Italy Boys Basketball program receive several 2016 District 12-2A accolades

Image: Italy Gladiator junior Keith Davis II was named the 2015-2016 Offensive Player of the Year in District 12-2A while leading Italy to a district and bi-district championship.

Italy Gladiator junior Keith Davis II was named the 2015-2016 Offensive Player of the Year in District 12-2A while leading Italy to a district and bi-district championship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator sophomore Kendrick Norwood was named the 2015-2016 Co-Defensive Player of the Year in District 12-2A.

Italy Gladiator sophomore Kendrick Norwood was named the 2015-2016 Co-Defensive Player of the Year in District 12-2A. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator junior Christian Lightfoot was named the 2015-2016 Newcomer of the Year in District 12-2A.

Italy Gladiator junior Christian Lightfoot was named the 2015-2016 Newcomer of the Year in District 12-2A. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator junior Kevin Johnson was named 1st Team All-District for the 2015-2016 season in District 12-2A.

Italy Gladiator junior Kevin Johnson was named 1st Team All-District for the 2015-2016 season in District 12-2A. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator senior Ryan Connor was named 2nd Team All-District for the 2015-2016 season in District 12-2A.

Italy Gladiator senior Ryan Connor was named 2nd Team All-District for the 2015-2016 season in District 12-2A. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator senior Levi McBride was named Honorable Mention All-District for the 2015-2016 season in District 12-2A.

Italy Gladiator senior Levi McBride was named Honorable Mention All-District for the 2015-2016 season in District 12-2A. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator senior Micah Escamilla made the Academic All-District list for the 2015-2016 season in District 12-2A.

Italy Gladiator senior Micah Escamilla made the Academic All-District list for the 2015-2016 season in District 12-2A. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator senior Jorge Galvan warms up during the area playoff matchup against Petrolia. Galvan made the Academic All-District list for the 2015-2016 season in District 12-2A.

Italy Gladiator senior Jorge Galvan warms up during the area playoff matchup against Petrolia. Galvan made the Academic All-District list for the 2015-2016 season in District 12-2A. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator senior Mason Womack warms up during the area playoff matchup against Petrolia.

Italy Gladiator senior Mason Womack warms up during the area playoff matchup against Petrolia. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator Jeremiah Thompson tries to turn back Petrolia’s point guard during the area playoff game.

Italy Gladiator Jeremiah Thompson tries to turn back Petrolia’s point guard during the area playoff game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ryan Connor takes a baseline shot three-pointer.

Italy’s Ryan Connor takes a baseline shot three-pointer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator Kenneth Norwood takes a shot against Petrolia.

Italy Gladiator Kenneth Norwood takes a shot against Petrolia. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kevin Johnson draws a shooting foul on his way to the hoop.

Italy’s Kevin Johnson draws a shooting foul on his way to the hoop. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kenneth Norwood had a solid season for the Gladiators and left his mark in the playoffs.

Italy’s Kenneth Norwood had a solid season for the Gladiators and left his mark in the playoffs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan Connor rose to challenge this season to help add a pair of basketball trophies to Italy’s vast collection of shiny hardware.

Ryan Connor rose to challenge this season to help add a pair of basketball trophies to Italy’s vast collection of shiny hardware. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Gladiator freshman Christion Washington tries for a rebound against Petrolia.

Italy Gladiator freshman Christion Washington tries for a rebound against Petrolia. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Christian Lightfoot denies Petrolia attempt at a basket with authority!

Italy’s Christian Lightfoot denies Petrolia attempt at a basket with authority! (Barry Byers)

Image: Keith Davis II rises for shot attempt at area with plans to return Italy back to the playoffs next season.

Keith Davis II rises for shot attempt at area with plans to return Italy back to the playoffs next season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kevin Johnson attacks the basket with ease over a Petrolia defender.

Italy’s Kevin Johnson attacks the basket with ease over a Petrolia defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Christian Lightfoot stretches out for a possible rebound.

Italy’s Christian Lightfoot stretches out for a possible rebound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Ryan Connor hurries the ball up the court against Petrolia at area,

Senior Gladiator Ryan Connor hurries the ball up the court against Petrolia at area, (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Keith Davis II slices thu the Petrolia defense to get up a shot.

Italy’s Keith Davis II slices thu the Petrolia defense to get up a shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Kevin Johnson scores a fast break basket against Petrolia.

Gladiator Kevin Johnson scores a fast break basket against Petrolia. (Barry Byers)

Image: Christion Washington and Ryan Connor attempt to slow down Petrolia in the area championship game.

Christion Washington and Ryan Connor attempt to slow down Petrolia in the area championship game. (Barry Byers)

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