Italy JH girls split wins with Rice, Cunningham scores 25 in finale

Image: In the 7th grade girls game versus Venus, Tatum Adams(31) concentrates while trying her luck from the line.

In the 7th grade girls game versus Venus, Tatum Adams(31) concentrates while trying her luck from the line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Karson Holley(2) closes out on defense.

Italy’s Karson Holley(2) closes out on defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cassidy Gage(35) pushes the ball up the floor.

Cassidy Gage(35) pushes the ball up the floor. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Haight(32) sets a screen for teammate Karson Holley.

Hannah Haight(32) sets a screen for teammate Karson Holley. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Karley Nelson(1) works her way in for a shot.

Italy’s Karley Nelson(1) works her way in for a shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tatum Adams(31) scores under the basket to finish with 4-points.

Tatum Adams(31) scores under the basket to finish with 4-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Haight(32) hurries the ball down the floor and knocks down a jumper for Italy.

Hannah Haight(32) hurries the ball down the floor and knocks down a jumper for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cassidy Gage(35) steals the pass away from Venus.

Cassidy Gage(35) steals the pass away from Venus. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Taylor Boyd(3) steals the ball and dribbles out of the pack.

Italy’s Taylor Boyd(3) steals the ball and dribbles out of the pack. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taylor Boyd(3) saves the ball from going out-of-bounds causing a Venus player to knock the ball out.

Taylor Boyd(3) saves the ball from going out-of-bounds causing a Venus player to knock the ball out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Karley Nelson(1) puts up a mid-range shot. Nelson scored 2-points for Italy.

Karley Nelson(1) puts up a mid-range shot. Nelson scored 2-points for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hot potato! Virginia Stephens(50) tries to get a handle on the ball.

Hot potato! Virginia Stephens(50) tries to get a handle on the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Galvan(4) scores 2-points for Italy’s 7th grade team.

Madison Galvan(4) scores 2-points for Italy’s 7th grade team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Point guard Brycelyn Richards(22) brings the ball up court to start the offense for Italy’s 8th grade girls.

Point guard Brycelyn Richards(22) brings the ball up court to start the offense for Italy’s 8th grade girls. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jenna Holden(25), Brycelen Richards(22) and Charisma Anderson(20) close in on the ball.

Jenna Holden(25), Brycelen Richards(22) and Charisma Anderson(20) close in on the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emmy Cunningham(15) pulls up to knock down a jumper over the Venus defense.

Emmy Cunningham(15) pulls up to knock down a jumper over the Venus defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Charisma Anderson(20) pulls the trigger on a jumper.

Charisma Anderson(20) pulls the trigger on a jumper. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Sydney Weeks(33) steals the pass.

Italy’s Sydney Weeks(33) steals the pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brycelen Richards(22) banks in a layup to finish the fast break.

Brycelen Richards(22) banks in a layup to finish the fast break. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emmy Cunningham(15) keeps her eyes up while bringing the ball up court.

Emmy Cunningham(15) keeps her eyes up while bringing the ball up court. (Barry Byers)

Image: Charisma Anderson(20) grabs a defensive board.

Charisma Anderson(20) grabs a defensive board. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sydney Weeks(33) searches for an open teammate.

Sydney Weeks(33) searches for an open teammate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brycelen Richards(22) tries to draw the Venus defenders out of the paint. Richards finished with 10-points.

Brycelen Richards(22) tries to draw the Venus defenders out of the paint. Richards finished with 10-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emmy Cunningham(15) gets a clear look at the basket thanks to a screen from teammate Charisma Anderson(20). Cunningham led all scores with 25-points to lead Italy’s 8th grade girls to a big win over Venus, 45-16.

Emmy Cunningham(15) gets a clear look at the basket thanks to a screen from teammate Charisma Anderson(20). Cunningham led all scores with 25-points to lead Italy’s 8th grade girls to a big win over Venus, 45-16. (Barry Byers)

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