Lady Gladiators J.V. Softball makes a statement against Red Oak

Image: The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire! — Coach Tina Richards celebrates with the Italy Lady Gladiators J.V. Softball Team after an impressive 14-8 victory over the Red Oak Lady Hawks J.V. on Monday.

The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire! — Coach Tina Richards celebrates with the Italy Lady Gladiators J.V. Softball Team after an impressive 14-8 victory over the Red Oak Lady Hawks J.V. on Monday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Standing together — Paola Mata, Lupita Luna and Morgan Cockerham played big roles in the Italy Lady Gladiators J.V. Softball Team’s win over Red Oak J.V. on Monday.

Standing together — Paola Mata, Lupita Luna and Morgan Cockerham played big roles in the Italy Lady Gladiators J.V. Softball Team’s win over Red Oak J.V. on Monday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Good technique — Second Baseman Katie Byers uses two hands to snag a throw.

Good technique — Second Baseman Katie Byers uses two hands to snag a throw. (Barry Byers)

Image: What an arm! — Mary Tate pulled off the play of the game when she threw a Red Oak runner out at first base. Tate was playing deep in right field at the time.

What an arm! — Mary Tate pulled off the play of the game when she threw a Red Oak runner out at first base. Tate was playing deep in right field at the time. (Barry Byers)

Image: I got it! — Sierra Harris calls for the catch.

I got it! — Sierra Harris calls for the catch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Norwood stretches — Sa’Kendra Norwood just makes the grab.

Norwood stretches — Sa’Kendra Norwood just makes the grab. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catching a peek — Italy catcher Breyanna Beets peers thru her mask.

Catching a peek — Italy catcher Breyanna Beets peers thru her mask. (Barry Byers)

Image: On the ball — Left fielder Khadijah Davis goes after a grounder against Red Oak.

On the ball — Left fielder Khadijah Davis goes after a grounder against Red Oak. (Barry Byers)

Image: I dare you… — Katie Byers holds the Red Oak runner on first base.

I dare you… — Katie Byers holds the Red Oak runner on first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Beets me? — Maybe Breyanna Beets didn’t need to slide but it sure made for a cool picture!

Beets me? — Maybe Breyanna Beets didn’t need to slide but it sure made for a cool picture! (Barry Byers)

Image: Tate at the plate — Mary Tate gets an RBI with this swing scoring Sa’Kendra Norwood from third base.

Tate at the plate — Mary Tate gets an RBI with this swing scoring Sa’Kendra Norwood from third base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ole’ — Despite her deepest desires, Sa’Kendra Norwood avoids contact with the Red Oak Catcher.

Ole’ — Despite her deepest desires, Sa’Kendra Norwood avoids contact with the Red Oak Catcher. (Barry Byers)

Image: “Bring me the heat.” — Katie Byers waits for just the right pitch.

“Bring me the heat.” — Katie Byers waits for just the right pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Davis digs in — Khadijah Davis settles in and prepares to swing.

Davis digs in — Khadijah Davis settles in and prepares to swing. (Barry Byers)

Image: Good eye! — Morgan Cockerham encourages her teammate.

Good eye! — Morgan Cockerham encourages her teammate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Getting away with it — Paola Mata steels 3rd base against Red Oak.

Getting away with it — Paola Mata steels 3rd base against Red Oak. (Barry Byers)

Image: Looking to throw — Catcher Breyanna Beets jumps up to her feets!

Looking to throw — Catcher Breyanna Beets jumps up to her feets! (Barry Byers)

Image: Casi’s in control — Italy pitcher Casi Jeffords was in charge on the mound.

Casi’s in control — Italy pitcher Casi Jeffords was in charge on the mound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sierra Harris — Sierra gets ready to drive one back to the pitcher.

Sierra Harris — Sierra gets ready to drive one back to the pitcher. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lupita takes the sign — And then the Lady Hawks took it right on the beak after Lupita Luna hit a triple.

Lupita takes the sign — And then the Lady Hawks took it right on the beak after Lupita Luna hit a triple. (Barry Byers)

Image: Burk’s on the move — Drenda Burk hurries in from right field to back up a throw to first base.

Burk’s on the move — Drenda Burk hurries in from right field to back up a throw to first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Good sports — Italy and Red Oak congratulate one another on a hard fought game.

Good sports — Italy and Red Oak congratulate one another on a hard fought game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nikki, Katie & Casi — Nikki Brashear, Katie Byers and Casi Jeffords listen to coaches Andrea Windham and Jennifer Reeves after the game.

Nikki, Katie & Casi — Nikki Brashear, Katie Byers and Casi Jeffords listen to coaches Andrea Windham and Jennifer Reeves after the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: In the moment — Morgan Cockerham listen’s to every word the coaches say.

In the moment — Morgan Cockerham listen’s to every word the coaches say. (Barry Byers)

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