Lady Gladiators win 5-out-of-6 during three day Softball Tournament

Image: With their rally helmets on, Italy went for their 7th win in a row — Bailey Bumpus, Courtney Westbrook and Morgan Cockerham try to create some comeback mojo against the Palmer Lady Bulldogs in the final game of a three day softball tournament at the Waxahachie Sports Complex.

With their rally helmets on, Italy went for their 7th win in a row — Bailey Bumpus, Courtney Westbrook and Morgan Cockerham try to create some comeback mojo against the Palmer Lady Bulldogs in the final game of a three day softball tournament at the Waxahachie Sports Complex. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jump on it! — The Lady Gladiators dugout tries to inspire their hitters during rally in the top of the 7th inning against Palmer. Italy jumped back in front 7-5 with their last at bat but the Lady Bulldogs rallied back to win 9-7.

Jump on it! — The Lady Gladiators dugout tries to inspire their hitters during rally in the top of the 7th inning against Palmer. Italy jumped back in front 7-5 with their last at bat but the Lady Bulldogs rallied back to win 9-7. (Barry Byers)

Image: Concerned coach — Italy head coach Jennifer Reeves was forced to deal with several questionable ump calls during the 6th and 7th innings against Palmer.

Concerned coach — Italy head coach Jennifer Reeves was forced to deal with several questionable ump calls during the 6th and 7th innings against Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: I got it! I got it! Oops! — Center Fielder Anna Viers knocked over an innocent fence in an attempt to snag a homerun ball hit by Palmer.

I got it! I got it! Oops! — Center Fielder Anna Viers knocked over an innocent fence in an attempt to snag a homerun ball hit by Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ready to hit — Anna Viers(43) is really, really excited about it being her turn to bat against Palmer.

Ready to hit — Anna Viers(43) is really, really excited about it being her turn to bat against Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Abby Griffith — Abby Griffith(3) checks out the action at home plate.

Abby Griffith — Abby Griffith(3) checks out the action at home plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Searching for answers — Meredith Bummet(11) tries to help her Lady Gladiators find a way to beat Palmer.

Searching for answers — Meredith Bummet(11) tries to help her Lady Gladiators find a way to beat Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Julia scans field — Julia McDaniel watches as Italy’s hitters spark a 7th inning comeback.

Julia scans field — Julia McDaniel watches as Italy’s hitters spark a 7th inning comeback. (Barry Byers)

Image: Abby hits it up — Italy’s Abby Griffith(3) gets a piece of the ball but Palmer’s pitcher catches the whole thing for an out.

Abby hits it up — Italy’s Abby Griffith(3) gets a piece of the ball but Palmer’s pitcher catches the whole thing for an out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Just a bit inside — Courtney Westbrook takes a ball low from the Palmer pitcher.

Just a bit inside — Courtney Westbrook takes a ball low from the Palmer pitcher. (Barry Byers)

Image: Toughing it out — Courtney Westbrook makes it to 3rd base but aggravates a leg injury and walks it off with coach Jennifer Reeves.

Toughing it out — Courtney Westbrook makes it to 3rd base but aggravates a leg injury and walks it off with coach Jennifer Reeves. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa catches — Catcher Alyssa Richards stands behind home plate as the infield gathers at the mound for a pep talk.

Alyssa catches — Catcher Alyssa Richards stands behind home plate as the infield gathers at the mound for a pep talk. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sister-to-sister — Pitcher Megan Richards tries to zip the ball into her sister, catcher Alyssa Richards.

Sister-to-sister — Pitcher Megan Richards tries to zip the ball into her sister, catcher Alyssa Richards. (Barry Byers)

Image: I can’t see! — Rookie Morgan Cockerham puts her rally cap on in an effort to rally the team after being down to Palmer 5-3.

I can’t see! — Rookie Morgan Cockerham puts her rally cap on in an effort to rally the team after being down to Palmer 5-3. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rally cap time! — The Lady Gladiators and Kace, their biggest little fan, put their rally hats on to inspire a comeback. Italy responded to the baby mojo and pulled in front 7-5.

Rally cap time! — The Lady Gladiators and Kace, their biggest little fan, put their rally hats on to inspire a comeback. Italy responded to the baby mojo and pulled in front 7-5. (Barry Byers)

Image: Dugout energy — Drew Windham starts the chant as Sierra Harris, Morgan Cockerham and Drenda Burk join in.

Dugout energy — Drew Windham starts the chant as Sierra Harris, Morgan Cockerham and Drenda Burk join in. (Barry Byers)

Image: We hit it! — Drew and Sierra watch the ball pop-up into the air.

We hit it! — Drew and Sierra watch the ball pop-up into the air. (Barry Byers)

Image: We got one out! — Katie Byers reminds the Italy outfielders that they need 2 more outs while letting Palmer know who’s #1.

We got one out! — Katie Byers reminds the Italy outfielders that they need 2 more outs while letting Palmer know who’s #1. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan Richards — Lady Gladiator Megan Richards got her first pitching action of the season on Saturday.

Megan Richards — Lady Gladiator Megan Richards got her first pitching action of the season on Saturday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Crunch time… — With Italy clinging to a 1 run lead, 7-6 with 2 outs to go in the bottom of the 7th inning, Megan Richards adjusts her ponytail and digs in.

Crunch time… — With Italy clinging to a 1 run lead, 7-6 with 2 outs to go in the bottom of the 7th inning, Megan Richards adjusts her ponytail and digs in. (Barry Byers)

Image: She’s a ham — Italy’s Morgan Cockerham(1) adds speed, personality and energy to the Lady Gladiator roster.

She’s a ham — Italy’s Morgan Cockerham(1) adds speed, personality and energy to the Lady Gladiator roster. (Barry Byers)

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