Lady Gladiators in playoffs, Gladiators vying for district crown

Image: Jameka Copeland — Freshman Jameka Copeland(5) handled the point guard duties for the Lady Gladiators on Tuesday at Dallas Faith Family while Brianna Burkhalter(23) and Khadijah Davis(21) controlled the boards.

Jameka Copeland — Freshman Jameka Copeland(5) handled the point guard duties for the Lady Gladiators on Tuesday at Dallas Faith Family while Brianna Burkhalter(23) and Khadijah Davis(21) controlled the boards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaleecia Fleming — Senior forward Jaleecia Fleming(32) came out shooting against the Lady Eagles.

Jaleecia Fleming — Senior forward Jaleecia Fleming(32) came out shooting against the Lady Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kaitlyn Rossa — Kaitlyn Rossa(3) puts up a jump shot from the middle of the lane.

Kaitlyn Rossa — Kaitlyn Rossa(3) puts up a jump shot from the middle of the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fleming fires away — Alyssa Richards(24) watches as Jaleecia Fleming(32) gets the shot away.

Fleming fires away — Alyssa Richards(24) watches as Jaleecia Fleming(32) gets the shot away. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trying to create — Jaleecia Fleming tries a reverse layup against the Lady Eagles.

Trying to create — Jaleecia Fleming tries a reverse layup against the Lady Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brianna Burkhalter — Brianna Burkhalter(23) shoots while Jaleecia Fleming(32) prepares to rebound.

Brianna Burkhalter — Brianna Burkhalter(23) shoots while Jaleecia Fleming(32) prepares to rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Copeland gets open — Jameka Copeland(5) hits an open shot while Khadijah Davis(21) gets in position to rebound just in case.

Copeland gets open — Jameka Copeland(5) hits an open shot while Khadijah Davis(21) gets in position to rebound just in case. (Barry Byers)

Image: 29-12, it’s Playoff time! — Coach Stacy McDonald joins her Lady Gladiators as they congratulate the Dallas Faith Family Lady Eagles on a good game. Italy won 29-12 and will play in the bi-district playoff game against the Bosqueville Lady Bulldogs this Monday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. at West High School.

29-12, it’s Playoff time! — Coach Stacy McDonald joins her Lady Gladiators as they congratulate the Dallas Faith Family Lady Eagles on a good game. Italy won 29-12 and will play in the bi-district playoff game against the Bosqueville Lady Bulldogs this Monday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. at West High School. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s #1 fans! — There was a gathering of Gladiators in Dallas to watch Italy High School win both games against Dallas Faith Family.

Italy’s #1 fans! — There was a gathering of Gladiators in Dallas to watch Italy High School win both games against Dallas Faith Family. (Barry Byers)

Image: All the way, again! — The Gladiators must defeat the Itasca Wampus Cats Friday night in Itasca to secure the district championship. Then, Italy will begin their quest to be crowned State Champions for just the second time in the program’s history.

All the way, again! — The Gladiators must defeat the Itasca Wampus Cats Friday night in Itasca to secure the district championship. Then, Italy will begin their quest to be crowned State Champions for just the second time in the program’s history. (Barry Byers)

Image: Two headed monster — Cousins of Chaos, Desmond “Dez” Anderson and Jasenio “Beast” Anderson gave Italy, what seemed to be, a 6-on-5 advantage against Dallas Faith Family.

Two headed monster — Cousins of Chaos, Desmond “Dez” Anderson and Jasenio “Beast” Anderson gave Italy, what seemed to be, a 6-on-5 advantage against Dallas Faith Family. (Barry Byers)

Image: King of Dunk — Italy’s John Isaac excites the crowd before their game against the Eagles.

King of Dunk — Italy’s John Isaac excites the crowd before their game against the Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Who’s taller? — John Isaac and Oscar Gonzalez have a debate over who is actually taller before their game against the Eagles.

Who’s taller? — John Isaac and Oscar Gonzalez have a debate over who is actually taller before their game against the Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Jasenio Show — The Jasenio Show begins Friday, February 12 against the Itasca Wampus Cats in Itasca at 6:30 p.m. The Jasenio Show is filmed in front of a live stadium audience. You do not want to miss this episode!

The Jasenio Show — The Jasenio Show begins Friday, February 12 against the Itasca Wampus Cats in Itasca at 6:30 p.m. The Jasenio Show is filmed in front of a live stadium audience. You do not want to miss this episode! (Barry Byers)

Image: Dez dazzles — Desmond Anderson(15) tries to score off an assist from Jase Holden(33).

Dez dazzles — Desmond Anderson(15) tries to score off an assist from Jase Holden(33). (Barry Byers)

Image: Oscar over the top — Oscar Gonzalez(3) hits a jumper over the Eagles.

Oscar over the top — Oscar Gonzalez(3) hits a jumper over the Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Getting the shot up — Desmond Anderson(15) floats along the baseline while Jase Holden(33) hurries in for the rebound.

Getting the shot up — Desmond Anderson(15) floats along the baseline while Jase Holden(33) hurries in for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Larry goes for it… — …and Barry leaps out of the way!

Larry goes for it… — …and Barry leaps out of the way! (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac gets two — John Isaac(10) makes it look “two” easy.

Isaac gets two — John Isaac(10) makes it look “two” easy. (Barry Byers)

Image: The real deal — De’Andre Sephus(20) can shoot 3-pointers, soar through the air and create havoc on defense.

The real deal — De’Andre Sephus(20) can shoot 3-pointers, soar through the air and create havoc on defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Great job! — IHS cheerleader Drew Windham gives Heath Clemons(2) a high five after Italy’s 80-35 victory over Dallas Faith Family.

Great job! — IHS cheerleader Drew Windham gives Heath Clemons(2) a high five after Italy’s 80-35 victory over Dallas Faith Family. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jasenius Andersoneum — Gladiator Jasenio Anderson(11) unveiled the cape and helmet against Dallas Faith Family revealing his true identity, “Jasenius Beastimus Andersoneum.”

Jasenius Andersoneum — Gladiator Jasenio Anderson(11) unveiled the cape and helmet against Dallas Faith Family revealing his true identity, “Jasenius Beastimus Andersoneum.” (Barry Byers)

Image: Fan support! — Gladiators Heath Clemons(2) and John Isaac(10) celebrate with their fans Kelli Strickland, Abby Griffith and Julia McDaniel after their big win in Dallas.

Fan support! — Gladiators Heath Clemons(2) and John Isaac(10) celebrate with their fans Kelli Strickland, Abby Griffith and Julia McDaniel after their big win in Dallas. (Barry Byers)

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