Foul trouble results in Lady Gladiators dropping a district win to Itasca

Image: Manager Charisma Anderson follows Alex Minton and Monserrat Figueroa onto the court for a district duel between Italy and Itasca.

Manager Charisma Anderson follows Alex Minton and Monserrat Figueroa onto the court for a district duel between Italy and Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Monserrat Figueroa executes a layup during the pre-game warmups.

Monserrat Figueroa executes a layup during the pre-game warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Alyssa Richards takes aim from the foul line in preparation for the game against Itasca.

Italy’s Alyssa Richards takes aim from the foul line in preparation for the game against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alex Minton concentrates from the foul line during pre-game hoops.

Alex Minton concentrates from the foul line during pre-game hoops. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kendra Copeland(10) takes a shot from the top of the key.

Italy’s Kendra Copeland(10) takes a shot from the top of the key. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kendra Copleand(10) pulls up for a jumper over a Lady Cat defender.

Italy’s Kendra Copleand(10) pulls up for a jumper over a Lady Cat defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) tries to finish the fast break with teammate Monserrat Figueroa(25) hustling down for the rebound.

Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) tries to finish the fast break with teammate Monserrat Figueroa(25) hustling down for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jameka Copeland(5) and Ryisha Copeland(11) look on as teammate Kortnei Johnson(3) tries her luck at the free-throw line.

Jameka Copeland(5) and Ryisha Copeland(11) look on as teammate Kortnei Johnson(3) tries her luck at the free-throw line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Point guard Jameka Copeland(5) executes a set play for the Lady Gladiators.

Point guard Jameka Copeland(5) executes a set play for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jameka Copeland(5) tries to pass the ball in to teammates Alyssa Richards(24) and Ryisha Copeland(11).

Jameka Copeland(5) tries to pass the ball in to teammates Alyssa Richards(24) and Ryisha Copeland(11). (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) puts up a shot as Taleyia Wilson(22) and Tara Wallis(4) get down the court to rebound.

Kortnei Johnson(3) puts up a shot as Taleyia Wilson(22) and Tara Wallis(4) get down the court to rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendra Copeland(10) brings the ball up court as Italy works out of the half court set.

Kendra Copeland(10) brings the ball up court as Italy works out of the half court set. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) gains altitude as teammate Alyssa Richards(24) sprints down to help rebound.

Kortnei Johnson(3) gains altitude as teammate Alyssa Richards(24) sprints down to help rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jameka Copeland(5) takes her time at the line.

Jameka Copeland(5) takes her time at the line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(4) fires from deep as teammate Monserrat Figueroa(25) claims inside position for the rebound.

Tara Wallis(4) fires from deep as teammate Monserrat Figueroa(25) claims inside position for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Monserrat Figueroa(25) lines a shot from the free-throw line.

Monserrat Figueroa(25) lines a shot from the free-throw line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator head coach Melissa Fullmer talks strategy during a timeout.

Lady Gladiator head coach Melissa Fullmer talks strategy during a timeout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Jameka Copeland(5) scores from the left wing for Coach Fullmer as Taleyia Wilson(22) and Monserrat Figueroa(25) battle under the basket.

Italy’s Jameka Copeland(5) scores from the left wing for Coach Fullmer as Taleyia Wilson(22) and Monserrat Figueroa(25) battle under the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Tara Wallis(4) tries to keep the Lady Gladiators within striking distance of the Lady Cats.

Italy’s Tara Wallis(4) tries to keep the Lady Gladiators within striking distance of the Lady Cats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jameka Copeland(5) uses total concentration from the line.

Jameka Copeland(5) uses total concentration from the line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alex Minton(12) looks on as Jameka Copeland(5) tries another free shot against Itasca.

Alex Minton(12) looks on as Jameka Copeland(5) tries another free shot against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

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