More exciting moments from Italy’s win over Itasca to determine playoff seeding

Image: Gladiator Tyler Anderson(11) shoots from the corner against Itasca with a chance for Italy to become the district runner-up and playoff seeding on the line.

Gladiator Tyler Anderson(11) shoots from the corner against Itasca with a chance for Italy to become the district runner-up and playoff seeding on the line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Kevin “Big Agua” Roldan(33) practices a free-shot before the seeding showdown between Italy and Itasca.

Senior Kevin “Big Agua” Roldan(33) practices a free-shot before the seeding showdown between Italy and Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: The break is on as Gladiators Tre Robertson(22), Zain Byers(21) and Tyler Anderson(11) change direction.

The break is on as Gladiators Tre Robertson(22), Zain Byers(21) and Tyler Anderson(11) change direction.

Image: Gladiator Bailey Walton(4) pushes the ball up the court.

Gladiator Bailey Walton(4) pushes the ball up the court.

Image: Gladiator Tyler Anderson(11) gets a screen from teammate Zain Byers(21) and some room to shoot.

Gladiator Tyler Anderson(11) gets a screen from teammate Zain Byers(21) and some room to shoot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Zain Byers(21) clears space to score a bucket inside.

Gladiator Zain Byers(21) clears space to score a bucket inside. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tre Robertson(22) lobs the ball upcourt to teammate Tyler Anderson(11) who makes the over-the-shoulder catch and then races to the basket.

Tre Robertson(22) lobs the ball upcourt to teammate Tyler Anderson(11) who makes the over-the-shoulder catch and then races to the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(21) passes to teammate Cody Boyd(15) down low as Italy’s post players play keep away from the Cats.

Zain Byers(21) passes to teammate Cody Boyd(15) down low as Italy’s post players play keep away from the Cats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Tre Robertson(22) and Kevin Johnson(5) had succes pressuring Itasca’s ball handlers.

Italy’s Tre Robertson(22) and Kevin Johnson(5) had succes pressuring Itasca’s ball handlers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Tyler Anderson(11) draws the Itasca defense and then makes a pass to a teammate.

Italy’s Tyler Anderson(11) draws the Itasca defense and then makes a pass to a teammate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tre Robertson(22) wraps around a screen set by teammate Zain Byers(21).

Tre Robertson(22) wraps around a screen set by teammate Zain Byers(21). (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler Anderson(11) tries to run out the clock with the Gladiators in the lead.

Tyler Anderson(11) tries to run out the clock with the Gladiators in the lead. (Barry Byers)

Image: TaMarcus Sheppard(10) gets a rebound and then turns to start the Gladiator offense.

TaMarcus Sheppard(10) gets a rebound and then turns to start the Gladiator offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tre Robertson(22) hovers thru Itasca defense on his way to a score.

Tre Robertson(22) hovers thru Itasca defense on his way to a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Tyler Anderson(11) denies the inbound pass from Itasca.

Italy’s Tyler Anderson(11) denies the inbound pass from Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Zain Byers(21) goes up with the left with two of Itasca’s defenders on his right.

Italy’s Zain Byers(21) goes up with the left with two of Itasca’s defenders on his right. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Tre Robertson(22) put in 10-out of-12 free throws against Itasca.

Italy’s Tre Robertson(22) put in 10-out of-12 free throws against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Kevin Roldan(33) checks in for the Gladiators.

Senior Kevin Roldan(33) checks in for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(21) goes 3-out of-5 from the line including a technical foul shot that deflected off a drooping wire and fell back thru. Now that’s skillage!

Zain Byers(21) goes 3-out of-5 from the line including a technical foul shot that deflected off a drooping wire and fell back thru. Now that’s skillage! (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy senior Tre Robertson(22) continues his offensive garage against Itasca.

Italy senior Tre Robertson(22) continues his offensive garage against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Bailey Walton(4) hounds a Wampus Cat dribbler.

Senior Gladiator Bailey Walton(4) hounds a Wampus Cat dribbler. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tre Robertson(22) was everywhere defensively for the Gladiators as he up to block a shot.

Tre Robertson(22) was everywhere defensively for the Gladiators as he up to block a shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: The freshman, Kevin Johnson(5) scores with a running one-hander over the Wampus Cats.

The freshman, Kevin Johnson(5) scores with a running one-hander over the Wampus Cats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Darol Mayberry(13), who scored 5-points in the win over Itasca including a 3-pointer under pressure, get congratulated by his father, Larry Mayberry, Sr.

Darol Mayberry(13), who scored 5-points in the win over Itasca including a 3-pointer under pressure, get congratulated by his father, Larry Mayberry, Sr. (Barry Byers)

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