Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis commits to TLU among teammates, coaches, family and fans

Image: Italy High School’s Jaclynn Lewis signed her commitment letter this past week to play softball for Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. A senior, Jaclynn was supported by family, coaches, teammates, classmates and fans who were on hand during a ceremony held inside Italy Gladiator Coliseum.

Italy High School’s Jaclynn Lewis signed her commitment letter this past week to play softball for Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. A senior, Jaclynn was supported by family, coaches, teammates, classmates and fans who were on hand during a ceremony held inside Italy Gladiator Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Image: Father and Italy ISD school board member Russ Lewis, sister Megann Lewis Harlow and her new son Renndon James Harlow and mother Kelly Lewis look on as Jaclynn Lewis begins signing her commitment letter to play softball for Texas Lutheran University.

Father and Italy ISD school board member Russ Lewis, sister Megann Lewis Harlow and her new son Renndon James Harlow and mother Kelly Lewis look on as Jaclynn Lewis begins signing her commitment letter to play softball for Texas Lutheran University. (Barry Byers)

Image: Renn is like, “it’s my turn to sign?!”

Renn is like, “it’s my turn to sign?!” (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis is unable to contain her smile while officially committing to Texas Lutheran while big sis Megann Lewis Harlow, a former collegiate pitcher, watches over her Jac.

Jaclynn Lewis is unable to contain her smile while officially committing to Texas Lutheran while big sis Megann Lewis Harlow, a former collegiate pitcher, watches over her Jac. (Barry Byers)

Image: The family is all in! — Jaclynn Lewis has the support of her family as she makes plans to play softball at the collegiate level. Back row (L-R):Josh Zapletal, Heather Styles, Patsy Howard, Rae Styles, Mina Watkins, Harlow Howard and Josh Howard. Front row (L-R): Russ Lewis, Jaclynn Lewis, Megann Lewis Harlow, Renn Harlow and Kelly Lewis.

The family is all in! — Jaclynn Lewis has the support of her family as she makes plans to play softball at the collegiate level. Back row (L-R):Josh Zapletal, Heather Styles, Patsy Howard, Rae Styles, Mina Watkins, Harlow Howard and Josh Howard. Front row (L-R): Russ Lewis, Jaclynn Lewis, Megann Lewis Harlow, Renn Harlow and Kelly Lewis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Lady Gladiator Softball coaches have gone from behind the scenes to the back row during a commitment ceremony held in honor of star pitcher Jaclynn Lewis. Back row (L-R): Coach Johnny Jones, Head softball coach Tina Richards, Coach Michael Chambers. Front row (L-R): Russ Lewis, Jaclynn Lewis, Megann Lewis Harlow, Renn Harlow and Kelly Lewis.

Italy’s Lady Gladiator Softball coaches have gone from behind the scenes to the back row during a commitment ceremony held in honor of star pitcher Jaclynn Lewis. Back row (L-R): Coach Johnny Jones, Head softball coach Tina Richards, Coach Michael Chambers. Front row (L-R): Russ Lewis, Jaclynn Lewis, Megann Lewis Harlow, Renn Harlow and Kelly Lewis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior classmates and Lady Gladiator teammates Kelsey Nelson, Madison Washington, Jaclynn Lewis, Bailey Eubank and Tara Wallis pose together during Jaclynn’s commitment ceremony to play softball for Texas Lutheran University.

Senior classmates and Lady Gladiator teammates Kelsey Nelson, Madison Washington, Jaclynn Lewis, Bailey Eubank and Tara Wallis pose together during Jaclynn’s commitment ceremony to play softball for Texas Lutheran University. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Jonny Jones is just one of the girls as Lady Gladiators Softball gathers for a team photo. Coach Jones is using the pony tail of Jenna Holden to blend in during the commitment ceremony held in honor of Jaclynn lewis.

Coach Jonny Jones is just one of the girls as Lady Gladiators Softball gathers for a team photo. Coach Jones is using the pony tail of Jenna Holden to blend in during the commitment ceremony held in honor of Jaclynn lewis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Members of the 2015 Lady Gladiator Softball team surround teammate Jaclynn Lewis on her special day as Lewis commits to Texas Lutheran University. Back row (L-R): Hannah Washington, Head Coach Tina Richards, April Lusk, Paige Cunningham, Coach Johnny Jones, Sydney Weeks, Jenna Holden, K’Breona Davis, Rori Russell, Coach Michael Chambers, Brooke DeBorde and Brycelyn Richards. Front row (L-R): Lillie Perry, Kelsey Nelson, Madison Washington, Jaclynn Lewis, Bailey Eubank, Tara Wallis, Britney Chambers and Jill Varner.

