More action from the Italy Junior High Boys and their wild games against Rice

Image: Italy “Combo-ators” coach, Wayne Rowe breaks the huddle with his players who reached another level Thursday against visiting Rice.

Italy “Combo-ators” coach, Wayne Rowe breaks the huddle with his players who reached another level Thursday against visiting Rice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryder Itson(10) is determined to create a turnover.

Ryder Itson(10) is determined to create a turnover.

Image: Christopher Munoz(40) shoots a jumper over a Rice defender.

Christopher Munoz(40) shoots a jumper over a Rice defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chris Munoz(40) concentrates at the free-throw line.

Chris Munoz(40) concentrates at the free-throw line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Tindol(25) twists and scores under the basket for the Italy 8th graders.

Kyle Tindol(25) twists and scores under the basket for the Italy 8th graders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 8th Grader, Clay Riddle(30) takes his shot over Rice defenders.

Italy 8th Grader, Clay Riddle(30) takes his shot over Rice defenders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Scoring in the lane is Italy’s Kyle Tindol(25).

Scoring in the lane is Italy’s Kyle Tindol(25). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Clay Riddle(30) battles for a rebound.

Italy’s, Clay Riddle(30) battles for a rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clay Riddle(30) and teammate Ty Hamilton(11) put pressure on a Rice shooter.

Clay Riddle(30) and teammate Ty Hamilton(11) put pressure on a Rice shooter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood(5) glides in for 2-points.

Kendrick Norwood(5) glides in for 2-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cade Roberts(20) scores in the paint for Italy’s 8th grade squad.

Cade Roberts(20) scores in the paint for Italy’s 8th grade squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rising up to take the shot is Kendrick Norwood(5).

Rising up to take the shot is Kendrick Norwood(5). (Barry Byers)

Image: Garrett Janek(12) endures a hard foul to earn a trip to the free-throw line.

Garrett Janek(12) endures a hard foul to earn a trip to the free-throw line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood(5) enters the lane and the exits with 2-points.

Kendrick Norwood(5) enters the lane and the exits with 2-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23) powers up towards the hoop.

Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23) powers up towards the hoop. (Barry Byers)

Image: Garrett Janek(12) has a knack for drawing hard fouls.

Garrett Janek(12) has a knack for drawing hard fouls. (Barry Byers)

Image: Andrew Oldfield(13) stops and then pulls up to try a jump shot.

Andrew Oldfield(13) stops and then pulls up to try a jump shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Tindol(25) is fearless near the goal.

Kyle Tindol(25) is fearless near the goal. (Barry Byers)

Image: Adam Powell(22) brings the ball across mid-court for Italy’s 7th graders.

Adam Powell(22) brings the ball across mid-court for Italy’s 7th graders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gary Escamilla(3) attempts to pass to teammate Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23).

Gary Escamilla(3) attempts to pass to teammate Anthony Lusk, Jr.(23). (Barry Byers)

Image: Jonathan Salas(35) blocks a shot attempt from Rice.

Jonathan Salas(35) blocks a shot attempt from Rice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mario Rodriguez(50) looks for an open teammate.

Mario Rodriguez(50) looks for an open teammate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alex Garcia(44) rises to take the jumper.

Alex Garcia(44) rises to take the jumper. (Barry Byers)

Image: Floor leader Ryder Itson(10) directs his offense.

Floor leader Ryder Itson(10) directs his offense. (Barry Byers)

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