IYAA football and cheerleading kicks off 2011 season against the Rice Bulldogs

Image: Lane Shifflett(26) and Willie Talton(4) lead the way as the IYAA C-Team Gladiators (K-2nd) charge onto Willis Field in Italy to take on the Rice Bulldogs to kickoff the 2011 season.

Lane Shifflett(26) and Willie Talton(4) lead the way as the IYAA C-Team Gladiators (K-2nd) charge onto Willis Field in Italy to take on the Rice Bulldogs to kickoff the 2011 season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Julius Williams(88) kicks off as teammates Curtis Benson(61) and Joseph Phillips(97) contemplate running down the field and making a tackle.

Julius Williams(88) kicks off as teammates Curtis Benson(61) and Joseph Phillips(97) contemplate running down the field and making a tackle. (Barry Byers)

Image: C-Team assistant coach Michael Davis looks on as Darrin Jackson(80) lead blocks for quarterback Laveranues Green(10).

C-Team assistant coach Michael Davis looks on as Darrin Jackson(80) lead blocks for quarterback Laveranues Green(10). (Barry Byers)

Image: Kanaan Richters(26) and his defensive teammates keep Rice from crossing the goal line in the fourth quarter to preserve a 12-0 shutout win for the IYAA C-Team.

Kanaan Richters(26) and his defensive teammates keep Rice from crossing the goal line in the fourth quarter to preserve a 12-0 shutout win for the IYAA C-Team. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA C-Team Cheerleaders made a lot of noise on Saturday under the direction of cheer coach Courtney Rudd and head cheer coach Jessica Posey.

The IYAA C-Team Cheerleaders made a lot of noise on Saturday under the direction of cheer coach Courtney Rudd and head cheer coach Jessica Posey. (Barry Byers)

Image: Preston Rasco(9) and Michael Gonzalez(22) lead the way for teammate Ricky Pendleton(21) who carries the ball for a big gain during the B-Team game.

Preston Rasco(9) and Michael Gonzalez(22) lead the way for teammate Ricky Pendleton(21) who carries the ball for a big gain during the B-Team game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Preston Rasco(9) returns the kickoff while teammate Ricky Pendleton(21) attempts to throw a block.

Preston Rasco(9) returns the kickoff while teammate Ricky Pendleton(21) attempts to throw a block. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ricky Pendleton(21) gets help from fellow defenders Parker Richters and Jayden Barr as the trio tries to tackle a Bulldog runner.

Ricky Pendleton(21) gets help from fellow defenders Parker Richters and Jayden Barr as the trio tries to tackle a Bulldog runner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bryce DeBorde(44) escapes the clutches of a Bulldog tackler and turns on the speed.

Bryce DeBorde(44) escapes the clutches of a Bulldog tackler and turns on the speed. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ricky Pendleton(21) gets loose in Rice’s secondary while teammates Gage Wafer(24) and Erik Martinez(5) look for Bulldogs to block downfield.

Ricky Pendleton(21) gets loose in Rice’s secondary while teammates Gage Wafer(24) and Erik Martinez(5) look for Bulldogs to block downfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA B-Team breaks the huddle.

The IYAA B-Team breaks the huddle. (Barry Byers)

Image: If these IYAA B-Team Cheerleaders can’t cheer you up then nothing will.

If these IYAA B-Team Cheerleaders can’t cheer you up then nothing will. (Barry Byers)

Image: B-Team assistant coach Andy Saxon has some positive words with hard hitting tackler Bryce DeBorde(44). 

B-Team assistant coach Andy Saxon has some positive words with hard hitting tackler Bryce DeBorde(44).  (Barry Byers)

Image: Ricky Pendleton(21) races down the sideline to put the IYAA B-Team up 19-13.

Ricky Pendleton(21) races down the sideline to put the IYAA B-Team up 19-13. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-Team Cheerleader Hannah Haight tosses a gift bag into the stands.

IYAA A-Team Cheerleader Hannah Haight tosses a gift bag into the stands. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA A-Team defense proved stingy and shuts out Rice 26-0.

The IYAA A-Team defense proved stingy and shuts out Rice 26-0. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac Salcido(80) buries a Bulldog runner near midfield during the A-Team game.

Isaac Salcido(80) buries a Bulldog runner near midfield during the A-Team game. (Barry Byers)

Image: A-Team head cheer coach Darla Wood reflects on a fun day of cheerleading.

A-Team head cheer coach Darla Wood reflects on a fun day of cheerleading. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA A-Team congratulates Rice after the game.

The IYAA A-Team congratulates Rice after the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Members of the IYAA A-Team begin to celebrate their opening day win.

Members of the IYAA A-Team begin to celebrate their opening day win. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clay Riddle(31) gets cheered on by the IYAA A-Team Cheerleaders as he takes a victory trot thru spirit alley.

Clay Riddle(31) gets cheered on by the IYAA A-Team Cheerleaders as he takes a victory trot thru spirit alley. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA A-Team celebrates at midfield after their 26-0 win over Rice.

The IYAA A-Team celebrates at midfield after their 26-0 win over Rice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac Salcido takes a well deserved break after the game.

Isaac Salcido takes a well deserved break after the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Austin Lowe displays his new helmet and decal after the IYAA A-Team’s win over Rice.

Austin Lowe displays his new helmet and decal after the IYAA A-Team’s win over Rice. (Barry Byers)

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