The Lady Gladiators hit the court running against Kemp

Image: Shelbi Gilley and the Italy JV Gladiators try to hand Kemp a loss — Italy JV Lady Gladiator Shelbi Gilley disrupts a shot attempt by the Kemp JV Lady Jackets. Despite Italy’s aggressive defense, Kemp left with the win, 31-24.

Shelbi Gilley and the Italy JV Gladiators try to hand Kemp a loss — Italy JV Lady Gladiator Shelbi Gilley disrupts a shot attempt by the Kemp JV Lady Jackets. Despite Italy’s aggressive defense, Kemp left with the win, 31-24. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryisha Copeland — Shoot to thrill. Italy JV Gladiator Ryisha Copeland and her teammates plan on having much to smile about this season.

Ryisha Copeland — Shoot to thrill. Italy JV Gladiator Ryisha Copeland and her teammates plan on having much to smile about this season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pre-game practice — Shelbi Gilley and Ashley Harper work on their low post moves before the game against Kemp.

Pre-game practice — Shelbi Gilley and Ashley Harper work on their low post moves before the game against Kemp. (Barry Byers)

Image: Harper scores — Italy JV Gladiator, Ashley Harper(5), knocks down a shot over Kemp’s defense.

Harper scores — Italy JV Gladiator, Ashley Harper(5), knocks down a shot over Kemp’s defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Together we can — Varsity Lady Gladiators Alyssa Richards and Jameka Copeland get ready to open their season against the Kemp Lady Yellow Jackets.

Together we can — Varsity Lady Gladiators Alyssa Richards and Jameka Copeland get ready to open their season against the Kemp Lady Yellow Jackets. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey brings skills — Junior Bailey Bumpus adds another weapon to the Lady Gladiator dome trotters.

Bailey brings skills — Junior Bailey Bumpus adds another weapon to the Lady Gladiator dome trotters. (Barry Byers)

Image: The fans — Paige Westbrook, Jesica Wilkins, Destani Anderson and Taylor Turner enjoy watching the games on Tuesday inside Italy Coliseum.

The fans — Paige Westbrook, Jesica Wilkins, Destani Anderson and Taylor Turner enjoy watching the games on Tuesday inside Italy Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyonne is ready — The Lady Gladiators are ready to make another push into the playoffs. Are you ready?

Kyonne is ready — The Lady Gladiators are ready to make another push into the playoffs. Are you ready? (Barry Byers)

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