Italy Seniors honored during final home games of their careers

Image: JV Gladiator pitcher, Tyler Anderson, throws a strike to catcher, John Escamilla, during their team’s matchup against Whitney.

JV Gladiator pitcher, Tyler Anderson, throws a strike to catcher, John Escamilla, during their team’s matchup against Whitney. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy shortstop, Marvin Cox(1), tags out a Wildcat trying to still second base during the JV game.

Italy shortstop, Marvin Cox(1), tags out a Wildcat trying to still second base during the JV game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tristan Smithwick(12) gets a hit for Italy’s JV.

Tristan Smithwick(12) gets a hit for Italy’s JV. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Marvin Cox(1), slides safely into second base against Whitney.

Italy’s, Marvin Cox(1), slides safely into second base against Whitney. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator, Bailey Bumpus(18) [Center], is honored before her final home game with her parents, Larry Bumpus, and, Deonna Padilla, and teammates, Madison Washington(2), and, Bailey Eubank(11).

Senior Lady Gladiator, Bailey Bumpus(18) [Center], is honored before her final home game with her parents, Larry Bumpus, and, Deonna Padilla, and teammates, Madison Washington(2), and, Bailey Eubank(11). (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator head coach, Jennifer Reeves [Gold shirt], is honored by 2010 Lady Gladiator team members and coaches before Italy’s final home game of the 2012 season, in what is the final year for, Coach Reeves, as an Italy ISD faculty member and coach.

Lady Gladiator head coach, Jennifer Reeves [Gold shirt], is honored by 2010 Lady Gladiator team members and coaches before Italy’s final home game of the 2012 season, in what is the final year for, Coach Reeves, as an Italy ISD faculty member and coach. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator  manager, Drenda Burk, admires her wooden cross along with her escorts, mother, Trish Burk, and schoolmate, Emily Stiles.

Senior Lady Gladiator  manager, Drenda Burk, admires her wooden cross along with her escorts, mother, Trish Burk, and schoolmate, Emily Stiles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator, Megan Richards(17), is honored before her final home game with parents, Tina & Allen Richards. “Rich,” wears the number 17 as a tribute to her father who donned the number back in the day.

Senior Lady Gladiator, Megan Richards(17), is honored before her final home game with parents, Tina & Allen Richards. “Rich,” wears the number 17 as a tribute to her father who donned the number back in the day. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator, Alma Suaste(7), is honored before her team’s final home game and is escorted by her parents.

Senior Lady Gladiator, Alma Suaste(7), is honored before her team’s final home game and is escorted by her parents. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alma Suaste, receives a good luck hugs from teammates.

Alma Suaste, receives a good luck hugs from teammates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sa’Kendra Norwood, the home announcer for the Lady Gladiators, is ecstatic upon receiving flowers and a trophy for her support.

Sa’Kendra Norwood, the home announcer for the Lady Gladiators, is ecstatic upon receiving flowers and a trophy for her support. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alma Suaste(7), displays her wooden cross.

Alma Suaste(7), displays her wooden cross. (Barry Byers)

Image: The 2012 Lady Gladiator Seniors are Drenda Burk, Alma Suaste(7), Megan Richards(17) and Bailey Bumpus(18).

The 2012 Lady Gladiator Seniors are Drenda Burk, Alma Suaste(7), Megan Richards(17) and Bailey Bumpus(18). (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior catcher, Alyssa Richards, wishes Lady Gladiator Senior right fielder, Alma Suaste, good luck.

Junior catcher, Alyssa Richards, wishes Lady Gladiator Senior right fielder, Alma Suaste, good luck. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan Richards(17), delivers a wicked pitch.

Megan Richards(17), delivers a wicked pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Bumpus(18) hauls in a popup at shortstop while being backed up by centerfielder, Madison Washington(2).

Bailey Bumpus(18) hauls in a popup at shortstop while being backed up by centerfielder, Madison Washington(2). (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator, Alex DeMoss(4), is honored during, “Senior Day,” while being escorted by his parents, Anne & Tommy Sutherland.

Senior Gladiator, Alex DeMoss(4), is honored during, “Senior Day,” while being escorted by his parents, Anne & Tommy Sutherland. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator, Omar Estrada(6), is honored before Italy’s game against Whitney and is escorted by his mother, Maria Estrada.

Senior Gladiator, Omar Estrada(6), is honored before Italy’s game against Whitney and is escorted by his mother, Maria Estrada. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator, Jase Holden(3), is honored during, “Senior Day,” and stands with his father, Shawn Holden.

Senior Gladiator, Jase Holden(3), is honored during, “Senior Day,” and stands with his father, Shawn Holden. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator, Kyle Jackson(7), is honored during, Senior Day," and is escorted by his parents, Gary & Sabrina Jackson.

Senior Gladiator, Kyle Jackson(7), is honored during, Senior Day," and is escorted by his parents, Gary & Sabrina Jackson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator, Brandon Souder(17), is escorted by his parents Kristi & Mark Souder, Sr. along with nieces, Taylor Souder, and, Mayson Souder.

Senior Gladiator, Brandon Souder(17), is escorted by his parents Kristi & Mark Souder, Sr. along with nieces, Taylor Souder, and, Mayson Souder. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator, Ross Stiles(1), is honored during, “Senior Day,” and is escorted by his parents, Mark & Clover Stiles.

Senior Gladiator, Ross Stiles(1), is honored during, “Senior Day,” and is escorted by his parents, Mark & Clover Stiles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator, Justin Buchanan(13), is honored during, “Senior Day,” and is escorted by his father, Mark Buchanan, and his grandmother, Linda Buchanan.

Senior Gladiator, Justin Buchanan(13), is honored during, “Senior Day,” and is escorted by his father, Mark Buchanan, and his grandmother, Linda Buchanan. (Barry Byers)

Image: The 2012 Senior Gladiators are: Justin Buchanan(13), Kyle Jackson(7), Brandon Souder(17), Alex DeMoss(4), Ross Stiles(1), Jase Holden(3), and, Omar Estrada(6). Head coach, Josh Ward, is on the far right.

The 2012 Senior Gladiators are: Justin Buchanan(13), Kyle Jackson(7), Brandon Souder(17), Alex DeMoss(4), Ross Stiles(1), Jase Holden(3), and, Omar Estrada(6). Head coach, Josh Ward, is on the far right. (Barry Byers)

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