The IYAA Gladiators will field two teams in Superbowls on Saturday

Image: The IYAA C-Team players relax before shocking the world! — The IYAA C-Team shocked the world after upsetting Scurry-Rosser 12-6, in overtime, to win the 2010 NESA C-Division Conference Championship game. Meet the Champs: Top Row: Joseph Phillips, Julius Williams, John Hall, Dustyn Rose, Brennon Boyd, Taylor Sparks, Kevin Magness. Middle Row: Rocklin Ginnett, Laveranues Green, Byron Davis, Damorion Sargent, Darrin Jackson, Isaac Gray. Bottom Row: Bryce DeBorde, Joe Jackson, Ty Cash, Preston Rasco, Jaiden “Tootie” Barr and Jayvyn “Peanut” Azakytu. Not pictured: Jalyn Wallace and Triston Hayes.

The IYAA C-Team players relax before shocking the world! — The IYAA C-Team shocked the world after upsetting Scurry-Rosser 12-6, in overtime, to win the 2010 NESA C-Division Conference Championship game. Meet the Champs: Top Row: Joseph Phillips, Julius Williams, John Hall, Dustyn Rose, Brennon Boyd, Taylor Sparks, Kevin Magness. Middle Row: Rocklin Ginnett, Laveranues Green, Byron Davis, Damorion Sargent, Darrin Jackson, Isaac Gray. Bottom Row: Bryce DeBorde, Joe Jackson, Ty Cash, Preston Rasco, Jaiden “Tootie” Barr and Jayvyn “Peanut” Azakytu. Not pictured: Jalyn Wallace and Triston Hayes. (Latoya Anderson Hall)

Image: The B-Team unites — The IYAA B-Team Gladiators are lead out by Ricky Pendleton(26), Taron Smith(10), Jaylon Davis(4), Zorian Burley(21) and Ja’Sean Brooks(11) to start their team’s conference championship playoff game against the Palmer Bulldogs.

The B-Team unites — The IYAA B-Team Gladiators are lead out by Ricky Pendleton(26), Taron Smith(10), Jaylon Davis(4), Zorian Burley(21) and Ja’Sean Brooks(11) to start their team’s conference championship playoff game against the Palmer Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tails…no, heads! — Head coach Gary Wood, along with captains Taron Smith(10), Ricky Pendleton(26) and Christian Cole(29) watch the games ceremonial coin toss as it flips in the air.

Tails…no, heads! — Head coach Gary Wood, along with captains Taron Smith(10), Ricky Pendleton(26) and Christian Cole(29) watch the games ceremonial coin toss as it flips in the air. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hang time — IYAA cheerleader, Courtni Bland, leaps for the Gladiators.

Hang time — IYAA cheerleader, Courtni Bland, leaps for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cole escapes — Christian Cole(29) out runs a Palmer Bulldog.

Cole escapes — Christian Cole(29) out runs a Palmer Bulldog. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nipping at our heels — Taron Smith(10) helps Italy’s IYAA B-Team step over the Palmer Bulldogs and into the Superbowl.

Nipping at our heels — Taron Smith(10) helps Italy’s IYAA B-Team step over the Palmer Bulldogs and into the Superbowl. (Barry Byers)

Image: My turn! — The IYAA Cheerleaders are on a whole other level.

My turn! — The IYAA Cheerleaders are on a whole other level. (Barry Byers)

Image: Heel! — Italy’s Ryder Itson(6), Miguel Martinez(30), Donald Hayes(56) and Jaylon Davis(4) converge on a Palmer Bulldog runner.

Heel! — Italy’s Ryder Itson(6), Miguel Martinez(30), Donald Hayes(56) and Jaylon Davis(4) converge on a Palmer Bulldog runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Timely tackle — Italy’s Christian Cole(29) makes a fourth down tackle to give Italy possession of the ball.

Timely tackle — Italy’s Christian Cole(29) makes a fourth down tackle to give Italy possession of the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Excuse me Mr. Referee — Italy’s Taron Smith(10) avoids a zebra and two Bulldogs on this play.

Excuse me Mr. Referee — Italy’s Taron Smith(10) avoids a zebra and two Bulldogs on this play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lizzie leaps — IYAA cheerleader Brooke DeBorde looks on with a smile as fellow cheerleader Lizzie Garcia touches the sky.

Lizzie leaps — IYAA cheerleader Brooke DeBorde looks on with a smile as fellow cheerleader Lizzie Garcia touches the sky. (Barry Byers)

Image: The way to the Superbowl — Taron Smith(10) turns the corner and helps lead Italy’s B-Team Gladiators to a conference championship victory over Palmer.

