gladiators near the end of the game.

JV Gladiators huddle — Coach Larry Mayberry huddles with his JV Gladiators near the end of the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Very sharp — Coach Larry Mayberry was dressed in all gold Tuesday night.

Very sharp — Coach Larry Mayberry was dressed in all gold Tuesday night. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan warms up — Shooting ace Megan Richards gets ready to show her hand against Itasca.

Megan warms up — Shooting ace Megan Richards gets ready to show her hand against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reed practices — Jimesha Reed practices a free throw before the game between Italy and Itasca.

Reed practices — Jimesha Reed practices a free throw before the game between Italy and Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiators huddle — The Lady Gladiators try to find away to tie the game with just seconds remaining.

Lady Gladiators huddle — The Lady Gladiators try to find away to tie the game with just seconds remaining. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey and Cori — Kelsey Nelson and Cori Jeffords hug it out during Pack The Dome Night.

Kelsey and Cori — Kelsey Nelson and Cori Jeffords hug it out during Pack The Dome Night. (Barry Byers)

Image: Snoop swoops in — Heath “Snoop” Clemons(2) swoops in for a hoop and a win.

Snoop swoops in — Heath “Snoop” Clemons(2) swoops in for a hoop and a win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac is incredible — Italy’s John Isaac(10) takes a jump shot over a Wampus Cat defender.

Isaac is incredible — Italy’s John Isaac(10) takes a jump shot over a Wampus Cat defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Heath for two — Shooting the floater for 2-points is Italy’s Heath Clemons(2) as Jasenio Anderson(11) moves in for a possible rebound.

Heath for two — Shooting the floater for 2-points is Italy’s Heath Clemons(2) as Jasenio Anderson(11) moves in for a possible rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mayberry’s the man — Center Larry Mayberry scores over an Itasca double-team as Desmond Anderson(15) steps in for a rebound.

Mayberry’s the man — Center Larry Mayberry scores over an Itasca double-team as Desmond Anderson(15) steps in for a rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reaching the stars — Italy’s John Isaac(10) appears to touch the stars as he scores against Itasca helping the Gladiators to a 69-55 win over their rivals.

Reaching the stars — Italy’s John Isaac(10) appears to touch the stars as he scores against Itasca helping the Gladiators to a 69-55 win over their rivals. (Barry Byers)

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