Italy’s Lady Gladiators sweep the Itasca Lady Wampus Cats in district play

Image: Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) goes unchallenged by Itasca to control the opening tipoff back to teammate K’Breona Davis(10). In fact, the Lady Gladiators were in control of this one from tip to finish.

Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) goes unchallenged by Itasca to control the opening tipoff back to teammate K’Breona Davis(10). In fact, the Lady Gladiators were in control of this one from tip to finish. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator K’Breona Davis(10) playing that tough defense against an Itasca ball handler.

Lady Gladiator K’Breona Davis(10) playing that tough defense against an Itasca ball handler. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s K’Breona Davis(10) is fouled while going up for a shot under the basket.

Italy’s K’Breona Davis(10) is fouled while going up for a shot under the basket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Emmy Cunningham(2) finds a rhythm early from the three-point line.

Lady Gladiator Emmy Cunningham(2) finds a rhythm early from the three-point line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Cory Chance(33) forces a tough shot attempt by Itasca.

Lady Gladiator Cory Chance(33) forces a tough shot attempt by Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Cory Chance(33) takes charge inside.

Italy’s Cory Chance(33) takes charge inside. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cory Chance(33) makes it look easy for the Lady Gladiators.

Cory Chance(33) makes it look easy for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

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

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

Image: Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(24) collects a rebound and then passes out to teammate Emmy Cunningham(2).

Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(24) collects a rebound and then passes out to teammate Emmy Cunningham(2). (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator freshman Brycelen Richards(13) takes a turn at the free-throw line.

Lady Gladiator freshman Brycelen Richards(13) takes a turn at the free-throw line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior guard Tara Wallis(4) is off the injured list and back with a scowl for Italy.

Senior guard Tara Wallis(4) is off the injured list and back with a scowl for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy freshman T’Keya pace(11) checks for an open teammate inside.

Italy freshman T’Keya pace(11) checks for an open teammate inside. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator junior Taleyia Wilson(22) puts up a shot in the lane.

Lady Gladiator junior Taleyia Wilson(22) puts up a shot in the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brycelen Richards(13), Lillie Perry(24) and K’Breona Davis(10) play tough for Italy’s defense.

Brycelen Richards(13), Lillie Perry(24) and K’Breona Davis(10) play tough for Italy’s defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emmy Cunningham(2) brings the ball up the court for Italy.

Emmy Cunningham(2) brings the ball up the court for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(3) and teammate Emmy Cunningham(2) give maximum effort for the Lady Gladiators.

Kortnei Johnson(3) and teammate Emmy Cunningham(2) give maximum effort for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emmy Cunningham(2) knocks down a jumper over a Lady Wampus Cat defender.

Emmy Cunningham(2) knocks down a jumper over a Lady Wampus Cat defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) takes advantage of space to get off a shot against Itasca.

Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) takes advantage of space to get off a shot against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Taleyia WIlson(33) rebounds the ball and then outlets to teammate Brycelen Richards(13).

Italy’s Taleyia WIlson(33) rebounds the ball and then outlets to teammate Brycelen Richards(13). (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator defender T’Keyah Pace keeps pace with an Itasca dribbler.

Lady Gladiator defender T’Keyah Pace keeps pace with an Itasca dribbler. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Tara Wallis(4) scans the scene during an offensive set.

Italy’s Tara Wallis(4) scans the scene during an offensive set. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) hurries down the court and then puts on the breaks to score a layup.

Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(3) hurries down the court and then puts on the breaks to score a layup. (Barry Byers)

Image: Check out the next episode of Sports Science where they will break down the height of her jump, the angle of release and the g-forces involved when Italy’s T’Keyah Pace perfectly swished in a shot from about 27 feet away from the hoop, beating the third-period buzzer.

Check out the next episode of Sports Science where they will break down the height of her jump, the angle of release and the g-forces involved when Italy’s T’Keyah Pace perfectly swished in a shot from about 27 feet away from the hoop, beating the third-period buzzer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lizzie Garcia(25) drains a three-pointer for the Lady Gladiators.

Lizzie Garcia(25) drains a three-pointer for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

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