Lady Gladiators take on Venus and Palmer in dome hosted round-robin

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator Madison Washington(10) bumps the ball from the backcourt during first set action against the Venus Lady Bulldogs during a round-robin hosted inside Italy Coliseum.

Italy Lady Gladiator Madison Washington(10) bumps the ball from the backcourt during first set action against the Venus Lady Bulldogs during a round-robin hosted inside Italy Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) sets the ball for Kortnei Johnson(12) with Halee Turner(7) at the ready.

Bailey Eubank(1) sets the ball for Kortnei Johnson(12) with Halee Turner(7) at the ready. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady GladiatorJaclynn Lewis(13) tries to win the joust at the top of the net with teammate Madison Washington(10) ready to react to the play.

Lady GladiatorJaclynn Lewis(13) tries to win the joust at the top of the net with teammate Madison Washington(10) ready to react to the play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson(12) and Bailey Eubank(1) try to put up interference at the net while Paige Westbrook(11) and Tara Wallis(5) have their back.

Kortnei Johnson(12) and Bailey Eubank(1) try to put up interference at the net while Paige Westbrook(11) and Tara Wallis(5) have their back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s gravity-defying Kortnei Johnson(12) pokes the ball over Venus blockers for a drop shot.

Italy’s gravity-defying Kortnei Johnson(12) pokes the ball over Venus blockers for a drop shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) sets the ball for Madison Washington(10) who is ready to strike.

Bailey Eubank(1) sets the ball for Madison Washington(10) who is ready to strike. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Westbrook(11) and Madison Washington(10) use defense to bring Italy from behind for a win over the Lady Bulldogs.

Paige Westbrook(11) and Madison Washington(10) use defense to bring Italy from behind for a win over the Lady Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) sets the ball with Jaclynn Lewis(13), Paige Cunningham(11) and Madison Washington(10) approaching the net.

Bailey Eubank(1) sets the ball with Jaclynn Lewis(13), Paige Cunningham(11) and Madison Washington(10) approaching the net. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JV Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(12) tries to make a barrier against the Venus JV Lady Bulldogs.

Italy JV Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(12) tries to make a barrier against the Venus JV Lady Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JV Lady Gladiator Ashlyn Jacinto(6) sets the ball for teammate Taleyia Wilson(15).

Italy JV Lady Gladiator Ashlyn Jacinto(6) sets the ball for teammate Taleyia Wilson(15). (Barry Byers)

Image: Having won of the best outings of her career, Italy JV Lady Gladiator setter Ashlyn Jacinto(6) was hardly recognizable as she transitioned from shy, sweet Ashlyn to aggressive playmaker.

Having won of the best outings of her career, Italy JV Lady Gladiator setter Ashlyn Jacinto(6) was hardly recognizable as she transitioned from shy, sweet Ashlyn to aggressive playmaker. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator Monserrat Figueroa studies Palmer taking on Venus before Figueroa and her teammates try to matchup against Palmer. Photobombed by Bailey Eubank.

Senior Lady Gladiator Monserrat Figueroa studies Palmer taking on Venus before Figueroa and her teammates try to matchup against Palmer. Photobombed by Bailey Eubank. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington(7) makes a play at the net for the Italy JV Lady Gladiators.

Hannah Washington(7) makes a play at the net for the Italy JV Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s JV Lady Gladiators in the backcourt are Taleyia Wilson(15), Hannah Washington(7) and Britney Chambers(1) prepare for the serve from Venus.

Italy’s JV Lady Gladiators in the backcourt are Taleyia Wilson(15), Hannah Washington(7) and Britney Chambers(1) prepare for the serve from Venus. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ashlyn Jacinto(6), Lillie Perry(12) and Jozie Perkins(4) together in the backcourt for Italy’s JV Lady Gladiators.

Ashlyn Jacinto(6), Lillie Perry(12) and Jozie Perkins(4) together in the backcourt for Italy’s JV Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jozie Perkins(4) keeps the volley going against Venus during JV volleyball action.

Jozie Perkins(4) keeps the volley going against Venus during JV volleyball action. (Barry Byers)

Image: An elegant aerial backhand shot by Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(12) keeps Palmer on their toes.

An elegant aerial backhand shot by Italy’s Kortnei Johnson(12) keeps Palmer on their toes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(10) deflects a Lady Bulldog shot attempt with teammate Jaclynn Lewis(13) ready to help.

Madison Washington(10) deflects a Lady Bulldog shot attempt with teammate Jaclynn Lewis(13) ready to help. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Halee Turner(7) and Jaclynn Lewis(13) backup up Madison Washington(10) who is giving Palmer fits above the net.

Italy’s Halee Turner(7) and Jaclynn Lewis(13) backup up Madison Washington(10) who is giving Palmer fits above the net. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Madison Washington(10) bumps the ball back over her head and onto Palmer’s side of the court.

Lady Gladiator Madison Washington(10) bumps the ball back over her head and onto Palmer’s side of the court. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(13) executes another dig for Italy’s defense.

Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(13) executes another dig for Italy’s defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catching her breath with Italy competing in its third round-robin tournament, fourth tournament in all, in just a matter of a couple of weeks is junior setter Bailey Eubank(1) who has been stellar in her preseason play for the Lady Gladiators.

Catching her breath with Italy competing in its third round-robin tournament, fourth tournament in all, in just a matter of a couple of weeks is junior setter Bailey Eubank(1) who has been stellar in her preseason play for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Bailey Eubank(1) sets up striker Madison Washington(10).

Lady Gladiator Bailey Eubank(1) sets up striker Madison Washington(10). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy JV Lady Gladiator Hannah Washington(7) swoops in for the tip to assist teammate Jozie Perkins(4).

Italy JV Lady Gladiator Hannah Washington(7) swoops in for the tip to assist teammate Jozie Perkins(4). (Barry Byers)

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