Lady Gladiators win in 13 innings while Gladiators struggle with the Cubs

Image: Italy JV Gladiator Pitcher, Marvin Cox, started on the mound against the the Clifton JV Cubs.

Italy JV Gladiator Pitcher, Marvin Cox, started on the mound against the the Clifton JV Cubs. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator catcher John Escamilla charges after a bunt.

JV Gladiator catcher John Escamilla charges after a bunt.

Image: Gladiator baseball head coach, Josh Ward, talks with his JV infielders, consisting of: Kevin Roldan, John Escamilla, Chace McGinnis, Zain Byers, Marvin Cox and Cody Boyd.

Gladiator baseball head coach, Josh Ward, talks with his JV infielders, consisting of: Kevin Roldan, John Escamilla, Chace McGinnis, Zain Byers, Marvin Cox and Cody Boyd. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Brandon Souder(17) arrives to the field in style.

Senior Brandon Souder(17) arrives to the field in style. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Gladiator, Chace McGinnis(2), covers second base from his shortstop position.

JV Gladiator, Chace McGinnis(2), covers second base from his shortstop position. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s John Escamilla catches a napping Cub at first base.

Italy’s John Escamilla catches a napping Cub at first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Byers(18) tries to keep the cameras away from senior slugger, Kyle Jackson(7), with Jackson requiring some alone time during his pre-game ritual.

John Byers(18) tries to keep the cameras away from senior slugger, Kyle Jackson(7), with Jackson requiring some alone time during his pre-game ritual. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Gladiator Justin Wood gets practice time inside the batting cage before Italy’s game against Clifton.

Sophomore Gladiator Justin Wood gets practice time inside the batting cage before Italy’s game against Clifton. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman pitcher, Cody Boyd steps to the mound for the JV Gladiators.

Freshman pitcher, Cody Boyd steps to the mound for the JV Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator, Megan Richards(17), rushes over to wish the umpires luck during the pre-game introductions.

Lady Gladiator, Megan Richards(17), rushes over to wish the umpires luck during the pre-game introductions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Paige Wesbrook(10) fields a ground ball.

Lady Gladiator Paige Wesbrook(10) fields a ground ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan Richards(17) starts strong against Clifton and pitches 6 1/3 innings during the Lady Gladiator 7-6 win. Richards would later knock in the game winning run in the bottom of the thirteenth-inning.

Megan Richards(17) starts strong against Clifton and pitches 6 1/3 innings during the Lady Gladiator 7-6 win. Richards would later knock in the game winning run in the bottom of the thirteenth-inning. (Barry Byers)

Image: After converging on first base to get the out, Paige Westbrook(10), Jaclynn Lewis(15) and Megan Richards(17) head for their dugout.

After converging on first base to get the out, Paige Westbrook(10), Jaclynn Lewis(15) and Megan Richards(17) head for their dugout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator, Alyssa Richards, takes off after forcing the ball into Clifton’s out field.

Lady Gladiator, Alyssa Richards, takes off after forcing the ball into Clifton’s out field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator, Madison Washington, gets ready to run after popping one up.

Lady Gladiator, Madison Washington, gets ready to run after popping one up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Alyssa Richards works the third baseline hoping to steal home.

Italy’s Alyssa Richards works the third baseline hoping to steal home. (Barry Byers)

Image: On Loyd Davidson Memorial Night, Gladiator Catcher, Ross Stiles, shakes the hand of 1990 IHS Graduate, Mark Buchanan, who played four years under assistant coach Loyd Davidson, after Buchanan tossed the ceremonial first-pitch.

On Loyd Davidson Memorial Night, Gladiator Catcher, Ross Stiles, shakes the hand of 1990 IHS Graduate, Mark Buchanan, who played four years under assistant coach Loyd Davidson, after Buchanan tossed the ceremonial first-pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator shortstop, Caden Jacinto(2), is hunting for bear.

Gladiator shortstop, Caden Jacinto(2), is hunting for bear. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Jackson(7) tries to get the Gladiators rolling.

Kyle Jackson(7) tries to get the Gladiators rolling. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Buchanan(13), and, Ross Stiles(1), look on as teammate, Justin Wood(12), hits one into play.

Justin Buchanan(13), and, Ross Stiles(1), look on as teammate, Justin Wood(12), hits one into play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Bumpus(18) is eager to end the game after reaching first base as Lady Gladiator assistant coach, Michael Chambers, looks on.

Bailey Bumpus(18) is eager to end the game after reaching first base as Lady Gladiator assistant coach, Michael Chambers, looks on. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson, puts on the catcher’s mask to warm the pitching arm of teammate, Megan Richards. 

Kelsey Nelson, puts on the catcher’s mask to warm the pitching arm of teammate, Megan Richards.  (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Lady Gladiator, Jaclynn Lewis(15), goes the final 6 2/3 innings during Italy’s dramatic 7-6, thirteen-inning win, over Clifton.

Freshman Lady Gladiator, Jaclynn Lewis(15), goes the final 6 2/3 innings during Italy’s dramatic 7-6, thirteen-inning win, over Clifton. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator, Justin Buchanan, helps hold the Cubs to 3 runs but that proved plenty for a Clifton win.

Gladiator, Justin Buchanan, helps hold the Cubs to 3 runs but that proved plenty for a Clifton win. (Barry Byers)

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