Italy’s Lady Gladiators win their district opener 76-17 over Arlington Summitt

Image: Arlington Summitt Captain, Raechell #11, meets with refs and captain of the Lady Gladiator team, Alyssa Richards #24 during the pre-game.

Arlington Summitt Captain, Raechell #11, meets with refs and captain of the Lady Gladiator team, Alyssa Richards #24 during the pre-game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Alyssa Richards #24 passes the ball to Kendra Copeland #10.

Alyssa Richards #24 passes the ball to Kendra Copeland #10. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Lady Gladiators Ryisha Copeland #11 and Alyssa Richards #24 guard under the basket.

Lady Gladiators Ryisha Copeland #11 and Alyssa Richards #24 guard under the basket. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Taleyia Wilson #22 guards for the an inbound attempt by the Lady Skyhawks.

Taleyia Wilson #22 guards for the an inbound attempt by the Lady Skyhawks. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Taleyia Wilson #22 makes life difficult for Arlington Lady Skyhawks.

Taleyia Wilson #22 makes life difficult for Arlington Lady Skyhawks. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Tara Wallis #4 takes the ball right through the Lady Skyhawks.

Tara Wallis #4 takes the ball right through the Lady Skyhawks. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Lady Gladiators battle the Lady Skyhawks until the end with #3 Kortnei Johnson securing a defensive rebound.

Lady Gladiators battle the Lady Skyhawks until the end with #3 Kortnei Johnson securing a defensive rebound. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Kendra Copeland #10 turns to get the Italy offense heading in the right direction.

Kendra Copeland #10 turns to get the Italy offense heading in the right direction. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Senior Alyssa Richards #24 shoots a free shot.

Senior Alyssa Richards #24 shoots a free shot. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Summitt tries to work the ball down into the block while Italy’s Monserrat Figueroa #25 reacts to the pass.

Summitt tries to work the ball down into the block while Italy’s Monserrat Figueroa #25 reacts to the pass. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Head Coach Melissa Fullmer carefully watches her team.

Head Coach Melissa Fullmer carefully watches her team. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ryisha Copeland #11 passes to Alyssa Richards #24 at the top of the lane.

Ryisha Copeland #11 passes to Alyssa Richards #24 at the top of the lane. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Taleyia Wilson #22 drops in a free-throw for the Lady Gladiators.

Taleyia Wilson #22 drops in a free-throw for the Lady Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Alyssa Richards #24 goes back up with the shot.

Alyssa Richards #24 goes back up with the shot. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Tara Wallis #4 may be small but packs a serious punch on the court.

Tara Wallis #4 may be small but packs a serious punch on the court. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Monserrat Figueroa #25 put in 10-points for the Lady Gladiators against Arlington Summit.

Monserrat Figueroa #25 put in 10-points for the Lady Gladiators against Arlington Summit. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Pass the ball! Monserrat Figuero #25 looks for a teammate.

Pass the ball! Monserrat Figuero #25 looks for a teammate. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Fullmer explains another play to the Lady Gladiators.

Coach Fullmer explains another play to the Lady Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Kortnei Johnson #3 goes up and scores.

Kortnei Johnson #3 goes up and scores. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Kortnei Johnson #3 dribbles around the summit of Arlington’s defense.

Kortnei Johnson #3 dribbles around the summit of Arlington’s defense. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Catching the pass is Italy’s Ryisha Copeland #11.

Catching the pass is Italy’s Ryisha Copeland #11. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: From the line, Kortnei Johnson #3 proves her abilities one more time.

From the line, Kortnei Johnson #3 proves her abilities one more time. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: 2012-2013 Lady Gladiators and coaches take a moment to pose for the first district win.

2012-2013 Lady Gladiators and coaches take a moment to pose for the first district win. (Anne Sutherland)

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