More memories from Lady Gladiator Softball’s Senior Day 2013

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) blazes a path to first base as the Italy Lady Gladiators cruise in two games over Covington on Friday, 21-0 and 18-0.

Bailey Eubank(1) blazes a path to first base as the Italy Lady Gladiators cruise in two games over Covington on Friday, 21-0 and 18-0. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman K’Breona Davis(11) throws to Alyssa Richards(9) at first base during warmups in game 2.

Freshman K’Breona Davis(11) throws to Alyssa Richards(9) at first base during warmups in game 2. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) has been near flawless to close out district and help Italy post an 11-0 record.

Pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) has been near flawless to close out district and help Italy post an 11-0 record. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior Paige Westbrook(10) keeps the hits coming for Italy.

Junior Paige Westbrook(10) keeps the hits coming for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Morgan Cockerham(8) hot feets to avoid being struck by an inside pitch.

Senior Morgan Cockerham(8) hot feets to avoid being struck by an inside pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Ashlyn Jacinto(7) makes it home for another Italy run.

Freshman Ashlyn Jacinto(7) makes it home for another Italy run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Morgan Cockerham(8) patrols the outfield and catches a pop fly during the second game.

Senior Morgan Cockerham(8) patrols the outfield and catches a pop fly during the second game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Madison Washington(2) is a weapon in the batter’s box.

Sophomore Madison Washington(2) is a weapon in the batter’s box. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Katie Byers(13) is a hitter for the Lady Gladiators.

Senior Katie Byers(13) is a hitter for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore K’Breona Davis(11) makes it home for Italy.

Sophomore K’Breona Davis(11) makes it home for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Lady Gladiator Britney Chambers(4) scores a run.

Freshman Lady Gladiator Britney Chambers(4) scores a run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy sophomore Madison Washington(2) gets a hit.

Italy sophomore Madison Washington(2) gets a hit. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Morgan Cockerham(8) races home from third base.

Senior Morgan Cockerham(8) races home from third base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lillie Perry(12) and Ashlyn Jacinto(7) play big roles for the Lady Gladiator effort.

Lillie Perry(12) and Ashlyn Jacinto(7) play big roles for the Lady Gladiator effort. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy sophomore Tara Wallis(5) crosses home plate.

Italy sophomore Tara Wallis(5) crosses home plate.

Image: Lady Gladiator junior Paige Westbrook(10) adjusts to a pitch with an, “If it’s close, hit it,” kind of approach.

Lady Gladiator junior Paige Westbrook(10) adjusts to a pitch with an, “If it’s close, hit it,” kind of approach. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Madison Washington(2) rounds third base to score a run for the Lady Gladiators.

Sophomore Madison Washington(2) rounds third base to score a run for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Alyssa Richards(9) gets comfortable while waiting for the Covington pitch.

Senior Alyssa Richards(9) gets comfortable while waiting for the Covington pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Going pasture during Senior Day is senior Alyssa Richards(9) who sends a shot well beyond the left field fence.

Going pasture during Senior Day is senior Alyssa Richards(9) who sends a shot well beyond the left field fence. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy junior Paige Westbrook(10) is a powerful force to reckon with.

Italy junior Paige Westbrook(10) is a powerful force to reckon with. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) takes it all in stride as the spirited sophomore and her Lady Gladiator teammates march closer to an undefeated district title.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) takes it all in stride as the spirited sophomore and her Lady Gladiator teammates march closer to an undefeated district title. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Morgan Cockerham(8) celebrates Senior Day with sister Alex Jones.

Senior Morgan Cockerham(8) celebrates Senior Day with sister Alex Jones. (Barry Byers)

Image: Seniors Alyssa Richards, Morgan Cockerham and Katie Byers are mobbed by temmates to conclude the their final walk of the last district home game as senior Lady Gladiators.

Seniors Alyssa Richards, Morgan Cockerham and Katie Byers are mobbed by temmates to conclude the their final walk of the last district home game as senior Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

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