Lady Gladiators topple Maypearl 4-2 while Gladiators struggle against Panthers

Image: Italy JV Gladiator, Hank Seabolt, gets ready for his team’s contest against the Maypearl JV Panthers.

Italy JV Gladiator, Hank Seabolt, gets ready for his team’s contest against the Maypearl JV Panthers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy first baseman, Cody Boyd, tries to catch a Panther too far off the base during JV baseball action.

Italy first baseman, Cody Boyd, tries to catch a Panther too far off the base during JV baseball action. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tristan Smithwick(12), catches a fly ball at thrid base for Italy’s JV squad.

Tristan Smithwick(12), catches a fly ball at thrid base for Italy’s JV squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Italy Gladiators take a moment to watch the JV game.

The Italy Gladiators take a moment to watch the JV game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Bailey Walton, covers a lose ball near Maypearl’s dugout.

Italy’s, Bailey Walton, covers a lose ball near Maypearl’s dugout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy catcher, Kevin Roldan, tries to get the pass and tag a Maypearl runner sliding into home while teammate, Bailey Walton(4), backs up the play.

Italy catcher, Kevin Roldan, tries to get the pass and tag a Maypearl runner sliding into home while teammate, Bailey Walton(4), backs up the play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cody Boyd(9), prepares to pitch as first baseman, Bailey Walton(4), tries to keep a Panther runner close to the bag.

Cody Boyd(9), prepares to pitch as first baseman, Bailey Walton(4), tries to keep a Panther runner close to the bag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior, Kyle Jackson, warming up in the batting cage.

Gladiator senior, Kyle Jackson, warming up in the batting cage. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator, Alyssa Richards(9), aims for Maypearl’s red wall surrounding the outfield.

Lady Gladiator, Alyssa Richards(9), aims for Maypearl’s red wall surrounding the outfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan Richards(17), was a key weapon for the Lady Gladiators in the win over Maypearl.

Megan Richards(17), was a key weapon for the Lady Gladiators in the win over Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshamn, Jaclynn Lewis, gets a hit against Maypearl.

Freshamn, Jaclynn Lewis, gets a hit against Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Paige Westbrook(10), heads for third base.

Italy’s, Paige Westbrook(10), heads for third base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator, Bailey Eubank(11), takes a practice swing before stepping into the batter’s box.

Lady Gladiator, Bailey Eubank(11), takes a practice swing before stepping into the batter’s box. (Barry Byers)

Image: Outfielders, Madison Washington, Kelsey Nelson, Bailey DeBorde, Tara Wallis and Bailey Eubank are a confident group of Lady Gladiators.

Outfielders, Madison Washington, Kelsey Nelson, Bailey DeBorde, Tara Wallis and Bailey Eubank are a confident group of Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiators, Kelsey Nelson, Bailey DeBorde and Madison Washington are trained to attack that yellow ball.

Lady Gladiators, Kelsey Nelson, Bailey DeBorde and Madison Washington are trained to attack that yellow ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator, Tara Wallis(8), fields a ball during a hitting drill.

Lady Gladiator, Tara Wallis(8), fields a ball during a hitting drill. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catcher, Alyssa Richards, put the ball on the money to shortstop, Bailey Bumpus, during a practice throw down.

Catcher, Alyssa Richards, put the ball on the money to shortstop, Bailey Bumpus, during a practice throw down. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Lady Gladiators get pointed in the winning direction.

The Lady Gladiators get pointed in the winning direction. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator pitcher, Megan Richards, proves too strong for Maypearl.

Lady Gladiator pitcher, Megan Richards, proves too strong for Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington, hits a single into the Lady Panther outfield.

Madison Washington, hits a single into the Lady Panther outfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator first baseman, Jaclynn Lewis(15), is reliable and sure for Italy and head coach, Jennifer Reeves.

Lady Gladiator first baseman, Jaclynn Lewis(15), is reliable and sure for Italy and head coach, Jennifer Reeves. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, John Byers(18), awaits the Panther pitch during the Gladiators’ matchup with Maypearl.

Italy’s, John Byers(18), awaits the Panther pitch during the Gladiators’ matchup with Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Jase Holden(3), is eager for the pitch.

Italy’s, Jase Holden(3), is eager for the pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reid Jacinto(5), steps to the mound for the Gladiators.

Reid Jacinto(5), steps to the mound for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

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