The IYAA Gladiators sweep Hubbard in three games on Saturday

Image: Chasston Wilson(21) gets the IYAA A-Team in the endzone first — Italy’s Kenneth Norwood(25), Tylan Wallace(2) and Jarvis Harris(10) help lead the way for Chasston Wilson(21) as Wilson sprints into the endzone to give the IYAA A-Team a 7-0 halftime lead over Hubbard.

Chasston Wilson(21) gets the IYAA A-Team in the endzone first — Italy’s Kenneth Norwood(25), Tylan Wallace(2) and Jarvis Harris(10) help lead the way for Chasston Wilson(21) as Wilson sprints into the endzone to give the IYAA A-Team a 7-0 halftime lead over Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bryce brings friends — IYAA Cheerleader Madie Chambers cheers as Bryce DeBorde(44), Jaiden Barr(34), Joe Jackson(26) and Darrin Jackson(10) punch thru the Gladiators’ banner before knocking out the Hubbard Jaguars late in the fourth quarter.

Bryce brings friends — IYAA Cheerleader Madie Chambers cheers as Bryce DeBorde(44), Jaiden Barr(34), Joe Jackson(26) and Darrin Jackson(10) punch thru the Gladiators’ banner before knocking out the Hubbard Jaguars late in the fourth quarter. (Michele Cash)

Image: Teaming up — IYAA C-Team quarterback Ty Cash(61) hands off to Laveraneus Green(21) and then blocks the backside defensive end. Green gets the corner for a big gain against the Hubbard Jaguars.

Teaming up — IYAA C-Team quarterback Ty Cash(61) hands off to Laveraneus Green(21) and then blocks the backside defensive end. Green gets the corner for a big gain against the Hubbard Jaguars. (Michele Cash)

Image: Charge! — Tyvon Gates(40) and Taron Smith(10) lead the IYAA B-Team Gladiators (3rd & 4th graders) into Hubbard’s stadium as the IYAA Cheerleaders cheer them on!

Charge! — Tyvon Gates(40) and Taron Smith(10) lead the IYAA B-Team Gladiators (3rd & 4th graders) into Hubbard’s stadium as the IYAA Cheerleaders cheer them on! (Michele Cash)

Image: Cash goes fast — IYAA B-Team runner Garrett Cash(28) avoids a Jaguar tackler in the backfield and then breaks outside.

Cash goes fast — IYAA B-Team runner Garrett Cash(28) avoids a Jaguar tackler in the backfield and then breaks outside. (Michele Cash)

Image: Loud and proud — IYAA Cheerleaders keep Gladiators’ fans entertained and smiling to help Italy win all three games in Hubbard.

Loud and proud — IYAA Cheerleaders keep Gladiators’ fans entertained and smiling to help Italy win all three games in Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Itson is in — Ryder Itson(6) scores for the IYAA B-Team.

Itson is in — Ryder Itson(6) scores for the IYAA B-Team. (Michele Cash)

Image: Davis raises game — Jaylon Davis(4) follows his blocking and turns the corner against Hubbard’s defense.

Davis raises game — Jaylon Davis(4) follows his blocking and turns the corner against Hubbard’s defense. (Michele Cash)

Image: One team! — Head coach Gary Wood and the IYAA B-Team players celebrate their 20-6 win over Hubbard and remain undefeated in their division.

One team! — Head coach Gary Wood and the IYAA B-Team players celebrate their 20-6 win over Hubbard and remain undefeated in their division. (Michele Cash)

Image: We’re back! — Chasston Wilson(21) would later backup his claim as the IYAA A-Team takes the field in Hubbard.

We’re back! — Chasston Wilson(21) would later backup his claim as the IYAA A-Team takes the field in Hubbard. (Michele Cash)

Image: Big stop — Aaron Pittmon(61) hammers a Hubbard runner for no gain as Kendrick Norwood(1) helps to make sure the Jaguar goes down.

