IYAA Homecoming 2012 included parade floats, a town pep rally and three wins

Image: C-Team Gladiator Damien Wooldridge(5) tries to bring down a Hubbard Jaguar.

C-Team Gladiator Damien Wooldridge(5) tries to bring down a Hubbard Jaguar. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-Team cheerleaders Shaniaya Johnson, Taylor Boyd, Courtney Riddle and Hannah Carr hold up Madelyn Chambers to inspire their team!

IYAA A-Team cheerleaders Shaniaya Johnson, Taylor Boyd, Courtney Riddle and Hannah Carr hold up Madelyn Chambers to inspire their team! (Barry Byers)

Image: John Hall(9) completes a 67-yard touchdown run to give the IYAA C-Team Gladiators an 18-0 lead at halftime.

John Hall(9) completes a 67-yard touchdown run to give the IYAA C-Team Gladiators an 18-0 lead at halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: C-Team cheerleader Hannah Krusen is all smiles during the homecoming game.

C-Team cheerleader Hannah Krusen is all smiles during the homecoming game. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA C-Team Gladiator offensive line has powered their squad into the playoffs.

The IYAA C-Team Gladiator offensive line has powered their squad into the playoffs. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA C-Team cheerleader Ashlyn Mathews is enjoying homecoming.

IYAA C-Team cheerleader Ashlyn Mathews is enjoying homecoming. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA C-Team cheerleader Mayson Souder accepts a megaphone filled with candy for homecoming as proud mom, Melissa Souder, peeks around the ballloons.

IYAA C-Team cheerleader Mayson Souder accepts a megaphone filled with candy for homecoming as proud mom, Melissa Souder, peeks around the ballloons. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA C-Team hard-hitter Kevin “Bubba” McGinnis(88) tries on his gift helmet for size.

IYAA C-Team hard-hitter Kevin “Bubba” McGinnis(88) tries on his gift helmet for size. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA C-Team Gladiators and cheerleaders win 24-0 over Hubbard.

The IYAA C-Team Gladiators and cheerleaders win 24-0 over Hubbard. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA B-Team Gladiator Jayden Saxon(44) catches a Hubbard Jaguar for a loss in the backfield early in the game.

IYAA B-Team Gladiator Jayden Saxon(44) catches a Hubbard Jaguar for a loss in the backfield early in the game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bryce DeBorde(4) puts his IYAA B-Team Gladiator squad up 6-0 after sprinting 72-yards for the games first touchdown.

Bryce DeBorde(4) puts his IYAA B-Team Gladiator squad up 6-0 after sprinting 72-yards for the games first touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA B-Team Gladiator Bryce DeBorde(4) looks for an opening between the Jaguars’ defensive spots.

IYAA B-Team Gladiator Bryce DeBorde(4) looks for an opening between the Jaguars’ defensive spots. (Barry Byers)

Image: Julius Wilson(33) congratulates Bryce DeBorde(4) above the goal line DeBorde scores a touchdown for the B-Team Gladiators.

Julius Wilson(33) congratulates Bryce DeBorde(4) above the goal line DeBorde scores a touchdown for the B-Team Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: The B-Team Gladiators (L-R) Jayden Barr, Ty Cash, Bryce DeBorde, Omar Estrada, Rocklin Ginnett, Dustyn Rose, Damorian Sargent, Jayden Saxon and Julius Wilson.

The B-Team Gladiators (L-R) Jayden Barr, Ty Cash, Bryce DeBorde, Omar Estrada, Rocklin Ginnett, Dustyn Rose, Damorian Sargent, Jayden Saxon and Julius Wilson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Here come the A-Team Gladiators with Alex Garcia, Ethan Itson and Cade Brewer leading their squad out of the air tunnel and thru the banner.

Here come the A-Team Gladiators with Alex Garcia, Ethan Itson and Cade Brewer leading their squad out of the air tunnel and thru the banner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cade Brewer(21) leads Ethan Itson around the edge with Jonathan Salas(82) and Aedan Brewer(22) blocking.

Cade Brewer(21) leads Ethan Itson around the edge with Jonathan Salas(82) and Aedan Brewer(22) blocking. (Barry Byers)

Image: Randy Boyd looks on as Miguel Martinez(33) clutches a touchdown pass to give his IYAA A-Team Gladiator squad a 12-7 lead late in the first half.

Randy Boyd looks on as Miguel Martinez(33) clutches a touchdown pass to give his IYAA A-Team Gladiator squad a 12-7 lead late in the first half. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-Team’s Jonathan Salas(82) cuts thru the Hubbard defense without hesitation for the extra-point.

IYAA A-Team’s Jonathan Salas(82) cuts thru the Hubbard defense without hesitation for the extra-point. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-Team lineman Alex Garcia(50) takes down a Jaguar defender allowing quarterback Ethan Itson(2) to turn the corner for a long gain.

IYAA A-Team lineman Alex Garcia(50) takes down a Jaguar defender allowing quarterback Ethan Itson(2) to turn the corner for a long gain. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jonathan Salas(82) drags down a Jaguar to make the play for the A-Team Gladiators.

Jonathan Salas(82) drags down a Jaguar to make the play for the A-Team Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cason Roberts(93) pulls in a pass from quarterback Ethan Itson. Roberts turns and runs for the first down before being tackled.

Cason Roberts(93) pulls in a pass from quarterback Ethan Itson. Roberts turns and runs for the first down before being tackled. (Barry Byers)

Image: Some players just will not be denied when they see the goal line as Jonathan Salas(82) heads straight into the end zone for an IYAA A-Team touchdown.

Some players just will not be denied when they see the goal line as Jonathan Salas(82) heads straight into the end zone for an IYAA A-Team touchdown. (Barry Byers)

Image: The 2012 IYAA A-Team Gladiators, their coaches and cheerleaders are headed into the playoffs!

The 2012 IYAA A-Team Gladiators, their coaches and cheerleaders are headed into the playoffs! (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA A-Team’s Cason Roberts(93) is proud to be growing up Gladiator!

The IYAA A-Team’s Cason Roberts(93) is proud to be growing up Gladiator! (Barry Byers)

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