More memories from the Lady Gladiators and their final moments of 2013

Image: The Lady Lady Gladiators and the Bosqueville Lady Bulldogs show respect during the National Anthem before going to war in a regional quarterfinal showdown played in nearby Hillsboro.

The Lady Lady Gladiators and the Bosqueville Lady Bulldogs show respect during the National Anthem before going to war in a regional quarterfinal showdown played in nearby Hillsboro. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Westbrook(10) and the Lady Gladiators had Bosqueville on the run early in the series.

Paige Westbrook(10) and the Lady Gladiators had Bosqueville on the run early in the series. (Barry Byers)

Image: Katie Byers(13) watches the ball all the way into her glove during warm-ups before Italy’s first game on Saturday against Bosqueville.

Katie Byers(13) watches the ball all the way into her glove during warm-ups before Italy’s first game on Saturday against Bosqueville. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Hannah Washington(6) fields a practice grounder before game time.

Italy’s Hannah Washington(6) fields a practice grounder before game time. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s K’Breona Davis(11) practices her skills before game time.

Italy’s K’Breona Davis(11) practices her skills before game time. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior outfielder Morgan Cockerham(8) gets under a fly ball during warmups as teammates Kelsey Nelson(14), Britney Chambers(4), Ashlyn Jacinto(7), Tara Wallis(5) and Cassidy Childers(3) wait for their turn.

Senior outfielder Morgan Cockerham(8) gets under a fly ball during warmups as teammates Kelsey Nelson(14), Britney Chambers(4), Ashlyn Jacinto(7), Tara Wallis(5) and Cassidy Childers(3) wait for their turn. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(14) displays the skills she has as a center fielder for Italy.

Kelsey Nelson(14) displays the skills she has as a center fielder for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Britney Chambers(4) catches a popup during pre-game warmups.

Italy’s Britney Chambers(4) catches a popup during pre-game warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ashlyn Jacinto(7) tosses the ball in as players work on catching popups.

Italy’s Ashlyn Jacinto(7) tosses the ball in as players work on catching popups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(5), Morgan Cockerham(8) and Bailey Eubank(1) hustle in for the start of game two of the series.

Tara Wallis(5), Morgan Cockerham(8) and Bailey Eubank(1) hustle in for the start of game two of the series. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior catcher Alyssa Richards(9) retrieves a foul ball during Italy’s playoff battle with Bosqueville.

Senior catcher Alyssa Richards(9) retrieves a foul ball during Italy’s playoff battle with Bosqueville. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Lady Gladiators break the huddle and then prepare to bat.

The Lady Gladiators break the huddle and then prepare to bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Left fielder Tara Wallis(5) fields a grounder hit in her direction with second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) moving into position for the relay in.

Left fielder Tara Wallis(5) fields a grounder hit in her direction with second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) moving into position for the relay in. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Alyssa Richards(9) tracks another foul ball near Bosqueville’s dugout.

Italy’s Alyssa Richards(9) tracks another foul ball near Bosqueville’s dugout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator first baseman Katie Byers(13) gets under a foul ball and gets the out for Italy.

Lady Gladiator first baseman Katie Byers(13) gets under a foul ball and gets the out for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator right fielder Morgan Cockerham(8), a senior, makes the catch for an out and then runs the ball in towards the infield to hold runners on base.

Lady Gladiator right fielder Morgan Cockerham(8), a senior, makes the catch for an out and then runs the ball in towards the infield to hold runners on base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) practices turning two with shortstop Madison Washington(2) during warmups.

Second baseman Bailey Eubank(1) practices turning two with shortstop Madison Washington(2) during warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Third baseman Paige Westbrook(10) is intense as Bosqueville prepares to bat.

Third baseman Paige Westbrook(10) is intense as Bosqueville prepares to bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Tara Wallis(5) makes the catch in left field for an Italy out.

Sophomore Tara Wallis(5) makes the catch in left field for an Italy out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shortstop Madison Washington(2) holds the runner at second and then fires the ball to first base to get the out for Italy.

Shortstop Madison Washington(2) holds the runner at second and then fires the ball to first base to get the out for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sophomore Jaclynn Lewis(15) was a warrior pitching all three games against Bosqueville.

Sophomore Jaclynn Lewis(15) was a warrior pitching all three games against Bosqueville. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Head Coach Wayne Rowe tries to help his girls rally back against the Lady Bulldogs from Bosqueville.

Lady Gladiator Head Coach Wayne Rowe tries to help his girls rally back against the Lady Bulldogs from Bosqueville. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington(6) gets on base with a single and advances teammate Tara Wallis(5) to second base.

Hannah Washington(6) gets on base with a single and advances teammate Tara Wallis(5) to second base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) connects on a pitch as the sophomore slap hitter makes things happen.

Bailey Eubank(1) connects on a pitch as the sophomore slap hitter makes things happen. (Barry Byers)

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