Italy Softball earns district honors; Lewis named MVP, Washington Defensive POY

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator senior pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) earned the District MVP superlative after leading the Lady Gladiators to an unbeaten 10-0 district record. Lewis hit 4 homers in district play and totaled 7 homers on the season. Lewis also achieved Academic All-District honors and was later named to the 2A All-State team for her third consecutive season.

Italy Lady Gladiator senior pitcher Jaclynn Lewis(15) earned the District MVP superlative after leading the Lady Gladiators to an unbeaten 10-0 district record. Lewis hit 4 homers in district play and totaled 7 homers on the season. Lewis also achieved Academic All-District honors and was later named to the 2A All-State team for her third consecutive season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator senior shortstop Madison Washington(10) earned the district’s Defensive Player of the Year superlative and also achieved Academic All-District.

Italy Lady Gladiator senior shortstop Madison Washington(10) earned the district’s Defensive Player of the Year superlative and also achieved Academic All-District. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator catcher April Lusk(7) earned the district’s Catcher of the Year superlative and also achieved Academic All-District.

Italy Lady Gladiator catcher April Lusk(7) earned the district’s Catcher of the Year superlative and also achieved Academic All-District. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator 1st Baseman Brycelen Richards(17) earned the district’s Newcomer of the Year superlative and also achieved Academic All-District.

Italy Lady Gladiator 1st Baseman Brycelen Richards(17) earned the district’s Newcomer of the Year superlative and also achieved Academic All-District. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator senior center fielder Kelsey Nelson(14) earned 1st Team All-District honors and also achieved Academic All-District. It was a solid final season for Nelson.

Italy Lady Gladiator senior center fielder Kelsey Nelson(14) earned 1st Team All-District honors and also achieved Academic All-District. It was a solid final season for Nelson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator senior right fielder Tara Wallis(5) battled thru a knee injury to earn 1st Team All-District honors and also achieved Academic All-District.

Italy Lady Gladiator senior right fielder Tara Wallis(5) battled thru a knee injury to earn 1st Team All-District honors and also achieved Academic All-District. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator senior 2nd Baseman Bailey Eubank(1) earned 1st Team All-District honors and also achieved Academic All-District.

Italy Lady Gladiator senior 2nd Baseman Bailey Eubank(1) earned 1st Team All-District honors and also achieved Academic All-District. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator 3rd Baseman Hannah Washington(8) earned 1st Team All-District honors and also achieved Academic All-District.

Italy Lady Gladiator 3rd Baseman Hannah Washington(8) earned 1st Team All-District honors and also achieved Academic All-District. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator Catcher/3rd Baseman Lillie Perry(9) earned 2nd Team All-District honors despite a midseason leg injury.

Italy Lady Gladiator Catcher/3rd Baseman Lillie Perry(9) earned 2nd Team All-District honors despite a midseason leg injury. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator left fielder Brritney Chambers(4) earned 2nd Team All-District honors and also achieved Academic All-District.

Italy Lady Gladiator left fielder Brritney Chambers(4) earned 2nd Team All-District honors and also achieved Academic All-District. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator 3rd Baseman Jenna Holden(11) earned 1st Team All-District honors as a versatile infielder playing both 1st Base and 3rd Base during the season. Holden also achieved Academic All-District.

Italy Lady Gladiator 3rd Baseman Jenna Holden(11) earned 1st Team All-District honors as a versatile infielder playing both 1st Base and 3rd Base during the season. Holden also achieved Academic All-District. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator left fielder Cassidy Childers(3) received Honorable Mention All-District honors.

Italy Lady Gladiator left fielder Cassidy Childers(3) received Honorable Mention All-District honors. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator outfielder Brooke DeBorde(2) was sidelined early with a leg injury but was always supportive in the dugout. DeBorde still managed to achieve Academic All-District.

Italy Lady Gladiator outfielder Brooke DeBorde(2) was sidelined early with a leg injury but was always supportive in the dugout. DeBorde still managed to achieve Academic All-District. (Barry Byers)

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