Pretty In Pink

Image: Lady Gladiators — Italy traveled to Avalon to participate in the DIG Pink games. All proceeds from the admission to the game go towards Breast Cancer Research.

Lady Gladiators — Italy traveled to Avalon to participate in the DIG Pink games. All proceeds from the admission to the game go towards Breast Cancer Research. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Pink is in — The Lady Gladiators gave a good fight on Tuesday against the Lady Eagles. They earned money for Breast Cancer Research. The Lady Eagles, however, took the matches, winning 3 out of 4 games.

Pink is in — The Lady Gladiators gave a good fight on Tuesday against the Lady Eagles. They earned money for Breast Cancer Research. The Lady Eagles, however, took the matches, winning 3 out of 4 games. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Avalon Eagle — Even the mascot participated in the event.

Avalon Eagle — Even the mascot participated in the event. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ronola Shears — Captain of the committee, Ronola, counted the donations and enjoyed the games.

Ronola Shears — Captain of the committee, Ronola, counted the donations and enjoyed the games. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Meet the pink — Each Gladiator was introduced to the audience.

Meet the pink — Each Gladiator was introduced to the audience. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Andi — Heach Volleyball Coach Andi Windham watches the team.

Coach Andi — Heach Volleyball Coach Andi Windham watches the team. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Lady Eagles — Lady Eagles and Lady Gladiators took on DIG PINK games for a Breast Cancer Research fundraiser.

Lady Eagles — Lady Eagles and Lady Gladiators took on DIG PINK games for a Breast Cancer Research fundraiser. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Get it, Cori — Cori Jeffords sets up the ball.

Get it, Cori — Cori Jeffords sets up the ball. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jimesha and Bailey — Reed and Bumpus take care of the net.

Jimesha and Bailey — Reed and Bumpus take care of the net. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jaleecia Fleming — #12 Jaleecia gives the ball back to the Lady Eagles

Jaleecia Fleming — #12 Jaleecia gives the ball back to the Lady Eagles (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jameka Copeland — MeMe can play volleyball. She helps with the back row.

Jameka Copeland — MeMe can play volleyball. She helps with the back row. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Hit it up — Not too much gets by Reed.

Hit it up — Not too much gets by Reed. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Another good hit — Fleming and Reed take care of business.

Another good hit — Fleming and Reed take care of business. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Set it up — Cori Jeffords gets under the ball for the set up.

Set it up — Cori Jeffords gets under the ball for the set up. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Bumpus drives it over — Give ’em a pile driver, Bailey.

Bumpus drives it over — Give ’em a pile driver, Bailey. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Rossa serves — Kaitlyn Rossa serves up a tough one.

Rossa serves — Kaitlyn Rossa serves up a tough one. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Oh, can you see — The Lady Gladiators become as one when the ball is in motion.

Oh, can you see — The Lady Gladiators become as one when the ball is in motion. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Again with the slam — The ladies are ready for battle.

Again with the slam — The ladies are ready for battle. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Megan Richards — Megan is prepared for any ball.

Megan Richards — Megan is prepared for any ball. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Go Drew — Drew Windham can handle the ball with ease.

Go Drew — Drew Windham can handle the ball with ease. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Molly, Drew and Alyssa — The back row awaits the next play.

Molly, Drew and Alyssa — The back row awaits the next play. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Referees give — Pam Fuchs (Hillsboro) and Angel Sims (Corsicana) donate their time and money to help the fundraiser.

Referees give — Pam Fuchs (Hillsboro) and Angel Sims (Corsicana) donate their time and money to help the fundraiser. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Go, Ladies — The Lady Gladiators play Frost at home on Saturday, Sept 19 beginning at 10:00 am.

Go, Ladies — The Lady Gladiators play Frost at home on Saturday, Sept 19 beginning at 10:00 am. (Anne Sutherland)

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