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Image: IYAA & Hillsboro Sports Association point kids in right direction

IYAA & Hillsboro Sports Association point kids in right direction Barry Byers

The IYAA (Italy Youth Athletic Association) and the Hillsboro Sports Association get local youth pointing in the right direction thru competition and good sportsmanship.

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Having a ball Barry Byers

Xander Galvan(10), Jacee Coffman(20) and Zorian Burley(12) were having a ball during their game.

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Gonzalez goals for it Barry Byers

Michael Gonzalez(13) puts up a shot as Jacyee Coffman(20) and Kambria Brooks(5) prepare to rebound.

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A Janek jumper Barry Byers

Reese Janek(14) shoots a baseline jumper against Hillsboro Navy Blue as Zorian Burley(12) and Xander Galvan(10) try to get open.

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Putting up a shot Barry Byers

Kambria Brooks(5) shoots while Reese Janek(14), Jacee Coffman and Michael Gonzalez(13) go for the rebound.

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Scoring with style Barry Byers

Michael Wilson(3) tries to complete the fast break.

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From the line Barry Byers

Michael Wilson(3) attempts a free throw as Lance McClendon(12) catches his breath.

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Daren eyes the goal Barry Byers

Daren Cisneros(1) tries his hand at the free throw line as Michael Wilson(3) prepares to rebound.

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In transition Barry Byers

Joseph Celis(23) is playing in just his 4th basketball game ever but is already made the transition from rookie to superstar.

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Lance shoots a jumper Barry Byers

Lance McClendon(12) launches a jumper over Hillsboro Royal Blue.

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DeCorea Green Barry Byers

Italy 24’s DeCorea Green drives in for a layup before the game as Ashlyn Jacinto(11) rebounds.

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Jozie Perkins Barry Byers

Italy 24’s Jozie Perkins(34) concentrates on her halftime free throw.

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Windham's Warriors Barry Byers

David, Ryan, Ty, Levi and Caden enjoy watching the 3rd and 4th grade girls game before they play.

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Norwood's Netpoppers Barry Byers

Coach Ken Norwood stands with members of his team before their game.

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Coaching the girls Barry Byers

Derrick Cunningham and Allen Richards point their 3rd & 4th grade girls toward a 27-16 victory against Hillsboro Black on Saturday.

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Lending their hands Barry Byers

IYAA players Tylan Wallace, Janae Robertson(23) and Peyton Henderson(2) lend their helping hands to Darla and Gary Wood in the concession stand.

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Emily & Michelle Barry Byers

Emily Cunningham celebrates a strong performance with her mom, Michelle Cunningham, after the game.

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The swan shot Barry Byers

Ty Windham(12) demonstrates the swan technique at the free throw line.

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The Crane shot Barry Byers

Levi “Karate Kid” McBride(1) would make Miyagi proud with his crane-like form.

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Thomas Crowell Barry Byers

Thomas Crowell(4) takes a free shot at halftime.

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Evenly matched Barry Byers

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.

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Levi takes off Barry Byers

Levi McBride(1) heads for the basket with the game on the line.

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Sisters of swish Barry Byers

Paige Henderson(4) and big sis, Peyton Henderson(2), are the “Sisters of Swish!”

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Head Turner Barry Byers

Bright young talent, Oshae Turner, is really turning heads in the IYAA after finishing with 9-points.

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