A Win for the Lady Gladiator Softball Team

Kelly Lewis Posted Lady Gladiator Softball
Image: “Hey you, on two” — The Lady Gladiators took on the Rice Lady Bulldogs Monday night that resulted in a win for Italy!

“Hey you, on two” — The Lady Gladiators took on the Rice Lady Bulldogs Monday night that resulted in a win for Italy! (Kelly Lewis)

Rice, Texas — Monday night the Lady Gladiator Softball team opened up their regular season in Rice. The Lady Gladiators took on the Rice Lady Bulldogs and came out of the game with a mark in the win column. The score at the end of 7 innings was Italy 5, Rice 3.

The Lady Gladiators defense was lead by Junior pitcher Courtney Westbrook. Westbrook had 13 strikeouts along with 2 defensive assists. Junior first baseman, Drew Windham contributed defensively with 6 putouts. Junior third baseman, Cori Jeffords had 3 defensive assists. And Junior second baseman, Abby Griffith added 2 defensive 2 assists. But the defensive play of the game was the outstanding mid infield catch by Freshman shortstop Bailey Bumpus. It was a “snow cone” catch at a full sprint. This play showcased the range and agility that Bailey brings to the team.

Offensively the Lady Gladiators were on their game. As a team the Lady Gladiators batted an average of 379. Angelica Garza, the team’s lone senior, played a big part in that overall average by batting a 1000 herself. Julia McDaniel (Junior Catcher) batted a 750 for the night and Jeffords and Windham both batted 500.

The Lady Gladiators held the Rice Bulldogs scoreless until the final inning of the game. This inning the Lady Bulldogs came out with a “do or die” attitude and were able to put 3 points on the board. The Lady Gladiators kept their cool and worked systematically to get the three outs needed to put the game away.

Good job ladies!

Other noteable stats:

  • McDaniel and Windham both had doubles.
  • Lupita Luna (Sophomore outfielder), Bumpus, Windham & McDaniel all had an RBI each.
  • Westbrook batted 333.
  • Griffith and Alma Suaste (Freshman outfielder) batted 250.

This weekend the Lady Gladiators will play in the Waxahachie Invitational tournament at the complex off of Broadhead road in Waxahachie. Come and cheer our ladies on!

Waxahachie Tournament Game Schedule:

  • Thursday, February 19: 9:45 am – vs Alvarado
  • Friday, February 20: 8:00 am – vs Venus & 6:30 pm – vs Covington
  • Saturday, February 21: 9:45 am – vs Buffalo, 1:15 pm – vs Blooming Grove & 6:30 pm – vs Dallas Life