Italy HS takes on Waco Robinson with the Lady Gladiators securing a win

Image: Gladiator Ryheem Walker(10) sails in for the offensive rebound and the put back for 2-points but victory would ultimately belong to Waco Robinson who won both the varsity boys matchup, 52-26, and the JV boys matchup as well.

Gladiator Ryheem Walker(10) sails in for the offensive rebound and the put back for 2-points but victory would ultimately belong to Waco Robinson who won both the varsity boys matchup, 52-26, and the JV boys matchup as well. (Barry Byers)

Image: 6’8" Gladiator senior, Cole Hopkins(21), rises for shot attempt over Waco Robinson.

6’8" Gladiator senior, Cole Hopkins(21), rises for shot attempt over Waco Robinson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kelvin Joffre(14) releases a jumper against Waco Robinson.

Italy’s Kelvin Joffre(14) releases a jumper against Waco Robinson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cole “The Posterizer” Hopkins(21) slam dunks over a Waco Robinson defender.

Cole “The Posterizer” Hopkins(21) slam dunks over a Waco Robinson defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s senior point guard Marvin Cox(3) hydrates during a break while checking the scoreboard.

Italy’s senior point guard Marvin Cox(3) hydrates during a break while checking the scoreboard. (Maddie Pittman)

Image: Darol Mayberry(13) and Tyler Anderson(11) observe Ryheem Walker(10) shooting a free-throw attempt.

Darol Mayberry(13) and Tyler Anderson(11) observe Ryheem Walker(10) shooting a free-throw attempt. (Maddie Pittman)

Image: On the dribble is Italy’s Ryisha Copeland(11) who looks for a lane between Lady Gator defenders. Copeland scored 6-points for Italy.

On the dribble is Italy’s Ryisha Copeland(11) who looks for a lane between Lady Gator defenders. Copeland scored 6-points for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Alyssa Richards(24) puts up a shot against Gateway.

Italy’s Alyssa Richards(24) puts up a shot against Gateway. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taleyia Wilson(22) secures a rebound while being swamped by Lady Gator defenders.

Taleyia Wilson(22) secures a rebound while being swamped by Lady Gator defenders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Police Officers Eric Tolliver and Shelbi Landon enjoy the matchup between Italy and Dallas Gateway.

Italy Police Officers Eric Tolliver and Shelbi Landon enjoy the matchup between Italy and Dallas Gateway. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Tara Wallis(4) dribbles into the lane and puts up a shot between two Gateway defenders. Wallis scores 4-points on the night.

Italy’s Tara Wallis(4) dribbles into the lane and puts up a shot between two Gateway defenders. Wallis scores 4-points on the night. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Kortnei Johnson(3) silhouettes her way to the rim.

Lady Gladiator Kortnei Johnson(3) silhouettes her way to the rim. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pulling up for a jumper while surrounded by Lady Gators is Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3).

Pulling up for a jumper while surrounded by Lady Gators is Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3). (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior forward Alyssa Richards(24) drives the baseline for an Italy score.

Senior forward Alyssa Richards(24) drives the baseline for an Italy score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards(24) goes to the line and hits 1-of-4 from the stripe and finishes the game with 11-points.

Alyssa Richards(24) goes to the line and hits 1-of-4 from the stripe and finishes the game with 11-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Melissa Fullmer and assistant coach Tina Richards school their ladies on game strategies during a timeout.

Head coach Melissa Fullmer and assistant coach Tina Richards school their ladies on game strategies during a timeout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Monserrat Figueroa(25) draws a shooting foul to complete a fast-break opportunity.

Monserrat Figueroa(25) draws a shooting foul to complete a fast-break opportunity. (Barry Byers)

Image: Monserrat Figueroa(25) goes to the line and hits 1-of-4 from the stripe and finishes the game with 5-points.

Monserrat Figueroa(25) goes to the line and hits 1-of-4 from the stripe and finishes the game with 5-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator head coach Melissa Fullmer talks tactics during a timeout with Haylee Turner(13), Alyssa Richards(24), Bernice Hailey(2), Tara Wallis(4) and Monserrat Figueroa(25).

Lady Gladiator head coach Melissa Fullmer talks tactics during a timeout with Haylee Turner(13), Alyssa Richards(24), Bernice Hailey(2), Tara Wallis(4) and Monserrat Figueroa(25). (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) goes 6-of-13 from the line and put in 15 baskets to total 32-points against Gateway.

Kortnei Johnson(3) goes 6-of-13 from the line and put in 15 baskets to total 32-points against Gateway. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) drops in a free-throw.

Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) drops in a free-throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator sophomore point guard Tara Wallis(4) brings the ball up court for Italy.

Lady Gladiator sophomore point guard Tara Wallis(4) brings the ball up court for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kendra Copeland(10) calls for the ball as teammate Alyssa Richards(24) prepares to inbound.

Italy’s Kendra Copeland(10) calls for the ball as teammate Alyssa Richards(24) prepares to inbound. (Barry Byers)

Image: High-flying Kortnei Johnson(3) helps finish off the Dallas Gateway Gators 61-43 to help the Italy Lady Gladiators begin district with a 2-0 record. Johnson put in a season high Tuesday night with 32-points.

High-flying Kortnei Johnson(3) helps finish off the Dallas Gateway Gators 61-43 to help the Italy Lady Gladiators begin district with a 2-0 record. Johnson put in a season high Tuesday night with 32-points. (Barry Byers)

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