The IYAA Gladiators impress fans on Superbowl Saturday

Image: The IYAA B-Team Gladiators and their cheerleaders celebrate — The undefeated, undisputed, IYAA B-Team Gladiators and their cheerleaders celebrate repeating as Superbowl champions after their 33-13 win over the Scurry-Rosser Wildcats in Blooming Grove.

The IYAA B-Team Gladiators and their cheerleaders celebrate — The undefeated, undisputed, IYAA B-Team Gladiators and their cheerleaders celebrate repeating as Superbowl champions after their 33-13 win over the Scurry-Rosser Wildcats in Blooming Grove. (Barry Byers)

Image: Get ’em next year — The IYAA C-Team Gladiators huddle one last time after their 25-13 Superbowl loss to the Ferris Yellow Jackets.

Get ’em next year — The IYAA C-Team Gladiators huddle one last time after their 25-13 Superbowl loss to the Ferris Yellow Jackets. (Barry Byers)

Image: So proud — IYAA Cheerleader Virginia Stephens receives her Superbowl trophy from IYAA Cheer Sponsor Becky Boyd.

So proud — IYAA Cheerleader Virginia Stephens receives her Superbowl trophy from IYAA Cheer Sponsor Becky Boyd. (Barry Byers)

Image: Amazing catch! — Ryder Itson(6) makes an amazing one-handed grab and then breaks a tackle before being brought down after a 40-yard gain in the Superbowl.

Amazing catch! — Ryder Itson(6) makes an amazing one-handed grab and then breaks a tackle before being brought down after a 40-yard gain in the Superbowl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quick Cash — IYAA B-Team player, Garrett Cash(28), takes a quick breather on the sideline before returning to the game against Scurry.

Quick Cash — IYAA B-Team player, Garrett Cash(28), takes a quick breather on the sideline before returning to the game against Scurry. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kicking up the noise — IYAA cheerleaders entertained fans with throughout two Superbowl games on Saturday.

Kicking up the noise — IYAA cheerleaders entertained fans with throughout two Superbowl games on Saturday. (Barry Byers)

Image: The right moves — IYAA Cheerleaders build pyramids to help elevate the intensity on the field.

The right moves — IYAA Cheerleaders build pyramids to help elevate the intensity on the field. (Barry Byers)

Image: I got your back — Ricky Pendleton(26) lead blocks for his older brother Taron Smith(10) to help Italy’s B-Team become back-to-back Superbowl champions.

I got your back — Ricky Pendleton(26) lead blocks for his older brother Taron Smith(10) to help Italy’s B-Team become back-to-back Superbowl champions. (Barry Byers)

Image: The highest level — IYAA cheerleaders Elizabeth Garcia, Quintera Washington and Moesha Griffin display their athletic jumps during the Superbowl.

The highest level — IYAA cheerleaders Elizabeth Garcia, Quintera Washington and Moesha Griffin display their athletic jumps during the Superbowl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sigler’s game face — Brennon Sigler(79) is ready for the Superbowl matchup against the Scurry-Rosser Wildcats.

Sigler’s game face — Brennon Sigler(79) is ready for the Superbowl matchup against the Scurry-Rosser Wildcats. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiators on the go — Italy’s Christian Cole(29), Taron Smith(10) and Ryder Itson(6) try to stop a Wildcat in the open field.

Gladiators on the go — Italy’s Christian Cole(29), Taron Smith(10) and Ryder Itson(6) try to stop a Wildcat in the open field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Drew it up this way — Gladiator defensive lineman Drew Celis(31) brings down Scurry’s talented quarterback as Taron Smith(10) and Addison Alexander(9) power their way in.

Drew it up this way — Gladiator defensive lineman Drew Celis(31) brings down Scurry’s talented quarterback as Taron Smith(10) and Addison Alexander(9) power their way in. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gotcha, Gary! — Assistant B-Team coach Aaron Itson squirts head coach Gary Wood with a cold water bottle to celebrate the teams Superbowl win.

Gotcha, Gary! — Assistant B-Team coach Aaron Itson squirts head coach Gary Wood with a cold water bottle to celebrate the teams Superbowl win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taking a moment — B-Team assistant coach Addison Alexander takes a knee, and then a moment, to reflect on the outstanding accomplishments by the B-Team Gladiators this season. The group had to win a couple of nail-biters along the way to finish undefeated at 9-0 and claim the 2010 NESA B-Division Superbowl Championship.

Taking a moment — B-Team assistant coach Addison Alexander takes a knee, and then a moment, to reflect on the outstanding accomplishments by the B-Team Gladiators this season. The group had to win a couple of nail-biters along the way to finish undefeated at 9-0 and claim the 2010 NESA B-Division Superbowl Championship. (Barry Byers)

Image: We are #1…twice — Jacob Wiser and Ricky Pendleton are proud two be back-to-back Superbowl Champions.

We are #1…twice — Jacob Wiser and Ricky Pendleton are proud two be back-to-back Superbowl Champions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud pair — IYAAs Co-MVP of the 2010 NESA B-Division Superbowl, Ryder Itson, shares the joy of his team’s win with his kid sister, Azlin.

Proud pair — IYAAs Co-MVP of the 2010 NESA B-Division Superbowl, Ryder Itson, shares the joy of his team’s win with his kid sister, Azlin. (Barry Byers)

Image: Back-to-back Champs! — B-Team quarterback and IYAAs Co-MVP of the 2010 NESA B-Division Superbowl, Taron Smith, stands alongside his head coach, Gary Wood, after the twosome teamed up for back-to-back Superbowl Championships.

Back-to-back Champs! — B-Team quarterback and IYAAs Co-MVP of the 2010 NESA B-Division Superbowl, Taron Smith, stands alongside his head coach, Gary Wood, after the twosome teamed up for back-to-back Superbowl Championships. (Barry Byers)

Image: The awards ceremony — The awards are on display during the IYAA Bonfire Party which took place on Saturday after the Superbowl games at the home of Darla and Gary Wood.

The awards ceremony — The awards are on display during the IYAA Bonfire Party which took place on Saturday after the Superbowl games at the home of Darla and Gary Wood. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fun for all! — The IYAA family watches the bonfire brighten up the hillside.

Fun for all! — The IYAA family watches the bonfire brighten up the hillside. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA Blondefire — IYAA cheerleaders Courtney Riddle and Lacy Mott show off their championship smiles that are as bright as the bonfire.

IYAA Blondefire — IYAA cheerleaders Courtney Riddle and Lacy Mott show off their championship smiles that are as bright as the bonfire. (Barry Byers)

Image: Great girls — Quintera Washington and Moesha Griffin sit down during the awards ceremony.

Great girls — Quintera Washington and Moesha Griffin sit down during the awards ceremony. (Barry Byers)

Image: We’re ready! — The original Mr. Microphone and former IYAA coach Bryant Cockran volunteers his time as DJ during the IYAA Bonfire Party.

We’re ready! — The original Mr. Microphone and former IYAA coach Bryant Cockran volunteers his time as DJ during the IYAA Bonfire Party. (Barry Byers)

Image: We are the Champions! — IYAA Cheer Coaches Robin Wafer and Darla Wood help Quintera Washington and Lacy Mott select a song.

We are the Champions! — IYAA Cheer Coaches Robin Wafer and Darla Wood help Quintera Washington and Lacy Mott select a song. (Barry Byers)

Image: What a day — Stephen Mott and B-Team coach Gary Wood enjoy the IYAA Bonfire Party with friends and family.

What a day — Stephen Mott and B-Team coach Gary Wood enjoy the IYAA Bonfire Party with friends and family. (Barry Byers)

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