IYAA Football and Cheer opens 2012 season winning 2-of-3 games against Mildred

Image: Lane Shifflett(4), Jaylon Wallace(8) and Damien Wooldridge(5) bring down a Mildred back in the Eagle’s backfield as the IYAA C-Team Gladiators shutout Mildred 21-0 in the season opener at Willis Field.

Lane Shifflett(4), Jaylon Wallace(8) and Damien Wooldridge(5) bring down a Mildred back in the Eagle’s backfield as the IYAA C-Team Gladiators shutout Mildred 21-0 in the season opener at Willis Field. (Barry Byers)

Image: Dustyn Duke(4) and Xavier Alverez(21) execute a double team block to perfection against Mildred. The IYAA C-Team offensive blockers were relentless in their attack on Saturday, propelling Italy’s youngest football playing Gladiators to a 21-0 victory!

Dustyn Duke(4) and Xavier Alverez(21) execute a double team block to perfection against Mildred. The IYAA C-Team offensive blockers were relentless in their attack on Saturday, propelling Italy’s youngest football playing Gladiators to a 21-0 victory! (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA C-team cheerleaders celebrate their team’s opening day win over Mildred.

The IYAA C-team cheerleaders celebrate their team’s opening day win over Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA B-Team Gladiators watch the coin toss before the game.

The IYAA B-Team Gladiators watch the coin toss before the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Cash(10) and Bryce DeBorde(4) lead the B-team Gladiators into battle against Mildred.

Ty Cash(10) and Bryce DeBorde(4) lead the B-team Gladiators into battle against Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA B-Team Gladiators offensive line is ready to blast Eagle defenders.

The IYAA B-Team Gladiators offensive line is ready to blast Eagle defenders. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA B-Team offense unites together in the huddle.

The IYAA B-Team offense unites together in the huddle. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA B-team Cheerleaders show their skills after a cheer.

The IYAA B-team Cheerleaders show their skills after a cheer. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA B-team cheerleader Liyah Hall takes a moment for photo.

IYAA B-team cheerleader Liyah Hall takes a moment for photo. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-team cheerleader Taylor Boyd kicks up some team spirit.

IYAA A-team cheerleader Taylor Boyd kicks up some team spirit. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-team cheerleader Courtney Riddle does the splits.

IYAA A-team cheerleader Courtney Riddle does the splits. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-team cheerleader Shaniaya Johnson executes a toe touch as good as it gets!

IYAA A-team cheerleader Shaniaya Johnson executes a toe touch as good as it gets! (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA A-team cheerleaders perform a stunt to show all their hard work has paid off.

The IYAA A-team cheerleaders perform a stunt to show all their hard work has paid off. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-team’s Jonathan Salas(82) draws quite a following of Eagles on his way to the end zone.

IYAA A-team’s Jonathan Salas(82) draws quite a following of Eagles on his way to the end zone. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-team quarterback Ryder Itson(2) escapes an Eagle defender.

IYAA A-team quarterback Ryder Itson(2) escapes an Eagle defender. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-Team quarterback Ryder Itson(2) gets the pass away just in time.

IYAA A-Team quarterback Ryder Itson(2) gets the pass away just in time. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-Team quarterback Ryder Itson(2) keeps the ball around the left end.

IYAA A-Team quarterback Ryder Itson(2) keeps the ball around the left end. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-Team defender Jonathan Salas(82) intercepts two Mildred passes during the season opener.

IYAA A-Team defender Jonathan Salas(82) intercepts two Mildred passes during the season opener. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jonathan Salas(82) follows his blocking into the end zone during the A-team game against Mildred.

Jonathan Salas(82) follows his blocking into the end zone during the A-team game against Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jonathan Salas(82) kicks off to Mildred.

Jonathan Salas(82) kicks off to Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryder Itson(2) pitches to Cade Brewer(21) for a nice gain.

Ryder Itson(2) pitches to Cade Brewer(21) for a nice gain. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-team’s Cade Brewer(21) receives a block from Garrett Cash(28) to turn the corner.

IYAA A-team’s Cade Brewer(21) receives a block from Garrett Cash(28) to turn the corner. (Barry Byers)

Image: A-Team’s Cade Brewer(21) tries to make something happen during a botched punt attempt.

A-Team’s Cade Brewer(21) tries to make something happen during a botched punt attempt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Ryder Itson(2) leads the A-team to an opening day 26-19 win over the Mildred Eagles at home on Willis Field.

Quarterback Ryder Itson(2) leads the A-team to an opening day 26-19 win over the Mildred Eagles at home on Willis Field. (Barry Byers)

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