IYAA Gladiators Whomp The Wildcats

Image: IYAA Gladiators tame the Scurry-Rosser Wildcats in week 2 — IYAA Gladiators put on a show in Wildcat country and avenge last year’s playoff losses to Scurry-Rosser. Take that, Cats!

IYAA Gladiators tame the Scurry-Rosser Wildcats in week 2 — IYAA Gladiators put on a show in Wildcat country and avenge last year’s playoff losses to Scurry-Rosser. Take that, Cats! (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator ducklings — Coach Gary Wood leads his young Gladiator ducklings into Wildcat stadium. Don’t let their size fool you, the C-Team knocked the quack out of Scurry-Rosser for a 25-0 win.

Gladiator ducklings — Coach Gary Wood leads his young Gladiator ducklings into Wildcat stadium. Don’t let their size fool you, the C-Team knocked the quack out of Scurry-Rosser for a 25-0 win. (Barry Byers)

Image: The coin flip — C-Team Captains Bryce Deborde, Ricky Pendleton, Gage Wafer and Tyvon Gates prepare for the ceremonial coin flip.

The coin flip — C-Team Captains Bryce Deborde, Ricky Pendleton, Gage Wafer and Tyvon Gates prepare for the ceremonial coin flip. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Wood’s C-Team — Coach Wood congratulates the C-Team on being 2-0.

Coach Wood’s C-Team — Coach Wood congratulates the C-Team on being 2-0. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaiden and Joe — Jaiden Barr and Joe Jackson reflect after the game.

Jaiden and Joe — Jaiden Barr and Joe Jackson reflect after the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taron takes the pitch — Taron Smith, of the B-Team, ran wild through the Wildcat defense.

Taron takes the pitch — Taron Smith, of the B-Team, ran wild through the Wildcat defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick catches — Tylan Wallace(7) connects with Kendrick Norwood on a 40-yard catch and run for a score.

Kendrick catches — Tylan Wallace(7) connects with Kendrick Norwood on a 40-yard catch and run for a score. (Barry Byers)

Image: “1” more time for 6 — Kendrick Norwood turns a flat pass into 6-points for the Gladiators.

“1” more time for 6 — Kendrick Norwood turns a flat pass into 6-points for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Dad — Ryder “Whiteshoes” Itson gets a helping hand from his dad, and B-Team assistant coach, Aaron Itson.

Coach Dad — Ryder “Whiteshoes” Itson gets a helping hand from his dad, and B-Team assistant coach, Aaron Itson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tylan gets tough yards — Tylan Wallace moves Italy closer to the Wildcat endzone on a quarterback keeper.

Tylan gets tough yards — Tylan Wallace moves Italy closer to the Wildcat endzone on a quarterback keeper. (Barry Byers)

Image: B-Team Celebrates — Everyone had a hand in the B-Team victory.

B-Team Celebrates — Everyone had a hand in the B-Team victory. (Barry Byers)

Image: Smith finds a lane — Taron Smith(21) gallops for a score against the Wildcats.

Smith finds a lane — Taron Smith(21) gallops for a score against the Wildcats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Itson scampers — Ryder follows his blockers for valuable yardage.

Itson scampers — Ryder follows his blockers for valuable yardage. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shelly and Hannah — IYAA Cheerleader, Hannah Washington, takes a few moments with her mom before the games.

Shelly and Hannah — IYAA Cheerleader, Hannah Washington, takes a few moments with her mom before the games. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chasin’ a cat — This Wildcat tries to elude a pack of crazed Gladiators.

Chasin’ a cat — This Wildcat tries to elude a pack of crazed Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Norwood talks — Coach Ken Norwood was estatic as he congratulates his B-Team after the game.

Coach Norwood talks — Coach Ken Norwood was estatic as he congratulates his B-Team after the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: A-Team Captains — Ryan Connor and Ken Norwood, Jr. are a formiddable duo for the A-Team.

A-Team Captains — Ryan Connor and Ken Norwood, Jr. are a formiddable duo for the A-Team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Get set — Quarterback Ryan Connor sets his A-Team offense.

Get set — Quarterback Ryan Connor sets his A-Team offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Connor goes deep — The A-Team offensive line buys time for Connor as he heaves a deep pass.

Connor goes deep — The A-Team offensive line buys time for Connor as he heaves a deep pass. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ken takes off — Ken Norwood, Jr. tries to get around the corner of the Wildcat defense.

Ken takes off — Ken Norwood, Jr. tries to get around the corner of the Wildcat defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Push ’em back — IYAA Cheerleaders keep Italy fans entertained during the games.

Push ’em back — IYAA Cheerleaders keep Italy fans entertained during the games. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan punts — Ryan Connor gets the punt away against the Wildcats.

Ryan punts — Ryan Connor gets the punt away against the Wildcats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Norwood covers — Linebacker, Ken Norwood, Jr., pressures the Wildcat receiver forcing the ball to fall incomplete in the Gladiator endzone.

Norwood covers — Linebacker, Ken Norwood, Jr., pressures the Wildcat receiver forcing the ball to fall incomplete in the Gladiator endzone. (Barry Byers)

Image: Goal line stand — “X” marks the spot as Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(25) prepares to blitz the Wildcats while James McIntyre(10) and Isaac Salcedo(80) prepare to shoot the “A” gaps.

Goal line stand — “X” marks the spot as Kenneth Norwood, Jr.(25) prepares to blitz the Wildcats while James McIntyre(10) and Isaac Salcedo(80) prepare to shoot the “A” gaps. (Barry Byers)

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