Lady Gladiators tie Blooming Grove and defeat Palmer on Saturday

Image: Italy’s Madison Washington(10) gets a monster hit against Palmer but is stopped a few steps short of turning the blast into a homerun. No worries, as Washington tripled during her next at bat to help the Lady Gladiators defeat the Lady Bulldogs 12-1 at home.

Italy’s Madison Washington(10) gets a monster hit against Palmer but is stopped a few steps short of turning the blast into a homerun. No worries, as Washington tripled during her next at bat to help the Lady Gladiators defeat the Lady Bulldogs 12-1 at home. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Bailey Eubank(1) hustles over to second-base.

Lady Gladiator Bailey Eubank(1) hustles over to second-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Bailey Eubank(1) slides into third-base beating the throw by Palmer.

Italy’s Bailey Eubank(1) slides into third-base beating the throw by Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: After nearly loosing her war bonnet, Bailey Eubank(1) scrambles to her cleats and hurries home for a Lady Gladiator run.

After nearly loosing her war bonnet, Bailey Eubank(1) scrambles to her cleats and hurries home for a Lady Gladiator run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) was on target against Palmer.

Lady Gladiator pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) was on target against Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy catcher April Lusk(7) clasps a strike from her pitcher, Jaclynn Lewis.

Italy catcher April Lusk(7) clasps a strike from her pitcher, Jaclynn Lewis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator first-baseman Jenna Holden(11) is tuned in during the pitch.

Lady Gladiator first-baseman Jenna Holden(11) is tuned in during the pitch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(10) keeps her leg extended and her tootsies touching for a safe call after sliding across second-base.

Madison Washington(10) keeps her leg extended and her tootsies touching for a safe call after sliding across second-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Jenna Holden(11) sends a shot into Palmer’s outfield.

Italy’s Jenna Holden(11) sends a shot into Palmer’s outfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Hannah Washington(8) leaves her mark in the game against Palmer.

Lady Gladiator Hannah Washington(8) leaves her mark in the game against Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator April Lusk(7) keeps her eyes on head coach Tina Richards, hoping for the go sign!

Lady Gladiator April Lusk(7) keeps her eyes on head coach Tina Richards, hoping for the go sign! (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator assistant coach Johnny Jones talks things over with his infielders.

Lady Gladiator assistant coach Johnny Jones talks things over with his infielders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Second-baseman Bailey Eubank(1) backed up teammate Jenna Holden(11) to ensure the Palmer runner was out at first.

Second-baseman Bailey Eubank(1) backed up teammate Jenna Holden(11) to ensure the Palmer runner was out at first. (Barry Byers)

Image: Seniors Jaclynn Lewis(15) and Bailey Eubank(1) share a moment.

Seniors Jaclynn Lewis(15) and Bailey Eubank(1) share a moment. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Cassidy Childers(3) takes off for third-base.

Lady Gladiator Cassidy Childers(3) takes off for third-base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Slap-hitter Bailey Eubank(1) crunches the ball into play for the Lady Gladiator offense.

Slap-hitter Bailey Eubank(1) crunches the ball into play for the Lady Gladiator offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy slugger Jaclynn Lewis(15) drives the ball past Palmer’s infielders.

Italy slugger Jaclynn Lewis(15) drives the ball past Palmer’s infielders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Father/coach Michael Chambers gives daughter/player Britney Chambers words of encouragement.

Father/coach Michael Chambers gives daughter/player Britney Chambers words of encouragement. (Barry Byers)

Image: The bat of senior Lady Gladiator Kelsey Nelson(14) is something to be feared by opponents.

The bat of senior Lady Gladiator Kelsey Nelson(14) is something to be feared by opponents. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Madison Washington(10) hits a liner and then turns a triple for the Lady Gladiators.

Senior Madison Washington(10) hits a liner and then turns a triple for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Britney Chambers(4) crosses home plate for an Italy run.

Italy’s Britney Chambers(4) crosses home plate for an Italy run. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy second-baseman Bailey Eubank(1) stays loose for the final inning against Palmer.

Italy second-baseman Bailey Eubank(1) stays loose for the final inning against Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) finishes off Palmer for a 12-1 Lady Gladiator victory.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) finishes off Palmer for a 12-1 Lady Gladiator victory. (Barry Byers)

Image: The shadows of April Lusk(7), Cassidy Childers(3), Kelsey Nelson(14), Kirsten Viator(22), Bailey Eubank(1) and Paige Cunningham(21) walk out to shake hands with Palmer’s squad after the contest.

The shadows of April Lusk(7), Cassidy Childers(3), Kelsey Nelson(14), Kirsten Viator(22), Bailey Eubank(1) and Paige Cunningham(21) walk out to shake hands with Palmer’s squad after the contest. (Karley Nelson)

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