Italy – Both JV squads put on a show for Italy fans as the Italy JV Girls made purses out of the Dallas Gateway Lady Gators and the JV Boys fitted themselves with a new pair of Gator skinned boots as they stomped all over Dallas Gateway.
Italy – The Italy Gladiators dominated the Waxahachie Advantage Eagles winning big, 78-35. It was special because the performance was in front of a packed crowd full of Italy Gladiator alumni. It was Throwback Night at the dome and the event was FANtastic!
Italy – The Italy Lady Gladiators out shot, out ran, out played and out danced the Waxahachie Advantage Lady Eagles Friday. Despite the distractions of Throwback Night, Italy’s Lady-Gs took care of business, and defeated the Eagles 57-16. And one and two, and one and two, and one and two…
The Italy Coliseum – In a basketball match that resembled a prize fight, the Italy Gladiators stood toe-to-toe (and head to chin) with the Dallas Gateway Gators for 4 rounds.
On Saturday the 31st of January, IHS’s Powerlifting Team competed in the Rice Invitational. Team members are Freshmen Kaytlyn Bales, Omar Estrada, and Sa’Kendra Norwood, Sophomores Jacob Lopez and Marisela Perez, Juniors Zach Hernandez and Ivan Roldan, and Senior Curtis Cole.
The Italy Coliseum – Italy Gladiator Throwback Night was a star-studded affair as former players, managers and coaches of the 1982-1986 Regional Qualifying Basketball Teams were recognized for their past efforts and rewarded with warm applause and personalized plaques.
Itasca, Texas – Italy vs Itasca games are always surrounded by high emotions. Thursday night was no different as the both basketball squads took center court adding more fuel to this already explosive rivalry.
Itasca – The fur was flying as the Italy Lady Gladiators had a rematch against the Itasca Lady Wampus Cats Thursday night. After struggling for most of the game, Italy went on a scoring frenzy in the 4th scaring the kitty litter out of Itasca.
Italy Basketball Throwback Night is tonight, January 30th. The annual Italy High School event will be held in the dome and Gladiators young and old are invited to take in some basketball action as well as take a trip down memory lane.
The IYAA Official Baseball/Softball sign-ups are will be at the Old Italy Gym Saturday, January 31, between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Italy Neotribune would like to congratulate the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball squads for “representing” in the Junior High Boys Basketball Tournament hosted by Italy. Saturday was definitely worth the price of admission!
Italy – Italy’s 8th grade girls keep improving as they stay undefeated after a convincing victory over the Hampton Phoenix. The 8th grade boys took a stand as well but eventually came up short against Hampton once again.
According to Italy Varsity girl’s head coach, Stacy McDonald, games planned for Tuesday, Jan. 27 against Itasca have been changed to Thursday, Jan 29. The frosty weather has changed things and the Varsity games will be played beginning at 5:00 pm in Itasca. The Varsity boys will play at 6:30.
The Italy Coliseum – The Hampton Phoenix 7th grade boys/girls squads made the drive back to Italy for a rematch with the Gladiators. A bit more difficult this time, It was still worth the trip as Hampton’s 7th grade squads rolled up two more wins.
UPDATE: Due to the inclement weather, Varsity games will be played on Wednesday, Jan. 28 in Itasca, beginning at 5:00 pm.
The Italy Neotribune would like to congratulate Italy’s 8th grade girls for winning the Blooming Grove Basketball Tournament last Saturday. We also wish to congratulate the 7th grade girls for finishing in 2nd place in the tournament.
IYAA Basketball squads perform in front of a packed crowd in Italy this past Saturday. Parking and seating was scarce as Hillsboro and Italy fans cheered on area youth who put it all on the line this weekend.
The Italy Coliseum – The Italy Gladiators disposed off the Grand Prairie AA Eagles in a game that was decided by the end of the first period. This was Italy’s second straight game to score over 80-points.
The Italy JV Gladiators travelled all the way to the dome in Avalon, Texas and challenged the Eagles Thursday to a friendly game of roundball. Long time neighbors and sporting rivals, these two schools have a mutual respect for each others talents formed through years of competitive play.
In the ‘Court of Basketball’ the Italy Lady Gladiators were found guilty of stealing passes, using excessive force in the post and for attempted assault with deadly outside shooting weapons. The minutes filed by the All-District Attorney read as follows:
Cedar Valley College – The Lady Gladiators got off to a good start against the Dallas Gateway Lady Gators. However, the tide quickly turned in the 2nd period and suddenly Italy was in jeopardy of losing their 2nd District game.
Cedar Valley College – The Italy Gladiators wrestled the Gators from Dallas Gateway Friday night in Lancaster. The anticipation was high since both squads are loaded with talent. Gateway relies on 6’ 6" Center “Big City” #24 while Italy Sophomore #11 Jasenio Anderson shoulders the hopes of Gladiators’ fans.
The Italy Coliseum – Italy hosted a JV basketball tournament Saturday, Jan 17. The Lady Gladiators JV tangled with the Blooming Grove Lady Lions in game one and the Rice Lady Bulldogs in game two. Both were physical confrontations proving our girls are not made of sugar and spice and everything nice.
Cedar Valley College – Both Italy Gladiator JV squads dominated the Dallas Gateway Gators in action packed games. Italy’s JV Girls outnumbered the Gators 5 players to 3 at one point. And the Italy JV Boys game featured, what could be, the “Shot of the Year!”
Inside the Italy Coliseum – Saturday, January 17, Italy played host for a JV Boys Basketball Tournament. Italy was determined to take advantage of the golden opportunity by defeating Rice in the 2nd round. That set the stage for a showdown with the powerful Blooming Grove Lions in the Championship game.
