Lady Gladiators defeat Gorman in two games to claim Area Championship « previous story album next » Lady Gladiator catcher Alyssa Richards(9) unleashed her complete bag of tricks against Gorman. Pictured is Richards catching a popup at home plate for an Italy out and the senior also threw out a runner trying to steal second base and another that ventured too far away from third over the course of a double-header against the Lady Panthers. Italy won both games, 11-1 and 16-4, to claim the Area Championship. (Barry Byers) Download original photo