JV Gladiators defeat Frost; Varsity Gladiators struggle against the Polar Bears

Image: JV Gladiator James Walton(11) underhands in a tough shot over a Frost defender. Fueled by Walton’s 16-point night, Italy’s JV took control early and coasted to a 46-25 win.

JV Gladiator James Walton(11) underhands in a tough shot over a Frost defender. Fueled by Walton’s 16-point night, Italy’s JV took control early and coasted to a 46-25 win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Against Frost, Joshua Cryer(1) helped Italy’s JV offense by putting in 11-points including a 3 three-pointers.

Against Frost, Joshua Cryer(1) helped Italy’s JV offense by putting in 11-points including a 3 three-pointers. (Barry Byers)

Image: James Walton(11) shoots from just below the elbow and over the heads of two Frost defenders.

James Walton(11) shoots from just below the elbow and over the heads of two Frost defenders. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Garrett Janek(12) rises up and over an outstretched Polar Bear paw to get the shot off.

JV Gladiator Garrett Janek(12) rises up and over an outstretched Polar Bear paw to get the shot off. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Byron Lusk, Jr.(10) takes the jumper without hesitation.

JV Gladiator Byron Lusk, Jr.(10) takes the jumper without hesitation. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Garrett Janek(12) tries his luck from the baseline with teammates Anthony Lusk(4) and Michael Hughes(25) in position to rebound.

Italy’s Garrett Janek(12) tries his luck from the baseline with teammates Anthony Lusk(4) and Michael Hughes(25) in position to rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Ty Hamilton(15) shoots over a Frost defender.

JV Gladiator Ty Hamilton(15) shoots over a Frost defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Byron Lusk, Jr.(10) hurries the ball across mid court for Italy’s JV.

Byron Lusk, Jr.(10) hurries the ball across mid court for Italy’s JV. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Cade Roberts(13) controls a rebound on the defensive end.

JV Gladiator Cade Roberts(13) controls a rebound on the defensive end. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Dylan McCasland(5) dribbles past a Frost defender to get into the lane.

JV Gladiator Dylan McCasland(5) dribbles past a Frost defender to get into the lane. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ty Hamilton(15) with the fade away against Frost.

Italy’s Ty Hamilton(15) with the fade away against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Perez(33) is a round mound of rebound for the JV Gladiators.

Perez(33) is a round mound of rebound for the JV Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator Gary Escamilla(2) puts up a shot from the low block.

JV Gladiator Gary Escamilla(2) puts up a shot from the low block. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Garrett Janek(12) steals a pass from the Polar Bears.

Italy’s Garrett Janek(12) steals a pass from the Polar Bears. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Ryan Connor(11) brings the ball up court for you guessed it, Italy!"

Gladiator Ryan Connor(11) brings the ball up court for you guessed it, Italy!" (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator David De La Hoya(21) elevates beyond reach of a Polar Bear to take the shot.

Gladiator David De La Hoya(21) elevates beyond reach of a Polar Bear to take the shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Kendrick Norwood(3) pulls up at the top of the lane for a jumper.

Gladiator Kendrick Norwood(3) pulls up at the top of the lane for a jumper. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Ty Windham(12) maneuvers between two Polar Bears to get the shot he wants.

Gladiator Ty Windham(12) maneuvers between two Polar Bears to get the shot he wants. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Johnson(5) attacks the basket for Italy.

Kevin Johnson(5) attacks the basket for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator defender Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22) steals the ball with help from teammate Kyle Tindol(20).

Gladiator defender Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22) steals the ball with help from teammate Kyle Tindol(20). (Barry Byers)

Image: Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22) scores an open layup to finish the fast break against Frost.

Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(22) scores an open layup to finish the fast break against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Tindol(20) brings the ball the court for the Gladiators.

Kyle Tindol(20) brings the ball the court for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: High-flying Gladiator senior Cody Boyd(4) leaps high for this bucket against Frost. Boyd finished with his jersey number in points.

High-flying Gladiator senior Cody Boyd(4) leaps high for this bucket against Frost. Boyd finished with his jersey number in points. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Kevin Johnson(5) swishes a long range three-pointer to beat the final buzzer and led Italy with a team-high 12-points.

Gladiator Kevin Johnson(5) swishes a long range three-pointer to beat the final buzzer and led Italy with a team-high 12-points. (Barry Byers)

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