Camera man down! Madison Washington nearly takes out the camera of yours truly during warmups before Italy’s shutout win over Avalon on Thursday. Italy improves to 4-0 in district action. (Barry Byers)
Lady Gladiator Tara Wallis(5) holds up the dugout while waiting for the fun to start. (Barry Byers)
Lady Gladiator Katie Byers(13) enjoys camaraderie with her teammates before Italy’s district matchup against Avalon. (Barry Byers)
Catcher Alyssa Richards(9) throws down to second base from her knees and puts the ball on the money to teammate Madison Washington. (Barry Byers)
After a strikeout, Lady Gladiator pitcher, Jaclynn Lewis(15), meets with her infielders, third baseman Paige Wesbrook(10), first baseman Katie Byers(13), shortstop Madison Washington(2) and second baseman Britney Chambers(4). (Barry Byers)
Let’s do this! (Barry Byers)
Jaclynn Lewis(15) gave a dominant performance while pitching a perfect game against Avalon to help Italy improve to 4-0 in district play. Teammate Kelsey Nelson(14) backs up Lewis from centerfield. (Barry Byers)
Tara Wallis(5) scampers to first base after earning a walk at the plate. (Barry Byers)
Hannah Washington(6) studies Avalon’s lineup from the Italy dugout. (Barry Byers)
First baseman Katie Byers(13) and second baseman Britney Chambers(4) help keep any Eagles from reaching the first base bag. (Barry Byers)
Catcher Alyssa Richards pulls in a strike from pitcher Jaclynn Lewis. (Barry Byers)
Madison Washington(2) hits one into the outfield. (Barry Byers)
Alyssa Richards(9) advances Kelsey Nelson(14) to third base after belting a double against Avalon. (Barry Byers)
Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15) joins in on the hit fest. (Barry Byers)
Several Gladiators, including members of Italy’s baseball team, show their support for the Lady Gladiators during their spring break ballgame against Avalon. Chase Hamilton, Zain Byers, Marvin Cox, Caden Jacinto, Cole Hopkins, Reid Jacinto, John Byers, Tyler Anderson, John Hughes, Zackery Boykin and Colin Newman make some noise.
Paige Westbrook(10) battles at the plate in an effort to score teammate Alyssa Richards(9) from third base. (Barry Byers)
Tara Wallis(5) times her swing while waiting to bat. (Barry Byers)
Hannah Washington(6) peers at the fans before taking her turn at bat. (Barry Byers)
Madison Washington(2) gets a hold of one as Italy’s bats continue to heat up since district competition began. (Barry Byers)
Katie Byers(13) manages to control a throw to first base for another Italy out. (Barry Byers)
Avalon’s Stephanie Gray and her Lady Eagle teammates join Italy in post-game prayer followed by a brief cheer. (Barry Byers)
Loud and proud!!! Italy’s Lady Gladiators are on a roll, 4-0 in district! (Barry Byers)
Madison Washington(2) hops a ride with teammate Jaclynn Lewis(15) as does Kelsey Nelson(14) who is carried off the field by Morgan Cockerham(8) while Alyssa Richards(9) blasts the guns in a bit of a victory celebration. (Barry Byers)
Senior Katie Byers(13) and sophomore Tara Wallis(5) display unity during the post-game speech from head coach Brian Coffman. (Barry Byers)