Lady Gladiators off to good start in Hillsboro tourney with two wins on Thursday

Image: Junior pitcher Madison Washington gets the job done against Jewitt-Leon during Italy’s second warmup game on Thursday. The Lady Gladiators hit their way to a decisive 9-2 victory.

Junior pitcher Madison Washington gets the job done against Jewitt-Leon during Italy’s second warmup game on Thursday. The Lady Gladiators hit their way to a decisive 9-2 victory. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman lead-off batter April Lusk(16) gets the rout started against Jewitt-Leon.

Freshman lead-off batter April Lusk(16) gets the rout started against Jewitt-Leon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Also a threat on the bases, the speedy April Lusk(16) goes after second-base.

Also a threat on the bases, the speedy April Lusk(16) goes after second-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior slugger Jaclynn Lewis prepares to pummel a Leon pitch.

Junior slugger Jaclynn Lewis prepares to pummel a Leon pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) drives the ball into centerfield for a 3 run, inside-the-park homer.

Madison Washington(2) drives the ball into centerfield for a 3 run, inside-the-park homer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Kelsey Nelson turns the corner and then heads home for an Italy run.

Lady Gladiator Kelsey Nelson turns the corner and then heads home for an Italy run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) is all smiles as she rounds third during her home run hit.

Madison Washington(2) is all smiles as she rounds third during her home run hit. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis crosses home plate and then congratulates teammate Madison Washington(2) after Washington completes her homerun lap around the diamond.

Jaclynn Lewis crosses home plate and then congratulates teammate Madison Washington(2) after Washington completes her homerun lap around the diamond. (Barry Byers)

Image: Junior first-baseman Bailey Eubank(1) tracks down a high foul ball to secure the out for Italy.

Junior first-baseman Bailey Eubank(1) tracks down a high foul ball to secure the out for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator K’Breona Davis moves the runners.

Lady Gladiator K’Breona Davis moves the runners. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Bailey Eubank(1) beats Leon’s throw to first-base.

Italy’s Bailey Eubank(1) beats Leon’s throw to first-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: After another Lady Gladiator hit, Bailey Eubank(1) leaves second-base in the dust.

After another Lady Gladiator hit, Bailey Eubank(1) leaves second-base in the dust. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s April Lusk(16) covers ground between second and third.

Italy’s April Lusk(16) covers ground between second and third. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) fields a grounder and then throws home for the out.

Madison Washington(2) fields a grounder and then throws home for the out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(9) handled the catching duties for Italy against Leon.

Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(9) handled the catching duties for Italy against Leon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cassidy Childers reaches second-base safely for Italy.

Cassidy Childers reaches second-base safely for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ashlyn Jacinto(6) hits for a single against Leon.

Italy’s Ashlyn Jacinto(6) hits for a single against Leon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lone senior Paige Westbrook hits her way on base for the Lady Gladiators.

Lone senior Paige Westbrook hits her way on base for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis knocks the pitch into play for Italy.

Jaclynn Lewis knocks the pitch into play for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s K’Breona Davis drives the ball toward Leon’s shortstop.

Italy’s K’Breona Davis drives the ball toward Leon’s shortstop. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Paige Westbrook wants to reach third-base.

Italy’s Paige Westbrook wants to reach third-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Left fielder Britney Chambers(4) hustles after a foul ball.

Left fielder Britney Chambers(4) hustles after a foul ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) has a solid game at first-base for the Lady Gladiators.

Bailey Eubank(1) has a solid game at first-base for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator catcher Lillie Perry(9) carries her glove like a shield and throws the ball as if she were wielding a sword.

Lady Gladiator catcher Lillie Perry(9) carries her glove like a shield and throws the ball as if she were wielding a sword. (Barry Byers)

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