Lady Gladiators defeat Avalon; At home tonight versus Itasca at 5:30 pm

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator Hannah Washington fires up her teammates as they prepare to take on visiting Avalon at home.

Senior Lady Gladiator Hannah Washington fires up her teammates as they prepare to take on visiting Avalon at home. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy assistant head coach Johnny Jones monitors his players during pregame warmups before the start of their game against Avalon.

Italy assistant head coach Johnny Jones monitors his players during pregame warmups before the start of their game against Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator Raegan Jones snags a popup during pregame warmups.

Italy Lady Gladiator Raegan Jones snags a popup during pregame warmups. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator Taylor Boyd hurries the ball in before the game.

Italy Lady Gladiator Taylor Boyd hurries the ball in before the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: April Lusk starts the game off with a hit for the Lady Gladiators.

April Lusk starts the game off with a hit for the Lady Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator Brycelen Richards adjusts her game face before seeing the first pitch from Avalon.

Italy Lady Gladiator Brycelen Richards adjusts her game face before seeing the first pitch from Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Hannah Washington slides in safely to third-base just before the tag is made.

Italy’s Hannah Washington slides in safely to third-base just before the tag is made. (Barry Byers)

Image: Torc that! Italy Lady Gladiator Brooke DeBorde comes out swinging against the Lady Eagles.

Torc that! Italy Lady Gladiator Brooke DeBorde comes out swinging against the Lady Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Going….going….gone!!! Senior Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry blasts a homerun ball over the left field fence. It was Perry’s third out-of-the park homer this season and her first in front of the home fans.

Going….going….gone!!! Senior Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry blasts a homerun ball over the left field fence. It was Perry’s third out-of-the park homer this season and her first in front of the home fans. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator Britney Chambers sends a shot into the Lady Eagle outfield.

Senior Lady Gladiator Britney Chambers sends a shot into the Lady Eagle outfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy is on another level as Lady Gladiator senior Hannah Washington flies in for a run against the Lady Eagles.

Italy is on another level as Lady Gladiator senior Hannah Washington flies in for a run against the Lady Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator pitcher Jenna Holden took command inside the circle to lead her team to another district win.

Italy Lady Gladiator pitcher Jenna Holden took command inside the circle to lead her team to another district win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator catcher Lillie Perry is ready to defend her home sand.

Senior Lady Gladiator catcher Lillie Perry is ready to defend her home sand. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator shortstop April Lusk attempts to pull off a double-play.

Lady Gladiator shortstop April Lusk attempts to pull off a double-play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy third-baseman Hannah Washington catches a popup and then catches an Avalon runner before she can get back to first-base, completing the double-play.

Italy third-baseman Hannah Washington catches a popup and then catches an Avalon runner before she can get back to first-base, completing the double-play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brycelen Richards settles in over at first-base with Italy looking to close the deal against Avalon.

Brycelen Richards settles in over at first-base with Italy looking to close the deal against Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy catcher Lillie Perry pulls in a strike from pitcher Jenna Holden.

Italy catcher Lillie Perry pulls in a strike from pitcher Jenna Holden. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator pitcher Jenna Holden snags a grounder and then throws to first-base for the out.

Lady Gladiator pitcher Jenna Holden snags a grounder and then throws to first-base for the out. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kaboom! Add senior Hannah Washington to Italy’s list of power hitters.

Kaboom! Add senior Hannah Washington to Italy’s list of power hitters. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s April Lusk has the wheels to steal third-base but now tries to slam on the breaks.

Italy’s April Lusk has the wheels to steal third-base but now tries to slam on the breaks. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior second-baseman Cassidy Childers readies herself for the final moments of the game.

Senior second-baseman Cassidy Childers readies herself for the final moments of the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy outfielders Taylor Boyd, senior Britney Chambers and Karley Nelson have the infield’s back against Avalon.

Italy outfielders Taylor Boyd, senior Britney Chambers and Karley Nelson have the infield’s back against Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s April Lusk takes care of things from the shortstop position late.

Italy’s April Lusk takes care of things from the shortstop position late. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior second-baseman Cassidy Childers gets under this popup to setup Italy’s game clinching final at bat.

Senior second-baseman Cassidy Childers gets under this popup to setup Italy’s game clinching final at bat. (Barry Byers)

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