Lewis goes yard twice to lift Lady Gladiators to 17-6 district win over Frost

Image: Senior Jaclynn Lewis(15) is greeted at home plate by her Lady Gladiator teammates after hitting her first of two over-the-fence homeruns against Frost. Italy would go on to win their district opener 17-6.

Senior Jaclynn Lewis(15) is greeted at home plate by her Lady Gladiator teammates after hitting her first of two over-the-fence homeruns against Frost. Italy would go on to win their district opener 17-6. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator catcher April Lusk(7) pulls in a strike three from her pitcher Jaclynn Lewis.

Lady Gladiator catcher April Lusk(7) pulls in a strike three from her pitcher Jaclynn Lewis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) goes the distance to secure a win for the Lady Gladiators against Frost.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) goes the distance to secure a win for the Lady Gladiators against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Hannah Washington(8) goes deep against the Lady Polar Bears.

Lady Gladiator Hannah Washington(8) goes deep against the Lady Polar Bears. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Lady Gladiator Jenna Holden rockets one down the third-base line against Frost.

Freshman Lady Gladiator Jenna Holden rockets one down the third-base line against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Bailey Eubank(1) gets Italy going early against Frost.

Senior Bailey Eubank(1) gets Italy going early against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15) connects for her first over-the-fence homer against Frost.

Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15) connects for her first over-the-fence homer against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15) rounds third-base and heads home after her big swat over the centerfield fence.

Italy’s Jaclynn Lewis(15) rounds third-base and heads home after her big swat over the centerfield fence. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(10) turns a single into a three-bagger for the Lady Gladiators.

Madison Washington(10) turns a single into a three-bagger for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: A Frost runner just makes it before the tag by Lady Gladiator third-baseman Lillie Perry(9).

A Frost runner just makes it before the tag by Lady Gladiator third-baseman Lillie Perry(9). (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Washington(8) and the Lady Gladiators were on a mission in Frost.

Hannah Washington(8) and the Lady Gladiators were on a mission in Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Brycelen Richards(17) hurries to first-base after knocking the ball into play for Italy.

Freshman Brycelen Richards(17) hurries to first-base after knocking the ball into play for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Hannah Washington(8) catches the back corner of the third-base bag to avoid the tag attempt by Frost.

Italy’s Hannah Washington(8) catches the back corner of the third-base bag to avoid the tag attempt by Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Tara Wallis(5) hits and then hurries to first-base for Italy.

Senior Tara Wallis(5) hits and then hurries to first-base for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Against Frost, Madison Washington(10) saw plenty of action at shortstop for the Lady Gladiators.

Against Frost, Madison Washington(10) saw plenty of action at shortstop for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator April Lusk(7) doing what she does and doing it very well.

Lady Gladiator April Lusk(7) doing what she does and doing it very well. (Barry Byers)

Image: Oops! She did it again!! Jaclynn Lewis(15) sends her second homer over the left field fence against Frost.

Oops! She did it again!! Jaclynn Lewis(15) sends her second homer over the left field fence against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(15) rounds second base during her homerun lap for the second time, adding insult to injury as the owner of the red truck she dented sits and watches.

Lady Gladiator Jaclynn Lewis(15) rounds second base during her homerun lap for the second time, adding insult to injury as the owner of the red truck she dented sits and watches. (Barry Byers)

Image: Crunch! Madison Washington(10) and her powerful slide forces the ball out of the mitt of the Frost shortstop for a double.

Crunch! Madison Washington(10) and her powerful slide forces the ball out of the mitt of the Frost shortstop for a double. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(9) ripples a blast past the Frost infielders.

Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry(9) ripples a blast past the Frost infielders. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Jenna Holden motors to first-base while recording an RBI.

Lady Gladiator Jenna Holden motors to first-base while recording an RBI. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank(1) strains and pains her way around the bases for a double against Frost.

Bailey Eubank(1) strains and pains her way around the bases for a double against Frost. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Kelsey Nelson(14) warms up relief pitcher Jenna Holden, just in case.

Senior Kelsey Nelson(14) warms up relief pitcher Jenna Holden, just in case. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington(10), Jaclynn Lewis(15), Lady Gladiator head coach Tina Richards, Bailey Eubank(1) and April Lusk(7) talk it over late during their district duel against Frost.

Madison Washington(10), Jaclynn Lewis(15), Lady Gladiator head coach Tina Richards, Bailey Eubank(1) and April Lusk(7) talk it over late during their district duel against Frost. (Barry Byers)

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