Lady Gladiators dominate Dawson to remain in district hunt

Image: Cori & Casi — Sisters Cori and Cassi Jeffords did their part to help the Lady Gladiators overtake the Dawson Lady Bulldogs Friday in Dawson.

Cori & Casi — Sisters Cori and Cassi Jeffords did their part to help the Lady Gladiators overtake the Dawson Lady Bulldogs Friday in Dawson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan’s ready to play — Megan Richards gets ready to bat in the top of the 1st inning.

Megan’s ready to play — Megan Richards gets ready to bat in the top of the 1st inning. (Barry Byers)

Image: Two things — Coach Jennifer Reeves has a couple of words of advice for Drew Windham.

Two things — Coach Jennifer Reeves has a couple of words of advice for Drew Windham. (Barry Byers)

Image: Courtney leads the way — Courtney Westbrook’s lead-off bat to start the game in Dawson was an eventful one after Westbrook was struck in the hand by a pitch that was ruled a tip foul.

Courtney leads the way — Courtney Westbrook’s lead-off bat to start the game in Dawson was an eventful one after Westbrook was struck in the hand by a pitch that was ruled a tip foul. (Barry Byers)

Image: Stop laughing — Drew Windham is amazed at the ruling at the plate.

Stop laughing — Drew Windham is amazed at the ruling at the plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Let’s do this! — Sisters of Smash, Megan and Alyssa Richards, fire each other up before going up to bat.

Let’s do this! — Sisters of Smash, Megan and Alyssa Richards, fire each other up before going up to bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Drew connects — Drew Windham hits a single in the top of the 3rd inning.

Drew connects — Drew Windham hits a single in the top of the 3rd inning. (Barry Byers)

Image: Richards reacts — Lady Gladiator catcher Alyssa Richards displays her cat-like reflexes against the Dawson Lady Bulldogs.

Richards reacts — Lady Gladiator catcher Alyssa Richards displays her cat-like reflexes against the Dawson Lady Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: One out — Second baseman Cori Jeffords flips the ball to first baseman Drew Windham for an out.

One out — Second baseman Cori Jeffords flips the ball to first baseman Drew Windham for an out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Teamwork — Lady Gladiator pitcher Courtney Westbrook(10) is in the midst of her windup while third baseman Megan Richards moves in.

Teamwork — Lady Gladiator pitcher Courtney Westbrook(10) is in the midst of her windup while third baseman Megan Richards moves in. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reeves belts a cheer — Italy’s head coach Jennifer Reeves urges her Ladies to finish strong.

Reeves belts a cheer — Italy’s head coach Jennifer Reeves urges her Ladies to finish strong. (Barry Byers)

Image: Obstacles — Lady Gladiator pitcher Courtney Westbrook takes a quick glance down at her injured pitching hand. Westbrook managed to stay in the game and get the win over Dawson.

Obstacles — Lady Gladiator pitcher Courtney Westbrook takes a quick glance down at her injured pitching hand. Westbrook managed to stay in the game and get the win over Dawson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fetch this! — Bailey Bumpus knocks a 3-run triple over the heads of the Dawson Lady Bulldog’s defense.

Fetch this! — Bailey Bumpus knocks a 3-run triple over the heads of the Dawson Lady Bulldog’s defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Crank it up! — Alyssa Richards calls for her teammates to crank up the noise from the dugout.

Crank it up! — Alyssa Richards calls for her teammates to crank up the noise from the dugout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Viers peers — Anna Viers keeps her eyes open and on the ball to start off the game with a single.

Viers peers — Anna Viers keeps her eyes open and on the ball to start off the game with a single. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lining up the target — Bailey Bumpus lines up her next shot straight at the Dawson pitcher.

Lining up the target — Bailey Bumpus lines up her next shot straight at the Dawson pitcher. (Barry Byers)

Image: Breathe and Listen — Alma Suaste catches her breath after racing to third base as coach Jennifer Reeves gives her instructions.

Breathe and Listen — Alma Suaste catches her breath after racing to third base as coach Jennifer Reeves gives her instructions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Great catch! — Alma Suaste catches a pop-up hit to right field.

Great catch! — Alma Suaste catches a pop-up hit to right field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Unleashed — Courtney Westbrook unleashes the heat at a Lady Bulldog batter.

Unleashed — Courtney Westbrook unleashes the heat at a Lady Bulldog batter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Court & Drew — Courtney Westbrook and Drew Windham head into the dugout for their next at bat.

Court & Drew — Courtney Westbrook and Drew Windham head into the dugout for their next at bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Behind the mask — Cori jeffords helps lead the Lady Gladiators to a win over the Dawson Lady Bulldogs.

Behind the mask — Cori jeffords helps lead the Lady Gladiators to a win over the Dawson Lady Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: ‘Brum’ drums it — Meredith Brummet heads toward first base after making contact.

‘Brum’ drums it — Meredith Brummet heads toward first base after making contact. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy dominates — Casi Jeffords, Meredith Brummett, Alyssa Richards, Cori Jeffords, Drew Windham, Bailey Bumpus, Courtney Westbrook, Megan Richards and the rest of the Italy Lady Gladiators softball team flexed their muscle against Dawson.

Italy dominates — Casi Jeffords, Meredith Brummett, Alyssa Richards, Cori Jeffords, Drew Windham, Bailey Bumpus, Courtney Westbrook, Megan Richards and the rest of the Italy Lady Gladiators softball team flexed their muscle against Dawson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Believes! — The Lady Gladiators take care of Dawson 11-6 and will rematch Hubbard on Tuesday, April 20, at 7:00 p.m. in Italy with the winner taking sole control of 1st place in district.

Italy Believes! — The Lady Gladiators take care of Dawson 11-6 and will rematch Hubbard on Tuesday, April 20, at 7:00 p.m. in Italy with the winner taking sole control of 1st place in district. (Barry Byers)

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