Lady Gladiators remain undefeated at 5-0 in district play midway thru the season

Image: Morgan Cockerham is ready for the game.

Morgan Cockerham is ready for the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: All decked out in her Italy Lady Gladiator gear before taking the field is senior Alyssa Richards during tournament play in Corsicana.

All decked out in her Italy Lady Gladiator gear before taking the field is senior Alyssa Richards during tournament play in Corsicana. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shortstop Madison Washington fires the ball to first base.

Shortstop Madison Washington fires the ball to first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore pitcher Jaclynn Lewis has a 0 ERA during her first five district games.

Sophomore pitcher Jaclynn Lewis has a 0 ERA during her first five district games. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards biding her time.

Alyssa Richards biding her time. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington flips the ball to Bailey Eubank for the force out at second against Lorena during tournament play in Corsicana.

Madison Washington flips the ball to Bailey Eubank for the force out at second against Lorena during tournament play in Corsicana. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Kelsey Nelson hits a single against Lorena.

Sophomore Kelsey Nelson hits a single against Lorena. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alysa Richards pulls in a strike from Jaclynn Lewis.

Alysa Richards pulls in a strike from Jaclynn Lewis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis pitches while second baseman Bailey Eubank has her back.

Jaclynn Lewis pitches while second baseman Bailey Eubank has her back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pint-size Tara Wallis has recorded two inside-the-park homeruns this season.

Pint-size Tara Wallis has recorded two inside-the-park homeruns this season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Slap hitter Bailey Eubank getting work done.

Slap hitter Bailey Eubank getting work done. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank covers second base.

Bailey Eubank covers second base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington fields a grounder.

Madison Washington fields a grounder. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) catches a popup for Italy with teammate Kelsey Nelson rushing in to backup the play.

Bailey Eubank(1) catches a popup for Italy with teammate Kelsey Nelson rushing in to backup the play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis gets stretched before stepping into the batter’s box.

Jaclynn Lewis gets stretched before stepping into the batter’s box. (Barry Byers)

Image: With Jaclynn Lewis(15) on base, Alyssa Richards(9) sends a shot into the outfield against Lorena.

With Jaclynn Lewis(15) on base, Alyssa Richards(9) sends a shot into the outfield against Lorena. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kelsey Nelson has played a critical role in Italy’s offensive production with the Lady Gladiators outscoring their first five district opponents 70-5, “Wow!”

Italy’s Kelsey Nelson has played a critical role in Italy’s offensive production with the Lady Gladiators outscoring their first five district opponents 70-5, “Wow!” (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank is settled in and awaiting the pitch.

Bailey Eubank is settled in and awaiting the pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Morgan Cockerham gets ready to bat against Lorena.

Senior Morgan Cockerham gets ready to bat against Lorena. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy freshman Hannah Washington(6) battles at the plate against Avalon.

Italy freshman Hannah Washington(6) battles at the plate against Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Katie Byers owns the moment against Avalon.

Italy’s Katie Byers owns the moment against Avalon. (Barry Byers)

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