Lady Gladiators finish as regional quarter finalists

Image: Lady Gladiator head coach, Jennifer Reeves, warms up her players before game 2 of Italy’s regional quarterfinal matchup against Crawford.

Lady Gladiator head coach, Jennifer Reeves, warms up her players before game 2 of Italy’s regional quarterfinal matchup against Crawford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) gets ready to take on Crawford.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) gets ready to take on Crawford. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Lady Gladiators stand united during the National Anthem.

The Lady Gladiators stand united during the National Anthem. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) gets Italy started with a hit.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) gets Italy started with a hit. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards(9) delivers a shot to the joy of Lady Gladiator fans.

Alyssa Richards(9) delivers a shot to the joy of Lady Gladiator fans. (Barry Byers)

Image: Katie Byers(13) bunts down the line for Italy.

Katie Byers(13) bunts down the line for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Alyssa Richards(9) tries to advance to third base.

Italy’s Alyssa Richards(9) tries to advance to third base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catcher, Alyssa Richards(9) pulls in a strike.

Catcher, Alyssa Richards(9) pulls in a strike. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards(9) tries to throw a Crawford runner out at third base.

Alyssa Richards(9) tries to throw a Crawford runner out at third base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Third baseman, Katie Byers(13) throws to first baseman, Jaclynn Lewis(15) for an out.

Third baseman, Katie Byers(13) throws to first baseman, Jaclynn Lewis(15) for an out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alma Suaste(7) hits a single and heads to first base for Italy.

Alma Suaste(7) hits a single and heads to first base for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Second baseman, Bailey Eubank(11) hustles over to cover first base.

Second baseman, Bailey Eubank(11) hustles over to cover first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) sends a fly ball into right field.

Madison Washington(2) sends a fly ball into right field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(11) hits on base for the Lady Gladiators.

Bailey Eubank(11) hits on base for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) gets another hit for the Lady Gladiators.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) gets another hit for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Bumpus(18) sends a message to Crawford during warmups.

Bailey Bumpus(18) sends a message to Crawford during warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) takes the mound in game 2 against Crawford and the freshman slinger handled the playoff pressure valiantly.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) takes the mound in game 2 against Crawford and the freshman slinger handled the playoff pressure valiantly. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior shortstop, Bailey Bumpus(18) lets out a batlle cry!

Senior shortstop, Bailey Bumpus(18) lets out a batlle cry! (Barry Byers)

Image: Going for it is Lady Gladiator pitcher, Jaclynn Lewis(15).

Going for it is Lady Gladiator pitcher, Jaclynn Lewis(15). (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(11) slaps down a bunt toward third base.

Bailey Eubank(11) slaps down a bunt toward third base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) turns a low pitch into a hit.

Madison Washington(2) turns a low pitch into a hit. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior, Alma Suaste(7) battles at the plate, eventually earning a walk during Italy’s final at bat.

Senior, Alma Suaste(7) battles at the plate, eventually earning a walk during Italy’s final at bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan Richards(17) and her little sister, Alyssa Richards(9), team for the last time as Lady Gladiator teammates.

Megan Richards(17) and her little sister, Alyssa Richards(9), team for the last time as Lady Gladiator teammates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Seniors Alma Suaste, Bailey Bumpus and Megan Richards receive hugs from teammates during the team’s final huddle.

Seniors Alma Suaste, Bailey Bumpus and Megan Richards receive hugs from teammates during the team’s final huddle. (Barry Byers)

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