Lady Gladiator Basketball plays explosively well against 2A Blooming Grove

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) wins the opening tip, almost giving the referee whiplash.

Kortnei Johnson(3) wins the opening tip, almost giving the referee whiplash. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator guard Tara Wallis(4) knocks down one of her two made three-pointers against Blooming Grove.

Lady Gladiator guard Tara Wallis(4) knocks down one of her two made three-pointers against Blooming Grove. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Monserrat Figueroa(25) wins the battle for a loose ball.

Italy’s Monserrat Figueroa(25) wins the battle for a loose ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Monserrat Figueroa(25) checks with Coach Fullmer on the defensive end.

Monserrat Figueroa(25) checks with Coach Fullmer on the defensive end. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(13) gets the block to foil a Blooming Grove fast break attempt.

Jaclynn Lewis(13) gets the block to foil a Blooming Grove fast break attempt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(13) collides with a Blooming Grove player with both ladies going for the loose ball.

Jaclynn Lewis(13) collides with a Blooming Grove player with both ladies going for the loose ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Taleyia Wilson(22) puts up a shot at the front of the rim.

Italy’s Taleyia Wilson(22) puts up a shot at the front of the rim. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s second-year head coach Melissa Fullmer talks strategy during a timeout.

Italy’s second-year head coach Melissa Fullmer talks strategy during a timeout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryisha Copeland(11) playing some tenacious defense for Italy.

Ryisha Copeland(11) playing some tenacious defense for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Guard Kendra Copeland(10) maneuvers the ball past a Grove defender.

Guard Kendra Copeland(10) maneuvers the ball past a Grove defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) draws a shooting foul against the Grove.

Kortnei Johnson(3) draws a shooting foul against the Grove. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(13) looks to inbound to teammate Tara Wallis(4).

Jaclynn Lewis(13) looks to inbound to teammate Tara Wallis(4). (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(4) spots an open teammate.

Tara Wallis(4) spots an open teammate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Putting up the shot is Italy point guard Tara Wallis(4).

Putting up the shot is Italy point guard Tara Wallis(4). (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) is hard to stop as teammate Taleyia Wilson(22) moves in to rebound.

Kortnei Johnson(3) is hard to stop as teammate Taleyia Wilson(22) moves in to rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Monserrat Figueroa(25) has an open look at the front of the rim.

Monserrat Figueroa(25) has an open look at the front of the rim. (Barry Byers)

Image: Leaving everyday behind is Italy’s Kortnei Johnson.

Leaving everyday behind is Italy’s Kortnei Johnson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) captivates the Blooming Grove faithful.

Kortnei Johnson(3) captivates the Blooming Grove faithful. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Lady Gladiator Halee Turner(3) pushes the ball up the court.

JV Lady Gladiator Halee Turner(3) pushes the ball up the court. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ashlyn Jacinto(13) passes the ball in during the JV matchup.

Ashlyn Jacinto(13) passes the ball in during the JV matchup. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Halee Turner(3) powers her way in for a bucket.

Italy’s Halee Turner(3) powers her way in for a bucket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Closing on the ball is Lizzy Garcia.

Closing on the ball is Lizzy Garcia. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rebekah Corley(24) denies a Blooming Grove pass attempt.

Rebekah Corley(24) denies a Blooming Grove pass attempt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Janae Robertson(10) puts in 14-points for the JV Gladiators.

Janae Robertson(10) puts in 14-points for the JV Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

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