Italy’s Aarion Copeland and Keith Davis II shine during All-Star Texas Roundup

Image: Italy’s Aarion Copeland (24) rises up for two of her game high 25-points during the 16th Annual Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star games featuring many of the state’s top senior student-athletes.

Italy’s Aarion Copeland (24) rises up for two of her game high 25-points during the 16th Annual Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star games featuring many of the state’s top senior student-athletes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Representing the Italy Lady Gladiators, Aarion Copeland (24) warms up and dials-in before the start if the girls All-Star game.

Representing the Italy Lady Gladiators, Aarion Copeland (24) warms up and dials-in before the start if the girls All-Star game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Aarion Copeland, Italy, practices a jumper before tip-off.

Aarion Copeland, Italy, practices a jumper before tip-off. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy senior Aarion Copeland (2$) attempts to save a loose ball from going out of bounds while putting her athleticism on display.

Italy senior Aarion Copeland (2$) attempts to save a loose ball from going out of bounds while putting her athleticism on display. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy All-Star Aarion Copeland (24) secures a pass then finishes a fast-break opportunity.

Italy All-Star Aarion Copeland (24) secures a pass then finishes a fast-break opportunity. (Barry Byers)

Image: Scoring inside the paint during the 2017 Maypearl Texas Roundup Girls All-Star game is Aarion Copeland (24) of Italy.

Scoring inside the paint during the 2017 Maypearl Texas Roundup Girls All-Star game is Aarion Copeland (24) of Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Aarion Copeland, Italy, (24) finishes the drive with a layup.

Aarion Copeland, Italy, (24) finishes the drive with a layup. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Aarion Copeland pushes the ball up the court to hel;p lead the WHITE squad to victory during the running of the 16th Annual Maypearl Texas Roundup Girls All-Star game.

Italy’s Aarion Copeland pushes the ball up the court to hel;p lead the WHITE squad to victory during the running of the 16th Annual Maypearl Texas Roundup Girls All-Star game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy senior Aarion Copeland poses with teammates and their Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star medals after the game.

Italy senior Aarion Copeland poses with teammates and their Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star medals after the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud father, Aaron Copeland, poses with his All-Star daughter, Aarion Copeland, and her Italy Lady Gladiator Basketball head coach LaQuita Parker.

Proud father, Aaron Copeland, poses with his All-Star daughter, Aarion Copeland, and her Italy Lady Gladiator Basketball head coach LaQuita Parker. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Aarion Copeland walks off after a successful outing during the 2017 Maypearl Texas Roundup.

Italy’s Aarion Copeland walks off after a successful outing during the 2017 Maypearl Texas Roundup. (Barry Byers)

Image: Representing Italy during the 16th Annual Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star Boys Game is Keith Davis II as he inbounds the ball to get the contest rolling.

Representing Italy during the 16th Annual Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star Boys Game is Keith Davis II as he inbounds the ball to get the contest rolling. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Keith Davis II uses his fancy moves and dribbling skills to get up a shot.

Italy’s Keith Davis II uses his fancy moves and dribbling skills to get up a shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy senior Keith Davis II rises up and knocks down a 3-point shot early in the All-Star contest.

Italy senior Keith Davis II rises up and knocks down a 3-point shot early in the All-Star contest. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Keith Davis II makes a move to get into the paint during the 2017 Maypearl Texas Roundup. All-Star game

Italy’s Keith Davis II makes a move to get into the paint during the 2017 Maypearl Texas Roundup. All-Star game (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Keith Davis II pulls up for jumper during the Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star Boys Game.

Italy’s Keith Davis II pulls up for jumper during the Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star Boys Game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Maneuvering to get up a shot is Keith Davis II (22) of Italy.

Maneuvering to get up a shot is Keith Davis II (22) of Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy All-Star Keith Davis II pushes the ball quickly after securing a rebound…

Italy All-Star Keith Davis II pushes the ball quickly after securing a rebound… (Barry Byers)

Image: Leading the fast-break is Keith Davis II, Italy, as his pass turns into 2-points for the RED All-Stars.

Leading the fast-break is Keith Davis II, Italy, as his pass turns into 2-points for the RED All-Stars. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Keith Davis II attempts a 3-pointer from the corner for the RED All-Stars.

Italy’s Keith Davis II attempts a 3-pointer from the corner for the RED All-Stars. (Barry Byers)

Image: Keith Davis II poses with his RED teammates and their All-Star medals following the 16th Annual Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star games.

Keith Davis II poses with his RED teammates and their All-Star medals following the 16th Annual Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star games. (Barry Byers)

Image: Posing with an All-Star are (L-R): Assistant Italy boys basketball coach Larry Mayberry, Italy boys head basketball coach David Ervin, proud “Dadiator” Keith Davis, All-Star Keith Davis II, and proud grandma Brenda Davis.

Posing with an All-Star are (L-R): Assistant Italy boys basketball coach Larry Mayberry, Italy boys head basketball coach David Ervin, proud “Dadiator” Keith Davis, All-Star Keith Davis II, and proud grandma Brenda Davis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star Keith Davis II, representing Italy Gladiator Basketball, with his parents Keith Davis and Candy Lincoln after the 16th Annual Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star games hosted by the Maypearl Chamber of Commerce.

Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star Keith Davis II, representing Italy Gladiator Basketball, with his parents Keith Davis and Candy Lincoln after the 16th Annual Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star games hosted by the Maypearl Chamber of Commerce. (Barry Byers)

Image: Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star Keith Davis II, Italy, poses with his father Keith Davis after the game.

Maypearl Texas Roundup All-Star Keith Davis II, Italy, poses with his father Keith Davis after the game. (Barry Byers)

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