Italy’s Junior High Boys Basketball Team takes on Hubbard in the Coliseum

Image: Italy 7th Grader Aaron Franco (23) applies defensive pressure against a Hubbard ball handler with both teams squaring off in the Coliseum.

Italy 7th Grader Aaron Franco (23) applies defensive pressure against a Hubbard ball handler with both teams squaring off in the Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Image: 7th Grader Matthew Monreal(11) rushes the ball up the court with teammate Cade Tindol(31) filling the wing.

7th Grader Matthew Monreal(11) rushes the ball up the court with teammate Cade Tindol(31) filling the wing. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Jon Proud checks the scoreboard while coaching the Italy’s 7th Grade Boys squad against Hubbard.

Coach Jon Proud checks the scoreboard while coaching the Italy’s 7th Grade Boys squad against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 7th Grader Hunter Hinz(40) challenges a Hubbard shooter.

Italy 7th Grader Hunter Hinz(40) challenges a Hubbard shooter. (Barry Byers)

Image: 7th Grader Colby Hampton(12) dribbles into the lane to test the Jags’ defense.

7th Grader Colby Hampton(12) dribbles into the lane to test the Jags’ defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: 7th Graders Tanner Chambers(14) and Cade Tindol(31) reach for a defensive rebound.

7th Graders Tanner Chambers(14) and Cade Tindol(31) reach for a defensive rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 7th Grader Ryan Dabney(4) battles for position on the low block.

Italy 7th Grader Ryan Dabney(4) battles for position on the low block. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Jr. High Cheerleaders Alex Jones and Courtney Riddle are just having a good time supporting their teams against Hubbard.

Italy Jr. High Cheerleaders Alex Jones and Courtney Riddle are just having a good time supporting their teams against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: 8th Grader Alex Garcia gets rolling early against Hubbard.

8th Grader Alex Garcia gets rolling early against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s 8th Grade head coach Jon Cady has their complete attention during a timeout.

Italy’s 8th Grade head coach Jon Cady has their complete attention during a timeout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 8th Grader Marcos Duarte(1) let’s it fly from the corner.

Italy 8th Grader Marcos Duarte(1) let’s it fly from the corner. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Italy Jr. High Cheerleaders give Italy’s free-throw shooters some mojo.

The Italy Jr. High Cheerleaders give Italy’s free-throw shooters some mojo. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Alex Garcia(35) uses that mojo while shooting a free-throw.

Italy’s Alex Garcia(35) uses that mojo while shooting a free-throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Jr. High Cheerleader Karson Holley encourages Italy’s shooters.

Italy Jr. High Cheerleader Karson Holley encourages Italy’s shooters. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 8th Grader Brentlee Grant(10) is in the zone.

Italy 8th Grader Brentlee Grant(10) is in the zone. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 8th Grader Adam Powell(24) out rebounds the Jags.

Italy 8th Grader Adam Powell(24) out rebounds the Jags. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Jr. High Cheerleader Hannah Haight helps keep the Coliseum rocking.

Italy Jr. High Cheerleader Hannah Haight helps keep the Coliseum rocking. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 8th Grader Mickey South(44) scans the scene for an open teammate.

Italy 8th Grader Mickey South(44) scans the scene for an open teammate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Brentlee Grant(10) soars in for an open layup.

Italy’s Brentlee Grant(10) soars in for an open layup. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy 8th Grader Jonathan Salas(22) scores with ease against the Jags.

Italy 8th Grader Jonathan Salas(22) scores with ease against the Jags. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaylon Lusk(5) prepares to inbound the ball for Italy’s 8th Grade team.

Jaylon Lusk(5) prepares to inbound the ball for Italy’s 8th Grade team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Colby Hampton(12) steps to the free-throw line for Italy’s 8th Graders.

Colby Hampton(12) steps to the free-throw line for Italy’s 8th Graders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mickey South(44) makes his move toward the bucket and puts up a shot.

Mickey South(44) makes his move toward the bucket and puts up a shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s 8th Graders celebrate their win over Hubbard.

Italy’s 8th Graders celebrate their win over Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

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