Italy’s Junior High girls play hearts out against Rio Vista

Image: Cory Chance drops in a free-throw against Rio Vista — Shercorya “Cory” Chance(40) makes a free-throw during Italy’s 7th Grade girls game against Rio Vista. The exciting game was tied 24-24 after four-quarters of play with Rio Vista winning it in overtime, 31-27.

Cory Chance drops in a free-throw against Rio Vista — Shercorya “Cory” Chance(40) makes a free-throw during Italy’s 7th Grade girls game against Rio Vista. The exciting game was tied 24-24 after four-quarters of play with Rio Vista winning it in overtime, 31-27. (Barry Byers)

Image: Passing it along — Halee Turner(3) tries to pass the ball to an open teammate.

Passing it along — Halee Turner(3) tries to pass the ball to an open teammate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Good chance — Cory Chance(40) scores inside against Rio Vista while teammate Ashlyn Jacinto(11) blocks out an Eagle defender.

Good chance — Cory Chance(40) scores inside against Rio Vista while teammate Ashlyn Jacinto(11) blocks out an Eagle defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Going for it — Brittany Chambers(1) puts up a shot over two Rio Vista defenders.

Going for it — Brittany Chambers(1) puts up a shot over two Rio Vista defenders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah to pass — Hannah Washington(12) inbounds the ball during the 7th Grade game between Italy and Rio Vista.

Hannah to pass — Hannah Washington(12) inbounds the ball during the 7th Grade game between Italy and Rio Vista. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy scores! — Italy’s 7th Grade girls score first to start the second quarter.

Italy scores! — Italy’s 7th Grade girls score first to start the second quarter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kierra practices — Kierra Wilson(24) practices a three-point shot before the 8th Grade girls game against Rio Vista.

Kierra practices — Kierra Wilson(24) practices a three-point shot before the 8th Grade girls game against Rio Vista. (Barry Byers)

Image: Perry shoots inside — Lillie Perry(25) tries to bank in a shot against the Eagles.

Perry shoots inside — Lillie Perry(25) tries to bank in a shot against the Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cory at work — Cory Chance(40) scores in the paint for Italy.

Cory at work — Cory Chance(40) scores in the paint for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Teaming up for two — Lillie Perry(25) passes into Cory Chance(40) for another Italy basket.

Teaming up for two — Lillie Perry(25) passes into Cory Chance(40) for another Italy basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Open shot — Ashlyn Jacinto(11) scores two of her four-points against Rio Vista.

Open shot — Ashlyn Jacinto(11) scores two of her four-points against Rio Vista. (Barry Byers)

Image: Looking to pass — Brittany Chambers(1) looks to pass inside to Shercorya “Cory” Chance(40) during an Italy fast break.

Looking to pass — Brittany Chambers(1) looks to pass inside to Shercorya “Cory” Chance(40) during an Italy fast break. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cory concentrates — Shercorya “Cory” Chance(40) prepares to take a free-throw.

Cory concentrates — Shercorya “Cory” Chance(40) prepares to take a free-throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: A spin on things — Bailey Eubank practices her free-throw rhythm before the 8th grade game starts.

A spin on things — Bailey Eubank practices her free-throw rhythm before the 8th grade game starts. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara is talented — Tara Wallis(5) prepares to shoot a free-throw during the 8th Grade game.

Tara is talented — Tara Wallis(5) prepares to shoot a free-throw during the 8th Grade game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lewis delivers — Jaclynn Lewis(41) scores inside against Rio Vista.

Lewis delivers — Jaclynn Lewis(41) scores inside against Rio Vista. (Barry Byers)

Image: Deep thought — Kelsey Nelson(23) eyes the target from the foul line and hits 1-of-2 free-throws.

Deep thought — Kelsey Nelson(23) eyes the target from the foul line and hits 1-of-2 free-throws. (Barry Byers)

Image: Who wants it? — Bailey DeBorde(34) and Kortnei Johnson(15) battle for the rebound.

Who wants it? — Bailey DeBorde(34) and Kortnei Johnson(15) battle for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison shoots — Madison Washington(33) shoots over the Eagles defense.

Madison shoots — Madison Washington(33) shoots over the Eagles defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy on the move — Jaclynn Lewis(41) finishes the fast break and scores six-points against Rio Vista.

Italy on the move — Jaclynn Lewis(41) finishes the fast break and scores six-points against Rio Vista. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara on the break — Tara Wallis(5) sprints to the basket for a score.

Tara on the break — Tara Wallis(5) sprints to the basket for a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Johnson jumps — Kortnei Johnson(15) rises for two-points with teammate Tylar Wilson(20) ready to rebound.

Johnson jumps — Kortnei Johnson(15) rises for two-points with teammate Tylar Wilson(20) ready to rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Capes vs. wings — Kortnei Johnson(15) scores inside over a pair of Eagles.

Capes vs. wings — Kortnei Johnson(15) scores inside over a pair of Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Victory starts here — Italy’s 8th Grade Junior High Girls form a victory circle atop the Gladiator head located at center court inside Italy Coliseum after a big win over Rio Vista, 35-20.

Victory starts here — Italy’s 8th Grade Junior High Girls form a victory circle atop the Gladiator head located at center court inside Italy Coliseum after a big win over Rio Vista, 35-20. (Barry Byers)

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