IYAA to host Playoffs on Saturday, November 12, with all three Italy teams in!

Image: We’ll be seeing you at the 2011 NESA Playoffs being hosted in Italy on Saturday, November 12. Playoff shirts will be $12.00 each or $20.00 for two.

We’ll be seeing you at the 2011 NESA Playoffs being hosted in Italy on Saturday, November 12. Playoff shirts will be $12.00 each or $20.00 for two.

Image: C-team cheer coach, Jessica Posey, takes a break before the game with the C-team cheerleaders.

C-team cheer coach, Jessica Posey, takes a break before the game with the C-team cheerleaders. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: IYAA C-Team defensive linemen, Isaac Gray(30) and Byron Davis(99), are ready for their team’s game against the Dawson Bulldogs.

IYAA C-Team defensive linemen, Isaac Gray(30) and Byron Davis(99), are ready for their team’s game against the Dawson Bulldogs. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: Julius Williams is ready for the Bulldogs.

Julius Williams is ready for the Bulldogs. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: C-Team head coach, Aaron Itson, gets his team ready to warmup.

C-Team head coach, Aaron Itson, gets his team ready to warmup. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: The C-Team Gladiators are prepared for the playoffs.

The C-Team Gladiators are prepared for the playoffs. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: C-Team assistant coach, Barry Byers, sets the course for a victory over the Bulldogs.

C-Team assistant coach, Barry Byers, sets the course for a victory over the Bulldogs. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: C-Team tackle Isaac Gray cheers on his teammates.

C-Team tackle Isaac Gray cheers on his teammates. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: The C-team gets ready to take the field against Dawson.

The C-team gets ready to take the field against Dawson. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: Curtis Benson(61), Rodney Williams(34) and Gabe Martinez(67) get ready for the kickoff.

Curtis Benson(61), Rodney Williams(34) and Gabe Martinez(67) get ready for the kickoff. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: The IYAA C-Team Gladiators kickoff to Dawson on Saturday, November 5, 2011.

The IYAA C-Team Gladiators kickoff to Dawson on Saturday, November 5, 2011. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: John Hall, Jr. (Blue sleeves) holds his block against a Bulldog defender.

John Hall, Jr. (Blue sleeves) holds his block against a Bulldog defender. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: Byron Davis(99), John Hall, Jr.(9) and Taylor Sparks(84) flow to the ball on defense.

Byron Davis(99), John Hall, Jr.(9) and Taylor Sparks(84) flow to the ball on defense. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: C-Team quarterback Laveranues Green(10) aborts his pass attempt, breaks two tackles and runs for a 53-yard touchdown.

C-Team quarterback Laveranues Green(10) aborts his pass attempt, breaks two tackles and runs for a 53-yard touchdown. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: Julius Williams(88) kicks it high to the Bulldogs.

Julius Williams(88) kicks it high to the Bulldogs. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: C-Team tight end Dustyn Rose(22) checks the down and distance needed for a first down.

C-Team tight end Dustyn Rose(22) checks the down and distance needed for a first down. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: Bryce Ballard(81) dominated the line of scrimmage for Italy’s C-Team on Saturday.

Bryce Ballard(81) dominated the line of scrimmage for Italy’s C-Team on Saturday. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: IYAA B-Team star, Joe Jackson, offers some victory popcorn to Gabe Martinez(67) after the C-Team 25-7 win over Dawson.

IYAA B-Team star, Joe Jackson, offers some victory popcorn to Gabe Martinez(67) after the C-Team 25-7 win over Dawson. (Hunter Ballard)

Image: Before their game against Dawson, IYAA C-Team assistant coach, Barry Byers, tells Darrin Jackson(30) that Jackson would score a touchdown on his first carry of the game. 55-yards later, Jackson did just that in the third-quarter.

Before their game against Dawson, IYAA C-Team assistant coach, Barry Byers, tells Darrin Jackson(30) that Jackson would score a touchdown on his first carry of the game. 55-yards later, Jackson did just that in the third-quarter.

Image: Trench warfare.

Trench warfare. (Hunter Ballard)

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