IYAA Football and Cheer wins 2-of-3 over Mildred during first home games

Image: IYAA C-team Gladiators Kace McDaniel(3), Ramzi Holt(33), “Lucky” Johnson(7) and Elijah Davis(18) storm Willis Field to take on the Mildred Eagles.

IYAA C-team Gladiators Kace McDaniel(3), Ramzi Holt(33), “Lucky” Johnson(7) and Elijah Davis(18) storm Willis Field to take on the Mildred Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA C-team Gladiators Koda Harris(2), Grant Morgan(6) and J.C. Smith(10) hit Willis Field running, sort of, as they prepare to take on the Mildred Eagles.

IYAA C-team Gladiators Koda Harris(2), Grant Morgan(6) and J.C. Smith(10) hit Willis Field running, sort of, as they prepare to take on the Mildred Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA C-team Gladiator head coach Jasenio Anderson helps Elijah Davis(18) buckle up for the battle against Mildred.

IYAA C-team Gladiator head coach Jasenio Anderson helps Elijah Davis(18) buckle up for the battle against Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA C-team cheerleaders are proud of their guys after Italy’s 26-13 win over Mildred.

IYAA C-team cheerleaders are proud of their guys after Italy’s 26-13 win over Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: Yay, Italy!

Yay, Italy! (Barry Byers)

Image: Curtis Benson(1) and his IYAA C-team Gladiator teammates take a victory lap thru spirit alley after their win over Mildred.

Curtis Benson(1) and his IYAA C-team Gladiator teammates take a victory lap thru spirit alley after their win over Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jayden Hernandez(9) stands victorious after he and his IYAA C-team Gladiators defeated the Mildred Eagles to improve their division record to 2-1.

Jayden Hernandez(9) stands victorious after he and his IYAA C-team Gladiators defeated the Mildred Eagles to improve their division record to 2-1. (Barry Byers)

Image: J.C. Smith(10) accepts congratulations after his IYAA C-team Gladiators executed a second-half comeback to beat Mildred.

J.C. Smith(10) accepts congratulations after his IYAA C-team Gladiators executed a second-half comeback to beat Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA C-team Gladiator head coach Jasenio Anderson, offensive coordinator Gary Wood and special teams coach Andre Speed break the huddle victorious!

IYAA C-team Gladiator head coach Jasenio Anderson, offensive coordinator Gary Wood and special teams coach Andre Speed break the huddle victorious! (Barry Byers)

Image: This one was for IYAA C-team mom, Stephanie Davis!!! Helmet sticker donated by Bandit Signs of Italy. “Thanks Gared Wood for keeping us all focused on what’s important.”

This one was for IYAA C-team mom, Stephanie Davis!!! Helmet sticker donated by Bandit Signs of Italy. “Thanks Gared Wood for keeping us all focused on what’s important.” (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA B-team Gladiator defense converges on a Mildred running back as they record their first win of the 2014 season in shutout fashion, 22-0 over Mildred.

The IYAA B-team Gladiator defense converges on a Mildred running back as they record their first win of the 2014 season in shutout fashion, 22-0 over Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA B-team inside tackles Taylor Sparks(3) and Bryce Ballard(30) explode thru the gaps of Mildred’s offensive line.

IYAA B-team inside tackles Taylor Sparks(3) and Bryce Ballard(30) explode thru the gaps of Mildred’s offensive line. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA B-team cheerleaders huddle up under an umbrella of pom-poms.

The IYAA B-team cheerleaders huddle up under an umbrella of pom-poms. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA B-team Gladiators celebrate their first win of the season as Watt Ryan(89), Jordan Clamon(80), Christopher Adams(1) and Willie Talton(36) enjoy the moment.

The IYAA B-team Gladiators celebrate their first win of the season as Watt Ryan(89), Jordan Clamon(80), Christopher Adams(1) and Willie Talton(36) enjoy the moment. (Barry Byers)

Image: Christopher Adams(1) and Preston Walker(4) receive congratulations from head coach Mark Souder and assistant coach Brian Anderson.

Christopher Adams(1) and Preston Walker(4) receive congratulations from head coach Mark Souder and assistant coach Brian Anderson. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA B-team Gladiator quarterback Jaylon Wallace(2) knows how to celebrate a win!

IYAA B-team Gladiator quarterback Jaylon Wallace(2) knows how to celebrate a win! (Barry Byers)

Image: Bryce Ballard(30) is unable to contain his smile as he takes a victory lap thru spirit alley. Thanks cheerleaders!

Bryce Ballard(30) is unable to contain his smile as he takes a victory lap thru spirit alley. Thanks cheerleaders! (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA B-team cheerleaders were all smiles after their win over Mildred.

The IYAA B-team cheerleaders were all smiles after their win over Mildred. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Hall, Jr.(9), helped to get his B-team Gladiators into the win column.

John Hall, Jr.(9), helped to get his B-team Gladiators into the win column. (Barry Byers)

Image: Everything sparkles a bit brighter after a win,

Everything sparkles a bit brighter after a win, (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-team Gladiator quarterback Creighton Hyles(11) pitches to running back Ty Cash(3).

IYAA A-team Gladiator quarterback Creighton Hyles(11) pitches to running back Ty Cash(3). (Barry Byers)

Image: Ty Cash(3) gains yards for the IYAA A-team offense.

Ty Cash(3) gains yards for the IYAA A-team offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Quarterback Creighton Hyles(11) sets up in the pocket and completes a pass downfield for the IYAA A-team.

Quarterback Creighton Hyles(11) sets up in the pocket and completes a pass downfield for the IYAA A-team. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA A-team receiver Kort Holley(10) hauls in a pass and then heads for the endzone with Mildred defenders on his tail pad.

IYAA A-team receiver Kort Holley(10) hauls in a pass and then heads for the endzone with Mildred defenders on his tail pad. (Barry Byers)

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