Marlin wins 7th grade boys game but Italy’s 8th grade turns the tide in game 2

Image: Italy 7th grader Adam Powell(22) pulls up along the baseline to release the shot against Marlin.

Italy 7th grader Adam Powell(22) pulls up along the baseline to release the shot against Marlin. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s 7th grader Jacob Wiser(33) tries to slow down Marlin’s relentless attack.

Italy’s 7th grader Jacob Wiser(33) tries to slow down Marlin’s relentless attack. (Barry Byers)

Image: Point guard Ryder Itson(10) brings the ball up the court and looks for a weakness in Marlin’s defense.

Point guard Ryder Itson(10) brings the ball up the court and looks for a weakness in Marlin’s defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Adam Powell(22) wards off a Marlin defender while pushing the ball.

Adam Powell(22) wards off a Marlin defender while pushing the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaylon Lusk(1) scoops up a loose ball as teammates Jacob Wiser(33), Alex Garcia(32) and Adam Powell(22) switch gears and change direction.

Jaylon Lusk(1) scoops up a loose ball as teammates Jacob Wiser(33), Alex Garcia(32) and Adam Powell(22) switch gears and change direction.

Image: Marcoz Duarte(14) charges toward the basket.

Marcoz Duarte(14) charges toward the basket.

Image: Ryder Itson(10) is on the move against Marlin.

Ryder Itson(10) is on the move against Marlin. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tylan Wallace(2) gets Italy’s offense rolling early to start the 8th grade matchup against Marlin.

Tylan Wallace(2) gets Italy’s offense rolling early to start the 8th grade matchup against Marlin. (Barry Byers)

Image: Garrett Janek(12) avoids a flying Marlin while looking to pass.

Garrett Janek(12) avoids a flying Marlin while looking to pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kendrick Norwood(5) fires up a baseline shot.

Italy’s Kendrick Norwood(5) fires up a baseline shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tylan Wallace(2) drives into the lane for a score.

Tylan Wallace(2) drives into the lane for a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tylan Wallace(2) knocks down a 3-pointer.

Tylan Wallace(2) knocks down a 3-pointer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cade Roberts(20) puts up a shot inside.

Cade Roberts(20) puts up a shot inside. (Barry Byers)

Image: Continuing to attack the basket is Italy’s Tylan Wallace(2).

Continuing to attack the basket is Italy’s Tylan Wallace(2). (Barry Byers)

Image: I got it! Clay Riddle(30), Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23) and Ty Hamilton(11) each go after the rebound.

I got it! Clay Riddle(30), Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23) and Ty Hamilton(11) each go after the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Going in for another dunk is Italy 8th grader, Clay Riddle(30).

Going in for another dunk is Italy 8th grader, Clay Riddle(30). (Barry Byers)

Image: Garrett Janek(12) avoids a Marlin trap attempt.

Garrett Janek(12) avoids a Marlin trap attempt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cade Roberts(20) scores over a couple of Marlin defenders.

Cade Roberts(20) scores over a couple of Marlin defenders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cade Roberts(20) dribbles the ball across mid-court for Italy.

Cade Roberts(20) dribbles the ball across mid-court for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23) gets to the rim for Italy.

Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23) gets to the rim for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Hamilton(11) skies for an offensive rebound.

Ty Hamilton(11) skies for an offensive rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23) scores from the low block.

Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23) scores from the low block. (Barry Byers)

Image: Garrett Janek(12) puts up a shot under the basket.

Garrett Janek(12) puts up a shot under the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23) takes a shot from the free-throw line.

Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23) takes a shot from the free-throw line. (Barry Byers)

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