I photographed Berkmar High School’s football practice for the Lilburn Patch Newspaper on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. The Patriots are working on a rebuilding season this year with only around five returning seniors to lead the team. Head coach Jonathan Sanks will have his hands full trying to compete in a very tough region in Gwinnett County. These are my favorite images from practice.
Berkmar's Devin Johnson (1) holds onto the ball as his teammates try to knock it loose during practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
Berkmar quarterback Dion Perry rears back to throw the ball during a drill at practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
Berkmar's Jan Gonzalez, left, pushes off Cameron Watson during a drill at practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
Berkmar's Michael Shaw holds onto the ball as he runs through the pads during practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
Berkmar's head coach Jonathan Sanks runs through a play during practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
Berkmar's Derrick Wingate, right, collides with Natori Burney as he holds a tackle pad during practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
Berkmar's Dorren Miller catches an over-the-shoulder pass during a drill at practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
Berkmar's Malachi Hargrove (44) jumps through the rope ladder during a dill at practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
Berkmar quarterback Jaquan Morris (13) rears back to throw a pass as head coach Jonathan Sanks watches in the background during practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
Berkmar's Jaden Le pushes the sled during a drill at practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
Berkmar's Mikel Sessions, right, keeps Dorren Miller (16) from catching the ball during a drill at practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.