Lady Gladiators have the upper mitt on the rest of their district challengers

Image: Lady Gladiator infielders Katie Byers, Bailey Eubank, Madison Washington and Paige Westbrook break the huddle and disperse to their positions during a district win over the Frost Lady Polar Bears.

Lady Gladiator infielders Katie Byers, Bailey Eubank, Madison Washington and Paige Westbrook break the huddle and disperse to their positions during a district win over the Frost Lady Polar Bears. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s first base coach Michael Chambers directs Tara Wallis(5) after she hits against Frost.

Italy’s first base coach Michael Chambers directs Tara Wallis(5) after she hits against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Slapper Bailey Eubank connects against the Lady Polar Bears as the game heats up early in Frost.

Slapper Bailey Eubank connects against the Lady Polar Bears as the game heats up early in Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(14) is a hitter and contributes to Italy’s district controlling win over Frost.

Kelsey Nelson(14) is a hitter and contributes to Italy’s district controlling win over Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Katie Byers(13) takes off in a sprint after hitting against Frost.

Katie Byers(13) takes off in a sprint after hitting against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) was on target from the mound with Lady Polar Bears on the prowl.

Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) was on target from the mound with Lady Polar Bears on the prowl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Third baseman Paige Westbrook(10) swoops in to cover a bunt and then fires the ball to first baseman Katie Byers.

Third baseman Paige Westbrook(10) swoops in to cover a bunt and then fires the ball to first baseman Katie Byers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Also covering a bunt for an Italy out is Jaclynn Lewis(15) with shortstop Madison Washington(2) backing everything up.

Also covering a bunt for an Italy out is Jaclynn Lewis(15) with shortstop Madison Washington(2) backing everything up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator’s freshman DH, Hannah Washington(6) tries to get on base with a hit.

Lady Gladiator’s freshman DH, Hannah Washington(6) tries to get on base with a hit. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Bailey Eubank(1) looks for her pitch.

Italy’s Bailey Eubank(1) looks for her pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) is ready to make something good happen for Italy.

Madison Washington(2) is ready to make something good happen for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(14) remains fearless at the plate for Italy.

Kelsey Nelson(14) remains fearless at the plate for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Madison Washington(2) beats the tag as she slides into second base.

Italy’s Madison Washington(2) beats the tag as she slides into second base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Covering a wicked little grounder is pitcher Jaclynn Lewis who flips the ball over to first baseman Katie Byers(13) for the just-in-time out.

Covering a wicked little grounder is pitcher Jaclynn Lewis who flips the ball over to first baseman Katie Byers(13) for the just-in-time out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) fields a grounder and then throws to Katie Byers(13) at first base for an out against Frost.

Second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) fields a grounder and then throws to Katie Byers(13) at first base for an out against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s catcher Alyssa Richards(9) mentally prepares for a close game.

Italy’s catcher Alyssa Richards(9) mentally prepares for a close game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Paige Westbrook(10) hits with Italy clinging to a 1 run lead.

Lady Gladiator Paige Westbrook(10) hits with Italy clinging to a 1 run lead. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shortstop Madison Washington(2) is a wall on defense.

Shortstop Madison Washington(2) is a wall on defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catcher Alyssa Richards(9) clamps down on a strike from pitcher Jaclynn Lewis.

Catcher Alyssa Richards(9) clamps down on a strike from pitcher Jaclynn Lewis. (Barry Byers)

Image: First baseman Katie Byers(13) stretches for the catch but Frost eventually is called safe after the out call is overruled as close plays began going in favor of Frost.

First baseman Katie Byers(13) stretches for the catch but Frost eventually is called safe after the out call is overruled as close plays began going in favor of Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) leaves the mound to cover a bunt but Frost beats the throw home as Alyssa Richards(9) attempts to make the tag.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) leaves the mound to cover a bunt but Frost beats the throw home as Alyssa Richards(9) attempts to make the tag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Frost comes from behind to build a 5-3 lead over Italy as pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) reaches for a line-drive hit back towards the mound.

Frost comes from behind to build a 5-3 lead over Italy as pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) reaches for a line-drive hit back towards the mound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy recovers as Alyssa Richards(9) sheds her catcher’s mask and somehow gets under a baby pop-up for a key out near the end of the game.

Italy recovers as Alyssa Richards(9) sheds her catcher’s mask and somehow gets under a baby pop-up for a key out near the end of the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: The sky is the limit for the Lady Gladiators in 2013!!!

The sky is the limit for the Lady Gladiators in 2013!!! (Barry Byers)

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