Italy’s JV Gladiators play solid basketball in preparation for district play

Image: Tyler Anderson(11) finishes the fast break against Red Oak Life Oak Cliff during the Ferris JV Boys Basketball Tournament.

Tyler Anderson(11) finishes the fast break against Red Oak Life Oak Cliff during the Ferris JV Boys Basketball Tournament. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(5) puts in a free-throw as part of a 6-point scoring run, all by the Italy sophomore.

Zain Byers(5) puts in a free-throw as part of a 6-point scoring run, all by the Italy sophomore. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Bailey Walton(15) shoots from the wing over a pair of Lions.

Italy’s Bailey Walton(15) shoots from the wing over a pair of Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Marvin Cox(1) and John Escmilla(3) help create a a headless scrum between Italy and Red Oak Life Oak Cliff.

Italy’s Marvin Cox(1) and John Escmilla(3) help create a a headless scrum between Italy and Red Oak Life Oak Cliff. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Darol Mayberry(13) floats in a score.

Italy’s Darol Mayberry(13) floats in a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(5) rebounds an Italy miss and quickly puts it in for 2-points.

Zain Byers(5) rebounds an Italy miss and quickly puts it in for 2-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s John Byers(33) puts up the shot over a Lion defender.

Italy’s John Byers(33) puts up the shot over a Lion defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Darol Mayberry(33) from downtown!

Italy’s Darol Mayberry(33) from downtown! (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyvion Copeland, Marvin Cox, Zain Byers and Darol Mayberry press ROLOC.

Tyvion Copeland, Marvin Cox, Zain Byers and Darol Mayberry press ROLOC. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator John Escamilla(3) lets it fly…

JV Gladiator John Escamilla(3) lets it fly… (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler Anderson(11) rises and shoots for Italy.

Tyler Anderson(11) rises and shoots for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Zain Byers(5) gets inside position on the boards.

Italy’s Zain Byers(5) gets inside position on the boards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Tyvion Copeland(4) glides to the goal.

Italy’s Tyvion Copeland(4) glides to the goal. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(5) banks one in down low for the JV Gladiators.

Zain Byers(5) banks one in down low for the JV Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Darol Mayberry(13) stays calm under pressure.

Italy’s Darol Mayberry(13) stays calm under pressure. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox(1) finishes the fast break for Italy’s JV squad.

Marvin Cox(1) finishes the fast break for Italy’s JV squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Marvin Cox(1) swishes a free shot.

JV Gladiator Marvin Cox(1) swishes a free shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox(1) hits a mini jumper over the Lions.

Marvin Cox(1) hits a mini jumper over the Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(5) manages to come down with a tough rebound and keep Italy’s possession alive.

Zain Byers(5) manages to come down with a tough rebound and keep Italy’s possession alive. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Tyler Anderson(11) prepares to swing the ball around the horn.

Italy’s Tyler Anderson(11) prepares to swing the ball around the horn. (Barry Byers)

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