Lady Gladiators hoop it out with Kemp then end tourney with win over Hillsboro

Image: Tara Wallis(4) tries her luck at a free-throw as teammate Taleyia Wilson(22) watches the flight of the ball during a Italy’s second tournament game against Kemp.

Tara Wallis(4) tries her luck at a free-throw as teammate Taleyia Wilson(22) watches the flight of the ball during a Italy’s second tournament game against Kemp. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3)

Kortnei Johnson(3) (Barry Byers)

Image: On defense, an aggressive Tara Wallis(4) forces a tie ball.

On defense, an aggressive Tara Wallis(4) forces a tie ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(13) scores inside.

Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(13) scores inside. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) finishes the fast break.

Kortnei Johnson(3) finishes the fast break. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) attacks the rim.

Kortnei Johnson(3) attacks the rim. (Barry Byers)

Image: Working the low block, Jaclynn Lewis(13) draws a shooting foul against Kemp.

Working the low block, Jaclynn Lewis(13) draws a shooting foul against Kemp. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(13) puts in a freebie.

Jaclynn Lewis(13) puts in a freebie. (Barry Byers)

Image: Point guard Kendra Copeland(10) dribbles into Kemp’s defense.

Point guard Kendra Copeland(10) dribbles into Kemp’s defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taleyia Wilson(22) keeps Kemp from scoring an easy basket.

Taleyia Wilson(22) keeps Kemp from scoring an easy basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Winning the battle inside is Italy’s Taleyia Wilson(22) .

Winning the battle inside is Italy’s Taleyia Wilson(22) . (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(4) hurries the ball up the court.

Tara Wallis(4) hurries the ball up the court. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryisha Copeland(11) and Kendra Copeland(10) are on the same page.

Ryisha Copeland(11) and Kendra Copeland(10) are on the same page. (Barry Byers)

Image: Monserrat Figueroa(15) gets help from teammates Kendra Copeland(10) and Tara Wallis(4).

Monserrat Figueroa(15) gets help from teammates Kendra Copeland(10) and Tara Wallis(4). (Barry Byers)

Image: Going to the basket is Lady Gladiator Kortnei Johnson(3).

Going to the basket is Lady Gladiator Kortnei Johnson(3). (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(4) plays big in the paint as teammate Ryisha Copeland(11) looks to get the rebound.

Tara Wallis(4) plays big in the paint as teammate Ryisha Copeland(11) looks to get the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryisha Copeland(11) and Kendra Copeland(10) keep Kemp’s guard at bay.

Ryisha Copeland(11) and Kendra Copeland(10) keep Kemp’s guard at bay. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(13) pressures a Kemp passer.

Jaclynn Lewis(13) pressures a Kemp passer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendra Copeland(10) closes in on a Kemp passer.

Kendra Copeland(10) closes in on a Kemp passer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Melissa Fullmer breaks the huddle with her ladies.

Head coach Melissa Fullmer breaks the huddle with her ladies. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Taleyia Wilson(22) posts up down low.

Italy’s Taleyia Wilson(22) posts up down low. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) crosses over her dribble to get a shot up from the lane.

Kortnei Johnson(3) crosses over her dribble to get a shot up from the lane. (Barry Byers)

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