The IYAA (Italy Youth Athletic Association) and the Hillsboro Sports Association get local youth pointing in the right direction thru competition and good sportsmanship.
Xander Galvan(10), Jacee Coffman(20) and Zorian Burley(12) were having a ball during their game.
Michael Gonzalez(13) puts up a shot as Jacyee Coffman(20) and Kambria Brooks(5) prepare to rebound.
Reese Janek(14) shoots a baseline jumper against Hillsboro Navy Blue as Zorian Burley(12) and Xander Galvan(10) try to get open.
Kambria Brooks(5) shoots while Reese Janek(14), Jacee Coffman and Michael Gonzalez(13) go for the rebound.
Michael Wilson(3) attempts a free throw as Lance McClendon(12) catches his breath.
Daren Cisneros(1) tries his hand at the free throw line as Michael Wilson(3) prepares to rebound.
Joseph Celis(23) is playing in just his 4th basketball game ever but is already made the transition from rookie to superstar.
Italy 24’s DeCorea Green drives in for a layup before the game as Ashlyn Jacinto(11) rebounds.
David, Ryan, Ty, Levi and Caden enjoy watching the 3rd and 4th grade girls game before they play.
Coach Ken Norwood stands with members of his team before their game.
Derrick Cunningham and Allen Richards point their 3rd & 4th grade girls toward a 27-16 victory against Hillsboro Black on Saturday.
IYAA players Tylan Wallace, Janae Robertson(23) and Peyton Henderson(2) lend their helping hands to Darla and Gary Wood in the concession stand.
Emily Cunningham celebrates a strong performance with her mom, Michelle Cunningham, after the game.
Levi “Karate Kid” McBride(1) would make Miyagi proud with his crane-like form.
Levi McBride(1) attempts to block Jarred Gatlin’s(2) 3-point shot during the exciting Italy 29(Gold) versus Italy 30 game(White). Italy 29 held on to win 40-35.
Paige Henderson(4) and big sis, Peyton Henderson(2), are the “Sisters of Swish!”
Bright young talent, Oshae Turner, is really turning heads in the IYAA after finishing with 9-points.

































