Italy and Blooming Grove trade shots with the Lions winning two in the Coliseum

Image: Italy’s Cody Boyd(15) rips down a rebound but its Blooming Grove who scratches out a win against the Gladiators, 64-63.

Italy’s Cody Boyd(15) rips down a rebound but its Blooming Grove who scratches out a win against the Gladiators, 64-63. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman guard Kevin Johnson(5) shows his versatility on the defensive boards.

Freshman guard Kevin Johnson(5) shows his versatility on the defensive boards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator TaMarcus Sheppard(10) puts in 2 of his 8-points against the Lions.

Senior Gladiator TaMarcus Sheppard(10) puts in 2 of his 8-points against the Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Ryan Connor(1) scores two for the Gladiators.

Sophomore Ryan Connor(1) scores two for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior shooter Bailey Walton(14) lays in 2-points to Italy’s cause.

Senior shooter Bailey Walton(14) lays in 2-points to Italy’s cause. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trevon Robertson(2) scores two of his 26-points to lead all scores. Robertson did most of his damage in the third period with 18-points including a 3-pointer.

Trevon Robertson(2) scores two of his 26-points to lead all scores. Robertson did most of his damage in the third period with 18-points including a 3-pointer. (Barry Byers)

Image: TaMarcus Sheppard(10) scores from the baseline.

TaMarcus Sheppard(10) scores from the baseline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Windham(12) pulls the trigger on a three-ball that ties the game briefly before the end of the first-half.

Ty Windham(12) pulls the trigger on a three-ball that ties the game briefly before the end of the first-half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Walton(14) pulls up for a shot from the corner.

Bailey Walton(14) pulls up for a shot from the corner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trevon Robertson(2) avoids Lion defenders while pushing the ball up the floor.

Trevon Robertson(2) avoids Lion defenders while pushing the ball up the floor. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Johnson(5) knocks down a free-throw.

Kevin Johnson(5) knocks down a free-throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(21) tries to power in a basket while drawing a shooting foul.

Zain Byers(21) tries to power in a basket while drawing a shooting foul. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy senior Darol Mayberry(13) is at the ready on defense.

Italy senior Darol Mayberry(13) is at the ready on defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Vintage Roldan: Kevin Roldan(33) attacks the basket for the Gladiators.

Vintage Roldan: Kevin Roldan(33) attacks the basket for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Kenneth Norwood(5) warms up during the pre-game before putting in 18-points against Blooming Grove.

JV Gladiator Kenneth Norwood(5) warms up during the pre-game before putting in 18-points against Blooming Grove. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator David De La Hoya(21) scores 2 of his 5-points over a Lion defender.

JV Gladiator David De La Hoya(21) scores 2 of his 5-points over a Lion defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Eric Carson(15) knocks down a 3-pointer from the corner in the first-period against Blooming Grove.

Italy’s Eric Carson(15) knocks down a 3-pointer from the corner in the first-period against Blooming Grove. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jorge Galvan(2) finishes a 3-point play the olden days way.

Jorge Galvan(2) finishes a 3-point play the olden days way. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Michael Moore(4) defends the paint.

JV Gladiator Michael Moore(4) defends the paint. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Hunter Ballard(1) tries to maneuver past a Lion defender.

JV Gladiator Hunter Ballard(1) tries to maneuver past a Lion defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joshua Cryer(20) looks to pass the ball out.

Joshua Cryer(20) looks to pass the ball out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kenneth Norwood(5) checks the clock in hopes of pulling off a comeback against Blooming Grove.

Kenneth Norwood(5) checks the clock in hopes of pulling off a comeback against Blooming Grove. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hunter Ballard(1) checks inside for an open man.

Hunter Ballard(1) checks inside for an open man. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV head coach Jon Cady urges his troops late in the contest.

JV head coach Jon Cady urges his troops late in the contest. (Barry Byers)

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