Gladiators outman Garland Alpha Charter for much needed district win

Image: Italy Gladiator senior Cody Boyd(4) draws a shooting foul from Garland Alpha Charter while making a strong move up to the basket. The Gladiators took control of the game by halftime and eventually won 63-50 to stay in the playoff hunt.

Italy Gladiator senior Cody Boyd(4) draws a shooting foul from Garland Alpha Charter while making a strong move up to the basket. The Gladiators took control of the game by halftime and eventually won 63-50 to stay in the playoff hunt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kevin Johnson(5) scores four first-period points and finishes the game with 16-points, including 2 three-pointer, to lead the Gladiators in their win over Garland Alpha Charter.

Italy’s Kevin Johnson(5) scores four first-period points and finishes the game with 16-points, including 2 three-pointer, to lead the Gladiators in their win over Garland Alpha Charter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator junior Ryan Connor(11) tries a jumper and then later knocks down a three-ball in the opening period against Garland Alpha Charter.

Gladiator junior Ryan Connor(11) tries a jumper and then later knocks down a three-ball in the opening period against Garland Alpha Charter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy senior guard John Escamilla(13) takes advantage of a free-throw opportunity against Garland Alpha Charter.

Italy senior guard John Escamilla(13) takes advantage of a free-throw opportunity against Garland Alpha Charter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Gladiator Kendrick Norwood(14) pulls up in the lane for a shot against Garland Alpha Charter.

Freshman Gladiator Kendrick Norwood(14) pulls up in the lane for a shot against Garland Alpha Charter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Gary Kincaid(2) was in attack mode Friday night against visiting Garland Alpha Charter.

Senior Gladiator Gary Kincaid(2) was in attack mode Friday night against visiting Garland Alpha Charter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kendrick Norwood(14) watches his three-ball drop clean thru the rim.

Italy’s Kendrick Norwood(14) watches his three-ball drop clean thru the rim. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood(14) gets an open look under the basket after an assist from teammate Gary Kincaid.

Kendrick Norwood(14) gets an open look under the basket after an assist from teammate Gary Kincaid. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Gary Kincaid(2) knocks down a corner jumper over a Garland Alpha Charter defender.

Gladiator Gary Kincaid(2) knocks down a corner jumper over a Garland Alpha Charter defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator David De La Hoya(21) rises up to take a jumper over the Garland Alpha Charter defense.

Gladiator David De La Hoya(21) rises up to take a jumper over the Garland Alpha Charter defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator Ryan Connor(11) gets fouled while driving to the hoop.

Italy Gladiator Ryan Connor(11) gets fouled while driving to the hoop. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joe Celis(1) scores from the low block area for the Gladiators.

Joe Celis(1) scores from the low block area for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator head coach Brandon Ganske and assistant coach Charles Tindol talk with their team during a timeout.

Italy Gladiator head coach Brandon Ganske and assistant coach Charles Tindol talk with their team during a timeout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Gary Kincaid(2) pushes the ball up the court to keep Garland Alpha Charter’s defense on its heels.

Gladiator Gary Kincaid(2) pushes the ball up the court to keep Garland Alpha Charter’s defense on its heels. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator freshman Kyle Tindol(20) floats down the lane to put up a shot against Garland Alpha Charter.

Gladiator freshman Kyle Tindol(20) floats down the lane to put up a shot against Garland Alpha Charter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s John Escamilla(13) fades back to get the shot off with teammate Joe Celis(1) in good position to rebound.

Italy’s John Escamilla(13) fades back to get the shot off with teammate Joe Celis(1) in good position to rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Tindol(20) takes all the way to the hoop for the Gladiators.

Kyle Tindol(20) takes all the way to the hoop for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator John Escamilla(13) makes the toughest shot in basketball, a wide-open layup.

Gladiator John Escamilla(13) makes the toughest shot in basketball, a wide-open layup. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Gary Kincaid(2) was a man on a mission Friday night for the Gladiators.

Gladiator Gary Kincaid(2) was a man on a mission Friday night for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator head coach Brandon Ganske sends his big man David De La Hoya(21).

Italy Gladiator head coach Brandon Ganske sends his big man David De La Hoya(21). (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Cody Boyd(4) powers his way up to the hoop for a score.

Gladiator Cody Boyd(4) powers his way up to the hoop for a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s David De La Hoya(21) battles under the basket for a rebound.

Italy’s David De La Hoya(21) battles under the basket for a rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Escamilla(13) gets up a shot in front of the rim for Italy.

John Escamilla(13) gets up a shot in front of the rim for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kenneth Norwwod, Jr.(22) gets the baby hook to drop to finish a fast break opportunity for Italy, and finish off Garland Alpha Charter.

Kenneth Norwwod, Jr.(22) gets the baby hook to drop to finish a fast break opportunity for Italy, and finish off Garland Alpha Charter. (Barry Byers)

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