Senior Night, Throw Back Night, Johnny Jones Field dedication…What a night!

Image: Lady Gladiator alumni softball players pose with their former coach, Johnny Jones (bottom right), who had the field dedicated to him on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Players pictured are (top row) daughter JoAnn “JoJo” Jones-Miller, Sarah DeMoss-Fulfer, Christie Carter-Enriquez, Megann Lewis-Harlow, Mistie Carter-Saxon, Marquisha Burkhalter-Jeng, Rachel Adams and Ashley Vargas. (Bottom row) Crystal Langley-Lopez, Courtnei Threadgill, Kaitlin Morrison and Holly Alvarez.

Lady Gladiator alumni softball players pose with their former coach, Johnny Jones (bottom right), who had the field dedicated to him on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Players pictured are (top row) daughter JoAnn “JoJo” Jones-Miller, Sarah DeMoss-Fulfer, Christie Carter-Enriquez, Megann Lewis-Harlow, Mistie Carter-Saxon, Marquisha Burkhalter-Jeng, Rachel Adams and Ashley Vargas.
(Bottom row) Crystal Langley-Lopez, Courtnei Threadgill, Kaitlin Morrison and Holly Alvarez. (Barry Byers)

Image: The lone Lady Gladiator 2014 senior Paige Westbrook(10) is ready to play her final home game.

The lone Lady Gladiator 2014 senior Paige Westbrook(10) is ready to play her final home game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator senior scorekeeper/music producer, Monserrat Figueroa is honored before their start of the final home game between Italy and Avalon.

Lady Gladiator senior scorekeeper/music producer, Monserrat Figueroa is honored before their start of the final home game between Italy and Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator senior bookkeeper Taylor Turner is honored before their start of the final home game between Italy and Avalon.

Lady Gladiator senior bookkeeper Taylor Turner is honored before their start of the final home game between Italy and Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator Paige Westbrook(10) prepares to walk out with her parents Angie Westbrook and Kelly Westbrook with her teammates backing her and her family up in support.

Senior Lady Gladiator Paige Westbrook(10) prepares to walk out with her parents Angie Westbrook and Kelly Westbrook with her teammates backing her and her family up in support. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator senior scorekeeper Monserrat Figueroa, senior first-baseman/catcher Paige Westbrook(10) and senior bookkeeper Taylor Turner were honored before the start of their final home game.

Italy Lady Gladiator senior scorekeeper Monserrat Figueroa, senior first-baseman/catcher Paige Westbrook(10) and senior bookkeeper Taylor Turner were honored before the start of their final home game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud parents Kelly Westbrook and Angie Westbrook pose with their daughter Paige Westbrook(10) who is about to play her final home game as a Lady Gladiator softball player.

Proud parents Kelly Westbrook and Angie Westbrook pose with their daughter Paige Westbrook(10) who is about to play her final home game as a Lady Gladiator softball player. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alumni Lady Gladiator softball player Tessa Tovar South, honors the flag, along with coaches Johnny Jones and Michael Chambers, before she handled the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.

Alumni Lady Gladiator softball player Tessa Tovar South, honors the flag, along with coaches Johnny Jones and Michael Chambers, before she handled the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Current Lady Gladiators Madison Washington and Jaclynn Lewis support Tessa Tovar South, who was the first Lady Gladiator softball pitcher to take the mound back in 1998. South threw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of the field dedication ceremonies for her former head coach Johnny Jones.

Current Lady Gladiators Madison Washington and Jaclynn Lewis support Tessa Tovar South, who was the first Lady Gladiator softball pitcher to take the mound back in 1998. South threw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of the field dedication ceremonies for her former head coach Johnny Jones. (Barry Byers)

Image: What a night! The current Lady Gladiators honored their seniors, honored their former teams by wearing throwback uniforms and were part of the field dedication ceremonies with current assistant coach Johnny Jones being honored. And the night got even better with Italy shutting out visiting Avalon 15-0 to sweep the Lady Eagles in district play. Pictured on the back row (L-R): Brooke DeBorde, Amber Hooker, Ashlyn Jacinto, Madison Washington, Hannah Washington, Paige Westbrook, Jaclynn Lewis, April Lusk and Lizzie Garcia. Front row (L-R): Britney Chambers, Tara Wallis, Kelsey Nelson, Cassidy Childers and Bailey Eubank.

