The 2013 District Champion Lady Gladiators: (Back row) Lillie Perry, Madison Washington, Coach Michael Chambers, Coach Tina Richards, Head Coach Wayne Rowe, Jaclynn Lewis and Paige Westbrook. (Middle row) Hannah Washington, Kelsey Nelson, Alyssa Richards, Morgan Cockerham and Katie Byers. (Front row) Tara Wallis, Cassidy Childers, Bailey Eubank, Hannah Rowe, Britney Chambers, Ashlyn Jacinto and K’Breona Davis. (Barry Byers)
Lady Gladiator sophomore Bailey Eubank(1) is set for the pitch. (Barry Byers)
Senior Lady Gladiator Morgan Cockerham(8) avoids a low pitch with teammate Tara Wallis(5) on first base. (Barry Byers)
Italy prepares to bat after a meeting with head coach Wayne Rowe. (Barry Byers)
Freshman Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(12) gets walked by Faith Family. (Barry Byers)
Freshman third baseman Hannah Washington(6) gets warmed up. (Barry Byers)
Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15) connects for a double. (Barry Byers)
Sophomore Madison Washington(2) adds levity to the dugout. (Barry Byers)
Senior Lady Gladiator Katie Byers(13) chooses her weapon. (Barry Byers)
Freshman Lady Gladiator Ashlyn Jacinto(7) hydrates. (Barry Byers)
Italy goes into grab their bats to increase their lead over Faith Family. (Barry Byers)
Don’t look now but Hannah Washington and her Lady Gladiator teammates are headed into the playoffs. (Barry Byers)
Italy’s Madison Washington(2) gets some work in at catcher. (Barry Byers)
Freshman Lillie Perry(12) leans back and then rockets a triple into Faith Family’s outfield. (Barry Byers)
Freshman K’Breona Davis(11) earns a walk for Italy. (Barry Byers)
Madison Washington(2) returns behind the plate after almost picking off a runner at third base. (Barry Byers)
Freshman right fielder Britney Chambers(4) stayed alert and came thru with two catches for outs. (Barry Byers)
The Lady Gladiators teamed up for 12 straight district wins for the undefeated 2013 district championship. (Barry Byers)
Kelsey Nelson(14) gets a lift from teammate Morgan Cockerham(8) as they head into the playoffs. (Barry Byers)
Junior Paige Westbrook(10) is greeted by fans after exiting the dugout. (Barry Byers)
Allen Richards congratulates Alyssa Richards(9) and Tara Wallis(5) on a job well done. (Barry Byers)
Paige Westbrook(10) hugs her grandmother after Italy’s 24-3 win over Faith Family. (Barry Byers)
Britney Chambers shares a hug with her mother Jennifer Chambers. (Barry Byers)
Mission accomplished! Bringing home a undefeated district championship with a 12-0 district record are Lady Gladiators: (Back row) April Lusk(Mgr.), K’Breona Davis, Lillie Perry, Tara Wallis, Jaclynn Lewis, Hannah Washingon, Katie Byers, Britney Chambers, Kelsey Nelson and Morgan Cockerham with a big smile. (Middle row) Madison Washington and Paige Westbrook. (Down in front) Bailey Eubank, Alyssa Richards and Ashlyn Jacinto. (Barry Byers)