Big stop — Aaron Pittmon(61) hammers a Hubbard runner for no gain as Kendrick Norwood(1) helps to make sure the Jaguar goes down. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gaining ground — Italy’s Kendrick Norwood(1) receives a block from Clay Riddle(31) and heads for the sideline.

Gaining ground — Italy’s Kendrick Norwood(1) receives a block from Clay Riddle(31) and heads for the sideline. (Barry Byers)

Image: Twist and shout! — IYAA Majors Cheerleaders Elisha McClendon and Quintera Washington do a little twist against Hubbard.

Twist and shout! — IYAA Majors Cheerleaders Elisha McClendon and Quintera Washington do a little twist against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Go away rain — A-Team head coach Ken Norwood demonstrates the latest fashion in football headwear by using a yard marker as an umbrella.

Go away rain — A-Team head coach Ken Norwood demonstrates the latest fashion in football headwear by using a yard marker as an umbrella. (Barry Byers)

Image: Team defense — It took the whole defense working hard for four quarters to help the A-Team Gladiators get their second win, 13-7 against Hubbard.

Team defense — It took the whole defense working hard for four quarters to help the A-Team Gladiators get their second win, 13-7 against Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chasston’s proud — How do you like us now? Chasston Wilson(21) and the IYAA A-Team Gladiators get a big win in Hubbard!

Chasston’s proud — How do you like us now? Chasston Wilson(21) and the IYAA A-Team Gladiators get a big win in Hubbard! (Barry Byers)

Image: Doing their jobs — Chasston Wilson(21) leads the way for Kendrick Norwood(1) as A-Team quarterback Tylan Wallace hands off to Norwood.

Doing their jobs — Chasston Wilson(21) leads the way for Kendrick Norwood(1) as A-Team quarterback Tylan Wallace hands off to Norwood. (Barry Byers)

Image: Closing the door — Italy’s Tylan Wallace(2) and Keelan Azakytu(44) hunt down a Jaguar runner.

Closing the door — Italy’s Tylan Wallace(2) and Keelan Azakytu(44) hunt down a Jaguar runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Beep, beeeep! — Hubbard’s running back gets the license plate from that Mack Truck he just collided with. B E A S T – 6 1, registered to an Aaron Pittmon out of Italy.

Beep, beeeep! — Hubbard’s running back gets the license plate from that Mack Truck he just collided with. B E A S T – 6 1, registered to an Aaron Pittmon out of Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jumping for joy — Tylan Wallace(2), Keelan Azakytu(44) and Clay Riddle(31) celebrate their win in Hubbard.

Jumping for joy — Tylan Wallace(2), Keelan Azakytu(44) and Clay Riddle(31) celebrate their win in Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Enjoying the game — Keelan Azakytu, Andrew Barron, Clay Riddle, Gary Escamilla, James Walton and Chasston Wilson stick together and find the right way to win in Hubbard.

Enjoying the game — Keelan Azakytu, Andrew Barron, Clay Riddle, Gary Escamilla, James Walton and Chasston Wilson stick together and find the right way to win in Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: Game ball — Italy’s A-Team assistant coach Edwin Wallace presents Andrew Barron with an honorary game ball for his efforts on defense which included two interceptions in the first half. Barron’s efforts preserved a 7-0 halftime lead for Italy and gave the A-Team the momentum they needed to defeat Hubbard 13-7.

Game ball — Italy’s A-Team assistant coach Edwin Wallace presents Andrew Barron with an honorary game ball for his efforts on defense which included two interceptions in the first half. Barron’s efforts preserved a 7-0 halftime lead for Italy and gave the A-Team the momentum they needed to defeat Hubbard 13-7. (Barry Byers)

Image: Aaron Pittmon — One half of the “Beast Brothers,” Aaron Pittmon towers over the competition.

Aaron Pittmon — One half of the “Beast Brothers,” Aaron Pittmon towers over the competition. (Barry Byers)

Image: Austin Pittmon — A close-up of the other half of the “Beast Brothers.” Any closer, and I may have been seriously harmed.

Austin Pittmon — A close-up of the other half of the “Beast Brothers.” Any closer, and I may have been seriously harmed. (Barry Byers)

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