Lady Gladiators are Area Champs!…on to Regional Quarterfinal

Kelly Lewis Posted May 18, 2009 2:15am Lady Gladiator Softball

Image: Fans!! — The fans were there in force for games against the Tolar Rattlesnakes. — Fans!! — The fans were there in force for games against the Tolar Rattlesnakes. (Kelly Lewis)

The Lady Gladiators defeated the Tolar Lady Rattlesnakes for the Area Championship this past Friday night. Next up is the Regional Quarterfinal against Meridian. This matchup is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19 at the Whitney High School softball field in Whitney, Texas. Game time is 7:00 p.m.

UIL 1A Playoff Bracket

Huddle — Before their first time in the field, Coach Reeves pumps up the defense. (Kelly Lewis)

Bump! — Bailey Bumpus enters the field ready for battle. (Kelly Lewis)

What a shot! — Cori Jeffords hits a shot to the outfield. (Kelly Lewis)

Mariesela gets a piece of one — Mariesela Perez fouled off several during her at bat. (Kelly Lewis)

Down the line — Courtney Westbrook hits a “swunt” down the first base line. (Kelly Lewis)

Aaaa-B-G! — Abby Griffith had several RBI’s during the contest against the Lady Rattlesnakes. (Kelly Lewis)

Ready Rich! — Megan Richards is prepared for anything at the third base “hot spot”. (Kelly Lewis)

“Mere Bear” — Meredith Brummett shows off her ready form at shortstop. (Kelly Lewis)

Cori can… — Cori Jeffords, at second base, scoops one up and tosses to Drew Windham at first base. (Kelly Lewis)

….do it all ! — Cori performs the “stanky leg” dance while making a throw to first base. (Kelly Lewis)

Lively dugout — The Ladies start their celebration early. (Kelly Lewis)

Game one goes to the Lady Gladiators — The Lady Gladiators are Area Champions. Attend the game tonight in Alvarado and cheer them on to victory. (Kelly Lewis)