9 Lady Gladiators make All-District team, McDonald named top coach

Image: The Nasty Nine each receivied All-District accolades — The Nasty Nine — The entire Lady Gladiators regular season squad were named to the District 15 1A All-District Team. Back row: Alyssa Richards and Jimesha Reed Middle row: Jameka Copeland, Kyonne Birdsong, Jaleecia Fleming, Chante Birdsong and Megan Richards Front row: Brycelen Richards (Manager), Brianna Burkhalter and Kaitlyn Rossa. Of course, Brycelen Richards makes Nasty Nine and 1/2.

The Nasty Nine each receivied All-District accolades — The Nasty Nine — The entire Lady Gladiators regular season squad were named to the District 15 1A All-District Team. Back row: Alyssa Richards and Jimesha Reed Middle row: Jameka Copeland, Kyonne Birdsong, Jaleecia Fleming, Chante Birdsong and Megan Richards Front row: Brycelen Richards (Manager), Brianna Burkhalter and Kaitlyn Rossa. Of course, Brycelen Richards makes Nasty Nine and 1/2. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach of the Year — Coaches Stacy McDonald and Tina Richards huddle with team during the Lady Gladiators Bi-District win over Bosqueville, 47-44. Italy Head Coach Stacy McDonald was named “Coach of the Year” in District 15 1A.

Coach of the Year — Coaches Stacy McDonald and Tina Richards huddle with team during the Lady Gladiators Bi-District win over Bosqueville, 47-44. Italy Head Coach Stacy McDonald was named “Coach of the Year” in District 15 1A. (Barry Byers)

Image: All-District Team — Above the rim: Jameka Copeland Back row: Jimesha Reed, Alyssa Richards, Jaleecia Fleming, Megan Richards and Kaitlyn Rossa Middle row Kyonne Birdsong, Head Coach Stacy McDonald and Brianna Burkhalter Front row: Chante Birdsong

All-District Team — Above the rim: Jameka Copeland Back row: Jimesha Reed, Alyssa Richards, Jaleecia Fleming, Megan Richards and Kaitlyn Rossa Middle row Kyonne Birdsong, Head Coach Stacy McDonald and Brianna Burkhalter Front row: Chante Birdsong (Submitted photo)

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