I photographed the Grayson Rams as they took on the Lowndes Vikings during the second week of state football playoffs for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson won the match up 25-17 moving the Rams on to the next round against West Forsyth. These are my favorite images. If you would like to view or purchase these and more photos from the game click on the Buy Prints link above or click here
Lowndes' James Mathis (center) gets his teammates pumped in the huddle before their game against Grayson on Friday, November 18, 2011.
Grayson's Sebastian Rice (left) slaps five with teammate Callen Rhodes (99) before their game against Lowndes on Friday, November 18, 2011.
Lowndes' Eric Hart (6) stretches with his team before their game against Grayson on Friday, November 18, 2011.
Grayson's Kendall Mooney (13) prepares for the game against Lowndes inside the locker room on Friday, November 18, 2011.
Lowndes' Mike Moore (left) has his ankle wrapped by Mia Gipson before their game against Grayson on Friday, November 18, 2011.
James Christ (left) and Michael Wysocki set up an apparel booth before the Grayson - Lowndes football dame on Friday, November 18, 2011.
Grayson fans Jerilyn Hyndman (left) and daughter Delaine are tossed a pack of inflatable noise makes before their game against Lowndes on Friday, November 18, 2011.
Grayson's Wayne Gallman (4) runs the ball down the field as he is chased by Lowndes' Matt Frazier (46) on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson led 19-10 at halftime.
Lowndes' Josh Clemons (25) is tackled by Grayson's Jack Banda (82) and Jake Mueller on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson led 19-10 at halftime.
Grayson's Robert Nkemdiche (1) drives the ball into the endzone during their game against Lowndes on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson led 19-10 at halftime.
Lowndes' Mike Moore is tackled by Grayson's Jay Strickland (left) and Jake Mueller on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson led 19-10 at halftime.
Lowndes' Tiquan Lang (2) is tackled by Grayson's Shattle Fenteng on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson led 19-10 at halftime.
Grayson's Devin Gillespie (14) braces for the hit by Lowndes' Tiquan Lang (2) on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson led 19-10 at halftime.
Lowndes' Nicholas Burgman (21) dives for the pass during their game against Grayson on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson led 19-10 at halftime.
Lowndes' Josh Clemons (25) runs the ball into the endzone for a touchdown during their game against Grayson on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson led 19-10 at halftime.
Grayson's Robert Nkemdiche (1) drives the ball into the endzone for a touchdown during their game against Lowndes on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson defeated Lowndes 25-17 to move on to the next round of playoffs.
Lowndes' Josh Clemons (right) tries to stay in bounds as he competes midair with Grayson's Shattle Fenteng for the ball on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson defeated Lowndes 25-17 to move on to the next round of playoffs.
Lowndes' Josh Clemons (25) collides with Grayson's Shattle Fenteng on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson defeated Lowndes 25-17 to move on to the next round of playoffs.
Grayson's Devin Gillespie (14) is tackled by Lowndes' Larenick Rollins (50) on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson defeated Lowndes 25-17 to move on to the next round of playoffs.
Lowndes' Josh Clemons (25) catches the ball midair as Grayson's Kasey Gaines (5) tries to break up the pass on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson defeated Lowndes 25-17 to move on to the next round of playoffs.
Grayson's Jay Strickland (38) celebrates after his team's 25-17 victory over Lowndes on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson moves on to play West Forsyth at home next week.
Surrounded by his players and fans, Grayson head coach Mickey Conn celebrates his team's 25-17 victory over Lowndes on Friday, November 18, 2011. Grayson advances to the next round of the playoffs facing off against West Forsyth next week.