Lady Gladiators take care of business in two warmup games preparing for playoffs

Image: Italy’s Tara Wallis(5) connects on the ball and then hurries down the first base line.

Italy’s Tara Wallis(5) connects on the ball and then hurries down the first base line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Madison Washington(2) is active at the shortstop position.

Italy’s Madison Washington(2) is active at the shortstop position. (Barry Byers)

Image: Center fielder Kelsey Nelson(14) catches a fly ball in the shallow right field gap as Britney Chambers(4) and Bailey Eubank(1) back her up.

Center fielder Kelsey Nelson(14) catches a fly ball in the shallow right field gap as Britney Chambers(4) and Bailey Eubank(1) back her up. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator sophomore second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) enjoys her team’s effort against Ferris.

Lady Gladiator sophomore second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) enjoys her team’s effort against Ferris. (Barry Byers)

Image: Slap hands, slap hands! head coach Wayne Rowe joins his ladies in celebrating strong defensive play.

Slap hands, slap hands! head coach Wayne Rowe joins his ladies in celebrating strong defensive play. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA Gladiator Kace Campbell supports the Lady Gladiators and his aunts, Madison and Hannah Washington.

IYAA Gladiator Kace Campbell supports the Lady Gladiators and his aunts, Madison and Hannah Washington. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator manager April Lusk in her control tower.

Lady Gladiator manager April Lusk in her control tower. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) takes off from first as the Ferris pitch is released.

Bailey Eubank(1) takes off from first as the Ferris pitch is released. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards(9) gets around on the ball for 3 run double.

Alyssa Richards(9) gets around on the ball for 3 run double. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) crosses home plate.

Bailey Eubank(1) crosses home plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) steps on home plate.

Madison Washington(2) steps on home plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(4) reaches home plate and is greeted by teammate Jaclynn Lewis(15) while Bailey Eubank(1) clears the way.

Kelsey Nelson(4) reaches home plate and is greeted by teammate Jaclynn Lewis(15) while Bailey Eubank(1) clears the way. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior Paige Westbrook(10) sees a pitch she likes.

Junior Paige Westbrook(10) sees a pitch she likes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington(6) hits the ball into play.

Hannah Washington(6) hits the ball into play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pitcher Jaclynn Leiws(15) stays clear as second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) covers a grounder and then throws to Katie Byers at first base for the out.

Pitcher Jaclynn Leiws(15) stays clear as second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) covers a grounder and then throws to Katie Byers at first base for the out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Neslon(14) and Madison Washington(2) hold a Ferris runner at second base.

Kelsey Neslon(14) and Madison Washington(2) hold a Ferris runner at second base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) and Madison Washington(2) prepare to bat against Ferris.

Bailey Eubank(1) and Madison Washington(2) prepare to bat against Ferris. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) looks to steal second base.

Madison Washington(2) looks to steal second base. (Barry Byers)

Image: First baseman Katie Byers(13) makes the catch for an out.

First baseman Katie Byers(13) makes the catch for an out. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Lady Gladiators get ready to start an inning.

The Lady Gladiators get ready to start an inning. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catcher Alyssa Richards(9) checks a Ferris runner at first base.

Catcher Alyssa Richards(9) checks a Ferris runner at first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) strikes out the last Ferris batter swinging to end the game with Italy winning 9-0.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) strikes out the last Ferris batter swinging to end the game with Italy winning 9-0. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lillie Perry(12) and Jaclynn Lewis(15) show good sportsmanship after the warm-up game with Ferris.

Lillie Perry(12) and Jaclynn Lewis(15) show good sportsmanship after the warm-up game with Ferris. (Barry Byers)

Image: Former Lady Gladiator pitcher and 2010 grad Courtney Westbrook(10) reunites with her old catcher Alyssa Richards(9). The stories these two could tell.

Former Lady Gladiator pitcher and 2010 grad Courtney Westbrook(10) reunites with her old catcher Alyssa Richards(9). The stories these two could tell. (Barry Byers)

Return to story