The Italy Lady Gladiators shutout 3A Ferris 9-0 during warm-up game

Image: Alyssa Richards(9) records a throw out at second-base against Ferris with teammate Madison Washington making the tag.

Alyssa Richards(9) records a throw out at second-base against Ferris with teammate Madison Washington making the tag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) covers a practice grounder.

Bailey Eubank(1) covers a practice grounder. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Westbrook(10) helps Italy to their fourteenth straight win since the beginning of district.

Paige Westbrook(10) helps Italy to their fourteenth straight win since the beginning of district. (Barry Byers)

Image: In the Movie Jurassic Park, when the actors realize the T-Rex is coming because of the ripples in the water from the resulting tremors of each closing step, that’s the best way to describe the chills opposing teams and their fans get when Alyssa Richards(9) makes tracks towards the batter’s box.

In the Movie Jurassic Park, when the actors realize the T-Rex is coming because of the ripples in the water from the resulting tremors of each closing step, that’s the best way to describe the chills opposing teams and their fans get when Alyssa Richards(9) makes tracks towards the batter’s box. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) beats Ferris to the punch to score an Italy run.

Madison Washington(2) beats Ferris to the punch to score an Italy run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) and second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) react to a bunt coming from Ferris.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) and second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) react to a bunt coming from Ferris. (Barry Byers)

Image: Right fielder Britney Chambers(4) covers an overthrow past first base. The hustle by Chambers and her defensive teammates paid off with the Lady Gladiators recording a 9-0 win over Ferris.

Right fielder Britney Chambers(4) covers an overthrow past first base. The hustle by Chambers and her defensive teammates paid off with the Lady Gladiators recording a 9-0 win over Ferris. (Barry Byers)

Image: Third baseman Paige Westbrook(10) guards the base line.

Third baseman Paige Westbrook(10) guards the base line. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) refused to give Ferris a chance with the sophomore posting 12 strikeouts.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) refused to give Ferris a chance with the sophomore posting 12 strikeouts. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) is ready to swat.

Bailey Eubank(1) is ready to swat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) does an equipment check after reaching second base.

Bailey Eubank(1) does an equipment check after reaching second base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(5) flies to first base.

Tara Wallis(5) flies to first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Hannah Washington(6) is patient with her attack.

Freshman Hannah Washington(6) is patient with her attack. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) knocks in a run.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) knocks in a run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shortstop Madison Washington(2) practices a throw down with catcher Alyssa Richards.

Shortstop Madison Washington(2) practices a throw down with catcher Alyssa Richards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior first baseman Katie Byers(13) warms up the infielders.

Senior first baseman Katie Byers(13) warms up the infielders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Elaine Richards sports her t-shirt print she made herself with an iron-on transfer. The image features her granddaughters Alyssa Richards(9), Brycelin Richards, daughter-in-law and Lady Gladiator coach Tina Richards and Tina’s husband Allen Richards, Elaine’s son.

Elaine Richards sports her t-shirt print she made herself with an iron-on transfer. The image features her granddaughters Alyssa Richards(9), Brycelin Richards, daughter-in-law and Lady Gladiator coach Tina Richards and Tina’s husband Allen Richards, Elaine’s son. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator head coach Wayne Rowe plots with Kelsy Nelson(14) before her at bat.

Lady Gladiator head coach Wayne Rowe plots with Kelsy Nelson(14) before her at bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Tara Wallis(5) hits and runs to first.

Sophomore Tara Wallis(5) hits and runs to first. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Bailey Eubank(1) slaps and then heads to first base.

Sophomore Bailey Eubank(1) slaps and then heads to first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Softball has many highs and lows but teammates Kelsey Nelson(14) and Jaclynn Lewis(15) have endured it all to be undefeated district champions and then win two warm-up games in preparation for the playoffs.

Softball has many highs and lows but teammates Kelsey Nelson(14) and Jaclynn Lewis(15) have endured it all to be undefeated district champions and then win two warm-up games in preparation for the playoffs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Katie Byers(13) and Madison Washington(2) offer well wishes to Ferris players following Italy’s win.

Katie Byers(13) and Madison Washington(2) offer well wishes to Ferris players following Italy’s win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(14), Tara Wallis(5) and K’Breona Davis(11) display sportsmanship after defeating Ferris.

Kelsey Nelson(14), Tara Wallis(5) and K’Breona Davis(11) display sportsmanship after defeating Ferris. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards(9) and assistant Lady Gladiator coach Michael Chambers congratulate Ferris players on a hard fought try.

Alyssa Richards(9) and assistant Lady Gladiator coach Michael Chambers congratulate Ferris players on a hard fought try. (Barry Byers)

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