IYAA basketball Week 7 – Making swishes come true!

Image: This is just the beginning for Cornelius, Bryce and Destiny — Players from the IYAA and the Hillsboro Sports Association teamed up for an exciting Week 7 of basketball. Above, Cornelius Jones(3), Bryce DeBorde(4) and Destiny Harris(1) help their Italy 9 squad win 20-9 over Hillsboro Orange.

This is just the beginning for Cornelius, Bryce and Destiny — Players from the IYAA and the Hillsboro Sports Association teamed up for an exciting Week 7 of basketball. Above, Cornelius Jones(3), Bryce DeBorde(4) and Destiny Harris(1) help their Italy 9 squad win 20-9 over Hillsboro Orange. (Barry Byers)

Image: Xander practices — Italy 9’s Xander Galvan(10) practices his shooting form before the game as head coach Deloris Harris observes.

Xander practices — Italy 9’s Xander Galvan(10) practices his shooting form before the game as head coach Deloris Harris observes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Michael takes aim — Michael Gonzalez(13) feels lucky.

Michael takes aim — Michael Gonzalez(13) feels lucky. (Barry Byers)

Image: Just add basketball — Bryce DeBorde(4), Destiny Harris(1), Cornelius Jones(3) and Reese Janek(14) prepare to start the game as head coach Deloris Harris gives them last second pointers.

Just add basketball — Bryce DeBorde(4), Destiny Harris(1), Cornelius Jones(3) and Reese Janek(14) prepare to start the game as head coach Deloris Harris gives them last second pointers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reese takes a shot — Reese Janek(14) scores 2-points in Italy 9’s win over Hillsboro orange.

Reese takes a shot — Reese Janek(14) scores 2-points in Italy 9’s win over Hillsboro orange. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zorian’s proud — Zorian Burley(12) is proud of his team during their big win.

Zorian’s proud — Zorian Burley(12) is proud of his team during their big win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Janek takes a jumper — Reese Janek(14) was fearless shooting the ball against Hillsboro.

Janek takes a jumper — Reese Janek(14) was fearless shooting the ball against Hillsboro. (Barry Byers)

Image: The next generation — This next generation of IYAA Basketball players can’t wait for their chance to get on the court.

The next generation — This next generation of IYAA Basketball players can’t wait for their chance to get on the court. (Barry Byers)

Image: Always learning — Head coach Deloris Harris talks about free throw shooting with the team.

Always learning — Head coach Deloris Harris talks about free throw shooting with the team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bryce gets air — Bryce DeBorde(4) jumps high to get up a shot while Cornelius Jones(3) and Zorian Burley(12) try to get open.

Bryce gets air — Bryce DeBorde(4) jumps high to get up a shot while Cornelius Jones(3) and Zorian Burley(12) try to get open. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lillie & Debra — Lillie Perry and her mom, IYAA Board Member Debra Perry, get Lillie signed up for IYAA Softball during the basketball games on Saturday.

Lillie & Debra — Lillie Perry and her mom, IYAA Board Member Debra Perry, get Lillie signed up for IYAA Softball during the basketball games on Saturday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lil’ K & Kendrick — Italy 29’s Kevin Johnson and Kendrick Norwood have their sights set on winning the league championship.

Lil’ K & Kendrick — Italy 29’s Kevin Johnson and Kendrick Norwood have their sights set on winning the league championship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lean on me — Peyton Henderson(2), Lillie Perry(22) and Janae Robertson(23) lean on one another for support before the game against Hillsboro Black.

Lean on me — Peyton Henderson(2), Lillie Perry(22) and Janae Robertson(23) lean on one another for support before the game against Hillsboro Black. (Barry Byers)

Image: Raring to go — Italy 24’s Decorea Green(1), Payton Henderson(2), Brooke DeBorde(4) and Janae Robertson(23) are ready to storm into the game.

Raring to go — Italy 24’s Decorea Green(1), Payton Henderson(2), Brooke DeBorde(4) and Janae Robertson(23) are ready to storm into the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quintera & Cory — Quintera Washington(1) and Cory Chance(55) try to catch their breath after defeating Hillsboro Blue 30-8.

Quintera & Cory — Quintera Washington(1) and Cory Chance(55) try to catch their breath after defeating Hillsboro Blue 30-8. (Barry Byers)

Image: We need this one — Italy 20 Alex Hernandez(10) and Mikey South(4) watch intently as Ryder Itson(5) hits a critical free throw.

We need this one — Italy 20 Alex Hernandez(10) and Mikey South(4) watch intently as Ryder Itson(5) hits a critical free throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tylan eyes the rim — Italy 21’s Tylan Wallace(2) takes a free shot as Cade Roberts(12) gets ready to shoot next.

Tylan eyes the rim — Italy 21’s Tylan Wallace(2) takes a free shot as Cade Roberts(12) gets ready to shoot next. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taron’s ready — Italy 21’s Taron Smith gets ready to take his free shot at halftime as head coach Edwin Wallace enjoys an 18-9 halftime lead.

Taron’s ready — Italy 21’s Taron Smith gets ready to take his free shot at halftime as head coach Edwin Wallace enjoys an 18-9 halftime lead. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach helps out — Coach Edwin Wallace helps Steven Davis(33) with his free throw stance.

Coach helps out — Coach Edwin Wallace helps Steven Davis(33) with his free throw stance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cade concentrates — Cade Roberts(12) shoots a free throw at halftime.

Cade concentrates — Cade Roberts(12) shoots a free throw at halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taron & Gary — Gary Escamilla(1) tries to hold in his excitement before taking the shot.

Taron & Gary — Gary Escamilla(1) tries to hold in his excitement before taking the shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty & Stockard — Ty Hamilton(11) talks over the game plan with Stackard Smithwick(20) during the game. Both players scored 1-point apiece during the game.

Ty & Stockard — Ty Hamilton(11) talks over the game plan with Stackard Smithwick(20) during the game. Both players scored 1-point apiece during the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: James is at the line — James McIntyre(2) does his best Michael Jordan impersonation before shooting his free throw as Alex Hernandez(10) gets ready to rush in for the rebound.

James is at the line — James McIntyre(2) does his best Michael Jordan impersonation before shooting his free throw as Alex Hernandez(10) gets ready to rush in for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty shoots — Ty Hamilton(11) shoots a jumper for Italy 20 while Italy 21’s Cason Roberts(4) and Al Waits(22) defend.

Ty shoots — Ty Hamilton(11) shoots a jumper for Italy 20 while Italy 21’s Cason Roberts(4) and Al Waits(22) defend. (Barry Byers)

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