The way to the Superbowl — Taron Smith(10) turns the corner and helps lead Italy’s B-Team Gladiators to a conference championship victory over Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Follow us! — IYAA B-Team blockers Jacob Wiser(8) and Brennon Sigler(79) lead Taron Smith(10) thru the hole.

Follow us! — IYAA B-Team blockers Jacob Wiser(8) and Brennon Sigler(79) lead Taron Smith(10) thru the hole. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheese! — IYAA cheerleaders and football players made a lifetime of memories on Saturday.

Cheese! — IYAA cheerleaders and football players made a lifetime of memories on Saturday. (Barry Byers)

Image: We’re back! — IYAA Cheerleader Brook DeBorde asks the question, “Can you see us now?” The B-Team Gladiators beat Palmer 12-0 in the playoff round for the right to appear in the 2010 NESA Superbowl.

We’re back! — IYAA Cheerleader Brook DeBorde asks the question, “Can you see us now?” The B-Team Gladiators beat Palmer 12-0 in the playoff round for the right to appear in the 2010 NESA Superbowl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rise, Italy! — IYAA cheerleader Madelyn Chambers helps cheer on the B-Team Gladiators to a win over Palmer.

Rise, Italy! — IYAA cheerleader Madelyn Chambers helps cheer on the B-Team Gladiators to a win over Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: The defenders — Christian Cole(29) and Michael Gonzalez(12) are proud to be returning to the Superbowl.

The defenders — Christian Cole(29) and Michael Gonzalez(12) are proud to be returning to the Superbowl. (Barry Byers)

Image: The fall and rise — IYAA B-Team Gladiator Jaylon Wallace and his fellow undefeated Gladiators get the job done in Scurry after defeating Palmer 12-0 to become the 2010 NESA B-Division Conference Champions! Next up, Superbowl!

The fall and rise — IYAA B-Team Gladiator Jaylon Wallace and his fellow undefeated Gladiators get the job done in Scurry after defeating Palmer 12-0 to become the 2010 NESA B-Division Conference Champions! Next up, Superbowl! (Barry Byers)

Image: Ready for the game — IYAA C-Team players Ty Cash, Julius Williams, Joe Jackson and Jayvyn “Peanut” Azakytu get their game faces on.

Ready for the game — IYAA C-Team players Ty Cash, Julius Williams, Joe Jackson and Jayvyn “Peanut” Azakytu get their game faces on. (Barry Byers)

Image: Teamwork wins Championships — Blocking, ball faking and running hard helped the IYAA C-Team Gladiators (K-2nd) pull off an upset win over Scurry-Rosser.

Teamwork wins Championships — Blocking, ball faking and running hard helped the IYAA C-Team Gladiators (K-2nd) pull off an upset win over Scurry-Rosser. (Latoya Anderson Hall)

Image: Season’s greetings — Italy’s Julius Williams(33) delivers a football season’s greeting to a Scurry-Rosser runner.

Season’s greetings — Italy’s Julius Williams(33) delivers a football season’s greeting to a Scurry-Rosser runner. (Latoya Anderson Hall)

Image: Close quarters — It was a to-close-to-call shoving match between Italy’s IYAA C-Team and the Scurry-Rosser Wildcats as the game remained 0-0 until the fourth quarter. By the end of regulation, both teams were tied 6-6 before Italy won the 2010 NESA Conference Championship game 12-6 in overtime.

Close quarters — It was a to-close-to-call shoving match between Italy’s IYAA C-Team and the Scurry-Rosser Wildcats as the game remained 0-0 until the fourth quarter. By the end of regulation, both teams were tied 6-6 before Italy won the 2010 NESA Conference Championship game 12-6 in overtime. (Latoya Anderson Hall)

Image: Determined players — IYAA C-Team Gladiator Bryce DeBorde(44) carries the hopes of his team along with a Scurry-Rosser Wildcat defender on his back. Who wanted it more? Italy did!

Determined players — IYAA C-Team Gladiator Bryce DeBorde(44) carries the hopes of his team along with a Scurry-Rosser Wildcat defender on his back. Who wanted it more? Italy did! (Michele Cash)

Image: IYAA Proud — Proud of both IYAA teams accomplishments on Saturday are: Back row Alex Garcia, B-Team head coach Gary Wood, B-Team assistant coach Sean Brooks and Ja’Sean Brooks. Front row Bryce DeBorde (C-Team), Ty Cash (C-Team) and Ricky Pendleton.

IYAA Proud — Proud of both IYAA teams accomplishments on Saturday are: Back row Alex Garcia, B-Team head coach Gary Wood, B-Team assistant coach Sean Brooks and Ja’Sean Brooks. Front row Bryce DeBorde (C-Team), Ty Cash (C-Team) and Ricky Pendleton. (Barry Byers)

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