Italy JH Boys drop three close ones to Rice with every tick action packed

Image: Andrew Oldfield(13) scores over two Rice defenders for the “Combo-ators” a squad comprised of a mixture of Italy Junior High 7th and 8th graders.

Andrew Oldfield(13) scores over two Rice defenders for the “Combo-ators” a squad comprised of a mixture of Italy Junior High 7th and 8th graders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chris Davila(32) scores over the front of the goal.

Chris Davila(32) scores over the front of the goal. (Barry Byers)

Image: Adam Powell(22) put in 4-points total against Rice.

Adam Powell(22) put in 4-points total against Rice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chistopher Munoz(40) leads the “Combo-ators” with 10-points.

Chistopher Munoz(40) leads the “Combo-ators” with 10-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaylon Lusk(1) dribbles the ball up court while trying to spot a weakness in the Rice defense.

Jaylon Lusk(1) dribbles the ball up court while trying to spot a weakness in the Rice defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Hunter Morgan(34) scores for the “Combo-ators.”

Italy’s, Hunter Morgan(34) scores for the “Combo-ators.” (Barry Byers)

Image: Jacob Wiser(33) hurries the ball in transition.

Jacob Wiser(33) hurries the ball in transition. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chris Davila(32) pushes the ball after securing a rebound.

Chris Davila(32) pushes the ball after securing a rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryder Itson(10) finishes the fast break for Italy’s 7th Grade squad.

Ryder Itson(10) finishes the fast break for Italy’s 7th Grade squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac Garcia(32) plays tight defense against Rice.

Isaac Garcia(32) plays tight defense against Rice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cason Roberts(21) steals the ball away from Rice.

Cason Roberts(21) steals the ball away from Rice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jonathan Salas(35) launches toward the basket.

Jonathan Salas(35) launches toward the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alex Garcia(44) maneuvers to get up a shot along the baseline.

Alex Garcia(44) maneuvers to get up a shot along the baseline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cade Brewer(15) tries his hand from 3-point range.

Cade Brewer(15) tries his hand from 3-point range. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marcoz Duarte(14) scores at the end of a fast break opportunity.

Marcoz Duarte(14) scores at the end of a fast break opportunity. (Barry Byers)

Image: 8th grader, Gary Escamilla(3) passes to teammate Kyle Tindol(25) from a seated position.

8th grader, Gary Escamilla(3) passes to teammate Kyle Tindol(25) from a seated position. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gary Escamilla(3) is on the move.

Gary Escamilla(3) is on the move. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Tindol(25) shows skill in capturing a rebound.

Kyle Tindol(25) shows skill in capturing a rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 8th grader, Ty Hamilton(11) passes to a teammate.

Italy 8th grader, Ty Hamilton(11) passes to a teammate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Garrett Janek(12) confidently scores 2-points off the fast break.

Garrett Janek(12) confidently scores 2-points off the fast break. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gary Escamilla(3) pulls up for a jumper.

Gary Escamilla(3) pulls up for a jumper. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood(5) tries a baseline shot.

Kendrick Norwood(5) tries a baseline shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Garrett Janek(12) scores again as he blows past a Rice defender.

Garrett Janek(12) scores again as he blows past a Rice defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23) attempts a reverse layup late in the 8th grade game.

Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23) attempts a reverse layup late in the 8th grade game. (Barry Byers)

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