More amazing images from Italy’s volleyball matchup versus Kopperl

Barry Byers Posted October 17, 2013 5:30pm Additional Images

Image: Lady Gladiator fanatic Kevin Roldan wears his heart on his face. — Lady Gladiator fanatic Kevin Roldan wears his heart on his face. (Barry Byers)

Italy — Italy’s JV girls get the win over Kopperl but the varsity Lady Gladiators are unable to win a set against the Lady Eagles despite playing extremely well. Included are bonus images from Tuesday’s games inside Italy Coliseum. Head coach Morgan Mathews will try to regroup her players in time for their Saturday, October 19, matchup against Avalon starting at 10:00 a.m., also in the Coliseum.

Go Italy!

Halee Turner(4) tries to win the battle above the net. (Barry Byers)

Lady Gladiator junior Jaclynn Lewis(13) attacks the net. (Barry Byers)

Lady Gladiator Halee Turner(4) tries to power a point. (Barry Byers)

The Lady Gladiators break the huddle after devising a plan. (Barry Byers)

Bailey Eubank(1) sets the ball for Madison Washington(10). (Barry Byers)

Bailey Eubank(1) elevates her game to help her teammates as Monserrat Figueroa(15), Tara Wallis(5) and Jaclynn Lewis(13) are set to make a play. (Barry Byers)

Paige Westbrook(11)sets the ball for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Bailey Eubank(1) sets the ball as Paige Westbrook(11) readies if needed. (Barry Byers)

Lady Gladiator fan Scott Connor and son Trent enjoy volleyball and popcorn from the upper deck of Italy Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(12) makes flying look easy. (Barry Byers)

Jaclynn Lewis(13) serves to Kopperl. (Barry Byers)

Italy’s Halee Turner(4) shows her capabilities. (Barry Byers)

Lady Gladiator head coach Morgan Mathews and assistant coach Tina Richards celebrate a momentum surge with their players. (Barry Byers)

Jaclynn Lewis(15) bumps the ball as teammates Cassdiy Childers(2), Madison Washington(10) and Halee Turner(4) move into position. (Barry Byers)

Bailey Eubank(1) serves the ball over to Kopperl. (Barry Byers)

Bailey Eubank(1) returns the ball back to the Lady Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Paige Westbrook(11) makes a play on a ball heading toward Italy’s sideline. (Barry Byers)

Jaclynn Lewis(13) puts the pressure back onto Kopperl’s offense. (Barry Byers)

James Walton and Jorge Galvan react to a play. (Barry Byers)

Tara Wallis(5) patrols the back line for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Halee Turner(4) and teammate Paige Westbrook(11) get the block this time but, overall, Kopperl’s Ladies got just enough shots thru in order to win. (Barry Byers)