Italy’s JV Gladiators improved as game continued against the West JV Trojans

Image: Ty Windham(12) tries to dunk it from the free-throw line as teammate Billy Moore(4) moves in for the rebound, just in case, during a JV matchup between Italy and West.

Ty Windham(12) tries to dunk it from the free-throw line as teammate Billy Moore(4) moves in for the rebound, just in case, during a JV matchup between Italy and West. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JV Gladiator Cody Boyd practices free-throws before the game against West.

Italy JV Gladiator Cody Boyd practices free-throws before the game against West. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jorge Galvan gets in the groove from the foul line before the JV game between Italy and West.

Jorge Galvan gets in the groove from the foul line before the JV game between Italy and West. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Brandon Connor eyes the rim from the free-throw line during the pre-game.

Italy’s Brandon Connor eyes the rim from the free-throw line during the pre-game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers concentrates during pre-game warmups.

Zain Byers concentrates during pre-game warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Mason Womack(15) drives the baseline.

Italy’s Mason Womack(15) drives the baseline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Levi McBride(11) checks for teammate John Escamilla(3) cutting down the lane.

Italy’s Levi McBride(11) checks for teammate John Escamilla(3) cutting down the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Billy Moore(4) steps into the lane for a bucket.

Italy’s Billy Moore(4) steps into the lane for a bucket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(21) battles on the offensive boards for Italy.

Zain Byers(21) battles on the offensive boards for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mason Womack(15) pushes the ball up the court.

Mason Womack(15) pushes the ball up the court. (Barry Byers)

Image: Point guard John Escamilla(3) powers his way into the lane against West.

Point guard John Escamilla(3) powers his way into the lane against West. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Ryan Connor(20) puts on his goggles and takes flight against West.

Freshman Ryan Connor(20) puts on his goggles and takes flight against West. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Escamilla(3) runs the offense.

John Escamilla(3) runs the offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ty Windham(12) pump fakes a West defender.

Italy’s Ty Windham(12) pump fakes a West defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Billy Moore(4) shows his athleticism.

Italy’s Billy Moore(4) shows his athleticism. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator head coach Larry Mayberry, Sr. inspires his players who are playing better and better with each quarter.

JV Gladiator head coach Larry Mayberry, Sr. inspires his players who are playing better and better with each quarter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Levi McBride(11) pulls up for a baseline jumper.

Italy’s Levi McBride(11) pulls up for a baseline jumper. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Windham(12) makes mom and former coach, Andrea Windham, proud.

Ty Windham(12) makes mom and former coach, Andrea Windham, proud. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan Connor(20) sets a screen as Levi McBride(11) lets it fly.

Ryan Connor(20) sets a screen as Levi McBride(11) lets it fly. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(21) goes for a thunderous layup attempt against West.

Zain Byers(21) goes for a thunderous layup attempt against West. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brandon Connor(5) clears space for Italy’s inbound pass.

Brandon Connor(5) clears space for Italy’s inbound pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Cody Boyd(10) emerges from the pack to try for the put back.

Italy’s Cody Boyd(10) emerges from the pack to try for the put back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Billy Moore(4) scans the court for an open teammate.

Billy Moore(4) scans the court for an open teammate. (Barry Byers)

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