Italy wins JV game but Kopperl’s varsity out points Lady Gladiators in 3 sets

Image: Italy JV Lady Gladiator Brooke DeBorde(10) keeps the volley going against visiting Kopperl with teammates Paige Little(5) and Alison Pendley(2) ready to react.

Italy JV Lady Gladiator Brooke DeBorde(10) keeps the volley going against visiting Kopperl with teammates Paige Little(5) and Alison Pendley(2) ready to react. (Barry Byers)

Image: Britney Chambers(1) and Jozie Perkins(8) have a bit of fun during Italy’s JV matchup against Kopperl.

Britney Chambers(1) and Jozie Perkins(8) have a bit of fun during Italy’s JV matchup against Kopperl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JV Lady Gladiators Jozie Perkins(8) and Taleyia Wilson(15) make a wall to stop Kopperl for the win.

Italy JV Lady Gladiators Jozie Perkins(8) and Taleyia Wilson(15) make a wall to stop Kopperl for the win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Taleyia Wilson(15) forces Kopperl’s JV to try and score around her as teammates Hannah Washington(7), Jozie Perkins(8) and April Lusk(3) move in to assist.

Italy’s Taleyia Wilson(15) forces Kopperl’s JV to try and score around her as teammates Hannah Washington(7), Jozie Perkins(8) and April Lusk(3) move in to assist. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington(7) serves up a winner up for Italy’s JV squad.

Hannah Washington(7) serves up a winner up for Italy’s JV squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s JV girls form a team huddle as they unite together to get the win over Kopperl.

Italy’s JV girls form a team huddle as they unite together to get the win over Kopperl. (Barry Byers)

Image: April Lusk(3) and Ashlyn Jacinto(6) are calm and poised for a win as the dome fills up with intensity.

April Lusk(3) and Ashlyn Jacinto(6) are calm and poised for a win as the dome fills up with intensity. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Taylor Turner(14) remains intense during warmups.

Lady Gladiator Taylor Turner(14) remains intense during warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(10) delivers a kill shot for the Lady Gladiators.

Madison Washington(10) delivers a kill shot for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Avoid running in to Lady Gladiator Halee Turner(4) inside a gymnasium, a domenasium or a back alley,

Avoid running in to Lady Gladiator Halee Turner(4) inside a gymnasium, a domenasium or a back alley, (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) sets the ball for as Kortnei Johnson(12) and Madison Washington(10) get into scoring position.

Bailey Eubank(1) sets the ball for as Kortnei Johnson(12) and Madison Washington(10) get into scoring position. (Barry Byers)

Image: Halee Turner(4) and Jaclynn Lewis(13) time out their blocks against Kopperl.

Halee Turner(4) and Jaclynn Lewis(13) time out their blocks against Kopperl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(13) gets the block with teammates Halee Turner(4) and Madison Washington(10) nearby to help.

Jaclynn Lewis(13) gets the block with teammates Halee Turner(4) and Madison Washington(10) nearby to help. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior setter Monserrat Figueroa(15) does, what she does so well.

Senior setter Monserrat Figueroa(15) does, what she does so well. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(13) makes a play on the ball.

Jaclynn Lewis(13) makes a play on the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(10) keeps the ball alive to the pleasant surprise of teammate Monserrat Figueroa(15) as Bailey Eubank(1) relies on her instincts to make the play.

Madison Washington(10) keeps the ball alive to the pleasant surprise of teammate Monserrat Figueroa(15) as Bailey Eubank(1) relies on her instincts to make the play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Westbrook enjoy watching supporting their granddaughter, senior Lady Gladiator Paige Westbrook.

Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Westbrook enjoy watching supporting their granddaughter, senior Lady Gladiator Paige Westbrook. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Westbrook(11) challenges Kopperl at the net and punches the ball over the Lady Eagle blocker.

Paige Westbrook(11) challenges Kopperl at the net and punches the ball over the Lady Eagle blocker. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) sneaks the ball over the net for Italy.

Bailey Eubank(1) sneaks the ball over the net for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(5) handles a routine move for Italy’s offense.

Tara Wallis(5) handles a routine move for Italy’s offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Kortnei Johnson(12) flotas above the net.

Lady Gladiator Kortnei Johnson(12) flotas above the net. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Cassidy Childers(2) adds quickness to Italy’s rotation.

Lady Gladiator Cassidy Childers(2) adds quickness to Italy’s rotation. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclyn Lewis(13) drills a dramatic kill shot that ties the 2nd set 23-23.

Jaclyn Lewis(13) drills a dramatic kill shot that ties the 2nd set 23-23. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cassidy Childers(2) digs a ball for the Lady Gladiator defense.

Cassidy Childers(2) digs a ball for the Lady Gladiator defense. (Barry Byers)

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