Lady Gladiator fall softball concludes season with a tournament championship win

Image: Congratulations to members of the Italy Lady Gladiator Softball program for emerging as CHGSA Fall Classic Tournament Champions after defeating South Grand Prairie 3-2 in their fall ball finale. Pictured on the back row (L-R) are coaches Allen Richards and Shawn Holden. Middle row (L-R) Bailey Eubank, Jaclynn Lewis, Hannah Washington, Kelsey Nelson, Jenna Holden, Brooke DeBorde, Brycelen Richards and Madison Washington. Bottom row (L-R) Britney Chambers, Lillie Perry (Catcher) and Jill Varner.

Congratulations to members of the Italy Lady Gladiator Softball program for emerging as CHGSA Fall Classic Tournament Champions after defeating South Grand Prairie 3-2 in their fall ball finale. Pictured on the back row (L-R) are coaches Allen Richards and Shawn Holden. Middle row (L-R) Bailey Eubank, Jaclynn Lewis, Hannah Washington, Kelsey Nelson, Jenna Holden, Brooke DeBorde, Brycelen Richards and Madison Washington. Bottom row (L-R) Britney Chambers, Lillie Perry (Catcher) and Jill Varner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank turns a single into a two-baser to start Italy’s championship game against South Grand Prairie.

Bailey Eubank turns a single into a two-baser to start Italy’s championship game against South Grand Prairie. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kelsey Nelson keeps the hits coming for Italy.

Kelsey Nelson keeps the hits coming for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shortstop Madison Washington relays the ball in from the outfield.

Shortstop Madison Washington relays the ball in from the outfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s second-baseman Bailey Eubank reacts to a foul ball.

Italy’s second-baseman Bailey Eubank reacts to a foul ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Right fielder Britney Chambers pulls her glove on tight with Italy competing for the tournament championship.

Right fielder Britney Chambers pulls her glove on tight with Italy competing for the tournament championship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington hurries the ball in for Italy after a hit into left field.

Hannah Washington hurries the ball in for Italy after a hit into left field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kelsey Nelson makes a play on a ball hit into centerfield.

Italy’s Kelsey Nelson makes a play on a ball hit into centerfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Brycelen Richards settles in at the plate.

Freshman Brycelen Richards settles in at the plate. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Brycelen Richards is hit by a pitch and allowed to take first base.

Italy’s Brycelen Richards is hit by a pitch and allowed to take first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Britney Chambers hits an RBI single to give Italy a 3-1 lead in the top of the third-inning.

Britney Chambers hits an RBI single to give Italy a 3-1 lead in the top of the third-inning. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Madison Washington sees a pitch she likes.

Italy’s Madison Washington sees a pitch she likes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington rounds the bases for a triple late in the contest.

Madison Washington rounds the bases for a triple late in the contest. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Lillie Perry tries to finish off South Grand Prairie with a mighty swing of the bat.

Italy’s Lillie Perry tries to finish off South Grand Prairie with a mighty swing of the bat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Third-baseman Brycelen Richards throws to fellow freshman Jenna Holden at first-base for an Italy out.

Third-baseman Brycelen Richards throws to fellow freshman Jenna Holden at first-base for an Italy out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Jenna Holden handles her first-baseman duties like a pro.

Freshman Jenna Holden handles her first-baseman duties like a pro. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis covers a grounder back to the mound and then throws to first-base for the out, stranding two South Grand Prairie base runners in the bottom of the fourth-inning.

Jaclynn Lewis covers a grounder back to the mound and then throws to first-base for the out, stranding two South Grand Prairie base runners in the bottom of the fourth-inning. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Hannah Washington tries to make something happen late in the contest.

Italy’s Hannah Washington tries to make something happen late in the contest. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clinging to a 3-2 lead, Italy pitcher Jaclynn Lewis overcomes the pressure of the moment to lead Italy to a tournament championship.

Clinging to a 3-2 lead, Italy pitcher Jaclynn Lewis overcomes the pressure of the moment to lead Italy to a tournament championship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catcher Lillie Perry squeezes a strike from her pitcher, Jaclynn Lewis.

Catcher Lillie Perry squeezes a strike from her pitcher, Jaclynn Lewis. (Barry Byers)

Image: One last pitch from Jaclynn Lewis seals the deal as South Grand Prairie is caught looking and Italy walks off with the 1st place trophies!

One last pitch from Jaclynn Lewis seals the deal as South Grand Prairie is caught looking and Italy walks off with the 1st place trophies! (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Jill Varner has found her sand as a member of the Italy Softball program. Italy won the CHGSA Fall Classic 3-2 over South Grand Prairie.

Freshman Jill Varner has found her sand as a member of the Italy Softball program. Italy won the CHGSA Fall Classic 3-2 over South Grand Prairie. (Barry Byers)

Image: CHGSA Fall Classic 1st Place finishers are (L-R) Brooke DeBorde, Lillie Perry, Hannah Washington, Kelsey Nelson, Madison Washington, Britney Chambers, Brycelen Richards, Jaclynn Lewis, Bailey Eubank, Jenna Chambers and Jill Varner.

CHGSA Fall Classic 1st Place finishers are (L-R) Brooke DeBorde, Lillie Perry, Hannah Washington, Kelsey Nelson, Madison Washington, Britney Chambers, Brycelen Richards, Jaclynn Lewis, Bailey Eubank, Jenna Chambers and Jill Varner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Bailey Eubank gets congratulated by Palmer’s Ty Mitchell after Italy’s softball ladies defeated South Grand Prairie in the 2014 CHGSA Fall Classic Championship game, 3-2.

Italy’s Bailey Eubank gets congratulated by Palmer’s Ty Mitchell after Italy’s softball ladies defeated South Grand Prairie in the 2014 CHGSA Fall Classic Championship game, 3-2. (Barry Byers)

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