Gladiators give all they have against the Polar Bears but Frost takes the win

Image: Italy’s Kendrick Norwood(14) calls the play while bringing the ball up the court. The call matched Italy’s commitment to a full effort for all four periods against host Frost.

Italy’s Kendrick Norwood(14) calls the play while bringing the ball up the court. The call matched Italy’s commitment to a full effort for all four periods against host Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22) tries a jumper from way out for the Gladiators.

Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22) tries a jumper from way out for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kendrick Norwood(14) pulls up in the lane.

Italy’s Kendrick Norwood(14) pulls up in the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Kyle Tindol(20) tests the strength of the Frost defense.

Gladiator Kyle Tindol(20) tests the strength of the Frost defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Kevin Johnson(5) works off a screen from teammate Kyle Tindol(20) which allowed Johnson to slip into the lane.

Gladiator Kevin Johnson(5) works off a screen from teammate Kyle Tindol(20) which allowed Johnson to slip into the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22) shoots over an outstretched paw of a Polar Bear.

Italy’s Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22) shoots over an outstretched paw of a Polar Bear. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22) takes a shot from the corner with Italy trying to keep the game close.

Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22) takes a shot from the corner with Italy trying to keep the game close. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22) drives the baseline around a screen setup by Gladiator teammate Cody Boyd(4).

Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22) drives the baseline around a screen setup by Gladiator teammate Cody Boyd(4). (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Cody Boyd(4) scores inside for the Gladiators.

Senior Cody Boyd(4) scores inside for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior John Escamilla(13) hurries the ball up the floor for the Gladiators.

Senior John Escamilla(13) hurries the ball up the floor for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Jaray Anderson(3) surveys the landscape in search of an open teammate.

Gladiator Jaray Anderson(3) surveys the landscape in search of an open teammate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood(14) pulls up from the right corner. Norwood led the Gladiators with a team high 10-points.

Kendrick Norwood(14) pulls up from the right corner. Norwood led the Gladiators with a team high 10-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaray Anderson(3) swoops to the hoop for the Gladiators.

Jaray Anderson(3) swoops to the hoop for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiators Ryan Connor(11), Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22), Kendrick Norwood(14) and Kevin Johnson(5) try to come up with a loose ball while getting back on defense.

Gladiators Ryan Connor(11), Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22), Kendrick Norwood(14) and Kevin Johnson(5) try to come up with a loose ball while getting back on defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ryan Connor(11) competes for an offensive rebound.

Italy’s Ryan Connor(11) competes for an offensive rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s John Escamilla(13) comes out of the pack with control of the ball.

Italy’s John Escamilla(13) comes out of the pack with control of the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator head coach Brandon Ganske talks with his guys early in the fourth.

Gladiator head coach Brandon Ganske talks with his guys early in the fourth. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator guard John Escamilla(13) hustles the ball across court with Kenneth Norwood, Jr. on his wing.

Gladiator guard John Escamilla(13) hustles the ball across court with Kenneth Norwood, Jr. on his wing. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy defender Ryan Connor(11) smothers a Polar Bear passer.

Italy defender Ryan Connor(11) smothers a Polar Bear passer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Johnson(5) tries a shot from the left corner for the Gladiators.

Kevin Johnson(5) tries a shot from the left corner for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ryan Connor(11) pulls up for a fourth-quarter 3-pointer. Connor finished the contest with 5-points.

Italy’s Ryan Connor(11) pulls up for a fourth-quarter 3-pointer. Connor finished the contest with 5-points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Windham(12) inbounds the ball for Italy.

Ty Windham(12) inbounds the ball for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Ty Windham(12) forces a turnover against Frost.

Gladiator Ty Windham(12) forces a turnover against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Ryan Connor(11) takes a jumper from the corner.

Gladiator Ryan Connor(11) takes a jumper from the corner. (Barry Byers)

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