Alyssa Richards accepts softball scholarship to Tennessee Tech University

Image: Lady Gladiator Alyssa Richards, a senior at Italy High High School, and signs her Letter of Intent upon accepting a softball scholarship to Tennessee Tech University as her parents Allen and Tina Richards, Lady Gladiator Softball Head Coach Wayne Rowe and IHS principal Lee Joffre show their support.

Lady Gladiator Alyssa Richards, a senior at Italy High High School, and signs her Letter of Intent upon accepting a softball scholarship to Tennessee Tech University as her parents Allen and Tina Richards, Lady Gladiator Softball Head Coach Wayne Rowe and IHS principal Lee Joffre show their support. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fans, family and fellow seniors pack the Italy Coliseum dome to show their support for Alyssa Richards as she reaches a major goal in her softball career.

Fans, family and fellow seniors pack the Italy Coliseum dome to show their support for Alyssa Richards as she reaches a major goal in her softball career. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS Faculty members Brenda Davis and Lisa jacinto serve cake, sandwich halves and cheese and crackers to guests after the signing.

IHS Faculty members Brenda Davis and Lisa jacinto serve cake, sandwich halves and cheese and crackers to guests after the signing. (Barry Byers)

Image: Aunt Dana Hamby with her talented niece, Alyssa Richards, after Richards signed to play for the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech University!

Aunt Dana Hamby with her talented niece, Alyssa Richards, after Richards signed to play for the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech University! (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud beau Caden Jacinto with Alyssa Richards after her signing.

Proud beau Caden Jacinto with Alyssa Richards after her signing. (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud mom, Tina Richards, finalizes the paperwork for daughter Alyssa Richards to attend Tennessee Tech University on a softball scholarship. Alyssa follows in her sister, Megan Richards’ cleat steps who already plays softball at the collegiate level.

Proud mom, Tina Richards, finalizes the paperwork for daughter Alyssa Richards to attend Tennessee Tech University on a softball scholarship. Alyssa follows in her sister, Megan Richards’ cleat steps who already plays softball at the collegiate level. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis congratulates catcher Alyssa Richards upon her signing. The talented twosome will teamup in later this spring for Italy High School.

Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis congratulates catcher Alyssa Richards upon her signing. The talented twosome will teamup in later this spring for Italy High School. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator teammate Monserrat Figueroa congratulates Alyssa Richards on her achievement to play collegiate level softball.

Lady Gladiator teammate Monserrat Figueroa congratulates Alyssa Richards on her achievement to play collegiate level softball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator teammate Paige Westbrook is proud of her catcher, Alyssa Richards, for committing to Tennessee Tech University to play softball.

Lady Gladiator teammate Paige Westbrook is proud of her catcher, Alyssa Richards, for committing to Tennessee Tech University to play softball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards is joined by Lady Gladiator teammate Bailey Eubank now that Richard’s has chosen Tennessee Tech to be her next campus.

Alyssa Richards is joined by Lady Gladiator teammate Bailey Eubank now that Richard’s has chosen Tennessee Tech to be her next campus. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator teammate Kelsey Nelson congratulates Alyssa Richards on her choosing to play softball for the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech University.

Lady Gladiator teammate Kelsey Nelson congratulates Alyssa Richards on her choosing to play softball for the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech University. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator teammates and fellow seniors Morgan Cockerham and Alyssa Richards celebrate Richards’ choosing Tennessee Tech University to play softball.

Lady Gladiator teammates and fellow seniors Morgan Cockerham and Alyssa Richards celebrate Richards’ choosing Tennessee Tech University to play softball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud cousin Bailey Walton congratulates Alyssa Richards on her accomplishment and commitment to Tennessee Tech University.

Proud cousin Bailey Walton congratulates Alyssa Richards on her accomplishment and commitment to Tennessee Tech University. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiators show support for Lady Gladiator Alyssa Richards after her signing to play collegiate softball for Tennessee Tech University. (L-R) Reid Jacinto, Chase Hamilton, Kelvin Joffre, Marvin Cox, Jalarnce Lewis, Ryheem Walker, Alyssa Richards, Paul Harris, Caden Jacinto, Adrian Reed, Hayden Woods, Cole Hopkins and John Hughes.

Senior Gladiators show support for Lady Gladiator Alyssa Richards after her signing to play collegiate softball for Tennessee Tech University. (L-R) Reid Jacinto, Chase Hamilton, Kelvin Joffre, Marvin Cox, Jalarnce Lewis, Ryheem Walker, Alyssa Richards, Paul Harris, Caden Jacinto, Adrian Reed, Hayden Woods, Cole Hopkins and John Hughes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fellow senior Paola Mata congratulates her classmate, Alyssa Richards, on choosing Tennesse Tech to play her college softball.

Fellow senior Paola Mata congratulates her classmate, Alyssa Richards, on choosing Tennesse Tech to play her college softball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator teammates Breyanna Beets and Alyssa Richard’s celebrate the moment with a thumbs up for the Golden Eagles!

Lady Gladiator teammates Breyanna Beets and Alyssa Richard’s celebrate the moment with a thumbs up for the Golden Eagles! (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards with her family following her official signing a letter of commitment to Tennessee Tech University. (L-R) Grandparents Leo and Rita Garza, Allen Richards (Dad), Alyssa Richards, Tina Richards (Mom), Brycelyn Richards (Little sister) and Grandparents Elaine and Greg Richards.

Alyssa Richards with her family following her official signing a letter of commitment to Tennessee Tech University. (L-R) Grandparents Leo and Rita Garza, Allen Richards (Dad), Alyssa Richards, Tina Richards (Mom), Brycelyn Richards (Little sister) and Grandparents Elaine and Greg Richards. (Barry Byers)

Image: How did this get in here? That’s me with Alyssa Richards celebrating her big day! I have probably snapped a thousand pictures of Lyss over the past few years and every photo has been a winner!!

How did this get in here? That’s me with Alyssa Richards celebrating her big day! I have probably snapped a thousand pictures of Lyss over the past few years and every photo has been a winner!! (Submitted photo)

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