Lady Gladiators’ season ends as regional quarterfinalists against Bosqueville

Image: Italy Lady Gladiators Alyssa Richards(9) and Madison Washington(2) are ready for their regional quarterfinal matchup against Bosqueville which was played in nearby Hillsboro on Friday and Saturday.

Italy Lady Gladiators Alyssa Richards(9) and Madison Washington(2) are ready for their regional quarterfinal matchup against Bosqueville which was played in nearby Hillsboro on Friday and Saturday. (Barry Byers)

Image: With Italy already up 1-0 in the series, Italy Lady Gladiator Bailey Eubank(1) hustles in to the dugout to get game one started on Saturday (game two of the series).

With Italy already up 1-0 in the series, Italy Lady Gladiator Bailey Eubank(1) hustles in to the dugout to get game one started on Saturday (game two of the series). (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator senior first baseman Katie Byers(13) attempts to tag out a Bosqueville runner who dives back to the bag.

Lady Gladiator senior first baseman Katie Byers(13) attempts to tag out a Bosqueville runner who dives back to the bag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator shortstop Madison Washington(2) gave everything she had against Bosqueville.

Lady Gladiator shortstop Madison Washington(2) gave everything she had against Bosqueville. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) makes a diving catch near the first base line to get a Bosqueville batter out.

Italy’s pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) makes a diving catch near the first base line to get a Bosqueville batter out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(14) hits the ball to move runners for Italy.

Kelsey Nelson(14) hits the ball to move runners for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: First baseman Katie Byers digs the ball out of the sand in time to get a Bosqueville runner out.

First baseman Katie Byers digs the ball out of the sand in time to get a Bosqueville runner out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy third baseman Paige Westbrook(10) looks on as pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) catches a popup for an out.

Italy third baseman Paige Westbrook(10) looks on as pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) catches a popup for an out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shortstop Madison Washington(2) snags a grounder and then rises into a throwing motion in an attempt to throw a Bosqueville runner out at first base.

Shortstop Madison Washington(2) snags a grounder and then rises into a throwing motion in an attempt to throw a Bosqueville runner out at first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator senior Morgan Cockerham(8) tries to beat the throw home but Bosqueville’s catcher makes the tag for an out.

Lady Gladiator senior Morgan Cockerham(8) tries to beat the throw home but Bosqueville’s catcher makes the tag for an out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssas Richards(9) gets a much needed hit for Italy during a critical moment in game two.

Alyssas Richards(9) gets a much needed hit for Italy during a critical moment in game two. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Tara Wallis(5) was a terror with a bat in her hand this weekend hitting often for the Lady Gladiator cause.

Sophomore Tara Wallis(5) was a terror with a bat in her hand this weekend hitting often for the Lady Gladiator cause. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(5) slides safely into second base which was tough to do this weekend against Bosqueville.

Tara Wallis(5) slides safely into second base which was tough to do this weekend against Bosqueville. (Barry Byers)

Image: Making it home to score a run for Italy is Tara Wallis(5) as teammate Bailey Eubank(1) yells for Wallis to slide.

Making it home to score a run for Italy is Tara Wallis(5) as teammate Bailey Eubank(1) yells for Wallis to slide. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catcher Alyssa Richards(9) catches a strike from pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) whose abilities are evident by the sand cloud surrounding the mitt of Richards.

Catcher Alyssa Richards(9) catches a strike from pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) whose abilities are evident by the sand cloud surrounding the mitt of Richards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15) goes after another Bosqueville batter with catcher Alyssa Richards(9) lending a hand.

Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15) goes after another Bosqueville batter with catcher Alyssa Richards(9) lending a hand. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy junior Paige Westbrook(10) slides head first into second base to beat the Bosqueville throw. Westbrook was slightly injured on the play but remained on the bag.

Italy junior Paige Westbrook(10) slides head first into second base to beat the Bosqueville throw. Westbrook was slightly injured on the play but remained on the bag. (Barry Byers)

Image: With second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) backing up the play, Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15) covers a bunt toward the mound and then guns down a Bosqueville runnner at first base.

With second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) backing up the play, Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15) covers a bunt toward the mound and then guns down a Bosqueville runnner at first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) brings in a grounder.

Bailey Eubank(1) brings in a grounder. (Barry Byers)

Image: Maddy Washington(2) gives 110% to make the stop.

Maddy Washington(2) gives 110% to make the stop. (Barry Byers)

Image: The coaches address the Lady Gladiators after the game three loss to Bosqueville.

The coaches address the Lady Gladiators after the game three loss to Bosqueville. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Alyssa Richards(9) struggles with the moment in the arms of her grandfather, Greg Richards after playing her final game for the Lady Gladiators.

Senior Alyssa Richards(9) struggles with the moment in the arms of her grandfather, Greg Richards after playing her final game for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Katie Byers(13) receives a hug from her grandmother Ann Byers after Katie’s final game as a Lady Gladiator softball player.

Senior Katie Byers(13) receives a hug from her grandmother Ann Byers after Katie’s final game as a Lady Gladiator softball player. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior right fielder Morgan Cockerham(8) finds the strength to present her mom Dustie Jones with a Mother’s Day rose after Italy’s heartbreaking game one and game two losses to Bosqueville on Saturday.

Senior right fielder Morgan Cockerham(8) finds the strength to present her mom Dustie Jones with a Mother’s Day rose after Italy’s heartbreaking game one and game two losses to Bosqueville on Saturday. (Barry Byers)

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