Triple A Academy defenders struggle to match the athleticism of Italy Lady Gladiator sophomore Kortnei Johnson(3). (Barry Byers)
Italy Lady Gladiator Tara Wallis(4) takes her sweet time at the free-throw line. (Barry Byers)
Attacking the basket is Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3). (Barry Byers)
Guard Kendra Copeland(10) pushes the ball up the floor and then passes to the wing. (Barry Byers)
Senior Lady Gladiator Alyssa Richards(24) rises over Lady Stallion defenders. (Barry Byers)
Alyssa Richards(24) seals a Triple A Academy defender allowing Kortnei Johnson(3) to pull up for the jumper. (Barry Byers)
Lady Gladiator Taleyia Wilson(22) leads the fast break as Italy stampedes against the Lady Stallions. (Barry Byers)
Cousins Kendra Copeland(10) and Ryisha Copeland talk basketball as teammate Kortnei Johnson(3) prepares to fire a free shot. (Barry Byers)
Italy’s Alyssa Richards(24) and Monserrat Figueroa(25) attempt to slow down the Lady Stallions’ fast break efforts. (Barry Byers)
Kortnei Johnson(3) outruns the Lady Stallions’ defense to finish a Lady Gladiator fast break. (Barry Byers)
Lady Gladiator Haylee Turner is all business at the free-throw line during an earlier season matchup against Triple A Academy at home in the dome. (Barry Byers)
Senior Lady Gladiator Alyssa Richards(24) is introduced during a home game as Richards looks forward to the playoffs. (Barry Byers)
Italy’s Monserrat Figueroa(25) inbounds the ball against Triple A Academy. (Barry Byers)
Lady Gladiator head coach Melissa Fullmer talks with her players during a timeout as Italy wins their final home game before the playoffs, 41-23 over Itasca. (Barry Byers)