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Image: IYAA Sports, the photo headline says it all! — Saturday highlighted the talents of the IYAA’s A,B,C football teams and the, always entertaining, IYAA cheerleaders. Footballs fly thru the air on the field while candy and plastic footballs are tossed into the stands from cheerleaders to fans.

IYAA Sports, the photo headline says it all! — Saturday highlighted the talents of the IYAA’s A,B,C football teams and the, always entertaining, IYAA cheerleaders. Footballs fly thru the air on the field while candy and plastic footballs are tossed into the stands from cheerleaders to fans. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jalyn gains yards — IYAA C-Team Gladiator Jalyn Wallace(2) finds running room in the Rice Bulldogs’ secondary. Wallace carried twice in the game for positive yards.

Jalyn gains yards — IYAA C-Team Gladiator Jalyn Wallace(2) finds running room in the Rice Bulldogs’ secondary. Wallace carried twice in the game for positive yards. (Michele Cash)

Image: Ten in again — Italy C-Team Gladiator Darrin Jackson(10) scores on a 1-point conversion run to add to his touchdown run earlier in the season against Dawson.

Ten in again — Italy C-Team Gladiator Darrin Jackson(10) scores on a 1-point conversion run to add to his touchdown run earlier in the season against Dawson. (Michele Cash)

Image: Bulldog catchers — C-Team Gladiators Jaiden Barr(34) and Laveraneus Green(21) catch this runaway Bulldog before he can reach the endzone. The effort helped the C-Team Gladiators earn their first shutout of the season, 19-0.

Bulldog catchers — C-Team Gladiators Jaiden Barr(34) and Laveraneus Green(21) catch this runaway Bulldog before he can reach the endzone. The effort helped the C-Team Gladiators earn their first shutout of the season, 19-0. (Michele Cash)

Image: Taylor Sparks — IYAA C-Team Gladiators’ offensive lineman Taylor Sparks(1) takes a moment to relax at halftime while Sparks and his offensive line comrades receive praise from their head coach on a well blocked first half.

Taylor Sparks — IYAA C-Team Gladiators’ offensive lineman Taylor Sparks(1) takes a moment to relax at halftime while Sparks and his offensive line comrades receive praise from their head coach on a well blocked first half. (Barry Byers)

Image: Peace! — IYAA cheerleader Virginia Stephens has a coke and a smile during a break in the action.

Peace! — IYAA cheerleader Virginia Stephens has a coke and a smile during a break in the action. (Barry Byers)

Image: Minors Cheerleaders — The 2010 IYAA Minors Cheerleaders keep fans entertained.

Minors Cheerleaders — The 2010 IYAA Minors Cheerleaders keep fans entertained. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tyvon Gates — Tyvon Gates plays cornerback for the IYAA B-Team Gladiators (3rd & 4th grades).

Tyvon Gates — Tyvon Gates plays cornerback for the IYAA B-Team Gladiators (3rd & 4th grades). (Barry Byers)

Image: Keeping cool… — …or at least trying to keep cool.

Keeping cool… — …or at least trying to keep cool. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gage Wafer — IYAA B-Team Gladiator, Gage Wafer(24), is one of the youngest players on the squad but is considered one of their biggest hitters.

Gage Wafer — IYAA B-Team Gladiator, Gage Wafer(24), is one of the youngest players on the squad but is considered one of their biggest hitters. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jump for Joy! — The IYAA B-Team Gladiators celebrate their undefeated streak of 5-0 after defeating Rice 30-6.

Jump for Joy! — The IYAA B-Team Gladiators celebrate their undefeated streak of 5-0 after defeating Rice 30-6. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lacy cheers — IYAA Cheerleader Lacy Mott cheers from the sideline.

Lacy cheers — IYAA Cheerleader Lacy Mott cheers from the sideline. (Barry Byers)

Image: See us now? — IYAA A-Team Gladiators’ Coach Edwin Wallace and the players hold up the ‘Italy Gladiators’ flag before taking the field.

See us now? — IYAA A-Team Gladiators’ Coach Edwin Wallace and the players hold up the ‘Italy Gladiators’ flag before taking the field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Dramatic entrance — The IYAA B-Team Gladiators bust through the banner while carrying the school colors and being cheered on by the IYAA Minors Cheerleaders.

Dramatic entrance — The IYAA B-Team Gladiators bust through the banner while carrying the school colors and being cheered on by the IYAA Minors Cheerleaders. (Michele Cash)

Image: Tylan Wallace — IYAA A-Team quarterback Tylan Wallace leads his teammates onto the field while hoisting the ‘Italy Gladiators’ flag.

Tylan Wallace — IYAA A-Team quarterback Tylan Wallace leads his teammates onto the field while hoisting the ‘Italy Gladiators’ flag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Big finish! — The IYAA Minors Cheerleaders reach new heights.

Big finish! — The IYAA Minors Cheerleaders reach new heights. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brooks kicks off — Jasean Brooks(11) kicks off for the IYAA B-Team Gladiators against the Rice Bulldogs while teammates Jacob Wiser(8) and Jaylon Davis(4) rush upfield.

Brooks kicks off — Jasean Brooks(11) kicks off for the IYAA B-Team Gladiators against the Rice Bulldogs while teammates Jacob Wiser(8) and Jaylon Davis(4) rush upfield. (Michele Cash)

Image: Fumble! — Ryder Itson(6) goes for a Bulldog fumble during the Minors game.

Fumble! — Ryder Itson(6) goes for a Bulldog fumble during the Minors game. (Michele Cash)

Image: Keeper play — IYAA A-Team quarterback Tylan Wallace(2) stiff-arms his way thru a Bulldog defender.

Keeper play — IYAA A-Team quarterback Tylan Wallace(2) stiff-arms his way thru a Bulldog defender. (Michele Cash)

Image: Unstoppable! — Italy breaks away from the Rice defense for a touchdown.

Unstoppable! — Italy breaks away from the Rice defense for a touchdown. (Michele Cash)

Image: Big Blocks — Austin Pittmon(50), center Austin Lowe(65) and Kenneth Norwood(25) fire off the line to block for Tylan Wallace(2) at quarterback.

Big Blocks — Austin Pittmon(50), center Austin Lowe(65) and Kenneth Norwood(25) fire off the line to block for Tylan Wallace(2) at quarterback. (Michele Cash)

Image: Nice, doggy! — IYAA A-Team Gladiator Kendrick Norwood(1) is being chased by a Bulldog down the Italy sideline.

Nice, doggy! — IYAA A-Team Gladiator Kendrick Norwood(1) is being chased by a Bulldog down the Italy sideline. (Michele Cash)

Image: We are #1! — The IYAA A-Team Cheerleaders shout it loud and proud!

We are #1! — The IYAA A-Team Cheerleaders shout it loud and proud! (Michele Cash)

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