IYAA football ends regular season hungry for more!

Image: The Stare Down — The C-Team Defense was trained on the Palmer Bulldogs offense looking determined to keep them from scoring at the last IYAA home game in Italy on Saturday.

The Stare Down — The C-Team Defense was trained on the Palmer Bulldogs offense looking determined to keep them from scoring at the last IYAA home game in Italy on Saturday. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Mason “Animal” Griffin — Mason Griffin was a little guy with a big role in the Division Championship win over the Palmer Bulldogs. Mason played offensive lineman, defensive lineman and kicker.

Mason “Animal” Griffin — Mason Griffin was a little guy with a big role in the Division Championship win over the Palmer Bulldogs. Mason played offensive lineman, defensive lineman and kicker. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Pass, Pass, Pass! — 3-Jacob Wiser tries to pressure the palmer quarterback near Italy’s own endzone.

Pass, Pass, Pass! — 3-Jacob Wiser tries to pressure the palmer quarterback near Italy’s own endzone. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Run To Glory — 34-Corbin Schrotke picks off Palmer’s pass attempt for the extra point and returns it 103 yards for a two-point score behind the downfield blocking of Taron Smith. The play gave Italy the lead and the momentum to finish off the Bulldogs.

Run To Glory — 34-Corbin Schrotke picks off Palmer’s pass attempt for the extra point and returns it 103 yards for a two-point score behind the downfield blocking of Taron Smith. The play gave Italy the lead and the momentum to finish off the Bulldogs. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Attack Mode — Jacob Wiser, Jaylon Davis (behind Jacob), Mason Griffin, Michael Gonzalez, Andrew Gomez, C.C. Jones and Bryce Deborde lead the way for Italy’s win over the Palmer Bulldogs.

Attack Mode — Jacob Wiser, Jaylon Davis (behind Jacob), Mason Griffin, Michael Gonzalez, Andrew Gomez, C.C. Jones and Bryce Deborde lead the way for Italy’s win over the Palmer Bulldogs. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Can’t Stop This — Taron Smith finds running room against the Palmer defense.

Can’t Stop This — Taron Smith finds running room against the Palmer defense. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Almost Had It — The Italy defense goes after the ball.

Almost Had It — The Italy defense goes after the ball. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Taron Smith Breaks Away — Taron Smith gains ground against the Palmer Bulldog defense and takes one step closer to making IYAA history.

Taron Smith Breaks Away — Taron Smith gains ground against the Palmer Bulldog defense and takes one step closer to making IYAA history. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Who Let The Dogs Out? — Ricky Pendleton is brought down by a pack of Bulldogs.

Who Let The Dogs Out? — Ricky Pendleton is brought down by a pack of Bulldogs. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Shake & Bake — Taron Smith relied on his fancy footwork to seal the win and lead the C-Team to a Division championship.

Shake & Bake — Taron Smith relied on his fancy footwork to seal the win and lead the C-Team to a Division championship. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Diving Ahead — 34-Corbin Schrotke is pulled down by a Palmer defender.

Diving Ahead — 34-Corbin Schrotke is pulled down by a Palmer defender. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Hangin’ On — 80-Isaac Salcido and 20-Chasston Wilson are determined to keep this Palmer Bulldog out of Italy’s endzone.

Hangin’ On — 80-Isaac Salcido and 20-Chasston Wilson are determined to keep this Palmer Bulldog out of Italy’s endzone. (Christina Esselman)

Image: “Dog Pile!” — The Gladiator defense is having a team meeting.

“Dog Pile!” — The Gladiator defense is having a team meeting. (Christina Esselman)

Image: “Mama! I Got The Ball!” — 80-Isaac Salcido goes all Mud Dawg on the Palmer offense and recovers the football. He loves his Mama!

“Mama! I Got The Ball!” — 80-Isaac Salcido goes all Mud Dawg on the Palmer offense and recovers the football.
He loves his Mama! (Christina Esselman)

Image: This Way! — Tylan Wallace tries to break away with help from Isaac Salcido.

This Way! — Tylan Wallace tries to break away with help from Isaac Salcido. (Christina Esselman)

Image: The Trenches — This Palmer player was no match for 3-Andrew Barron.

The Trenches — This Palmer player was no match for 3-Andrew Barron. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Busting Loose — A-Team quarterback Kenneth Norwood scampers.

Busting Loose — A-Team quarterback Kenneth Norwood scampers. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Hard Tackle — 97-Kelton Bales and 34-Lamondre Johnson crunch the Palmer runner.

Hard Tackle — 97-Kelton Bales and 34-Lamondre Johnson crunch the Palmer runner. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Team Work — The A-Team defense tries to make a goaline stand.

Team Work — The A-Team defense tries to make a goaline stand. (Christina Esselman)

Image: Pile-Up Near I-35 — There was a traffic jam at Willis Field. Apparently a gold semi ran over a bulldog.

Pile-Up Near I-35 — There was a traffic jam at Willis Field. Apparently a gold semi ran over a bulldog. (Christina Esselman)

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