Lady Gladiators reclaim their mojo, win district rematch over Itasca 5-2

Image: With her teammates rallying around her, Jaclynn Lewis(15) guides the Lady Gladiators to a 5-2 rematch win over district rival Itasca.

With her teammates rallying around her, Jaclynn Lewis(15) guides the Lady Gladiators to a 5-2 rematch win over district rival Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catcher Lillie Perry(9) has her own unique style when hauling a strike.

Catcher Lillie Perry(9) has her own unique style when hauling a strike. (Barry Byers)

Image: Britney Chambers(4) was a beast in left field going after and catching 3 fly balls for Italy outs.

Britney Chambers(4) was a beast in left field going after and catching 3 fly balls for Italy outs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Center fielder Kelsey Neslon(14) hurries the ball into the infield after covering a blooper.

Center fielder Kelsey Neslon(14) hurries the ball into the infield after covering a blooper. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington(8) hustles into position at third-base.

Hannah Washington(8) hustles into position at third-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington(8) is set to go at third.

Hannah Washington(8) is set to go at third. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) relays the ball to her teammates.

Madison Washington(2) relays the ball to her teammates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(2) checks the base runners.

Madison Washington(2) checks the base runners. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Westbrook(10) fields a grounder hit to first-base, tags the bag for the out and then rushes across the infield to hold an Itasca runner at third. Notice second-baseman Bailey Eubank(1) directing the action.

Paige Westbrook(10) fields a grounder hit to first-base, tags the bag for the out and then rushes across the infield to hold an Itasca runner at third. Notice second-baseman Bailey Eubank(1) directing the action. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(14) tracks down a ball in center field with Tara Wallis(5) backing her up from right.

Kelsey Nelson(14) tracks down a ball in center field with Tara Wallis(5) backing her up from right. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) brings the ball up to the pitcher’s circle to start an inning.

Bailey Eubank(1) brings the ball up to the pitcher’s circle to start an inning. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson(14) is all smiles after turning on a pitch for a double hit to left field, sending a message to Itasca.

Kelsey Nelson(14) is all smiles after turning on a pitch for a double hit to left field, sending a message to Itasca. (Barry Byers)

Image: Britney Chambers(4) slap hits her way onto first-base.

Britney Chambers(4) slap hits her way onto first-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Several IYAA softball players were on hand to represent their ball clubs as part of the high school’s White Out day. Pictured (L-R) are Emily Janek, Haley Mathers and Brooke Gage.

Several IYAA softball players were on hand to represent their ball clubs as part of the high school’s White Out day. Pictured (L-R) are Emily Janek, Haley Mathers and Brooke Gage. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) settles in at the plate.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) settles in at the plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis(5) prepares to hit for the Lady Gladiators.

Tara Wallis(5) prepares to hit for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) eyes an incoming pitch.

Bailey Eubank(1) eyes an incoming pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior leader Paige Westbrook(10) encourages her teammates while covering first-base.

Senior leader Paige Westbrook(10) encourages her teammates while covering first-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) intimidated Itasca’s hitters.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) intimidated Itasca’s hitters. (Barry Byers)

Image: The infield gathers in support of each other.

The infield gathers in support of each other. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) ends the game with her twelfth strikeout and then gets congratulated by assistant coach Michael Chambers and her teammates.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) ends the game with her twelfth strikeout and then gets congratulated by assistant coach Michael Chambers and her teammates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) lets her catcher, Lillie Perry(9), know her hard work was appreciated.

Pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) lets her catcher, Lillie Perry(9), know her hard work was appreciated. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Westbrook, Cassidy Childers, Ashlyn Jacinto, Jaclynn Lewis and April Lusk display sportsmanship after the game.

Paige Westbrook, Cassidy Childers, Ashlyn Jacinto, Jaclynn Lewis and April Lusk display sportsmanship after the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: The mojo is back!

The mojo is back! (Barry Byers)

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