Lady Gladiators take down 4A Cleburne and 5A Arlington Lamar

Image: The Italy Lady Gladiators take the field against 4A CLeburne — The Lady Gladiator infielders and outfielders get set to face the 4A Cleburne Lady Jackets at 8:00 a.m. in Waxahachie. The Lady Gladiators

The Italy Lady Gladiators take the field against 4A CLeburne — The Lady Gladiator infielders and outfielders get set to face the 4A Cleburne Lady Jackets at 8:00 a.m. in Waxahachie. The Lady Gladiators (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach instructs Anna — Lady Gladiator Softball coach Jennifer Reeves instructs Anna Viers(43) at 3rd base.

Coach instructs Anna — Lady Gladiator Softball coach Jennifer Reeves instructs Anna Viers(43) at 3rd base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Abby faces challenge — Lady Gladiator Abby Griffith looks to take her turn at bat.

Abby faces challenge — Lady Gladiator Abby Griffith looks to take her turn at bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Westbrook on target — Lady Gladiator Softball pitcher Courtney Westbrook(10) led Italy to 5 straight wins over a three day period during the tournament.

Westbrook on target — Lady Gladiator Softball pitcher Courtney Westbrook(10) led Italy to 5 straight wins over a three day period during the tournament. (Barry Byers)

Image: Westbrook’s a hit — Not just a pitcher, Courtney Westbook is also a key weapon for the Lady Gladiators at the plate.

Westbrook’s a hit — Not just a pitcher, Courtney Westbook is also a key weapon for the Lady Gladiators at the plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nikki reacts — Lady Gladiator Nikki Brashear reacts to hit ball by Cleburne.

Nikki reacts — Lady Gladiator Nikki Brashear reacts to hit ball by Cleburne. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pest control — Lady Gladiator Meredith Brummett(11) swats the ball like it was a Yellowjacket.

Pest control — Lady Gladiator Meredith Brummett(11) swats the ball like it was a Yellowjacket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Get ’er done! — If you got a softball game to win, Lady Gladiator Julia McDaniel(12) is the kind of player you want in your dugout.

Get ’er done! — If you got a softball game to win, Lady Gladiator Julia McDaniel(12) is the kind of player you want in your dugout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Morgan’s on the move — Morgan Cockerham takes off from 1st base against Cleburne.

Morgan’s on the move — Morgan Cockerham takes off from 1st base against Cleburne. (Barry Byers)

Image: Digging in her cleats — Nikki Brashear(33) get set to unleash the power against the Jackets.

Digging in her cleats — Nikki Brashear(33) get set to unleash the power against the Jackets. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anna’s a threat — Lady Gladiator Anna Viers(43) tries to force Cleburne into a mistake on 3rd base.

Anna’s a threat — Lady Gladiator Anna Viers(43) tries to force Cleburne into a mistake on 3rd base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Old reliable — Lady Gladiator senior Drew Windham(14) hits a shot toward 3rd base.

Old reliable — Lady Gladiator senior Drew Windham(14) hits a shot toward 3rd base. (Barry Byers)

Image: A determined Anna — Anna Viers(43) took a strike, stepped out of the box, knocked the dust from her cleats, blew a bubble and then stepped up and hit a single.

A determined Anna — Anna Viers(43) took a strike, stepped out of the box, knocked the dust from her cleats, blew a bubble and then stepped up and hit a single. (Barry Byers)

Image: Glamour and old gold — Bailey Bumpus and Julia McDaniel were all smiles after their spectacular win over 4A Cleburne.

Glamour and old gold — Bailey Bumpus and Julia McDaniel were all smiles after their spectacular win over 4A Cleburne. (Barry Byers)

Image: That was fun! — Coach Jennifer Reeves struggles to contain her glee after her 1A Lady Gladiators run ruled 4A Cleburne 16-5 in six innings.

That was fun! — Coach Jennifer Reeves struggles to contain her glee after her 1A Lady Gladiators run ruled 4A Cleburne 16-5 in six innings. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hit and run — Meredith Brummett(11) knocks in Drew Windham(14) after getting a hit against Arlington Lamar.

Hit and run — Meredith Brummett(11) knocks in Drew Windham(14) after getting a hit against Arlington Lamar. (Barry Byers)

Image: Power stance — Lady Gladiator Sa’Kendra Norwood(15) knows no fear before crossing home plate against Arlington Lamar.

Power stance — Lady Gladiator Sa’Kendra Norwood(15) knows no fear before crossing home plate against Arlington Lamar. (Barry Byers)

Image: On the clock — Mr. Westbrook works the game clock while providing comic relief for umpire Joe Windham and the guys.

On the clock — Mr. Westbrook works the game clock while providing comic relief for umpire Joe Windham and the guys. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pitch and catch — Catcher Julia McDaniel returns after chatting with pitcher Courtney Westbrook.

Pitch and catch — Catcher Julia McDaniel returns after chatting with pitcher Courtney Westbrook. (Barry Byers)

Image: Into the game — Bailey Bumpus, Drew Windham, Breyanna Beets, Drenda Burk, Paola Mata and Mary Tate stay fired-up in the dugout.

Into the game — Bailey Bumpus, Drew Windham, Breyanna Beets, Drenda Burk, Paola Mata and Mary Tate stay fired-up in the dugout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Looks easy — Lady Gladiator pitcher Courtney Westbrook makes it look easy against Arlington Lamar.

Looks easy — Lady Gladiator pitcher Courtney Westbrook makes it look easy against Arlington Lamar. (Barry Byers)

Image: She’s out! — Second Baseman Abby Griffith flips it to 1st baseman Drew Windham for the out.

She’s out! — Second Baseman Abby Griffith flips it to 1st baseman Drew Windham for the out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Game on the line — Courtney Westbrook tries to hit in Abby Griffith from 3rd base.

Game on the line — Courtney Westbrook tries to hit in Abby Griffith from 3rd base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Drew gets the out — Italy’s Drew Windham(14) was flawless during the tournament at 1st base as the Lady Gladiators defeated 5A Arlington Lamar to start the tournament off 2-0.

Drew gets the out — Italy’s Drew Windham(14) was flawless during the tournament at 1st base as the Lady Gladiators defeated 5A Arlington Lamar to start the tournament off 2-0. (Barry Byers)

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