Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) has overcome two close games over Itasca and Frost to put her team in control of the district. Lewis recorded 5 strikeouts against Frost in the 6-5 Italy win. (Barry Byers)
Italy’s first baseman Katie Byers(13) and her fellow defensemen rallied around Lewis to help their pitcher out in a close game against Frost. (Barry Byers)
Madison Washington(2) singles and rounds first base with Coach Michael Chambers offering advice. (Barry Byers)
Shortstop Madison Washington(2) digs in for the battle. (Barry Byers)
Chasing a foul ball, first baseman Katie Byers(13) makes contact with the dugout wall. (Barry Byers)
Jaclynn Lewis(15) dives back to first base with Frost trying to keep her from stealing second. (Barry Byers)
Alyssa Richards(9) gets a handle on the situation. (Barry Byers)
Italy’s Paige Westbrook(10) sends a hit past the mound. (Barry Byers)
Italy’s Tara Wallis(5) safely dives back to first base. (Barry Byers)
Italy’s right fielder Britney Chambers field s a warmup grounder between innings. (Barry Byers)
Defensively, Alyssa Richards(9) came thru for her Lady Gladiator teammates when they needed it the most. (Barry Byers)
Alyssa RIchards(9) hurries down the first base line after hitting a single. (Barry Byers)
Jaclynn Lewis(15) pitches to catcher Alyssa Richards(9) with Frost hoping to break the connection. (Barry Byers)
With two outs, senior Katie Byers(13) makes something happen when her pop fly to right field is caught in foul territory allowing Alyssa Richards to score from third base and tie the game 5-5. (Barry Byers)
Alyssa Richards(9) reaches home plate to tie the game 5-5. (Barry Byers)
Sophomore Tara Wallis(5) knocks in what proves to be the game winning run with a single to score teammate K’Breona Davis (pinch running for pitcher, Jaclynn Lewis) from third base, giving Italy 6-5 lead in the top of the seventh-inning. (Barry Byers)
Alyssa Richards and her teammates shout it loud and proud over in Frost after holding on for the 6-5 district win. (Barry Byers)
Hannah Rowe hustles up to join the Lady Gladiators in a post-game team prayer. (Barry Byers)
Lady Gladiator fans stick around to congratulate Italy’s players on another key victory for the ‘Girls in Gold.’ (Barry Byers)
Senior Katie Byers(13) is unable to hide her pride during the team’s post-game prayer. (Barry Byers)
Shield carryings sisters Hannah Washington(6) and Madison Washington(2) are proud of their team’s success. (Barry Byers)