More images from Italy’s exciting bi-district championship win over Valley View

Image: TaMarcus Sheppard(10) is introduced before Italy’s bi-district game against the Valley View Eagles.

TaMarcus Sheppard(10) is introduced before Italy’s bi-district game against the Valley View Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cody Boyd(15) is introduced before Italy’s bi-district game against the Valley View Eagles.

Cody Boyd(15) is introduced before Italy’s bi-district game against the Valley View Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(21) is introduced before Italy’s bi-district game against the Valley View Eagles.

Zain Byers(21) is introduced before Italy’s bi-district game against the Valley View Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Trevon Robertson(22) is introduced before Italy’s bi-district game against the Valley View Eagles.

Trevon Robertson(22) is introduced before Italy’s bi-district game against the Valley View Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy wins the tip thanks to TaMarcus Sheppard(10).

Italy wins the tip thanks to TaMarcus Sheppard(10). (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyler Anderson(11) puts up a shot for the Gladiators.

Tyler Anderson(11) puts up a shot for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Cody Boyd(15) sticks with Valley Views’ main scoring weapon.

Italy’s Cody Boyd(15) sticks with Valley Views’ main scoring weapon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Darol Mayberry(13) attempts a 3-pointer.

Gladiator Darol Mayberry(13) attempts a 3-pointer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Bailey Walton(4) does just enough to cause a Valley View shot attempt to hit off the mark.

Gladiator Bailey Walton(4) does just enough to cause a Valley View shot attempt to hit off the mark. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Kumbo Bailey and Lady Gladiator Taleyia Wilson lead the cheers for the Gladiators.

JV Gladiator Kumbo Bailey and Lady Gladiator Taleyia Wilson lead the cheers for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Johnson(5) and the Gladiators stayed one step ahead of the Eagles most of the game.

Kevin Johnson(5) and the Gladiators stayed one step ahead of the Eagles most of the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Trevon Robertson(22) gets around an Eagle defender.

Italy’s Trevon Robertson(22) gets around an Eagle defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s TaMarcus Sheppard(10) spots for a corner three.

Italy’s TaMarcus Sheppard(10) spots for a corner three. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Ty Windham(12) handles the defensive pressure like a pro.

Gladiator Ty Windham(12) handles the defensive pressure like a pro. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ouch! Tyler Anderson(11) takes a tumble after being tripped up by the Eagles.

Ouch! Tyler Anderson(11) takes a tumble after being tripped up by the Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator head coach Brandon Ganske strategizes with his troops during a timeout before going into crunch time.

Gladiator head coach Brandon Ganske strategizes with his troops during a timeout before going into crunch time. (Barry Byers)

Image: An aggressive move by Mason Womack(1) earns him a trip to the foul line.

An aggressive move by Mason Womack(1) earns him a trip to the foul line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Mason Womack(1) puts in 1-of-4 foul shots versus Valley View.

Italy’s Mason Womack(1) puts in 1-of-4 foul shots versus Valley View. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers(21) draws Eagle defenders and then passes to a teammate for an assist.

Zain Byers(21) draws Eagle defenders and then passes to a teammate for an assist. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Darol Mayberry(13) tries a free-throw against Valley View.

Gladiator Darol Mayberry(13) tries a free-throw against Valley View. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Trevon Robertson(22) skies for the jumper over an Eagle defender.

Gladiator Trevon Robertson(22) skies for the jumper over an Eagle defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Bailey Walton(4) drives the ball inside and puts up a shot.

Italy’s Bailey Walton(4) drives the ball inside and puts up a shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiators Bailey Walton(4), Darol Mayberry(13) and Kevin Johnson(5) guard their opponents thoroughly.

Gladiators Bailey Walton(4), Darol Mayberry(13) and Kevin Johnson(5) guard their opponents thoroughly. (Barry Byers)

Image: Seniors Tyler Anderson(11), Zain Byers(21) and Kevin Roldan(33) are happy their team got the bi-district win, 54-47 over Valley View.

Seniors Tyler Anderson(11), Zain Byers(21) and Kevin Roldan(33) are happy their team got the bi-district win, 54-47 over Valley View. (Barry Byers)

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