Lady Gladiator Volleyball hits the weight room running

Image: Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis, a sophomore, maxes out along with her volleyball teammates on Midnight Madness Monday.

Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis, a sophomore, maxes out along with her volleyball teammates on Midnight Madness Monday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore state champion sprinter, Kortnei Johnson can leap out of the gym, as well. Here, teammate Jaclynn Lewis spots Johnson during her lift.

Sophomore state champion sprinter, Kortnei Johnson can leap out of the gym, as well. Here, teammate Jaclynn Lewis spots Johnson during her lift. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington, a sophomore, uses good form to raise the weight.

Madison Washington, a sophomore, uses good form to raise the weight. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Morgan Cockerham looks on as freshman Lillie Perry completes her lift.

Senior Morgan Cockerham looks on as freshman Lillie Perry completes her lift. (Barry Byers)

Image: Halee Turner helps spot Ashlyn Jacinto as the freshman get work done.

Halee Turner helps spot Ashlyn Jacinto as the freshman get work done. (Barry Byers)

Image: Volleyball head coach Jessika Robinson helps to spot Bailey Eubank during her lift.

Volleyball head coach Jessika Robinson helps to spot Bailey Eubank during her lift. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Lindsey Coffman judges while Britney Chambers helps to spot Kelsey Nelson during her lift.

Coach Lindsey Coffman judges while Britney Chambers helps to spot Kelsey Nelson during her lift. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paola Mata, a senior, has a determined look during maxes.

Paola Mata, a senior, has a determined look during maxes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Taleyia Wilson is determined to carry on the family name.

Freshman Taleyia Wilson is determined to carry on the family name. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Morgan Cockerham leads by example.

Senior Morgan Cockerham leads by example. (Barry Byers)

Image: The face of an All-American: Alyssa Richards demonstrates the strain and pain it takes to be a special athlete.

The face of an All-American: Alyssa Richards demonstrates the strain and pain it takes to be a special athlete. (Barry Byers)

Image: Monserrat Figueroa squats 325 lbs. with Alyssa Richards spotting.

Monserrat Figueroa squats 325 lbs. with Alyssa Richards spotting. (Barry Byers)

Image: Welcome to the gun show: Sophomores Bailey Eubank and Tara Wallis show their Lady Gladiator strength.

Welcome to the gun show: Sophomores Bailey Eubank and Tara Wallis show their Lady Gladiator strength. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson maxes out on the bench press.

Kelsey Nelson maxes out on the bench press. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards battles the the weight on the bar.

Alyssa Richards battles the the weight on the bar. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson tries to push her limits.

Kortnei Johnson tries to push her limits. (Barry Byers)

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