Lady Gladiators Volleyball is over the top

Image: 2010 Italy Lady Gladiators Volleyball is over the top — The Lady Gladiators are standing tall and playing sharp to start their 2010 district championship campaign.

2010 Italy Lady Gladiators Volleyball is over the top — The Lady Gladiators are standing tall and playing sharp to start their 2010 district championship campaign. (Barry Byers)

Image: We want it! — Italy Lady Gladiator volleyball coach Heather Richters has her players hungry for wins.

We want it! — Italy Lady Gladiator volleyball coach Heather Richters has her players hungry for wins. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach spikes — Coach Heather Richters simulates a spike to the Varsity defense as Kaitlyn Rossa and Sierra Harris get set.

Coach spikes — Coach Heather Richters simulates a spike to the Varsity defense as Kaitlyn Rossa and Sierra Harris get set. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rossa reacts — Kaitlyn Rossa makes a forearm pass.

Rossa reacts — Kaitlyn Rossa makes a forearm pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sierra serves — Sierra Harris blasts an overhand serve over the net.

Sierra serves — Sierra Harris blasts an overhand serve over the net. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brianna gets low — Brianna Burkhalter gets low to lift the ball as Anna Viers and Brianna Perry observe.

Brianna gets low — Brianna Burkhalter gets low to lift the ball as Anna Viers and Brianna Perry observe. (Barry Byers)

Image: Up and over — Brianna Perry keeps the volley going against the J.V. squad.

Up and over — Brianna Perry keeps the volley going against the J.V. squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anna has hops — Anna Viers helps set the block during the drill.

Anna has hops — Anna Viers helps set the block during the drill. (Barry Byers)

Image: Staying alive — Brian Burkhalter gives her team a chance.

Staying alive — Brian Burkhalter gives her team a chance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Block party — Kaitlyn Rossa and Anna Viers make the block during practice.

Block party — Kaitlyn Rossa and Anna Viers make the block during practice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Dink denied — Maria Estrada tries to dink one around Kaitlyn Rossa.

Dink denied — Maria Estrada tries to dink one around Kaitlyn Rossa. (Barry Byers)

Image: Above the net — Kaitlyn Rossa is a force at the net.

Above the net — Kaitlyn Rossa is a force at the net. (Barry Byers)

Image: Athletic play — Sierra Harris executes a bump pass to give her teammates an opportunity to make a play.

Athletic play — Sierra Harris executes a bump pass to give her teammates an opportunity to make a play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cassi concentrates — Cassi Jeffords is ready in the backcourt for the serve.

Cassi concentrates — Cassi Jeffords is ready in the backcourt for the serve. (Barry Byers)

Image: Weight a minute — It safe to say the Taylor Turner is on her own while doing the bench press as Paige Westbrook spots Taylor with just one finger and one hand behind her back.

Weight a minute — It safe to say the Taylor Turner is on her own while doing the bench press as Paige Westbrook spots Taylor with just one finger and one hand behind her back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Getting strong — Paola Mata spots Maria Estrada on the bench.

Getting strong — Paola Mata spots Maria Estrada on the bench. (Barry Byers)

Image: Teamwork — Morgan Cockerham gets ready to raise the bar while Sierra Harris waits for the start command.

Teamwork — Morgan Cockerham gets ready to raise the bar while Sierra Harris waits for the start command. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ro’s right behind you — Anna Viers gets ready in the squat cage while Kaitlyn Rossa has her back.

Ro’s right behind you — Anna Viers gets ready in the squat cage while Kaitlyn Rossa has her back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendra and Ashley — Kendra Copeland builds up her muscles while Ashley Harper waits for her turn.

Kendra and Ashley — Kendra Copeland builds up her muscles while Ashley Harper waits for her turn. (Barry Byers)

Image: Getting a lift — Cassi Jeffords gets help with her lift from teammate Brianna Burkhalter.

Getting a lift — Cassi Jeffords gets help with her lift from teammate Brianna Burkhalter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach instructs — Head Volleyball Coach Heather Richters discusses proper form during the Lady Gladiators’ weight lifting session.

Coach instructs — Head Volleyball Coach Heather Richters discusses proper form during the Lady Gladiators’ weight lifting session. (Barry Byers)

Image: Together we can — Bernice Haley lifts while Ryisha Copeland gives the bar a nudge.

Together we can — Bernice Haley lifts while Ryisha Copeland gives the bar a nudge. (Barry Byers)

Image: New attitude — The Italy Lady Gladiators have a new winning attitude and the eyes of Brianna Perry say it all.

New attitude — The Italy Lady Gladiators have a new winning attitude and the eyes of Brianna Perry say it all. (Barry Byers)

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