IYAA football players and cheerleaders test their skills against Ferris

Image: IYAA C-Team (K-2nd) captains Isaac Todd(30) and Julius Williams(88) wish the Ferris Yellow Jacket captains good luck in an early season rematch from the 2010 NESA Bantam Division Superbowl.

IYAA C-Team (K-2nd) captains Isaac Todd(30) and Julius Williams(88) wish the Ferris Yellow Jacket captains good luck in an early season rematch from the 2010 NESA Bantam Division Superbowl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Laveranues Green(10) breaks several tackles on his way to a 55-yard game tying touchdown against Ferris in the first half of the bantam game.

Italy’s Laveranues Green(10) breaks several tackles on his way to a 55-yard game tying touchdown against Ferris in the first half of the bantam game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Willie Talton enjoys a turf level view of the bantam game.

Italy’s Willie Talton enjoys a turf level view of the bantam game. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA B-Team (3rd & 4th) defenders Ty Cash(24), Jayden Saxon(44) and Ricky Pendleton(21) keep a Ferris runner from reaching the endzone. 

IYAA B-Team (3rd & 4th) defenders Ty Cash(24), Jayden Saxon(44) and Ricky Pendleton(21) keep a Ferris runner from reaching the endzone.  (Barry Byers)

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Image: Shaniaya cheers for all to hear.

Shaniaya cheers for all to hear. (Barry Byers)

Image: Maddie and Emma get their cheer on.

Maddie and Emma get their cheer on. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA B-Team cheerleader Courtney Riddle gets her groove on during a cheer. 

IYAA B-Team cheerleader Courtney Riddle gets her groove on during a cheer.  (Barry Byers)

Image: With Jayden Saxon(44) fighting back the Yellow Jacket swarm, Ricky Pendleton(21) passes downfield.

With Jayden Saxon(44) fighting back the Yellow Jacket swarm, Ricky Pendleton(21) passes downfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Tylan Wallace(2) calls the play out to his IYAA A-Team’s (5th & 6th) offensive huddle.

Quarterback Tylan Wallace(2) calls the play out to his IYAA A-Team’s (5th & 6th) offensive huddle. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taron Smith(34) makes a timely block to allow quarterback Tylan Wallace(2) a chance to pass.

Taron Smith(34) makes a timely block to allow quarterback Tylan Wallace(2) a chance to pass. (Shedric Walker)

Image: Taron Smith(34) searches for a crease behind his offensive line.

Taron Smith(34) searches for a crease behind his offensive line. (Shedric Walker)

Image: Kendrick Norwood(10) finds running room around the edge of the Ferris defense.

Kendrick Norwood(10) finds running room around the edge of the Ferris defense. (Shedric Walker)

Image: Taron Smith(34) follows Ryder Itson(6) thru a nest of Yellow jackets.

Taron Smith(34) follows Ryder Itson(6) thru a nest of Yellow jackets. (Shedric Walker)

Image: Coach Barry and Nevaeh enjoy the IYAA games in Ferris.

Coach Barry and Nevaeh enjoy the IYAA games in Ferris. (Shedric Walker)

Image: Isaac Salcido(80) takes on a couple of Yellow Jacket defenders.

Isaac Salcido(80) takes on a couple of Yellow Jacket defenders. (Shedric Walker)

Image: Clay Riddle helps to push the IYAA A-Team past Ferris with a 9-0 win.

Clay Riddle helps to push the IYAA A-Team past Ferris with a 9-0 win. (Shedric Walker)

Image: Tylan Wallace(2) and Taron Smith(34) execute the option play.

Tylan Wallace(2) and Taron Smith(34) execute the option play. (Shedric Walker)

Image: While receiving blocks from teammates Gary Escamilla(40) and Isaac Salcido(80), quarterback Tylan Wallace(2) aims a pass downfield.

While receiving blocks from teammates Gary Escamilla(40) and Isaac Salcido(80), quarterback Tylan Wallace(2) aims a pass downfield. (Shedric Walker)

Image: Taking care of the Ferris defensive line are Austin Lowe(93) and Alex Garcia(98).

Taking care of the Ferris defensive line are Austin Lowe(93) and Alex Garcia(98). (Shedric Walker)

Image: Isaac Salcido(80) powers his way over a Ferris defender to score a 1-point conversion to give the IYAA A-Team a 9-0 lead.

Isaac Salcido(80) powers his way over a Ferris defender to score a 1-point conversion to give the IYAA A-Team a 9-0 lead. (Shedric Walker)

Image: Clay Riddle(31), Gary Escamilla(40), Adam Powell(25) and Isaac Salcido(80) raid the Yellow Jacket backfield.

Clay Riddle(31), Gary Escamilla(40), Adam Powell(25) and Isaac Salcido(80) raid the Yellow Jacket backfield. (Shedric Walker)

Image: Adam Powell(25) helps Kendrick Norwood(10) force a Ferris fumble while teammates Isaac Salcido(80), Taron Smith(34) and Gary Escamilla(40) head toward the loose ball.

Adam Powell(25) helps Kendrick Norwood(10) force a Ferris fumble while teammates Isaac Salcido(80), Taron Smith(34) and Gary Escamilla(40) head toward the loose ball. (Shedric Walker)

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