IYAA worked their Gladiator magic in Scurry

Image: Catch that Wildcat — Gladiator defense held the Wildcats back.

Catch that Wildcat — Gladiator defense held the Wildcats back. (Christina Esselman)

Image: IYAA “C” team unstoppable — The Italy “C” team consists of K-2nd graders. Their score against Scurry was 31-19 making their overall record 3-0.

IYAA “C” team unstoppable — The Italy “C” team consists of K-2nd graders. Their score against Scurry was 31-19 making their overall record 3-0. (Christina Esselman)

Image: “B” team boots it — Kick off for the “B” team.

“B” team boots it — Kick off for the “B” team. (Christina Esselman)

Image: “B” team battle — IYAA “B” team is made up of 3rd & 4th graders. They fought the fight against the Scurry Wildcats and gave up their first loss.

“B” team battle — IYAA “B” team is made up of 3rd & 4th graders. They fought the fight against the Scurry Wildcats and gave up their first loss. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Gladiators on the move — Each team plays Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. On Saturday, Oct. 4, the IYAA teams will play in Ferris.

Gladiators on the move — Each team plays Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. On Saturday, Oct. 4, the IYAA teams will play in Ferris. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Wildcat on the loose — The Wildcats scored 18 points against the Gladiators “A” team on Saturday.

Wildcat on the loose — The Wildcats scored 18 points against the Gladiators “A” team on Saturday. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Swarming “A” team defense — The Gladiators defense tried to be strong against the Wildcats.

Swarming “A” team defense — The Gladiators defense tried to be strong against the Wildcats. (Christina Esselman)

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