Italy’s JH boys basketball teams win 3-of-4 during Italy hosted tournament

Image: The 2012-2013 Italy 8th grade Gladiator Basketball team is ready for their matchup against Blooming Grove. Pictured are Anton Berkley(31), James Walton(11), Dylan MaCasland(32), David De La Hoya(23), Michael Hughes(50), Jarvis Harris(24), Devonteh Williams(14) Joshua Cryer(34), Aaron Pittman(55), Joe Celis(41) and Elijah Garcia(42).

The 2012-2013 Italy 8th grade Gladiator Basketball team is ready for their matchup against Blooming Grove. Pictured are Anton Berkley(31), James Walton(11), Dylan MaCasland(32), David De La Hoya(23), Michael Hughes(50), Jarvis Harris(24), Devonteh Williams(14) Joshua Cryer(34), Aaron Pittman(55), Joe Celis(41) and Elijah Garcia(42). (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood(1) tries to finish the fast break for Italy’s 7th grade boys as Anthony Lusk(22) and Garrett Janek(0) track the ball.

Kendrick Norwood(1) tries to finish the fast break for Italy’s 7th grade boys as Anthony Lusk(22) and Garrett Janek(0) track the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gary Escamilla(3) makes an inbound pass for Italy’s during the 7th grade game.

Gary Escamilla(3) makes an inbound pass for Italy’s during the 7th grade game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anthony Lusk(22) lays in 2-points against Blooming Grove.

Anthony Lusk(22) lays in 2-points against Blooming Grove. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Josh Ward rallies his 7th grade squad with help from manger Adrian Acevedo.

Head coach Josh Ward rallies his 7th grade squad with help from manger Adrian Acevedo. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tylan Wallace(10) drops in a 3-pointer form the right corner using a screen from Cade Roberts(12).

Tylan Wallace(10) drops in a 3-pointer form the right corner using a screen from Cade Roberts(12). (Barry Byers)

Image: Tylan Wallace(10) works his magic at the free-throw line.

Tylan Wallace(10) works his magic at the free-throw line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Getting sawdusty is Ty Hamilton(4) as he and teammate Garrett Janek(0) battle for the loose ball.

Getting sawdusty is Ty Hamilton(4) as he and teammate Garrett Janek(0) battle for the loose ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joshua Cryer(34) displays his form at the foul line.

Joshua Cryer(34) displays his form at the foul line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(41) attempts free-throws against Blooming Grove during the 8th grade game.

Joe Celis(41) attempts free-throws against Blooming Grove during the 8th grade game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Dylan McCasland(32) represents Italy’s 8th grade team as pre-game captain.

Dylan McCasland(32) represents Italy’s 8th grade team as pre-game captain. (Barry Byers)

Image: David De La Hoya(23) tries to complete a fast break opportunity for Italy.

David De La Hoya(23) tries to complete a fast break opportunity for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joshua Cryer(34) scores with a left-handed mini hook shot.

Joshua Cryer(34) scores with a left-handed mini hook shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood(1) puts up a shot from deep as Italy’s 7th grade boys challenge Mildred in their second match of the tournament.

Kendrick Norwood(1) puts up a shot from deep as Italy’s 7th grade boys challenge Mildred in their second match of the tournament. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 7th grader Garrett Janek(0) keeps his eye on the target.

Italy 7th grader Garrett Janek(0) keeps his eye on the target. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gary Escamilla(3) is at the line for Italy as teammates Anthony Lusk(22) and Ty Hamilton(4) stay back for defense.

Gary Escamilla(3) is at the line for Italy as teammates Anthony Lusk(22) and Ty Hamilton(4) stay back for defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: 8th grade Gladiator Devonteh Williams(14) is ready to spin a win for Italy.

8th grade Gladiator Devonteh Williams(14) is ready to spin a win for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Aaron Pittmon(55) is more than just a pretty face. Just ask his twin brother Austin.

Aaron Pittmon(55) is more than just a pretty face. Just ask his twin brother Austin. (Barry Byers)

Image: David De La Hoya(23) rises and knocks down the baseline jumper.

David De La Hoya(23) rises and knocks down the baseline jumper. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joshua Cryer(34) from behind the arc as Aaron Pittmon(55) posts up underneath.

Joshua Cryer(34) from behind the arc as Aaron Pittmon(55) posts up underneath. (Barry Byers)

Image: James Walton(11) displaying the touch from the side for Italy.

James Walton(11) displaying the touch from the side for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Jarvis Harris(24) scores over two Eagle defenders and put in 4-points in the game.

Italy’s Jarvis Harris(24) scores over two Eagle defenders and put in 4-points in the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: David De La Hoya(23) scores in front of the rim from another galaxy. De La Hoya finished with 10-points against Mildred.

David De La Hoya(23) scores in front of the rim from another galaxy. De La Hoya finished with 10-points against Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(41) attempts a jumper over an Eagle defender. Celis led Italy in scoring against Mildred with 11-points.

Joe Celis(41) attempts a jumper over an Eagle defender. Celis led Italy in scoring against Mildred with 11-points. (Barry Byers)

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