Three Lady Gladiator softball players receive All-State honors

Barry Byers Posted Lady Gladiator Softball
Image: Alyssa Richards named 2nd Team All-State Catcher in 1A — As a Freshman, Alyssa Richards was named to the Texas Sports Writers Association (TXSWA) Collin Street Bakery 2010 All-State 1A Softball Team as a 2nd Team All-State catcher. A few years back, a runner slid home and broke her leg after colliding with Richards, earning Richards the nickname, “Bone Crusher.”

Alyssa Richards named 2nd Team All-State Catcher in 1A — As a Freshman, Alyssa Richards was named to the Texas Sports Writers Association (TXSWA) Collin Street Bakery 2010 All-State 1A Softball Team as a 2nd Team All-State catcher. A few years back, a runner slid home and broke her leg after colliding with Richards, earning Richards the nickname, “Bone Crusher.” (Barry Byers)

Three Lady Gladiators softball players were named to the Texas Sports Writers Association – TXSWA — Collin Street Bakery 2010 All-State 1A Softball Team:

Alyssa “Bone Crusher” Richards

  • 2nd Team All-State Catcher

Megan “Rich” Richards

  • 3rd Team All-State Third Baseman

Courtney “Court” Westbrook

  • Honorable Mention All-State Pitcher

Alyssa won the award as a freshman member of the Lady Gladiators and big sister Megan was a sophomore on the team this past season. Courtney was a senior leader on the squad and will be attending East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma in the fall.

Alyssa shared her thoughts after hearing the announcement, “It’s a big honor to receive this as a freshman. It makes it even more special to share it with my teammates, my sister Megan and Courtney. The three of us would not have received this without the hard work and dedication of our coaches and teammates! It’s a reflection of how well we played this year and the success we shared….I am proud to be a Lady Gladiator!”

“I feel honored that I recieved 3rd team all-state at 3rd base. It’s a privilege to recieve an honor like this and rewarding to know that other people are noticing our talents,” commented Megan.

Courtney added, “All-state means the world to me. I’ve worked so hard to get where I am now, and it’s a real honor to receive this award. I would love to thank my parents. They spent so much time, money, and effort getting me to this point and I could never thank them enough. Also I want to thank Coach Reeves, Coach Windham, and Coach Richards. They never stopped believing in me, even when I was stubborn 50% of the time. Last but not least, the girls. They have all taught me how to be myself, how to believe, and how to be a leader. I’ve enjoyed every day of those four years being on the softball field with them.”

Listed below is an impressive resume of awards Courtney Westbrook built as a four year member of the Lady Gladiators softball team:

2007:

  • 2nd Team All-District Outfield

2008:

  • 1st Team All-District Infield
  • USSSA World Series MVP

2009:

  • 1st Team All-District Infield
  • Offensive Player of the Year
  • Italy High School Defensive MVP
  • Trinity River Shootout All-Tournament

2010:

  • Defensive Player of the Year
  • Italy High School Overall MVP
  • 2nd Team Super Centex
  • Honorable Mention All-State Pitcher – Texas Sports Writers Association

Congratulations to all three ladies on their latest accomplishments and for the amazing jobs they and their teammates did this past softball season.

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