The 2009 IYAA Basketball squads showed off their moves, elevated their games and tried to reach their respective goals Saturday. After the last buzzer sounded and the final flash snapped, fond memories of the days events reflected across the Old Italy Gym floor.
At Home In The Dome – The Italy JH boys and girls squads put on a show for their fans. A mixture of 7th and 8th grade boys “B” squads competed in a scrimmage that came down to the last second. Then the Italy JH boys and girls “A” squads both defeated their Red Oak Faith Family challengers.
Italy takes care of the Venus Bulldogs and now sets their sights on Dallas Gateway. The JV/V games Friday will all be played at Cedar Valley College since Gateway’s gym is under construction.
The Italy Coliseum – The Italy JH met on the hardwood with Red Oak Life last Thursday for rematches. Italy made the hometown fans proud but ROL got on a roll themselves winning 3 of the 4 games during this trip.
The Italy Coliseum – The Italy 8th grade girls dominated the Red Oak Life Mustangs
Thursday, Jan. 17, everyone is invited to the Italy Coliseum to cheer for our JH squads. Italy will compete against Dallas Faith Family plus there will be an Italy vs Italy scrimmage featuring the 7th and 8th grade boys.
IYAA tipped-off the 2009 basketball season against Hillsboro sporting stylish white and gold uniforms printed by "Lil’ Dab Emroidery” in Italy. The action was fast-paced at the legendary Old Italy Gym as the IYAA’s young stars showcased their talents.
Italy Head Coach Stacy McDonald led the Lady Gladiators out of the locker room to take on the Itasca Lady Wampus Cats. Unfortunately the Lady Gladiators came up short as Itasca’s girls stunned the Lady Gladiators building a huge halftime lead 39-8.
The Italy Coliseum — It all came down to one final shot to beat the buzzer as the Lady Gladiators JV and their old rivals the Itasca Lady Wampus Cats JV play in a thriller at the dome!
The Italy Coliseum – The JV Gladiators are chased out of the dome by a nest of Yellow Jackets after the Ferris JV unleashed a relentless assault on Italy to win 66-46.
The Italy Coliseum – A swarm of Ferris Yellow Jackets converged on the dome, mistaking it for their hive apparently, as the Jackets stung the Italy Gladiators 80 times to win 80-37.
Navarro College, Tournament Championship – The Italy Gladiators Jumped out to a 9-1 advantage but eventually lost to the fast breaking Kerens Bobcats 69-55 in the 2008 Kiwanis Classic Basketball Tournament. The game became a star studded affair when Dallas Cowboy Keith Davis, a State Champion basketball player from Italy, arrived in a limousine.
Navarro College – An emotional win in the 2nd round put the Italy Lady Gladiators into the Consolation Championship game. Although finishing strong, Italy was unable to overcome a 1st half deficit and were defeated by Dawson. The Lady Bulldogs won 42-35 in the 2008 Kiwanis Classic Basketball Tournament.
Navarro College – Italy defeats Mildred 63-55 and advances to the Championship game in the 2008 Kiwanis Classic Basketball Tournament.
Navarro College – The Lady Gladiators try to defeat the Mildred Lady Eagles in the 2nd round of the 2008 Kiwanis Classic. With 5 seconds remaining, Italy’s #5 Becca “The Difference” DeMoss would step-up and be the hero.
Navarro College – The Italy Varsity squads squared-off with the Wortham Varsity squads in the 1st round of the 2008 Kiwanis Classic Basketball Tournament. Hosted on the campus of Navarro College (a branch of Texas A&M at Commerce), the Gladiators’ planned to teach the Bulldogs some lessons.
The Milford Bulldog Football All-District & All-Regional Honors were announced for 2008. Eight Milford players were recognized for their achievements this past season. The Italy Neotribune would like to congratulate all these young men for a job well done.
The Coliseum – After trailing at halftime 32-20, a confident Italy Gladiator squad rallied in the 2nd half to defeat the visiting Milford Bulldogs 63-53.
Italy’s 4th Annual Basketball Tournament was successfully held December 4-6, 2008.
The 1A Italy Gladiators competed against the 5A Trinity Christian Cedar Hill (TCCH) Tigers this past Saturday to decide the winner of the Italy Invitational Tournament. The game featured fast paced offenses, dramatic lead changes and a the winner wasn’t determined until the last seconds.
In the 2nd round of the Italy Invitational Tournament, the Italy Gladiators prove their worthy by defeating an athletic All Saints squad. This victory propells Italy into the Championship game, but the win didn’t come easy.
The Italy Gladiator’s Varsity Boys would have to beat the Mildred Eagles in overtime to advance to the 2nd round of the Italy Invitational Tournament. However, a well coached Mildred squad was determined to pull off the upset.
The Italy Varsity Lady Gladiators win their second game of the season in dramatic fassion defeating the Mildred Lady Eagles in the 2nd round of the Italy Invitational Tournament. Italy Head Coach Stacy McDonald cried tears of joy after Italy’s second comeback win in two nights of competition.
The Varsity Lady Gladiators sporting their black uniforms were pumped up to battle the Waxahachie JV Lady Indians in the Italy Invitational Tournament Championship. The Lady Gladiators were forced to ‘circle the chariots’ since the Lady Indians were shooting jumpers and layups like precision arrows in this game.
In the first round of the Italy Invitational Tournament, the Italy Varsity Lady Gladiators would have to come from behind to beat the Venus Lady Bulldogs if they were to make it into the second round.
