Italy’s varsity squads stumble in Itasca; Lady Gladiators headed to bi-district

Image: The Italy Cheerleaders are ready for round two against Itasca!

The Italy Cheerleaders are ready for round two against Itasca! (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Taleyia Wilson(22) is introduced during the pre-game.

Lady Gladiator Taleyia Wilson(22) is introduced during the pre-game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Ryisha Copeland(22) is introduced during the pre-game.

Lady Gladiator Ryisha Copeland(22) is introduced during the pre-game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Bernice Hailey(2) is introduced during the pre-game.

Lady Gladiator Bernice Hailey(2) is introduced during the pre-game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Melissa Fullmer and her Lady Gladiators get ready for the intense matchup against Itasca with Gladiator Nation showing up in full force.

Head coach Melissa Fullmer and her Lady Gladiators get ready for the intense matchup against Itasca with Gladiator Nation showing up in full force. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendra Copeland(10) tries a jumper from the top of the lane.

Kendra Copeland(10) tries a jumper from the top of the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Halee Turner(5) tries to create a steal for the Lady Gladiators.

Halee Turner(5) tries to create a steal for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(4) threatens Itasca from the baseline.

Tara Wallis(4) threatens Itasca from the baseline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cory Chance(40) grabs a rebound for the Lady Gladiators.

Cory Chance(40) grabs a rebound for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(13) battles for offensive positioning(13).

Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(13) battles for offensive positioning(13). (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) steps to the line to attempt free shots for Italy.

Kortnei Johnson(3) steps to the line to attempt free shots for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Halee Turner(5) shoots a jumper from beyond the lane.

Lady Gladiator Halee Turner(5) shoots a jumper from beyond the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiators take the court with former Itascan TaMarcus Sheppard(10) leading the way.

The Gladiators take the court with former Itascan TaMarcus Sheppard(10) leading the way. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Cody Boyd(15) challenges a shot attempt from Itasca.

Italy’s Cody Boyd(15) challenges a shot attempt from Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: TaMarcus Sheppard(10) attacks the goal for Italy.

TaMarcus Sheppard(10) attacks the goal for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Trevon Robertson(22) out boards everybody to put back the shot.

Gladiator Trevon Robertson(22) out boards everybody to put back the shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Bailey Walton(14) comes out of the pile up with the ball.

Gladiator Bailey Walton(14) comes out of the pile up with the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Post player Cody Boyd(15) scores for the Gladiators.

Post player Cody Boyd(15) scores for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Bailey Walton(14) takes a shot for the Gladiators.

Senior Bailey Walton(14) takes a shot for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Darol Mayberry(13) takes a long look at a deep three-ball.

Senior Darol Mayberry(13) takes a long look at a deep three-ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Johnson(5) brings up the ball for Italy with the Gladiators hoping to walk all over the Wampus Cats.

Kevin Johnson(5) brings up the ball for Italy with the Gladiators hoping to walk all over the Wampus Cats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Center Zain Byers(21) rips down a rebound for the Gladiators.

Center Zain Byers(21) rips down a rebound for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Darol Mayberry(13) sizes up a free-throw.

Darol Mayberry(13) sizes up a free-throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler Anderson(11) mans up on defense against an Itasca ball handler.

Tyler Anderson(11) mans up on defense against an Itasca ball handler. (Barry Byers)

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