Lady Gladiators gear up for playoffs with warmup against Milford

Image: Lady Gladiator Vanessa Cantu(4) shields a Milford defender as Brycelen Richards(11) steps up to knock down a jumper during Italy’s playoff tuneup game against the visiting Lady Bulldogs.

Lady Gladiator Vanessa Cantu(4) shields a Milford defender as Brycelen Richards(11) steps up to knock down a jumper during Italy’s playoff tuneup game against the visiting Lady Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Ta’Keya Pace(12) scores 2 of her 4-points against Milford.

Lady Gladiator Ta’Keya Pace(12) scores 2 of her 4-points against Milford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(24) makes back-to-back buckets in the opening period to finish with 4-points against Milford.

Senior Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(24) makes back-to-back buckets in the opening period to finish with 4-points against Milford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Brycelen Richards(11) pushes the ball toward the playoffs for the Lady Gladiators.

Italy’s Brycelen Richards(11) pushes the ball toward the playoffs for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ta’Keya Pace(12) scores again for the Lady Gladiators despite a Milford defender between her and the hoop.

Ta’Keya Pace(12) scores again for the Lady Gladiators despite a Milford defender between her and the hoop. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Vanessa Cantu(4) also puts in 4 first-half points against Milford.

Lady Gladiator Vanessa Cantu(4) also puts in 4 first-half points against Milford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lillie Perry(24) takes the open jumper for Italy.

Lillie Perry(24) takes the open jumper for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ta’Keya Pace(12) pulls up for a jumper in the lane over Milford defenders.

Italy’s Ta’Keya Pace(12) pulls up for a jumper in the lane over Milford defenders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brycelen Richards(11) drops in a 3-ball over the outstretched paw of a Lady Bulldog.
Brycelen Richards(11) drops in a 3-ball over the outstretched paw of a Lady Bulldog. (Barry Byers)
Image: At halftime, Senior Clayton Miller, Italy Gladiator Football’s 2016 Team MVP, applies a pie in the face to AD/HFC David Weaver as a fundraiser for the Gladiator Athletic Booster Club.

At halftime, Senior Clayton Miller, Italy Gladiator Football’s 2016 Team MVP, applies a pie in the face to AD/HFC David Weaver as a fundraiser for the Gladiator Athletic Booster Club. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Taleyia WIlson(22) scored 4 second-half points while battling in the trenches for the Lady Gladiators.

Senior Taleyia WIlson(22) scored 4 second-half points while battling in the trenches for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator April Lusk(10) is on the move with the playoffs in her sights.

Lady Gladiator April Lusk(10) is on the move with the playoffs in her sights. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator Shercorya Chance(33) displays her athleticism to score the basket after splitting a pair of Milford defenders.

Senior Lady Gladiator Shercorya Chance(33) displays her athleticism to score the basket after splitting a pair of Milford defenders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emily Cunningham(2) turns a steal into 2-points for the Lady Gladiators.

Emily Cunningham(2) turns a steal into 2-points for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Decorea Green(13) powers her way into the lane to draw a shooting foul.

Italy’s Decorea Green(13) powers her way into the lane to draw a shooting foul. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Emily Cunningham(2) swishes in a free-throw. Cunningham finished with 6-points in the game against Milford.

Italy’s Emily Cunningham(2) swishes in a free-throw. Cunningham finished with 6-points in the game against Milford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator April Lusk(10) concentrates while trying her hand at a pair of free-throws.

Lady Gladiator April Lusk(10) concentrates while trying her hand at a pair of free-throws. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lizzie Garcia(25) runs the point late in the game for the Lady Gladiators.

Lizzie Garcia(25) runs the point late in the game for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Janae Robertson(5) creates another turnover against Milford. Robertson was relentless defensively for Italy throughout the game.

Janae Robertson(5) creates another turnover against Milford. Robertson was relentless defensively for Italy throughout the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Shercorya Chance(33) shoots a quick jumper.

Italy’s Shercorya Chance(33) shoots a quick jumper. (Barry Byers)

Image: Against Milford, Decorea Green(13) put in 15-points for the Lady Gladiators.

Against Milford, Decorea Green(13) put in 15-points for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shercorya Chance(33) watches her three-point shot drop in over Milford to complete her 11-point outing.

Shercorya Chance(33) watches her three-point shot drop in over Milford to complete her 11-point outing. (Barry Byers)

Image: Janae Robertson(5) finished her night with a team-high 19-points for the Lady Gladiators.

Janae Robertson(5) finished her night with a team-high 19-points for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Lady Gladiators are ready for the playoffs as they prepare for their bi-district matchup against Era on Tuesday.

The Lady Gladiators are ready for the playoffs as they prepare for their bi-district matchup against Era on Tuesday. (Barry Byers)

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