Itasca’s camouflage unable to conceal final score, Lady Gladiators win 65-43

Image: Lady Gladiator, Taleyia Wilson(22) sends an early message to Itasca that the war is on. Italy out muscled and out pointed their district rival for a 65-43 win.

Lady Gladiator, Taleyia Wilson(22) sends an early message to Itasca that the war is on. Italy out muscled and out pointed their district rival for a 65-43 win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator post player, Cory Chance(40), stuns Itasca and wows fans with a 19-point effort!

Lady Gladiator post player, Cory Chance(40), stuns Itasca and wows fans with a 19-point effort! (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) was in the groove after being shutdown by Itasca in the first period. Johnson scored 33-points in the final three periods to lead Italy to a 65-43 warlike win.

Kortnei Johnson(3) was in the groove after being shutdown by Itasca in the first period. Johnson scored 33-points in the final three periods to lead Italy to a 65-43 warlike win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Point guard Tara Wallis(4) spots and then drops in a three-pointer in the first-half.

Point guard Tara Wallis(4) spots and then drops in a three-pointer in the first-half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(13) rises in attempt to secure a pass for Italy as teammate Ryisha Copeland(11) has her back to bring in the deflection.

Jaclynn Lewis(13) rises in attempt to secure a pass for Italy as teammate Ryisha Copeland(11) has her back to bring in the deflection. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior cheer captain, Taylor Turner, gets help from the Jr. High cheer squad with Italy trying to close the lid on Itasca.

Senior cheer captain, Taylor Turner, gets help from the Jr. High cheer squad with Italy trying to close the lid on Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Janae Robertson(5) harasses an Itasca ball handler.

Italy’s Janae Robertson(5) harasses an Itasca ball handler. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior guard, Kendra Copeland(10), returns from injury to help propel the Lady Gladiators past Itasca in a district battle.

Senior guard, Kendra Copeland(10), returns from injury to help propel the Lady Gladiators past Itasca in a district battle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Cory Chance(40), rebounds a missed free-throw and then goes back up for 2-points.

Italy’s, Cory Chance(40), rebounds a missed free-throw and then goes back up for 2-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Jaclynn Lewis(13), takes an open shot from the paint.

Italy’s, Jaclynn Lewis(13), takes an open shot from the paint. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) overcomes to score the basket.

Kortnei Johnson(3) overcomes to score the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: The 22’s go at it: Italy’s Taleyia Wilson(22) matches up against Itasca’s #22.

The 22’s go at it: Italy’s Taleyia Wilson(22) matches up against Itasca’s #22. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(4) was determined to defend her dome floor against visiting Itasca.

Tara Wallis(4) was determined to defend her dome floor against visiting Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) bounds for the defensive rebound over an Itasca player.

Kortnei Johnson(3) bounds for the defensive rebound over an Itasca player. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(4) dives after an offensive rebound to keep the possession alive for her team.

Tara Wallis(4) dives after an offensive rebound to keep the possession alive for her team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Both Kortnei Johnson(3) and Cory Chance(40) go after a rebound.

Both Kortnei Johnson(3) and Cory Chance(40) go after a rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Teammates Taleyia Wilson(22) and Cory Chance(40) are proud of their accomplishments knowing they have Itasca ready to retreat.

Teammates Taleyia Wilson(22) and Cory Chance(40) are proud of their accomplishments knowing they have Itasca ready to retreat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(13) gets the play call from the bench.

Jaclynn Lewis(13) gets the play call from the bench. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cory Chance(40) steps to the line for Italy.

Cory Chance(40) steps to the line for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(4) plays 6 feet tall for the Lady Gladiators and scored 8-points against Itasca.

Tara Wallis(4) plays 6 feet tall for the Lady Gladiators and scored 8-points against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(13) takes command of the lane late in the game to keep Itasca at bay.

Jaclynn Lewis(13) takes command of the lane late in the game to keep Itasca at bay. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator, Kendra Copeland(10) pulls down a rebound.

Lady Gladiator, Kendra Copeland(10) pulls down a rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(4) gets into the zone at the free-throw line.

Tara Wallis(4) gets into the zone at the free-throw line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Bernice Hailey(2) spots teammate Kendra Copeland(10) open for the pass.

Lady Gladiator Bernice Hailey(2) spots teammate Kendra Copeland(10) open for the pass. (Barry Byers)

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