The Lady Gladiators make it official: 2013 undefeated District Champions, 12-0

Image: The top pitching/catching combination in the district of, Jaclynn Lewis and Alyssa Richards, lead Italy’s 2013 Lady Gladiators to an undefeated District Championship! The talented twosome and their teammates took care of business in their final district game against Waxahachie Faith Family with a resounding 24-3 victory!!

The top pitching/catching combination in the district of, Jaclynn Lewis and Alyssa Richards, lead Italy’s 2013 Lady Gladiators to an undefeated District Championship! The talented twosome and their teammates took care of business in their final district game against Waxahachie Faith Family with a resounding 24-3 victory!! (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator outfielders Tara Wallis(5), Kelsey Nelson(14) and Morgan Cockerham(8) get ready to wrap up their undefeated district championship against Waxahachie Faith Family as infielders Paige Westbrook(10), Madison Washington(2), Jaclynn Lewis(15), Bailey Eubank(1) and Katie Byers(13) play hot potato to get things started.

Lady Gladiator outfielders Tara Wallis(5), Kelsey Nelson(14) and Morgan Cockerham(8) get ready to wrap up their undefeated district championship against Waxahachie Faith Family as infielders Paige Westbrook(10), Madison Washington(2), Jaclynn Lewis(15), Bailey Eubank(1) and Katie Byers(13) play hot potato to get things started. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy freshman Cassidy Childers(3) duels with Faith Family’s pitcher.

Italy freshman Cassidy Childers(3) duels with Faith Family’s pitcher. (Barry Byers)

Image: Katie Byers(13) hits a double as Italy racks up 15 runs during their first at bat…and could have been more.

Katie Byers(13) hits a double as Italy racks up 15 runs during their first at bat…and could have been more. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Kelsey Nelson(14) warms up with her teammates between innings.

Sophomore Kelsey Nelson(14) warms up with her teammates between innings. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman K’Breona Davis(11) throws to first base.

Freshman K’Breona Davis(11) throws to first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Ashlyn Jacinto(7) steps in at shortstop.

Freshman Ashlyn Jacinto(7) steps in at shortstop. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Lillie Perry(12) cruises past second base and on to third after hitting a triple.

Freshman Lillie Perry(12) cruises past second base and on to third after hitting a triple. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Cassidy Childers(3) wins the battle and earns a walk against Faith Family.

Italy’s Cassidy Childers(3) wins the battle and earns a walk against Faith Family. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman third baseman Hannah Washington(6) throws on target to freshman teammate Lillie Perry(12) to get the runner out at first base.

Freshman third baseman Hannah Washington(6) throws on target to freshman teammate Lillie Perry(12) to get the runner out at first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiators Jaclynn Lewis(15) and Paige Westbrook(10) are enjoying their team’s momentum.

Lady Gladiators Jaclynn Lewis(15) and Paige Westbrook(10) are enjoying their team’s momentum. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington(6) gets ready to enter the game as the pitcher.

Hannah Washington(6) gets ready to enter the game as the pitcher. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman teamwork: First baseman Lillie Perry(12) flips the ball back to K’Breona Davis(11) who covers first to get the out.

Freshman teamwork: First baseman Lillie Perry(12) flips the ball back to K’Breona Davis(11) who covers first to get the out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) fills in at catcher and almost picks off a runner at third base.

Madison Washington(2) fills in at catcher and almost picks off a runner at third base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Starting senior catcher Alyssa Richards(9) uses a bucket to get as close as she can to sophomore backup catcher Madison Washington in order to lend advice while head coach Wayne Rowe (standing) and assistant coach Michael Chambers instruct the other eight Lady Gladiators.

Starting senior catcher Alyssa Richards(9) uses a bucket to get as close as she can to sophomore backup catcher Madison Washington in order to lend advice while head coach Wayne Rowe (standing) and assistant coach Michael Chambers instruct the other eight Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington(6) starts off with a strikeout.

Hannah Washington(6) starts off with a strikeout. (Barry Byers)

Image: All Faith Family’s coach can do is watch as Italy’s freshman right fielder Britney Chambers(4) makes the catch in foul territory for an out.

All Faith Family’s coach can do is watch as Italy’s freshman right fielder Britney Chambers(4) makes the catch in foul territory for an out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator senior Morgan Cockerham(8) and her Lady Gladiator teammates burst Faith Family’s bubble to win 24-3 and win the district title undefeated with a 12-0 record.

Lady Gladiator senior Morgan Cockerham(8) and her Lady Gladiator teammates burst Faith Family’s bubble to win 24-3 and win the district title undefeated with a 12-0 record. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) likes her new look as catcher. Photo bomb courtesy of teammate Jaclynn Lewis(15).

Madison Washington(2) likes her new look as catcher. Photo bomb courtesy of teammate Jaclynn Lewis(15). (Barry Byers)

Image: Happy coach and proud dad, Michael Chambers, gets a hug from his daughter and Lady Gladiator Britney Chambers(4) who had two big catches in right field, one of which was the game-ender.

Happy coach and proud dad, Michael Chambers, gets a hug from his daughter and Lady Gladiator Britney Chambers(4) who had two big catches in right field, one of which was the game-ender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Larry Eubank gets a hug from daughter Bailey Eubank(1) after Italy claims the district championship and prepares for the playoffs.

Larry Eubank gets a hug from daughter Bailey Eubank(1) after Italy claims the district championship and prepares for the playoffs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kisses all round: Proud mom Kelly Lewis gives daughter Jaclynn Lewis(15) a loving kiss with “Jac” helping to lead her Lady Gladiators to a district championship and into the playoffs.

Kisses all round: Proud mom Kelly Lewis gives daughter Jaclynn Lewis(15) a loving kiss with “Jac” helping to lead her Lady Gladiators to a district championship and into the playoffs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud grandma Ann Byers gets a hug from her granddaughter and senior Lady Gladiator Katie Byers(13) after Italy wrapped up the district title.

Proud grandma Ann Byers gets a hug from her granddaughter and senior Lady Gladiator Katie Byers(13) after Italy wrapped up the district title. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) had a SUPERlative district campaign for Italy.

Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) had a SUPERlative district campaign for Italy. (Barry Byers)

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