IYAA Basketball boys and girls give it their all against Hillsboro

Image: Two-guard, Haley Mathers(5) dribbles around Hillsboro’s defense to help her IYAA 3rd/4th grade girls squad generate some offense.

Two-guard, Haley Mathers(5) dribbles around Hillsboro’s defense to help her IYAA 3rd/4th grade girls squad generate some offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Andrea Galvan(4) dribbles thru four Hillsboro defenders on her way to the basket.

Andrea Galvan(4) dribbles thru four Hillsboro defenders on her way to the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brooke Gage(6) is a pro when it comes to inbounding the ball.

Brooke Gage(6) is a pro when it comes to inbounding the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Andrea Galvan(4) smothers a Hillsboro shooter.

Andrea Galvan(4) smothers a Hillsboro shooter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Haley Mathers(5) takes advantage of an open look at the basket.

Haley Mathers(5) takes advantage of an open look at the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Jaliyah Hall(1) leaves Hillsboro in her rearview mirror.

Italy’s, Jaliyah Hall(1) leaves Hillsboro in her rearview mirror. (Barry Byers)

Image: Andrea Galvan(4) pushes the ball up the court for Italy.

Andrea Galvan(4) pushes the ball up the court for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Aliya Turner(3) eyes the Hillsboro defense while masterfully handling the ball.

Aliya Turner(3) eyes the Hillsboro defense while masterfully handling the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Haley Mathers(5) fends off an Eagle defender.

Haley Mathers(5) fends off an Eagle defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Aliya Turner(3) backs down an Eagle defender.

Aliya Turner(3) backs down an Eagle defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hyles(11) skillfully dribbles the ball on the fly for his IYAA 3rd/4th grade boys team.

Chase Hyles(11) skillfully dribbles the ball on the fly for his IYAA 3rd/4th grade boys team. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Hall, Jr. enjoys a bag of chips from the concession stand while checking out his fellow IYAA players in action.

John Hall, Jr. enjoys a bag of chips from the concession stand while checking out his fellow IYAA players in action. (Barry Byers)

Image: Omar De La Hoya(14) drives the baseline against Hillsboro.

Omar De La Hoya(14) drives the baseline against Hillsboro. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Jay Copeland(5) inbounds the ball to his teammates.

Italy’s, Jay Copeland(5) inbounds the ball to his teammates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Jasenio Anderson has his guys ready to defend their home court.

Coach Jasenio Anderson has his guys ready to defend their home court. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach and one of Italy’s greats, Jasenio Anderson passes on his passion for competition to some future Gladiator greats.

Head coach and one of Italy’s greats, Jasenio Anderson passes on his passion for competition to some future Gladiator greats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jayden Saxon(13) drops in one of his two 3-pointers. Saxon finished with 11-points.

Jayden Saxon(13) drops in one of his two 3-pointers. Saxon finished with 11-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Leaning in to fire up a jumper is Italy’s Chase Hyles(11).

Leaning in to fire up a jumper is Italy’s Chase Hyles(11). (Barry Byers)

Image: Brodie Hugghins(7), Jayden Saxon(13) and Bryant Haake(3) pressure an Eagle shooter.

Brodie Hugghins(7), Jayden Saxon(13) and Bryant Haake(3) pressure an Eagle shooter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hyles(11) is zoned in at the free-throw line.

Chase Hyles(11) is zoned in at the free-throw line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jayden Saxon(13) shoots a pair of free shots.

Jayden Saxon(13) shoots a pair of free shots. (Barry Byers)

Image: Omar De La Hoya(14) stops and then pops in the lane for Italy.

Omar De La Hoya(14) stops and then pops in the lane for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jayden Saxon(13) scores from under the basket.

Jayden Saxon(13) scores from under the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bryant Haake(3) plays tight defense on an Eagle ball handler in overtime.

Bryant Haake(3) plays tight defense on an Eagle ball handler in overtime. (Barry Byers)

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