IYAA Hosts Basketball Bash

Image: IYAA Recognition Program — Bryce DeBorde literally looks up to his coaches for guidance and instruction this basketball season. It’s all worth it when you see his face light up when he gets his trophy.

IYAA Recognition Program — Bryce DeBorde literally looks up to his coaches for guidance and instruction this basketball season. It’s all worth it when you see his face light up when he gets his trophy. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Petry’s players — Michelle Petry’s players had a ball while receiving their trophies recognizing their efforts playing in the IYAA this season.

Petry’s players — Michelle Petry’s players had a ball while receiving their trophies recognizing their efforts playing in the IYAA this season. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: C.C. & Jacob — Cornelius Jones and Jacob Davis represent their teammates as they accept their 1st Place trophies along with their coaches Michelle on the left and Maylen on the right and Commissioner Glen “Kilroy wuz here” McKlendon in the middle.

C.C. & Jacob — Cornelius Jones and Jacob Davis represent their teammates as they accept their 1st Place trophies along with their coaches Michelle on the left and Maylen on the right and Commissioner Glen “Kilroy wuz here” McKlendon in the middle. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Rogers’s Lil’ Rascals — Coach Scot Rogers’ troops line up and display their trophies.

Rogers’s Lil’ Rascals — Coach Scot Rogers’ troops line up and display their trophies. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coaches recognized — Elizabeth Evans accepts her award for her participation in 2009 basketball season. Each coach received a beautiful etched glass paperweight.

Coaches recognized — Elizabeth Evans accepts her award for her participation in 2009 basketball season. Each coach received a beautiful etched glass paperweight. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Undefeated for 2 years — Elizabeth Evans and her talented squad went undefeated 2 seasons in a row and receive their 1st Place trophies.

Undefeated for 2 years — Elizabeth Evans and her talented squad went undefeated 2 seasons in a row and receive their 1st Place trophies. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Haight’s Hoopsters — Head Coach Tina Haight and her Assistant Coaches Casey and Shawn Holden pose with their team. Haight’s Hoopsters played in one of the most exciting games of the 2009 season.

Haight’s Hoopsters — Head Coach Tina Haight and her Assistant Coaches Casey and Shawn Holden pose with their team. Haight’s Hoopsters played in one of the most exciting games of the 2009 season. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy 18 poses — Young Gladiators from Italy 18, coached by Jordan Hugghins, are presented their trophies and pose with the 2009 IYAA Basketball Commissioner Glen McLendon and IYAA President Jason Escamilla.

Italy 18 poses — Young Gladiators from Italy 18, coached by Jordan Hugghins, are presented their trophies and pose with the 2009 IYAA Basketball Commissioner Glen McLendon and IYAA President Jason Escamilla. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Proud Gladiators — Head Coach Misty Escamilla and Asst. Coach Lyndsey Wallace are proud of their team as they pose with their trophies.

Proud Gladiators — Head Coach Misty Escamilla and Asst. Coach Lyndsey Wallace are proud of their team as they pose with their trophies. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Walton’s Warriors — Head Coach Michelle Walton and her lovely Asst. Coach Bryant Cochran stand proud with their team after receiving their trophies.

Walton’s Warriors — Head Coach Michelle Walton and her lovely Asst. Coach Bryant Cochran stand proud with their team after receiving their trophies. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Undefeated Division Champs, 9-0 — Kabreona Davis, Jaclynn Lewis, Coach Barry Byers, Jennifer McDaniel, Commissioner Glen McLendon and Madison Washington are all smiles as they accept their 1st Place trophies representing the “Girls In Gold.”

Undefeated Division Champs, 9-0 — Kabreona Davis, Jaclynn Lewis, Coach Barry Byers, Jennifer McDaniel, Commissioner Glen McLendon and Madison Washington are all smiles as they accept their 1st Place trophies representing the “Girls In Gold.” (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Team Walker — Head Coach Shedrick Walker, Asst. Glen McLendon and IYAA President Jason Escamilla are proud of their team as they accept their trophies.

Team Walker — Head Coach Shedrick Walker, Asst. Glen McLendon and IYAA President Jason Escamilla are proud of their team as they accept their trophies. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Striking a pose — Head Coach Andrea Windham and Asst. Coach Scott Conner pose with their squad as they receive their trophies for a job well done in the IYAA this season.

Striking a pose — Head Coach Andrea Windham and Asst. Coach Scott Conner pose with their squad as they receive their trophies for a job well done in the IYAA this season. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Norwood’s Net-poppers — The undefeated, undisputed 5th and 6th grade Division Champs coached by Ken Norwood were a force to reckon with this season.

Norwood’s Net-poppers — The undefeated, undisputed 5th and 6th grade Division Champs coached by Ken Norwood were a force to reckon with this season. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: IYAA Parent & Board Members — (L-R back row) Commissioner Glen McLendon, Jason Escamilla, Sandra Norwood, Michelle Walton, Tina Haight, Deborah Perry, Bryant Cochran, Misty Escamilla and Gary Wood. (L-R floor) Student volunteers Brianna Perry and Jake Escamilla. (Not pictured is Becky Boyd, Andi Hooker, Mickey Bland and Barry Byers)

IYAA Parent & Board Members — (L-R back row) Commissioner Glen McLendon, Jason Escamilla, Sandra Norwood, Michelle Walton, Tina Haight, Deborah Perry, Bryant Cochran, Misty Escamilla and Gary Wood.
(L-R floor) Student volunteers Brianna Perry and Jake Escamilla. (Not pictured is Becky Boyd, Andi Hooker, Mickey Bland and Barry Byers) (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Trophies galore — A sea of trophies await the excited hands of IYAA basketball participants.

Trophies galore — A sea of trophies await the excited hands of IYAA basketball participants. (Anne Sutherland)

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