IYAA gets the trifecta against Dawson, Gladiators win all three

Image: IYAAs Majors (5th-6th) get a major win over the Dawson Bulldogs — The IYAA Majors offense celebrates a touchdown against the Dawson Bulldogs. The Majors won the contest 27-0 and improve their record to 2-1.

IYAAs Majors (5th-6th) get a major win over the Dawson Bulldogs — The IYAA Majors offense celebrates a touchdown against the Dawson Bulldogs. The Majors won the contest 27-0 and improve their record to 2-1. (Michele Cash)

Image: Preston gets the first — Preston Rasco(13) drags a Dawson Bulldog player past the first down marker which is being held by Cody Boyd who plays for the Italy Junior High team.

Preston gets the first — Preston Rasco(13) drags a Dawson Bulldog player past the first down marker which is being held by Cody Boyd who plays for the Italy Junior High team. (Michele Cash)

Image: Bryce rumbles — Bryce DeBorde(44) breaks into the open field during the Bantam game. DeBorde later added a touchdown in the contest.

Bryce rumbles — Bryce DeBorde(44) breaks into the open field during the Bantam game. DeBorde later added a touchdown in the contest. (Michele Cash)

Image: Yay, IYAA! — Madie Chambers cheers on the IYAA Bantam boys team.

Yay, IYAA! — Madie Chambers cheers on the IYAA Bantam boys team. (Michele Cash)

Image: Rasco in the pocket — Ty Cash(61), Jalyn Wallace(2), Taylor Sparks(1) and Brennon Boyd(31) create a passing pocket for quarterback Preston Rasco(13) who fires a bullet pass to Laveraneus Green. Rasco completed two passes to Green with one good for a touchdown.

Rasco in the pocket — Ty Cash(61), Jalyn Wallace(2), Taylor Sparks(1) and Brennon Boyd(31) create a passing pocket for quarterback Preston Rasco(13) who fires a bullet pass to Laveraneus Green. Rasco completed two passes to Green with one good for a touchdown. (Michele Cash)

Image: Ty tackled — Ty Cash gets tackled after gaining yards against the Bulldog defense during the Bantam game.

Ty tackled — Ty Cash gets tackled after gaining yards against the Bulldog defense during the Bantam game. (Michele Cash)

Image: Bantam wins on final play — With Dawson needing to run in an extra point to tie or pass for the win, the IYAA Bantam’s defense charges into the Bulldog backfield and noseguard Rocklin Ginnett recovers the resulting fumble to preserve the win for Italy.

Bantam wins on final play — With Dawson needing to run in an extra point to tie or pass for the win, the IYAA Bantam’s defense charges into the Bulldog backfield and noseguard Rocklin Ginnett recovers the resulting fumble to preserve the win for Italy. (Michele Cash)

Image: Slick kick — Ryder Itson(10) kicks off to Dawson to start the Minors (3rd & 4th) game while teammate Taron Smith(10) tracks the ball.

Slick kick — Ryder Itson(10) kicks off to Dawson to start the Minors (3rd & 4th) game while teammate Taron Smith(10) tracks the ball. (Michele Cash)

Image: Ball flips out — Jasean Brooks(11) causes the Bulldog runner to loose the handle on the ball.

Ball flips out — Jasean Brooks(11) causes the Bulldog runner to loose the handle on the ball. (Michele Cash)

Image: After the ball — IYAA Minors players scramble after a live ball.

After the ball — IYAA Minors players scramble after a live ball. (Michele Cash)

Image: Garrett gashes defense — Garrett Cash(28) breaks tackles down Italy’s sideline for a big gain against Dawson. Cash also scored on an extra point conversion run for the IYAA Minors team.

Garrett gashes defense — Garrett Cash(28) breaks tackles down Italy’s sideline for a big gain against Dawson. Cash also scored on an extra point conversion run for the IYAA Minors team. (Michele Cash)

Image: Lineman’s dream — With the game well in hand, head coach Gary Wood inserts an offensive lineman, Donald Hayes, into the backfield to show he can run with the dogs.

Lineman’s dream — With the game well in hand, head coach Gary Wood inserts an offensive lineman, Donald Hayes, into the backfield to show he can run with the dogs. (Michele Cash)

Image: We are #1 — Ryder Itson(6) and Jalon Davis(4) celebrate a fumble recovery with their Minor teammates.

We are #1 — Ryder Itson(6) and Jalon Davis(4) celebrate a fumble recovery with their Minor teammates. (Michele Cash)

Image: Majors take the field — The IYAA Major Cheerleaders shake their pom-poms as the Majors (5th & 6th) team charges down spirit alley and onto Willis Field.

Majors take the field — The IYAA Major Cheerleaders shake their pom-poms as the Majors (5th & 6th) team charges down spirit alley and onto Willis Field. (Michele Cash)

Image: Kendrick kicks — Kendrick Norwood(1) kicks off to the Bulldogs.

Kendrick kicks — Kendrick Norwood(1) kicks off to the Bulldogs. (Michele Cash)

Image: Big-time blocking! — The Majors offensive line attacks the Bulldog defense and leads their team to a 27-0 victory over Dawson.

Big-time blocking! — The Majors offensive line attacks the Bulldog defense and leads their team to a 27-0 victory over Dawson. (Michele Cash)

Image: Tylan down sideline — Majors quarterback Tylan Wallace(2) breaks downfield leaving Dawson defenders in the dust.

Tylan down sideline — Majors quarterback Tylan Wallace(2) breaks downfield leaving Dawson defenders in the dust. (Michele Cash)

Image: Kenneth kicks — Ken Norwood kicks off after a Majors touchdown.

Kenneth kicks — Ken Norwood kicks off after a Majors touchdown. (Michele Cash)

Image: Gladiators’ ball! — Italy recovers an onside kick during the IYAA Majors game against Dawson on Saturday.

Gladiators’ ball! — Italy recovers an onside kick during the IYAA Majors game against Dawson on Saturday. (Michele Cash)

Image: Norwood can — Kendrick Norwood(1) keeps churning his legs with Bulldogs biting at his heels.

Norwood can — Kendrick Norwood(1) keeps churning his legs with Bulldogs biting at his heels. (Michele Cash)

Image: Mark offers congrats — Majors coach Mark Souder offers congratulations to one of his lineman.

Mark offers congrats — Majors coach Mark Souder offers congratulations to one of his lineman. (Michele Cash)

Image: 2-to-1 — Tylan Wallace(2) passes downfield to Kendrick Norwwod(1).

2-to-1 — Tylan Wallace(2) passes downfield to Kendrick Norwwod(1). (Michele Cash)

Image: Sideline fun — IYAA Cheerleaders Quintera Washington and Brooke DeBorde have a blast cheering during the games as Italy A, B, C-Teams win all three on Saturday.

Sideline fun — IYAA Cheerleaders Quintera Washington and Brooke DeBorde have a blast cheering during the games as Italy A, B, C-Teams win all three on Saturday. (Michele Cash)

Image: Julius celebrates birthday — Julius Williams(33) celebrates his 7th birthday party with family and teammates after his Bantam team beat Dawson 19-18. Julius’s mother, Jennifer Johnson cuts the cake.

Julius celebrates birthday — Julius Williams(33) celebrates his 7th birthday party with family and teammates after his Bantam team beat Dawson 19-18. Julius’s mother, Jennifer Johnson cuts the cake. (Barry Byers)

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