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.
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Berkmar's Devin Johnson (1) holds onto the ball as his teammates try to knock it loose during practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
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Berkmar quarterback Dion Perry rears back to throw the ball during a drill at practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
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Berkmar's Jan Gonzalez, left, pushes off Cameron Watson during a drill at practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
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Berkmar's Michael Shaw holds onto the ball as he runs through the pads during practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
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Berkmar's head coach Jonathan Sanks runs through a play during practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
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Berkmar's Derrick Wingate, right, collides with Natori Burney as he holds a tackle pad during practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
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Berkmar's Dorren Miller catches an over-the-shoulder pass during a drill at practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
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Berkmar's Malachi Hargrove (44) jumps through the rope ladder during a dill at practice on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
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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.