The Gladiators and Lady Gladiators win two over the Arlington Summit SkyHawks

Image: Kevin Roldan(33) powers his way up to score over an Arlington Summit SkyHawk defender to help the Italy Gladiators win 58-39 and improve to 3-0 in district play.

Kevin Roldan(33) powers his way up to score over an Arlington Summit SkyHawk defender to help the Italy Gladiators win 58-39 and improve to 3-0 in district play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior guard, Tyler Anderson(11) craftily scores a bucket for the Gladiators.

Senior guard, Tyler Anderson(11) craftily scores a bucket for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator, Ryan Connor(1) takes a turn from the free-throw line.

Gladiator, Ryan Connor(1) takes a turn from the free-throw line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator, Darol Mayberry(13) sets up to attempt a free-throw. Mayberry made 3-of-4 from the stripe and finished with 5-points against Summit.

Senior Gladiator, Darol Mayberry(13) sets up to attempt a free-throw. Mayberry made 3-of-4 from the stripe and finished with 5-points against Summit. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator, TaMarcus Sheppard(10) scores 2 of his 10-points against Summit.

Senior Gladiator, TaMarcus Sheppard(10) scores 2 of his 10-points against Summit. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(21) drops in a soft shot for 2 of his 5-points against the SkyHawks.

Zain Byers(21) drops in a soft shot for 2 of his 5-points against the SkyHawks. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cody Boyd(15) twists in 2 of his 9-points over a SkyHawk defender.

Cody Boyd(15) twists in 2 of his 9-points over a SkyHawk defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Varsity cheerleaders Ashlyn Jacinto, Kelsey Neslon, Taylor Turner and Britney Chambers help Italy reach the top of the Summit.

Varsity cheerleaders Ashlyn Jacinto, Kelsey Neslon, Taylor Turner and Britney Chambers help Italy reach the top of the Summit. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator head coach, Brandon Ganske sports a classic bow tie while directing his troops.

Gladiator head coach, Brandon Ganske sports a classic bow tie while directing his troops. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Windham(12) puts in 2-points for the Gladiator cause.

Ty Windham(12) puts in 2-points for the Gladiator cause. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator, Bailey Walton(14) wins the battle on the low block.

Senior Gladiator, Bailey Walton(14) wins the battle on the low block. (Barry Byers)

Image: A SkyHawk defender is forced to deal with the flying Kevin Roldan(33).

A SkyHawk defender is forced to deal with the flying Kevin Roldan(33). (Barry Byers)

Image: A strong move into the lane gets 2-points for Jaclynn Lewis(13).

A strong move into the lane gets 2-points for Jaclynn Lewis(13). (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior guard, Kendra Copeland(10) pulls up for a jumper.

Senior guard, Kendra Copeland(10) pulls up for a jumper. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior forward, Bernice Hailey(2) works off a screen set by teammate Cory Chance(40) to put up a jumper.

Senior forward, Bernice Hailey(2) works off a screen set by teammate Cory Chance(40) to put up a jumper. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cory Chance(40) plays high above the Summit defense.

Cory Chance(40) plays high above the Summit defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) pulls up for 2-points.

Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) pulls up for 2-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator, Taleyia Wilson(22) secures a rebound for her team.

Lady Gladiator, Taleyia Wilson(22) secures a rebound for her team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(4) handles the ball for the Lady Gladiator offense.

Tara Wallis(4) handles the ball for the Lady Gladiator offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cory Chance(40) scores 2 of her 18-points against Summit.

Cory Chance(40) scores 2 of her 18-points against Summit. (Barry Byers)

Image: The unstoppable one, Kortnei Johnson(3), attacks the basket to finish with 23-points.

The unstoppable one, Kortnei Johnson(3), attacks the basket to finish with 23-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(13) banks in 2 of her 8-points.

Jaclynn Lewis(13) banks in 2 of her 8-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator, Cory Chance(40) out skies the SkyHawks for a rebound.

Lady Gladiator, Cory Chance(40) out skies the SkyHawks for a rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, K’Breona Davis(12) drives the baseline.

Italy’s, K’Breona Davis(12) drives the baseline. (Barry Byers)

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