Additional images from the Lady Gladiators dramatic 6-5 comeback win over Itasca

Image: Sophomore Kelsey Nelson(14) hits a double early in the contest against Itasca.

Sophomore Kelsey Nelson(14) hits a double early in the contest against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: THE Alyssa Richards #9.

THE Alyssa Richards #9. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards(9) reaches home base but not before Itasca gets the third out in what proved to be a hard fought win for Italy with nothing coming easy.

Alyssa Richards(9) reaches home base but not before Itasca gets the third out in what proved to be a hard fought win for Italy with nothing coming easy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) records 10 strikeouts in Italy’s 6-5 win over Itasca.

Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) records 10 strikeouts in Italy’s 6-5 win over Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: First baseman Katie Byers(13) and right fielder Britney Chambers are ready to make a play.

First baseman Katie Byers(13) and right fielder Britney Chambers are ready to make a play. (Barry Byers)

Image: After a bunt, second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) covers first base but Itasca beats the throw to safely reach the base.

After a bunt, second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) covers first base but Itasca beats the throw to safely reach the base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) stays active before each pitch just in case.

Bailey Eubank(1) stays active before each pitch just in case. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(5) would play a big part in Italy’s comeback win when she knocks in the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh-inning.

Tara Wallis(5) would play a big part in Italy’s comeback win when she knocks in the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh-inning. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Hannah Washington(6) and her Lady Gladiators teammates still had plenty up their sleeves and found a way to be triumphant in the end.

Freshman Hannah Washington(6) and her Lady Gladiators teammates still had plenty up their sleeves and found a way to be triumphant in the end. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Wayne Rowe organizes his offensive attack with Jaclynn Lewis(15), Kelsey Nelson(14) and Alyssa Richards(9).

Head coach Wayne Rowe organizes his offensive attack with Jaclynn Lewis(15), Kelsey Nelson(14) and Alyssa Richards(9). (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman speedster K’Breona Davis(11) looks to score for Italy.

Freshman speedster K’Breona Davis(11) looks to score for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15), Madison Washington(2), Kelsey Nelson(14) and Bailey Eubank(1) (all sophomores) laid it all on the line against Itasca.

Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15), Madison Washington(2), Kelsey Nelson(14) and Bailey Eubank(1) (all sophomores) laid it all on the line against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(15) delivers a strike to catcher Alyssa Richards(9).

Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(15) delivers a strike to catcher Alyssa Richards(9). (Barry Byers)

Image: Together, Italy made it happen.

Together, Italy made it happen. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior first baseman Katie Byers(13) collects an out at first base for Italy.

Senior first baseman Katie Byers(13) collects an out at first base for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank and Lillie Perry go over the play calls before taking their turns at bat.

Bailey Eubank and Lillie Perry go over the play calls before taking their turns at bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Lillie Perry helps out Italy’s cause against Itasca.

Freshman Lillie Perry helps out Italy’s cause against Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lillie Perry talks with Lady Gladiator first base coach Michael Chambers.

Lillie Perry talks with Lady Gladiator first base coach Michael Chambers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Head coach Wayne Rowe advises Bailey Eubank(1) at third base.

Head coach Wayne Rowe advises Bailey Eubank(1) at third base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Both teams gave it their all as Italy’s Katie Byers(13) leaps for an overthrow at first base while an Itasca runner sprints to the bag.

Both teams gave it their all as Italy’s Katie Byers(13) leaps for an overthrow at first base while an Itasca runner sprints to the bag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Rowe congratulates his players after the Lady Gladiators showed heart against a determined Itasca team.

Coach Rowe congratulates his players after the Lady Gladiators showed heart against a determined Itasca team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy wins! Group hug!!

Italy wins! Group hug!! (Barry Byers)

Image: Winning is fun for teammates Kelsey Neslon and K’Breona Davis.

Winning is fun for teammates Kelsey Neslon and K’Breona Davis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Britney Chambers and her Lady Gladiator teammates worked hard for the win over Itasca with biggest-little fan Hannah Rowe pitching in.

Britney Chambers and her Lady Gladiator teammates worked hard for the win over Itasca with biggest-little fan Hannah Rowe pitching in. (Barry Byers)

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