Additional images from game 2 between Italy and Crawford

Image: Senior, Megan Richards(17), prepares for what would be her final game as a Lady Gladiator.

Senior, Megan Richards(17), prepares for what would be her final game as a Lady Gladiator. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Lady Gladiator, Kelsey Nelson(14), is all smiles while catching a popup during warmups.

Freshman Lady Gladiator, Kelsey Nelson(14), is all smiles while catching a popup during warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head Lady Gladiator softball coach, Jennifer Reeves, works on bunting with her players as Tara Wallis(8) looks on.

Head Lady Gladiator softball coach, Jennifer Reeves, works on bunting with her players as Tara Wallis(8) looks on. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Bailey Bumpus(18) has the glare of a warrior before taking on Crawford.

Senior Bailey Bumpus(18) has the glare of a warrior before taking on Crawford. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(14) gets cheered on by teammates Alyssa Richards(9) and Bailey Bumpus(18).

Kelsey Nelson(14) gets cheered on by teammates Alyssa Richards(9) and Bailey Bumpus(18). (Barry Byers)

Image: The Lady Gladiators share a moment before the start of game 2 in the regional quarterfinal against Crawford.

The Lady Gladiators share a moment before the start of game 2 in the regional quarterfinal against Crawford. (Barry Byers)

Image: With 9 homeruns to her credit this season, Alyssa Richards(9) gets introduced with the Lady Pirates taking notice.

With 9 homeruns to her credit this season, Alyssa Richards(9) gets introduced with the Lady Pirates taking notice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Bailey Eubank(11) gets introduced and then high fives Bailey DeBorde(1) and Kelsey Nelson(14) who are both freshman as well.

Freshman Bailey Eubank(11) gets introduced and then high fives Bailey DeBorde(1) and Kelsey Nelson(14) who are both freshman as well. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator fan Chase Hamilton makes a little noise when Jaclynn Lewis is introduced.

Lady Gladiator fan Chase Hamilton makes a little noise when Jaclynn Lewis is introduced. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator pitcher, Megan Richards(17), goes after the Lady Pirate lineup.

Lady Gladiator pitcher, Megan Richards(17), goes after the Lady Pirate lineup. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Lady Gladiator, Madison Washington(2), hits a clutch shot late in the contest.

Freshman Lady Gladiator, Madison Washington(2), hits a clutch shot late in the contest. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alma Suaste(7) puts Italy on the board to make the score 3-1 in the top of the second-inning. Italy would go on to tie the game 3-3 before the bottom half of the inning.

Alma Suaste(7) puts Italy on the board to make the score 3-1 in the top of the second-inning. Italy would go on to tie the game 3-3 before the bottom half of the inning. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catcher, Alyssa Richards(9), surveys the bases.

Catcher, Alyssa Richards(9), surveys the bases. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan Richards(17) steps into the pitch as third baseman, Katie Byers(13), inches toward home plate.

Megan Richards(17) steps into the pitch as third baseman, Katie Byers(13), inches toward home plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Bailey Bumpus(18) gets ready between innings.

Italy’s Bailey Bumpus(18) gets ready between innings. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Katie Byers(13) warms up her first baseman.

Italy’s Katie Byers(13) warms up her first baseman. (Barry Byers)

Image: Versatile, Megan Richards(17) handles the first base duties for a while during game 2.

Versatile, Megan Richards(17) handles the first base duties for a while during game 2. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Lady Gladiator, Tara Wallis(8), steps into the batters’ box.

Freshman Lady Gladiator, Tara Wallis(8), steps into the batters’ box. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(11), also a freshman Lady Gladiator, prepares to bat.

Bailey Eubank(11), also a freshman Lady Gladiator, prepares to bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan Richards(17) is back on the mound to finish the game with second baseman Bailey Eubank(11) and right fielder Alma Suaste(7) backing her up.

Megan Richards(17) is back on the mound to finish the game with second baseman Bailey Eubank(11) and right fielder Alma Suaste(7) backing her up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator, Alma Suaste(7), earns a crucial walk to give Italy a chance to rally.

Senior Lady Gladiator, Alma Suaste(7), earns a crucial walk to give Italy a chance to rally. (Barry Byers)

Image: Katie Byers(13), a junior, singles to first base for the Lady Gladiators.

Katie Byers(13), a junior, singles to first base for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy shows class after the game and congratulates Crawford on their 9-3 victory.

Italy shows class after the game and congratulates Crawford on their 9-3 victory. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ross Stiles escorts Megan Richards(17) away from the field as the senior pitching ace carries a lifetime of memories from her stellar career with her.

Ross Stiles escorts Megan Richards(17) away from the field as the senior pitching ace carries a lifetime of memories from her stellar career with her. (Barry Byers)

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