Members of the 2015 Lady Gladiator Softball team surround teammate Jaclynn Lewis on her special day as Lewis commits to Texas Lutheran University. Back row (L-R): Hannah Washington, Head Coach Tina Richards, April Lusk, Paige Cunningham, Coach Johnny Jones, Sydney Weeks, Jenna Holden, K’Breona Davis, Rori Russell, Coach Michael Chambers, Brooke DeBorde and Brycelyn Richards. Front row (L-R): Lillie Perry, Kelsey Nelson, Madison Washington, Jaclynn Lewis, Bailey Eubank, Tara Wallis, Britney Chambers and Jill Varner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis is joined by her senior classmates after Lewis made her commitment to play softball for Texas Lutheran University official. Back row (L-R): Colin Newman, Jack Hernandez, Nathan Kerbow, K’Breona Davis, Kyle Fortenberry, Taylor Perry, Gary Kinkaid, Tia Russell and Cory Jeffords. Middle row (L-R): Kortnei Johnson, Sam Corley, John Escamilla, John Byers, Ty Fernandez and Cody Boyd. Front row (L-R): Reagan Cockerham, Kelsey Nelson, Madison Washington, Jaclynn Lewis, Bailey Eubank, Tara Wallis, Alex Minton and Anna Luna.

Jaclynn Lewis is joined by her senior classmates after Lewis made her commitment to play softball for Texas Lutheran University official. Back row (L-R): Colin Newman, Jack Hernandez, Nathan Kerbow, K’Breona Davis, Kyle Fortenberry, Taylor Perry, Gary Kinkaid, Tia Russell and Cory Jeffords. Middle row (L-R): Kortnei Johnson, Sam Corley, John Escamilla, John Byers, Ty Fernandez and Cody Boyd. Front row (L-R): Reagan Cockerham, Kelsey Nelson, Madison Washington, Jaclynn Lewis, Bailey Eubank, Tara Wallis, Alex Minton and Anna Luna. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre congratulates Jaclynn Lewis on committing to Texas Lutheran to play softball for the Lady Bulldogs.

Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre congratulates Jaclynn Lewis on committing to Texas Lutheran to play softball for the Lady Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: During her commitment ceremony, Italy Lady Gladiator softball pitcher Jaclynn Lewis is congratulated by Gladiator baseball’s John Byers who shares Jaclynn’s passion for playing on the diamond.

During her commitment ceremony, Italy Lady Gladiator softball pitcher Jaclynn Lewis is congratulated by Gladiator baseball’s John Byers who shares Jaclynn’s passion for playing on the diamond. (Barry Byers)

Image: Josh Zapletal congratulates his Jaclynn after she made her commitment official to play softball for Texas Lutheran.

Josh Zapletal congratulates his Jaclynn after she made her commitment official to play softball for Texas Lutheran. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis with her mom Kelly Lewis during the commitment ceremony inside Italy Gladiator Coliseum.

Jaclynn Lewis with her mom Kelly Lewis during the commitment ceremony inside Italy Gladiator Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis poses with the Richards family which includes teammate Brycelyn Richards, Italy head softball coach Tina Richards and her husband (and one of Jaclynn’s hitting coaches) Allen Richards.

Jaclynn Lewis poses with the Richards family which includes teammate Brycelyn Richards, Italy head softball coach Tina Richards and her husband (and one of Jaclynn’s hitting coaches) Allen Richards. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis with her big sister Megann Lewis Harlow during the commitment ceremony inside Italy Gladiator Coliseum. Between them, these fast pitch siblings will have taking the mound in Italy for a combined total of 8 years on varsity.

Jaclynn Lewis with her big sister Megann Lewis Harlow during the commitment ceremony inside Italy Gladiator Coliseum. Between them, these fast pitch siblings will have taking the mound in Italy for a combined total of 8 years on varsity. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn and Megann check out photos of Jaclynn and her team in action over the past three seasons.

Jaclynn and Megann check out photos of Jaclynn and her team in action over the past three seasons. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy High School senior Jaclynn Lewis poses with her mother Kelly Lewis and sister Megann Harlow Lewis after Jac committed to play softball for Texas Lutheran University.

Italy High School senior Jaclynn Lewis poses with her mother Kelly Lewis and sister Megann Harlow Lewis after Jac committed to play softball for Texas Lutheran University. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis with her mother Kelly Lewis, her big sister Megann Lewis Harlow and father Russ Lewis after Jac committed to play her collegiate softball for the Texas Lutheran University Lady Bulldogs.

Jaclynn Lewis with her mother Kelly Lewis, her big sister Megann Lewis Harlow and father Russ Lewis after Jac committed to play her collegiate softball for the Texas Lutheran University Lady Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis poses with Hannah Rowe and Sheree Rowe who were on hand to offer their congratulations.

Jaclynn Lewis poses with Hannah Rowe and Sheree Rowe who were on hand to offer their congratulations. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator teammate Kelsey Nelson gives good ole’ Jac-Attack a congratulatory hug for making her dream come true to play college level softball.

Italy Lady Gladiator teammate Kelsey Nelson gives good ole’ Jac-Attack a congratulatory hug for making her dream come true to play college level softball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Congratulations, Jaclynn! Cake and punched were served to those attending.

Congratulations, Jaclynn! Cake and punched were served to those attending. (Barry Byers)

Image: Congratulations, Jaclynn! Have your cake and eat it too!!!

Congratulations, Jaclynn! Have your cake and eat it too!!! (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy High School’s fast pitch softball pitcher Jaclynn Lewis looks forward to playing softball for Texas Lutheran in 2015. I’m just making sure she remembers us.

Italy High School’s fast pitch softball pitcher Jaclynn Lewis looks forward to playing softball for Texas Lutheran in 2015. I’m just making sure she remembers us. (Barry Byers)

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