The mitt, the grip and the arm of catcher Alyssa Richards. (Barry Byers)
Bailey Eubank(1) connects on a ball. (Barry Byers)
Kelsey Nelson(14) reaches home plate for an Italy run. (Barry Byers)
With her bat over her shoulder, Lady Gladiator Paige Westbrook(10) is ready to march into battle. (Barry Byers)
Freshman Cassidy Childers(3) rounds the bases. (Barry Byers)
Pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) shares a light moment with Paige Westbrook(10) and the rest of the infielders before going back to work. (Barry Byers)
Freshman Lillie Perry(12) is ready to run as she settles in at first base. (Barry Byers)
Paige Westbrook(10) looks for her pitch. (Barry Byers)
Kelsey Nelson(14) works her way down the third base line. (Barry Byers)
Tara Wallis(5) is eager to reach third base. (Barry Byers)
Now Tara Wallis(5) is in hurry to run home. (Barry Byers)
K’Breona Davis(11) thinks about getting to third base. (Barry Byers)
Morgan Cockerham(8) lays off an inside pitch from Grand Prarie Advantage. (Barry Byers)
A hustling Ashlyn Jacinto(7) is tagged before reaching first base in a rare stop for the Lady Eagles. (Barry Byers)
Lady Gladiator fans Joy Moneyhon and her mom Alice Riddle observe the action as Kelsey Nelson(14) hits the ball into play. (Barry Byers)
Hannah Washington(6) gets on base with a single. (Barry Byers)
Cassidy Childers(3) backs up a play in left field. (Barry Byers)
All together now… (Barry Byers)
Head Coach Wayne Rowe talks with his anchor, catcher Alyssa Richards(9) after the win against Grand Prairie Advantage. (Barry Byers)
The Lady Gladiators are just about ready to leap into the playoffs as the undisputed, undefeated district champions with the three district games left to play. (Barry Byers)
Pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) remains grounded after another strong performance against Grand Prairie Advantage. (Barry Byers)
With a flick of the her hair, Ashlyn Jacinto(7) and her Lady Gladiator teammates continue to take care of business and are now 8-0 in district play. (Barry Byers)
Paige Westbrook is greeted by her grandmother Ann Westbrook after Italy’s 13-0 win over the Lady Eagles from Grand Prairie Advantage. (Barry Byers)