Italy’s J.V. Boys become Tournament Champions after two big wins

Image: Italy’s JV Gladiators are Tournament Champions — With two big wins, 80-38 over Rice and 61-39 over Blooming Grove, Italy’s JV Boys claim the Italy JV Basketball Tournament Championship in Italy on Saturday, January 15, 2011.

Italy’s JV Gladiators are Tournament Champions — With two big wins, 80-38 over Rice and 61-39 over Blooming Grove, Italy’s JV Boys claim the Italy JV Basketball Tournament Championship in Italy on Saturday, January 15, 2011. (Barry Byers)

Image: Weapons….check! — Italy’s JV squadron gets ready to storm the court against the Blooming Grove Lions during the tournament championship.

Weapons….check! — Italy’s JV squadron gets ready to storm the court against the Blooming Grove Lions during the tournament championship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Here we go — Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(20) inbounds to Caden Jacinto(2).

Here we go — Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(20) inbounds to Caden Jacinto(2). (Barry Byers)

Image: Raheem “The Dream” — Raheem Walker(55) goes up for two of his four-points against Blooming Grove in the tournament championship game.

Raheem “The Dream” — Raheem Walker(55) goes up for two of his four-points against Blooming Grove in the tournament championship game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Good form — T.J. Cockran(33) shoots a free-throw while teammate Jake Escamilla(11) prepares to rebound.

Good form — T.J. Cockran(33) shoots a free-throw while teammate Jake Escamilla(11) prepares to rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Walker working — Italy’s Raheem Walker(55) battles for position under the basket.

Walker working — Italy’s Raheem Walker(55) battles for position under the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lewis scores — Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(20) scores two of his thirteen-points during the big game against Blooming Grove.

Lewis scores — Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(20) scores two of his thirteen-points during the big game against Blooming Grove. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lethal weapon — Italy’s Eric Carson(10) crosses enemy lines for a score.

Lethal weapon — Italy’s Eric Carson(10) crosses enemy lines for a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: The big guns — Zain Byers(50) tanks his way into the paint for a shot at the basket.

The big guns — Zain Byers(50) tanks his way into the paint for a shot at the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Piercing shot — Italy finger rolls in a hoop over Blooming Grove as Haden Woods(1) stands at the ready to rebound.

Piercing shot — Italy finger rolls in a hoop over Blooming Grove as Haden Woods(1) stands at the ready to rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sneak attack — Italy’s Zain Byers(50) sneaks in for an offensive rebound to keep the possession alive for the JV Gladiators.

Sneak attack — Italy’s Zain Byers(50) sneaks in for an offensive rebound to keep the possession alive for the JV Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Guard or center? — Italy point guard Eric Carson(10) shows his versatility on the backboards.

Guard or center? — Italy point guard Eric Carson(10) shows his versatility on the backboards. (Barry Byers)

Image: 4-point play — Italy’s T.J. Cockran delivers the big one by nailing the triple and swishing in the and-1 for a rare 4-point play.

4-point play — Italy’s T.J. Cockran delivers the big one by nailing the triple and swishing in the and-1 for a rare 4-point play. (Barry Byers)

Image: All systems go — T.J. Cockran(33) will only deploy the shot when he feels ready.

All systems go — T.J. Cockran(33) will only deploy the shot when he feels ready. (Barry Byers)

Image: Going up strong — Italy puts up a shot inside the paint.

Going up strong — Italy puts up a shot inside the paint. (Barry Byers)

Image: Captain Carson — Eric Carson(10) flies in for a bucket to help Italy’s JV Gladiators win another skirmish.

Captain Carson — Eric Carson(10) flies in for a bucket to help Italy’s JV Gladiators win another skirmish. (Barry Byers)

Image: Big-time rebound — To the amazement of his father, Zain Byers(50) rips the ball away from a couple of Lions.

Big-time rebound — To the amazement of his father, Zain Byers(50) rips the ball away from a couple of Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Strike a pose — Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(20) is proud of his team after winning the Italy JV Basketball Tournament hosted by Italy.

Strike a pose — Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(20) is proud of his team after winning the Italy JV Basketball Tournament hosted by Italy. (Barry Byers)

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