The IYAA Gladiators post two shutouts against Palmer

Image: K-2nd grade coaches Michael Davis and Aaron Itson congratulate their team on getting back into the win column after their 18-0 win over Palmer.

K-2nd grade coaches Michael Davis and Aaron Itson congratulate their team on getting back into the win column after their 18-0 win over Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Offensive lineman Isaac Gray had his first career carries out of the backfield for the K-2nd Gladiators on Saturday and now he’s a celebrity.

Offensive lineman Isaac Gray had his first career carries out of the backfield for the K-2nd Gladiators on Saturday and now he’s a celebrity. (Barry Byers)

Image: A bucket full of C-Team spirit and a smile.

A bucket full of C-Team spirit and a smile. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA B-team head coach Gary Wood sends in a play with Bryce DeBorde(4).

IYAA B-team head coach Gary Wood sends in a play with Bryce DeBorde(4). (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Gage Wafer(24) makes the tackle on Palmer’s running back during the B-team game.

Italy’s Gage Wafer(24) makes the tackle on Palmer’s running back during the B-team game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bryce DeBorde(4) fights thru a double team while teammate Preston Rasco(9) tackles the Bulldog quarterback for a loss.

Bryce DeBorde(4) fights thru a double team while teammate Preston Rasco(9) tackles the Bulldog quarterback for a loss. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA B-team defenders Brennon Sigler(82), Eric Martinez, Preston Rasco(9) and Ty Cash(24) converge on a Bulldog back.

IYAA B-team defenders Brennon Sigler(82), Eric Martinez, Preston Rasco(9) and Ty Cash(24) converge on a Bulldog back. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA B-team cheerleaders win the associations spirit stick award for week 4 of the season.

The IYAA B-team cheerleaders win the associations spirit stick award for week 4 of the season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fumble! Clay Riddle(31) and Adam Powell(25) track the play while teammate Isaac Salcido(80) fights for the loose ball and recovers it for the IYAA A-team Gladiators.

Fumble! Clay Riddle(31) and Adam Powell(25) track the play while teammate Isaac Salcido(80) fights for the loose ball and recovers it for the IYAA A-team Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-team receiver Kendrick Norwood(10) tries to pull free from the Bulldogs that are nipping at his heels while teammate and center Austin Lowe(93) rushes over to help.

IYAA A-team receiver Kendrick Norwood(10) tries to pull free from the Bulldogs that are nipping at his heels while teammate and center Austin Lowe(93) rushes over to help. (Barry Byers)

Image: A-team quarterback Tylan Wallace(2) pulls up and throws the deep ball to Kendrick Norwood who reaches high in the air for a completion.

A-team quarterback Tylan Wallace(2) pulls up and throws the deep ball to Kendrick Norwood who reaches high in the air for a completion. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-team cheerleaders show their Gladiator might on the sidelines.

IYAA A-team cheerleaders show their Gladiator might on the sidelines. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ready for some hard-hitting action are A-team defenders Tylan Wallace(2), Isaac Salcido(80), Clay Riddle(31), Adam Powell(25) and Gary Escamilla(40).

Ready for some hard-hitting action are A-team defenders Tylan Wallace(2), Isaac Salcido(80), Clay Riddle(31), Adam Powell(25) and Gary Escamilla(40). (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac Salcido(80) retrieves his second fumble recovery from the Bulldogs.

Isaac Salcido(80) retrieves his second fumble recovery from the Bulldogs. (Barry Byers)

Image: Garrett Cash(28) is on the loose and gets a block from teammate Ryder Itson(7) during the A-team game.

Garrett Cash(28) is on the loose and gets a block from teammate Ryder Itson(7) during the A-team game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Isaac Salcido(80) gets the corner and goes the distance for the touchdown.

Italy’s Isaac Salcido(80) gets the corner and goes the distance for the touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac Salcido is not done yet and rumbles for another touchdown.

Isaac Salcido is not done yet and rumbles for another touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anthony Lusk(20) receives a crushing block from Isaac Salcido(80) and then gets led upfield by Kendrick Norwood(10).

Anthony Lusk(20) receives a crushing block from Isaac Salcido(80) and then gets led upfield by Kendrick Norwood(10). (Barry Byers)

Image: Clay Riddle(31) takes the handoff from Ryder Itson(7) and races around the right side of the defense for his first career touchdown. His father, Curtis Riddle, commented after the play, “Resembles his uncle.” (Referring to Clint “Crazy Legs” Riddle who was a fierce running back for the Gladiators before graduating in 1987 who helped lead Italy’s varsity to a 14-1 record his senior season.)

Clay Riddle(31) takes the handoff from Ryder Itson(7) and races around the right side of the defense for his first career touchdown. His father, Curtis Riddle, commented after the play, “Resembles his uncle.” (Referring to Clint “Crazy Legs” Riddle who was a fierce running back for the Gladiators before graduating in 1987 who helped lead Italy’s varsity to a 14-1 record his senior season.) (Barry Byers)

Image: What a first career touchdown looks like, “Congratulations, Clay Riddle(31)!”

What a first career touchdown looks like, “Congratulations, Clay Riddle(31)!” (Barry Byers)

Image: Isaac Salcido(80) delivers the final knockout as the IYAA A-team defeats Palmer 32-0.

Isaac Salcido(80) delivers the final knockout as the IYAA A-team defeats Palmer 32-0. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alex Garcia(98), Jacob Wiser(88) Isaac Salcido(80), Tylan Wallace(2) and Clay Riddle(31) capture a win over Palmer.

Alex Garcia(98), Jacob Wiser(88) Isaac Salcido(80), Tylan Wallace(2) and Clay Riddle(31) capture a win over Palmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: C-team’s Curtis Benson rushes out to celebrate with the IYAA A-Team after their shutout victory.

C-team’s Curtis Benson rushes out to celebrate with the IYAA A-Team after their shutout victory. (Barry Byers)

Image: Curtis and Michele Riddle are proud of their daughter and IYAA B-team cheerleader Courtney Riddle and their son, A-team football player Clay Riddle.

Curtis and Michele Riddle are proud of their daughter and IYAA B-team cheerleader Courtney Riddle and their son, A-team football player Clay Riddle. (Barry Byers)

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