Senior Day honors Richards, Cockerham and Byers who help Italy win double-header

Image: Italy senior Morgan Cockerham(8) receives a hug from Jozie Perkins and the rest of her Lady Gladiator JV and varsity teammates during Senior Day which also honored fellow seniors Alyssa Richards and Katie Byers.

Italy senior Morgan Cockerham(8) receives a hug from Jozie Perkins and the rest of her Lady Gladiator JV and varsity teammates during Senior Day which also honored fellow seniors Alyssa Richards and Katie Byers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) embraces her anchor, senior catcher Alyssa Richards(9) during a between games ceremony celebrating Senior Day.

Pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) embraces her anchor, senior catcher Alyssa Richards(9) during a between games ceremony celebrating Senior Day. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards(9) is safe at first while teammate Ashlyn Jacinto(7) advances to second base against Covington.

Alyssa Richards(9) is safe at first while teammate Ashlyn Jacinto(7) advances to second base against Covington. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(15) pitched two shutouts, one a perfect game, on Friday against Covington while Italy’s offense outscored their opponent 39-0 over the course of both games.

Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(15) pitched two shutouts, one a perfect game, on Friday against Covington while Italy’s offense outscored their opponent 39-0 over the course of both games. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ashlyn Jacinto(7) is ready to bat against Covington.

Ashlyn Jacinto(7) is ready to bat against Covington. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Lady Gladiator Cassidy Childers(3) hustles to first base.

Freshman Lady Gladiator Cassidy Childers(3) hustles to first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Lillie Perry(12) is eager to reach second base.

Freshman Lillie Perry(12) is eager to reach second base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Hannah Washington(6) looks ready to bat.

Freshman Hannah Washington(6) looks ready to bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator sophomore Kelsey Nelson(14) is happy fierce.

Lady Gladiator sophomore Kelsey Nelson(14) is happy fierce. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ashlyn Jacinto(7) earns a walk against Covington.

Italy’s Ashlyn Jacinto(7) earns a walk against Covington. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior slugger Paige Westbrook(10) blasts a triple into the right field gap.

Junior slugger Paige Westbrook(10) blasts a triple into the right field gap. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Tara Wallis(5) gets a hit for Italy.

Sophomore Tara Wallis(5) gets a hit for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Bailey Eubank(1) plots her path to home plate.

Italy’s Bailey Eubank(1) plots her path to home plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator Katie Byers(13) warms up between innings.

Senior Lady Gladiator Katie Byers(13) warms up between innings. (Barry Byers)

Image: After the final out of the day, Kelsey Nelson(14) immediately hugs senior Morgan Cockerham(8) with Italy’s Senior Day winding down.

After the final out of the day, Kelsey Nelson(14) immediately hugs senior Morgan Cockerham(8) with Italy’s Senior Day winding down. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy shows good sportsmanship after the games.

Italy shows good sportsmanship after the games. (Barry Byers)

Image: The center of attention, Italy’s seniors Morgan Cockerham(8), Alyssa Richards(9) and Katie Byers(13) lead the post-game chant surrounded by their teammates.

The center of attention, Italy’s seniors Morgan Cockerham(8), Alyssa Richards(9) and Katie Byers(13) lead the post-game chant surrounded by their teammates. (Barry Byers)

Image: All in…the Lady Gladiators are one win away from an undefeated district championship.

All in…the Lady Gladiators are one win away from an undefeated district championship. (Barry Byers)

Image: More hugs; Katie Byers(13) receives a hug from teammate Hannah Washington(6) while fellow senior Alyssa Richards(9) receives a hug from teammate Tara Wallis(5).

More hugs; Katie Byers(13) receives a hug from teammate Hannah Washington(6) while fellow senior Alyssa Richards(9) receives a hug from teammate Tara Wallis(5). (Barry Byers)

Image: Assistant Lady Gladiator Softball Coach Michael Chambers celebrates his birthday with his players.

Assistant Lady Gladiator Softball Coach Michael Chambers celebrates his birthday with his players. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator freshmen Cassidy Childers(3) and Britney Chambers(4) are proud of their team.

Lady Gladiator freshmen Cassidy Childers(3) and Britney Chambers(4) are proud of their team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Katie Byers(13) celebrates her final home game and Senior Day with family members Nancy Byers (mother), Zain Byers(cousin), John Byers (brother), Lauren Byers (sister and Lady Gladiator Softball alumni) and Brently Byers (proud father).

Katie Byers(13) celebrates her final home game and Senior Day with family members Nancy Byers (mother), Zain Byers(cousin), John Byers (brother), Lauren Byers (sister and Lady Gladiator Softball alumni) and Brently Byers (proud father). (Barry Byers)

Image: It’s all about the legacy you leave behind. Katie Byers and her fellow seniors have helped inspire future Lady Gladiators.

It’s all about the legacy you leave behind. Katie Byers and her fellow seniors have helped inspire future Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator seniors Alyssa Richards(9), Katie Byers(13), and Morgan Cockerham(8) take a moment between games to celebrate Senior Day with friends and family.

Lady Gladiator seniors Alyssa Richards(9), Katie Byers(13), and Morgan Cockerham(8) take a moment between games to celebrate Senior Day with friends and family. (Barry Byers)

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