IYAA Week 4 – Highlights and Hoops

Image: IYAA & Hillsboro Sports Association point kids in right direction — The IYAA (Italy Youth Athletic Association) and the Hillsboro Sports Association get local youth pointing in the right direction thru competition and good sportsmanship.

IYAA & Hillsboro Sports Association point kids in right direction — The IYAA (Italy Youth Athletic Association) and the Hillsboro Sports Association get local youth pointing in the right direction thru competition and good sportsmanship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Having a ball — Xander Galvan(10), Jacee Coffman(20) and Zorian Burley(12) were having a ball during their game.

Having a ball — Xander Galvan(10), Jacee Coffman(20) and Zorian Burley(12) were having a ball during their game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gonzalez goals for it — Michael Gonzalez(13) puts up a shot as Jacyee Coffman(20) and Kambria Brooks(5) prepare to rebound.

Gonzalez goals for it — Michael Gonzalez(13) puts up a shot as Jacyee Coffman(20) and Kambria Brooks(5) prepare to rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: A Janek jumper — Reese Janek(14) shoots a baseline jumper against Hillsboro Navy Blue as Zorian Burley(12) and Xander Galvan(10) try to get open.

A Janek jumper — Reese Janek(14) shoots a baseline jumper against Hillsboro Navy Blue as Zorian Burley(12) and Xander Galvan(10) try to get open. (Barry Byers)

Image: Putting up a shot — Kambria Brooks(5) shoots while Reese Janek(14), Jacee Coffman and Michael Gonzalez(13) go for the rebound.

Putting up a shot — Kambria Brooks(5) shoots while Reese Janek(14), Jacee Coffman and Michael Gonzalez(13) go for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Scoring with style — Michael Wilson(3) tries to complete the fast break.

Scoring with style — Michael Wilson(3) tries to complete the fast break. (Barry Byers)

Image: From the line — Michael Wilson(3) attempts a free throw as Lance McClendon(12) catches his breath.

From the line — Michael Wilson(3) attempts a free throw as Lance McClendon(12) catches his breath. (Barry Byers)

Image: Daren eyes the goal — Daren Cisneros(1) tries his hand at the free throw line as Michael Wilson(3) prepares to rebound.

Daren eyes the goal — Daren Cisneros(1) tries his hand at the free throw line as Michael Wilson(3) prepares to rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: In transition — Joseph Celis(23) is playing in just his 4th basketball game ever but is already made the transition from rookie to superstar.

In transition — Joseph Celis(23) is playing in just his 4th basketball game ever but is already made the transition from rookie to superstar. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lance shoots a jumper — Lance McClendon(12) launches a jumper over Hillsboro Royal Blue.

Lance shoots a jumper — Lance McClendon(12) launches a jumper over Hillsboro Royal Blue. (Barry Byers)

Image: DeCorea Green — Italy 24’s DeCorea Green drives in for a layup before the game as Ashlyn Jacinto(11) rebounds.

DeCorea Green — Italy 24’s DeCorea Green drives in for a layup before the game as Ashlyn Jacinto(11) rebounds. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jozie Perkins — Italy 24’s Jozie Perkins(34) concentrates on her halftime free throw.

Jozie Perkins — Italy 24’s Jozie Perkins(34) concentrates on her halftime free throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: Windham’s Warriors — David, Ryan, Ty, Levi and Caden enjoy watching the 3rd and 4th grade girls game before they play.

Windham’s Warriors — David, Ryan, Ty, Levi and Caden enjoy watching the 3rd and 4th grade girls game before they play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Norwood’s Netpoppers — Coach Ken Norwood stands with members of his team before their game.

Norwood’s Netpoppers — Coach Ken Norwood stands with members of his team before their game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coaching the girls — Derrick Cunningham and Allen Richards point their 3rd & 4th grade girls toward a 27-16 victory against Hillsboro Black on Saturday.

Coaching the girls — Derrick Cunningham and Allen Richards point their 3rd & 4th grade girls toward a 27-16 victory against Hillsboro Black on Saturday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lending their hands — IYAA players Tylan Wallace, Janae Robertson(23) and Peyton Henderson(2) lend their helping hands to Darla and Gary Wood in the concession stand.

Lending their hands — IYAA players Tylan Wallace, Janae Robertson(23) and Peyton Henderson(2) lend their helping hands to Darla and Gary Wood in the concession stand. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emily & Michelle — Emily Cunningham celebrates a strong performance with her mom, Michelle Cunningham, after the game.

Emily & Michelle — Emily Cunningham celebrates a strong performance with her mom, Michelle Cunningham, after the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: The swan shot — Ty Windham(12) demonstrates the swan technique at the free throw line.

The swan shot — Ty Windham(12) demonstrates the swan technique at the free throw line. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Crane shot — Levi “Karate Kid” McBride(1) would make Miyagi proud with his crane-like form.

The Crane shot — Levi “Karate Kid” McBride(1) would make Miyagi proud with his crane-like form. (Barry Byers)

Image: Thomas Crowell — Thomas Crowell(4) takes a free shot at halftime.

Thomas Crowell — Thomas Crowell(4) takes a free shot at halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Evenly matched — Levi McBride(1) attempts to block Jarred Gatlin’s(2) 3-point shot during the exciting Italy 29(Gold) versus Italy 30 game(White). Italy 29 held on to win 40-35.

Evenly matched — Levi McBride(1) attempts to block Jarred Gatlin’s(2) 3-point shot during the exciting Italy 29(Gold) versus Italy 30 game(White). Italy 29 held on to win 40-35. (Barry Byers)

Image: Levi takes off — Levi McBride(1) heads for the basket with the game on the line.

Levi takes off — Levi McBride(1) heads for the basket with the game on the line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sisters of swish — Paige Henderson(4) and big sis, Peyton Henderson(2), are the “Sisters of Swish!”

Sisters of swish — Paige Henderson(4) and big sis, Peyton Henderson(2), are the “Sisters of Swish!” (Barry Byers)

Image: Head Turner — Bright young talent, Oshae Turner, is really turning heads in the IYAA after finishing with 9-points.

Head Turner — Bright young talent, Oshae Turner, is really turning heads in the IYAA after finishing with 9-points. (Barry Byers)

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