Crawford survives a Lady Gladiator rally to win game 1 of the Regional playoffs

Image: Lady Gladiator infielders Katie Byers, Megan Richards, Bailey Bumpus, Alyssa Richards, Bailey Eubank and Jaclynn Lewis check out their Crawford competition during introductions.

Lady Gladiator infielders Katie Byers, Megan Richards, Bailey Bumpus, Alyssa Richards, Bailey Eubank and Jaclynn Lewis check out their Crawford competition during introductions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(14) works a softball skills drill before the regional game 1 against Crawford.

Kelsey Nelson(14) works a softball skills drill before the regional game 1 against Crawford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) and Bailey DeBorde(1) are ready to start the Lady Gladiators’ regional game 1 against the Crawford Lady Pirates.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) and Bailey DeBorde(1) are ready to start the Lady Gladiators’ regional game 1 against the Crawford Lady Pirates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison “Mad Dog” Washington(2) is ready to play some ball.

Madison “Mad Dog” Washington(2) is ready to play some ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa and Megan Richards are the, “Sisters of Smash.”

Alyssa and Megan Richards are the, “Sisters of Smash.” (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) connects for a single.

Madison Washington(2) connects for a single. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) hopes for a chance to reach home.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) hopes for a chance to reach home. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) keeps a Lady Pirate beached at first base.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) keeps a Lady Pirate beached at first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Bumpus(18) tracks the ball as left fielder Tara Wallis(8) makes the grab for the Lady Gladiators.

Bailey Bumpus(18) tracks the ball as left fielder Tara Wallis(8) makes the grab for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Congratulating Tara Wallis(8) on making the catch in left field is Lady Gladiator assistant softball coach, Michael Chambers.

Congratulating Tara Wallis(8) on making the catch in left field is Lady Gladiator assistant softball coach, Michael Chambers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Alyssa Richards(9) clears the fence but the ball floats foul against the Lady Pirates.

Italy’s Alyssa Richards(9) clears the fence but the ball floats foul against the Lady Pirates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator, Bailey Bumpus(18), gets a hit against Crawford.

Senior Lady Gladiator, Bailey Bumpus(18), gets a hit against Crawford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator pitcher, Megan Richards(17), throws to first base for an out.

Senior Lady Gladiator pitcher, Megan Richards(17), throws to first base for an out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s, Katie Byers(13), puts the ball into play against Crawford.

Italy’s, Katie Byers(13), puts the ball into play against Crawford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator, Tara Wallis(8), slap hits and then darts to first base.

Lady Gladiator, Tara Wallis(8), slap hits and then darts to first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards(9) athletically secures a strike for the Lady Gladiators.

Alyssa Richards(9) athletically secures a strike for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s fans kept the Lady Gladiators fired up!

Italy’s fans kept the Lady Gladiators fired up! (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15) rockets a round at the Lady Pirates’ defense.

Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15) rockets a round at the Lady Pirates’ defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Longball hitter, Alyssa Richards(9), is walked by Crawford as strategy.

Longball hitter, Alyssa Richards(9), is walked by Crawford as strategy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman pitcher, Jaclynn Lewis(15), attacks the Pirates from the mound.

Freshman pitcher, Jaclynn Lewis(15), attacks the Pirates from the mound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) makes the catch in centerfield for the Lady Gladiators in the seventh-inning.

Madison Washington(2) makes the catch in centerfield for the Lady Gladiators in the seventh-inning. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) gives a strong performance during game 1 at regionals against Crawford.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) gives a strong performance during game 1 at regionals against Crawford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior shortstop, Bailey Bumpus(18), makes the play and throws for the out against Crawford.

Senior shortstop, Bailey Bumpus(18), makes the play and throws for the out against Crawford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards(9) keeps a Lady Pirate runner stranded on the third base island but Crawford manages the game 1 win, 3-2.

Alyssa Richards(9) keeps a Lady Pirate runner stranded on the third base island but Crawford manages the game 1 win, 3-2. (Barry Byers)

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