What a night! The current Lady Gladiators honored their seniors, honored their former teams by wearing throwback uniforms and were part of the field dedication ceremonies with current assistant coach Johnny Jones being honored. And the night got even better with Italy shutting out visiting Avalon 15-0 to sweep the Lady Eagles in district play. Pictured on the back row (L-R): Brooke DeBorde, Amber Hooker, Ashlyn Jacinto, Madison Washington, Hannah Washington, Paige Westbrook, Jaclynn Lewis, April Lusk and Lizzie Garcia. Front row (L-R): Britney Chambers, Tara Wallis, Kelsey Nelson, Cassidy Childers and Bailey Eubank. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Johnny Jones is greeted by his daughter and his former player, JoAnn Jones-Miller, before being congratulated by more of his former players after having his name unveiled atop the Lady Gladiator scoreboard.

Coach Johnny Jones is greeted by his daughter and his former player, JoAnn Jones-Miller, before being congratulated by more of his former players after having his name unveiled atop the Lady Gladiator scoreboard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marquisha Burkhalter-Jeng offers Coach Jones a congratulatory hug.

Marquisha Burkhalter-Jeng offers Coach Jones a congratulatory hug. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sarah DeMoss gives Coach Jones a hug and a pat on the back.

Sarah DeMoss gives Coach Jones a hug and a pat on the back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Johnny Jones and his daughter JoAnn Jones-Miller after the unveiling of his name atop the Lady Gladiator scoreboard. The Italy softball field was officially named Johnny Jones Field on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. The pillow he is holding was made with the very first jersey that the Lady Gladiators wore back in 1998.

Coach Johnny Jones and his daughter JoAnn Jones-Miller after the unveiling of his name atop the Lady Gladiator scoreboard. The Italy softball field was officially named Johnny Jones Field on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. The pillow he is holding was made with the very first jersey that the Lady Gladiators wore back in 1998. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alumni and current Lady Gladiator softball players join together in the huddle in a display of team unity that stretches across generations.

Alumni and current Lady Gladiator softball players join together in the huddle in a display of team unity that stretches across generations. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alumni Lady Gladiator #43 Kaitlin Morrison is receives special recognition from current Lady Gladiator Bailey Eubank(43).

Alumni Lady Gladiator #43 Kaitlin Morrison is receives special recognition from current Lady Gladiator Bailey Eubank(43). (Barry Byers)

Image: Just like old times! Courtnie Threadgill shows that she still has her all-state form while tapping a few pitches from Lady Gladiator assistant softball coach Michael Chambers.

Just like old times! Courtnie Threadgill shows that she still has her all-state form while tapping a few pitches from Lady Gladiator assistant softball coach Michael Chambers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cake of dreams…

Cake of dreams… (Barry Byers)

Image: A second cake to honor the Coach of the hour, Johnny Jones.

A second cake to honor the Coach of the hour, Johnny Jones. (Barry Byers)

Image: Five of Italy’s all-state players were on hand for the field dedication including JoAnn Jones-Miller, Sarah DeMoss-Fulfer, Courtnie Threadgill, Kaitlyn Morrison and Jaclynn Lewis. Megan Richards and Alyssa Richards were with their college teams and unable to attend the event.

Five of Italy’s all-state players were on hand for the field dedication including JoAnn Jones-Miller, Sarah DeMoss-Fulfer, Courtnie Threadgill, Kaitlyn Morrison and Jaclynn Lewis. Megan Richards and Alyssa Richards were with their college teams and unable to attend the event. (Barry Byers)

Image: Here’s my name! Her’e mine!! Italy’s all-state players point out their names on a banner recently mounted on the outfield fence to honor their accomplishments.

Here’s my name! Her’e mine!! Italy’s all-state players point out their names on a banner recently mounted on the outfield fence to honor their accomplishments. (Barry Byers)

Image: Crystal Langley-Lopez, Sarah DeMoss-Fulfer and Christie Carter-Enriquez enjoy perusing thru the old yearbooks and team photos.

Crystal Langley-Lopez, Sarah DeMoss-Fulfer and Christie Carter-Enriquez enjoy perusing thru the old yearbooks and team photos. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mistie Carter-Saxon writes a note on a banner to be presented to her former coach, Johnny Jones.

Mistie Carter-Saxon writes a note on a banner to be presented to her former coach, Johnny Jones. (Barry Byers)

Image: Congratulations to Lady Gladiator assistant coach Johnny Jones who will always have a place in our hearts and who will always be remembered after having the Italy softball field officially named Johnny Jones Field!

Congratulations to Lady Gladiator assistant coach Johnny Jones who will always have a place in our hearts and who will always be remembered after having the Italy softball field officially named Johnny Jones Field! (Barry Byers)

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