IYAA plays 2-of-3 against Scurry-Rosser before the rains came

Image: Bryce DeBorde(44) breaks away against Scurry Rosser — Bryce DeBorde(44) runs downfield while Preston Rasco(13), Ty Cash(61), Byron Davis(14) and Jalyn Wallace(2) look for Wildcats to block during the IYAA Bantam game against Scurry-Rosser.

Bryce DeBorde(44) breaks away against Scurry Rosser — Bryce DeBorde(44) runs downfield while Preston Rasco(13), Ty Cash(61), Byron Davis(14) and Jalyn Wallace(2) look for Wildcats to block during the IYAA Bantam game against Scurry-Rosser. (Shedrick Walker)

Image: Taylor Boyd — Taylor added some Gladiator bling to her cheerleading ensemble.

Taylor Boyd — Taylor added some Gladiator bling to her cheerleading ensemble. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kammie Magness — Kammie still has one good hand.

Kammie Magness — Kammie still has one good hand. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emma Martinez — Emma takes a moment to watch the game before getting her cheer on.

Emma Martinez — Emma takes a moment to watch the game before getting her cheer on. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jennifer Salas — Jennifer sparkles as IYAA Cheerleader.

Jennifer Salas — Jennifer sparkles as IYAA Cheerleader. (Barry Byers)

Image: Onside kick time — Special teams coach Corey Johnson sets up the ball for an onside kick attempt by Jaiden Barr while John Hall (white helmet), Julius Wilson(33), Laveranues Green (21) and Triston Hayes(9) get set to run down for the recovery.

Onside kick time — Special teams coach Corey Johnson sets up the ball for an onside kick attempt by Jaiden Barr while John Hall (white helmet), Julius Wilson(33), Laveranues Green (21) and Triston Hayes(9) get set to run down for the recovery. (Barry Byers)

Image: Teaming up — Jaiden Barr and Ty Cash bring down the Wildcat quarterback as Damorion Sargent(7) and Bryce DeBorde(44) moved in to help.

Teaming up — Jaiden Barr and Ty Cash bring down the Wildcat quarterback as Damorion Sargent(7) and Bryce DeBorde(44) moved in to help. (Shedrick Walker)

Image: Handful of Wildcat — Bryce DeBorde strong arms a Wildcat runner to the ground.

Handful of Wildcat — Bryce DeBorde strong arms a Wildcat runner to the ground. (Shedrick Walker)

Image: Shaniaya Johnson — A multitasker, IYAA Cheerleader Shaniaya Johnson cheers, claps and dances all at once.

Shaniaya Johnson — A multitasker, IYAA Cheerleader Shaniaya Johnson cheers, claps and dances all at once. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ruff & Tuff — The IYAA Cheerleaders strut their stuff for Gladiator fans.

Ruff & Tuff — The IYAA Cheerleaders strut their stuff for Gladiator fans. (Barry Byers)

Image: Be afraid! — IYAAs Tyvon Gates forces the Wildcat kick returner to take a seat.

Be afraid! — IYAAs Tyvon Gates forces the Wildcat kick returner to take a seat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Karley Sigler — IYAA CHeerleader Karley Sigler’s eyes stay blue even on a stormy day.

Karley Sigler — IYAA CHeerleader Karley Sigler’s eyes stay blue even on a stormy day. (Barry Byers)

Image: Virginia Stephens — Virginia is an official pom-pom carrying member of the IYAA Cheerleading squad.

Virginia Stephens — Virginia is an official pom-pom carrying member of the IYAA Cheerleading squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: Here we go! — Garret Cash, Ricky Pendleton and Christian Cole head downfield to block out of the trips left formation.

Here we go! — Garret Cash, Ricky Pendleton and Christian Cole head downfield to block out of the trips left formation. (Barry Byers)

Image: Crunch! — Taron Smith(10) tackles a Wildcat runner.

Crunch! — Taron Smith(10) tackles a Wildcat runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Incoming! — Italy’s IYAA Minors’ defense pressures the Wildcat quarterback.

Incoming! — Italy’s IYAA Minors’ defense pressures the Wildcat quarterback. (Barry Byers)

Image: Minors on the move — IYAA Minors running back Ricky Pendleton(3) takes the handoff and heads for open field.

Minors on the move — IYAA Minors running back Ricky Pendleton(3) takes the handoff and heads for open field. (Barry Byers)

Image: That’s Cole — IYAA Minors running back Christian Cole(29) makes his way inside the 10-yard line of the Wildcats.

That’s Cole — IYAA Minors running back Christian Cole(29) makes his way inside the 10-yard line of the Wildcats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Run, Ricky, run! — IYAA Minors running back Ricky Pendleton(3) fights off a Wildcat defender.

Run, Ricky, run! — IYAA Minors running back Ricky Pendleton(3) fights off a Wildcat defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: Boys of Fall — These mighty mites get in a sideline game before the rains turned heavy.

Boys of Fall — These mighty mites get in a sideline game before the rains turned heavy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Catching some rain — The IYAA Minors were able to finish their game despite increasing rains and held on for a 6-0 victory.

Catching some rain — The IYAA Minors were able to finish their game despite increasing rains and held on for a 6-0 victory. (Barry Byers)

Image: Major bummer — The IYAA Majors try to stay fired up but heavy rains postponed their game against Scurry-Rosser.

Major bummer — The IYAA Majors try to stay fired up but heavy rains postponed their game against Scurry-Rosser. (Barry Byers)

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