Bonus images from the bi-district matchup between the Lady Gladiators and Era

Image: Head coach Melissa Fullmer and Lady Gladiator Taleyia Wilson(22) check out the action during the game preceding Italy’s bi-district showdown against Era.

Head coach Melissa Fullmer and Lady Gladiator Taleyia Wilson(22) check out the action during the game preceding Italy’s bi-district showdown against Era. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(13) takes the court to take on Era for bi-district.

Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(13) takes the court to take on Era for bi-district. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Cory Chance(40) warming up before the game against Era.

Lady Gladiator Cory Chance(40) warming up before the game against Era. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiators Tara Wallis(4) and Bernice Hailey(2) are introduced before the bi-district matchup with Era.

Lady Gladiators Tara Wallis(4) and Bernice Hailey(2) are introduced before the bi-district matchup with Era. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiators Jaclynn Lewis(13), Cory Chance(40) and Halee Turner(5) are introduced before tip-off against Era.

Lady Gladiators Jaclynn Lewis(13), Cory Chance(40) and Halee Turner(5) are introduced before tip-off against Era. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kendra Copeland(10) shoots over the pack.

Italy’s Kendra Copeland(10) shoots over the pack. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) climbs up to put in a shot over the Lady Hornets with teammates Jaclynn Lewis(13) and Vanessa Cantu(24) vying for the rebound.

Kortnei Johnson(3) climbs up to put in a shot over the Lady Hornets with teammates Jaclynn Lewis(13) and Vanessa Cantu(24) vying for the rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Taleyia Wilson(22) secures an offensive rebound and then draws a shooting foul on the put back.

Lady Gladiator Taleyia Wilson(22) secures an offensive rebound and then draws a shooting foul on the put back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Kortnei Johnson(3) wins the battle for the loose ball with Era getting called for holding.

Lady Gladiator Kortnei Johnson(3) wins the battle for the loose ball with Era getting called for holding. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cory Chance(40) rebounds then scores for Italy.

Cory Chance(40) rebounds then scores for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) soars high for 2-points.

Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) soars high for 2-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator head coach Melissa Fullmer draws up a play during a timeout.

Lady Gladiator head coach Melissa Fullmer draws up a play during a timeout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Cory Chance(40) challenges an Era shooter.

Italy’s Cory Chance(40) challenges an Era shooter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Kortnei Johnson(3) goes up for two of her 26-points against Era.

Lady Gladiator Kortnei Johnson(3) goes up for two of her 26-points against Era. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator senior Kendra Copeland(10) pushes the ball across mid-court.

Lady Gladiator senior Kendra Copeland(10) pushes the ball across mid-court. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kendra Copeland(10) and Kortnei Johnson(3) defend against the inbound pas.

Italy’s Kendra Copeland(10) and Kortnei Johnson(3) defend against the inbound pas. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Tara Wallis(4) goes for the steal.

Lady Gladiator Tara Wallis(4) goes for the steal. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Taleyia Wilson(22) tries to disrupt a pass attempt by Era.

Lady Gladiator Taleyia Wilson(22) tries to disrupt a pass attempt by Era. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendra Copeland(10) tries to finish a fast break chance for Italy.

Kendra Copeland(10) tries to finish a fast break chance for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taleyia Wilson(22) secures a defensive rebound for Italy.

Taleyia Wilson(22) secures a defensive rebound for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) attacks the basket for Italy.

Kortnei Johnson(3) attacks the basket for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator senior Bernice Hailey(2) looks to pass from the wing.

Lady Gladiator senior Bernice Hailey(2) looks to pass from the wing. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator K’Breona Davis(12) keeps a Lady Hornet defender from stealing a pass.

Lady Gladiator K’Breona Davis(12) keeps a Lady Hornet defender from stealing a pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Tara Wallis(4) tries to pass the ball into teammates Bernice Hailey(2) or Jaclynn Lewis(13).

Lady Gladiator Tara Wallis(4) tries to pass the ball into teammates Bernice Hailey(2) or Jaclynn Lewis(13). (Barry Byers)

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