Lads vs. Ladies – 8th grade boys scrimmage the Lady Gladiators

Image: The 8th grade boys scrimmaged the Lady Gladiators on Thursday — Treyvon Robertson(24) takes off while Lady Gladiators Brianna Burkhalter and Kaitlyn Rossa pursue the ball during a fun but intense scrimmage between lads of the Italy Junior High 8th grade boys team and the Varsity ladies.

The 8th grade boys scrimmaged the Lady Gladiators on Thursday — Treyvon Robertson(24) takes off while Lady Gladiators Brianna Burkhalter and Kaitlyn Rossa pursue the ball during a fun but intense scrimmage between lads of the Italy Junior High 8th grade boys team and the Varsity ladies. (Barry Byers)

Image: On the move — Darol Mayberry(54) pushes the ball while Justin Wood and Brianna Burkhalter rush up the floor.

On the move — Darol Mayberry(54) pushes the ball while Justin Wood and Brianna Burkhalter rush up the floor. (Barry Byers)

Image: Learning opportunity — Lady Gladiator head coach Stacy McDonald organized the scrimmage to give her varsity girls stronger competition.

Learning opportunity — Lady Gladiator head coach Stacy McDonald organized the scrimmage to give her varsity girls stronger competition. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyonne is key — Kyonne Birdsong and her teammates concentrated on making better passes and controlling the ball.

Kyonne is key — Kyonne Birdsong and her teammates concentrated on making better passes and controlling the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: It’s our turn — Bailey Walton(41), Justin Wood and [Name Withheld](12) inbound the ball after a Lady Gladiator score.

It’s our turn — Bailey Walton(41), Justin Wood and [Name Withheld](12) inbound the ball after a Lady Gladiator score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bombs away — Lady Gladiator Kyonne Birdsong takes an open jumper over the 8th grade boys defense.

Bombs away — Lady Gladiator Kyonne Birdsong takes an open jumper over the 8th grade boys defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rossa to pass — Justin Wood(4) tries to deflect a Kaitlyn Rossa pass.

Rossa to pass — Justin Wood(4) tries to deflect a Kaitlyn Rossa pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Treyvon slips inside — Treyvon Robertson gets a shot up against the ladies in the lane.

Treyvon slips inside — Treyvon Robertson gets a shot up against the ladies in the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Norwood vs. Wood — Sa’Kendra Norwood tries to disrupt Justin Wood’s jump shot.

Norwood vs. Wood — Sa’Kendra Norwood tries to disrupt Justin Wood’s jump shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Norwood vs. Wood, II — Sa’Kendra Norwood tries to take the charge against Justin Wood.

Norwood vs. Wood, II — Sa’Kendra Norwood tries to take the charge against Justin Wood. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fun and game — Jaleecia Fleming, Kaitlyn Rossa, Alyssa Richards, Kyonne Birdsong, Chante Birdsong and Brianna Burkhalter give coach Stacy McDonald something to smile about.

Fun and game — Jaleecia Fleming, Kaitlyn Rossa, Alyssa Richards, Kyonne Birdsong, Chante Birdsong and Brianna Burkhalter give coach Stacy McDonald something to smile about. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaleecia attacks — Jaleecia Fleming attacks a void in the 8th grade boys defense.

Jaleecia attacks — Jaleecia Fleming attacks a void in the 8th grade boys defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyonne scores — Kyonne Birdsong gets inside for a layup.

Kyonne scores — Kyonne Birdsong gets inside for a layup. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan drives baseline — Megan Richards bullies her way into the lane for 2-points.

Megan drives baseline — Megan Richards bullies her way into the lane for 2-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Wisdom vs. youth — The cagey veteran, Jaleecia Fleming, ball fakes Zain Byers and then rises for the score.

Wisdom vs. youth — The cagey veteran, Jaleecia Fleming, ball fakes Zain Byers and then rises for the score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zilla and Rossa — 8th grader Zain Byers and Lady Gladiator Kaitlyn Rossa enjoyed competing in the “Lads vs Ladies” scrimmage Thursday after school.

Zilla and Rossa — 8th grader Zain Byers and Lady Gladiator Kaitlyn Rossa enjoyed competing in the “Lads vs Ladies” scrimmage Thursday after school. (Barry Byers)

Image: Giving it their all — Both squads gave it their all in what proved to be a productive scrimmage.

Giving it their all — Both squads gave it their all in what proved to be a productive scrimmage.

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