Italy teams win in grand style over Eagles that didn’t have a prairie

Image: Gladiator Cole Hopkins practices free-throws before the game while teammate Marvin Cox works on his jump shot.

Gladiator Cole Hopkins practices free-throws before the game while teammate Marvin Cox works on his jump shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Zain Byers practices free-throws before Italy’s matchup with Grand Prairie Advantage Academy.

Gladiator Zain Byers practices free-throws before Italy’s matchup with Grand Prairie Advantage Academy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Darol Mayberry(13) glides in for a shot against the Eagles.

Gladiator Darol Mayberry(13) glides in for a shot against the Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Kelvin Joffre(14) splits a pair of Eagle defenders on his way to the basket.

Gladiator Kelvin Joffre(14) splits a pair of Eagle defenders on his way to the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Marvin Cox(3) earns a trip to the line.

Italy’s Marvin Cox(3) earns a trip to the line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelvin Joffre(14) finishes a fast-break opportunity for the Gladiators.

Kelvin Joffre(14) finishes a fast-break opportunity for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bryan P.D.‘s Officer Bobby McFarland and Italy P.D.’s Sergeant Tierra Mooney visit with Byron Davis during the games between Italy and Grand Prairie Advantage Academy.

Bryan P.D.‘s Officer Bobby McFarland and Italy P.D.’s Sergeant Tierra Mooney visit with Byron Davis during the games between Italy and Grand Prairie Advantage Academy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelvin Joffre(14) lays in 2 of his 10-points during Italy’s district opening win against GPAA.

Kelvin Joffre(14) lays in 2 of his 10-points during Italy’s district opening win against GPAA. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Cole Hopkins(21) was a perfect 4-of-4 from the line, totaled 18-points and secured 23 rebounds.

Italy’s Cole Hopkins(21) was a perfect 4-of-4 from the line, totaled 18-points and secured 23 rebounds. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(33) grabs an offensive board and then banks in 2-points.

Zain Byers(33) grabs an offensive board and then banks in 2-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Reid Jacinto(5) lays it on the line for Italy.

Senior Reid Jacinto(5) lays it on the line for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Cole “The Posterizer” Hopkins(21) is the total package.

Italy’s Cole “The Posterizer” Hopkins(21) is the total package. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Kendra Copeland during pre-game warmups.

Lady Gladiator Kendra Copeland during pre-game warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Alex Minton tries a 3-pointer during the pre-game warmup.

Lady Gladiator Alex Minton tries a 3-pointer during the pre-game warmup. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards(24) goes to the line for Italy.

Alyssa Richards(24) goes to the line for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) takes flight against the GPAA Lady Eagles on her way to a 32-point outing for the second consecutive game.

Kortnei Johnson(3) takes flight against the GPAA Lady Eagles on her way to a 32-point outing for the second consecutive game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards(24) floors the ball and attacks from the baseline.

Alyssa Richards(24) floors the ball and attacks from the baseline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taleyia Wilson(22) knocks down a pair of free shots for the Lady Gladiators against the GPAA Lady Eagles.

Taleyia Wilson(22) knocks down a pair of free shots for the Lady Gladiators against the GPAA Lady Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) pulls up and knocks down the mini-jumper in the lane with teammate Taleyia Wilson(22) in position to rebound.

Kortnei Johnson(3) pulls up and knocks down the mini-jumper in the lane with teammate Taleyia Wilson(22) in position to rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Somehow, Kortnei Johnson(3) gets this shot to go with a Lady Eagle defender playing tight defense.

Somehow, Kortnei Johnson(3) gets this shot to go with a Lady Eagle defender playing tight defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator Alyssa Richards(24) rises up to take a shot from the left wing.

Senior Lady Gladiator Alyssa Richards(24) rises up to take a shot from the left wing. (Barry Byers)

Image: Haylee Turner(13) puts in 8-points for the lady Gladiators.

Haylee Turner(13) puts in 8-points for the lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IHS cheerleaders Ashlyn Jacinto, Taylor Turner, Britney Chambers, K’Breona Davis, Kelsey Nelson and Meagan Hooker get help from Ella and Hannah.

The IHS cheerleaders Ashlyn Jacinto, Taylor Turner, Britney Chambers, K’Breona Davis, Kelsey Nelson and Meagan Hooker get help from Ella and Hannah. (Barry Byers)

Image: Monserrat Figueroa(25) uses the glass to help the Lady Gladiators begin district with a 3-0 record after disposing of the GPAA Lady Eagles 74-10 inside Italy Coliseum.

Monserrat Figueroa(25) uses the glass to help the Lady Gladiators begin district with a 3-0 record after disposing of the GPAA Lady Eagles 74-10 inside Italy Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

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