Italy’s JH Lady Gladiators show their determination against visiting Marlin

Image: Italy B-Team Lady Gladiator Jill Varner(11) posts up a Marlin defender as teammate Paige Cunningham(1) dribbles up court to setup the offense during Italy JH girls basketball action Thursday night inside Italy Coliseum.

Italy B-Team Lady Gladiator Jill Varner(11) posts up a Marlin defender as teammate Paige Cunningham(1) dribbles up court to setup the offense during Italy JH girls basketball action Thursday night inside Italy Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Image: Caroline Pittman(14) attempts a 3-pointer in the second half against Marlin.

Caroline Pittman(14) attempts a 3-pointer in the second half against Marlin. (Barry Byers)

Image: Members of Italy’s B-Team JH girls squad are just happy to be part of the Lady Gladiators’ tradition.

Members of Italy’s B-Team JH girls squad are just happy to be part of the Lady Gladiators’ tradition. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Italy A-Team JH Lady Gladiators have flair both on and off the court.

The Italy A-Team JH Lady Gladiators have flair both on and off the court. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jenna Holden(41) represents Italy’s A-Team Lady Gladiators as pre-game captain.

Jenna Holden(41) represents Italy’s A-Team Lady Gladiators as pre-game captain. (Barry Byers)

Image: Elizabeth “Lizzy” Garcia(25) steals the ball and then lays it in early in the first-quarter against Marlin’s A-Team Lady Bulldogs.

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Garcia(25) steals the ball and then lays it in early in the first-quarter against Marlin’s A-Team Lady Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emily Cunningham(44) tries an up-and-under move to reach the basket against Marlin.

Emily Cunningham(44) tries an up-and-under move to reach the basket against Marlin. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marlin fails to cover Emily Cunningham(44) who decides to take the open shot from behind the arc.

Marlin fails to cover Emily Cunningham(44) who decides to take the open shot from behind the arc. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JH’s Brooke DeBorde(15) tries to shoot over Marlin’s post.

Italy JH’s Brooke DeBorde(15) tries to shoot over Marlin’s post. (Barry Byers)

Image: Asserting her will is floor general Emily Cunningham(44) who opts to take it to the hoop herself.

Asserting her will is floor general Emily Cunningham(44) who opts to take it to the hoop herself. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brooke DeBorde(15) clears some room for teammate Elizabeth Garcia(25) to try a bank shot over the Marlin defense.

Brooke DeBorde(15) clears some room for teammate Elizabeth Garcia(25) to try a bank shot over the Marlin defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JH’s Emily Cunningham(44) slices into the lane drawing a shooting foul.

Italy JH’s Emily Cunningham(44) slices into the lane drawing a shooting foul. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JH’s Emily Cunningham(44) drops in a free-shot against Marlin.

Italy JH’s Emily Cunningham(44) drops in a free-shot against Marlin. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JH’s Charisma Anderson(45) scores over a Marlin defender.

Italy JH’s Charisma Anderson(45) scores over a Marlin defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Annie Perry(25) spots Oleshia Anderson(35) open in the lane.

Annie Perry(25) spots Oleshia Anderson(35) open in the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JH’s Elizabeth Garcia(25) drives in for the score.

Italy JH’s Elizabeth Garcia(25) drives in for the score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Oleshia Anderson(35) knocks down a jumper from the top of the lane after getting the assist from Emily Cunningham(44) who charges in for the rebound along with teammates Vanessa Cantu(23) and Charisma Anderson(45).

Oleshia Anderson(35) knocks down a jumper from the top of the lane after getting the assist from Emily Cunningham(44) who charges in for the rebound along with teammates Vanessa Cantu(23) and Charisma Anderson(45). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JH’s Elizabeth Garcia(25) pulls up for a quick hitter in the lane.

Italy JH’s Elizabeth Garcia(25) pulls up for a quick hitter in the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Lindsey Coffman brings her A-Team Lady Gladiators in to the huddle.

Coach Lindsey Coffman brings her A-Team Lady Gladiators in to the huddle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Elizabeth Garcia(25) scans the court for an open teammate.

Elizabeth Garcia(25) scans the court for an open teammate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JH’s Elizabeth Garcia(25) had the range from outside against Marlin.

Italy JH’s Elizabeth Garcia(25) had the range from outside against Marlin. (Barry Byers)

Image: Annie Perry(24) flips a pass over to teammate Jenna Holden(41) who has a better look at the basket.

Annie Perry(24) flips a pass over to teammate Jenna Holden(41) who has a better look at the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Vanessa Cantu(23) secures an offensive rebound for Italy’s A-Team girls.

Vanessa Cantu(23) secures an offensive rebound for Italy’s A-Team girls. (Barry Byers)

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