Gladiators defeat Gateway 88-68. Abilene, here we come!

Image: Italy’s Jasenio Anderson(11) was unstoppable with 34-points — The Dallas Gateway Gators were no match for the Italy Gladiators Monday night in Midlothian. Italy’s Jasenio Anderson(11) was in “Beast” mode throughout totaling 34-points to help the Gladiators claim the regional quarterfinal championship with an 88-68 win over the Gators.

Italy’s Jasenio Anderson(11) was unstoppable with 34-points — The Dallas Gateway Gators were no match for the Italy Gladiators Monday night in Midlothian. Italy’s Jasenio Anderson(11) was in “Beast” mode throughout totaling 34-points to help the Gladiators claim the regional quarterfinal championship with an 88-68 win over the Gators. (Barry Byers)

Image: The air up there — Italy’s John Isaac(10) added 19-points in the Gladiators regional quarterfinal championship win.

The air up there — Italy’s John Isaac(10) added 19-points in the Gladiators regional quarterfinal championship win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Larry puts up a shot — Larry Mayberry(13) provided valuable minutes for the Gladiators as he battled Gateway’s 6’5" center Jimmy Sykes(24).

Larry puts up a shot — Larry Mayberry(13) provided valuable minutes for the Gladiators as he battled Gateway’s 6’5" center Jimmy Sykes(24). (Barry Byers)

Image: Go Senio! — Jasenio Anderson’s biggest little fan!

Go Senio! — Jasenio Anderson’s biggest little fan! (Barry Byers)

Image: Scoring at will — Jasenio Anderson(11) picked the Gator’s defense apart and picked off several Gateway passes as well.

Scoring at will — Jasenio Anderson(11) picked the Gator’s defense apart and picked off several Gateway passes as well. (Barry Byers)

Image: Floating On Air — Jasenio Anderson(11) and his teammates were floating on air after winning the hard fought regional quarterfinal championship game over Gateway.

Floating On Air — Jasenio Anderson(11) and his teammates were floating on air after winning the hard fought regional quarterfinal championship game over Gateway. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jase leaps ahead — Jase Holden(33) leaps toward the basket for a score.

Jase leaps ahead — Jase Holden(33) leaps toward the basket for a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Old reliable — When Italy needs points, John Isaac(10) always provides the spark.

Old reliable — When Italy needs points, John Isaac(10) always provides the spark. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jase’s buzzer-beater — Jase Holden(33) ended the 1st half of the Regional Quarterfinal Championship game with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give Italy a 44-31 halftime lead.

Jase’s buzzer-beater — Jase Holden(33) ended the 1st half of the Regional Quarterfinal Championship game with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give Italy a 44-31 halftime lead. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac fouled — John Isaac(10) gets fouled by Gateway’s big man and earned a trip to the free throw line to help Italy earn a trip to regionals in Abilene.

Isaac fouled — John Isaac(10) gets fouled by Gateway’s big man and earned a trip to the free throw line to help Italy earn a trip to regionals in Abilene. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colton scores — Colton Campbell(5) puts in 2 of his 12-points in the big game.

Colton scores — Colton Campbell(5) puts in 2 of his 12-points in the big game. (Barry Byers)

Image: You can’t stop him — They can’t stop him in practice either. Jasenio Anderson(11) was on his game against Gateway.

You can’t stop him — They can’t stop him in practice either. Jasenio Anderson(11) was on his game against Gateway. (Barry Byers)

Image: All night long — This was a common sight Monday as Jasenio Anderson(11) did his damage at the rim.

All night long — This was a common sight Monday as Jasenio Anderson(11) did his damage at the rim. (Barry Byers)

Image: Let’s end this — Italy head coach Kyle Holley encourages his players to wrap this game up and pack our bags for Abilene.

Let’s end this — Italy head coach Kyle Holley encourages his players to wrap this game up and pack our bags for Abilene. (Barry Byers)

Image: Let’s go It’ly! — Italy’s cheerleaders yell loud and proud!

Let’s go It’ly! — Italy’s cheerleaders yell loud and proud! (Barry Byers)

Image: Snoop hoops — Heath Clemons(2) strokes 2 of his 14-points over a Gateway defender.

Snoop hoops — Heath Clemons(2) strokes 2 of his 14-points over a Gateway defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sierra signals — Italy High School cheerleader Sierra Harris holds up the #1 sign as Jasenio Anderson(11) swishes a free throw.

Sierra signals — Italy High School cheerleader Sierra Harris holds up the #1 sign as Jasenio Anderson(11) swishes a free throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hanging in there — The lead changed several times in the 1st half but Heath Clemons and the Gladiators hung in there and eventually pulled away to win 88-68.

Hanging in there — The lead changed several times in the 1st half but Heath Clemons and the Gladiators hung in there and eventually pulled away to win 88-68. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan rebounds — Italy’s Ryan Ashcraft(4) rips down a rebound and puts a shot back up against the Gators.

Ryan rebounds — Italy’s Ryan Ashcraft(4) rips down a rebound and puts a shot back up against the Gators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Parking lot pride — Kyle Jackson, a member of the Italy J.V. Basketball Team this season, and his dad were proud of the varsity Gladiators after the game.

Parking lot pride — Kyle Jackson, a member of the Italy J.V. Basketball Team this season, and his dad were proud of the varsity Gladiators after the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kort & Brother Ryan — Kort Holey and, honorary Brother, Ryan Ashcraft celebrate Italy’s regional quarterfinal championship win over Gateway.

Kort & Brother Ryan — Kort Holey and, honorary Brother, Ryan Ashcraft celebrate Italy’s regional quarterfinal championship win over Gateway. (Barry Byers)

Image: Happy 18th, John! — John Isaac celebrates his 18th Birthday with his dad with a 19-point performance and a win over Gateway in the regional quarterfinal championship.

Happy 18th, John! — John Isaac celebrates his 18th Birthday with his dad with a 19-point performance and a win over Gateway in the regional quarterfinal championship. (Barry Byers)

Image: 11 scores and-1 — Jasenio Anderson(11) gets the deuce and the and-1 to reclaim the lead for Italy in the 2nd quarter. The Gladiators won 88-68 and then pointed the bus toward Abilene.

11 scores and-1 — Jasenio Anderson(11) gets the deuce and the and-1 to reclaim the lead for Italy in the 2nd quarter. The Gladiators won 88-68 and then pointed the bus toward Abilene. (Barry Byers)

Image: John hits 2 of his 19 — Italy’s John Isaac(10) continues to perform at a high level for the Gladiators.

John hits 2 of his 19 — Italy’s John Isaac(10) continues to perform at a high level for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

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