I photographed the Duluth Wildcats football scrimmage against the Central Gwinnett Black Knights for the Duluth Patch newspaper on Friday, August 12, 2011. The scrimmage marks the final weeks of pre-season practice for the upcoming 2011 season. These are my favorite images from the game.
Duluth's Jeffrey Joseph (18) gets his teammates pumped up before their game on Friday.
Duluth's Nick Whitaker (11) and Michael Randle (10) lead their team through the banner and onto the gridion on Friday.
Duluth's Louis Cole (28) tackles Central Gwinnett's George Morris on Friday, August 12, 2011.
Duluth's Michael Randle (10) tries to jump over Central Gwinnett's Charles King as he is tackled by Nathaniel Hartford on Friday, August 12, 2011.
Duluth head coach Corey Jarvis talks to his players in the huddle on Friday.
Duluth's Myles Campbell (8) breaks a tackle during their scrimmage against Central Gwinnett on Friday, August 12, 2011.
Duluth's Louis Cole (28) tackles Central Gwinnett's Malachi Jones during their scrimmage on Friday, August 12, 2011.
Duluth's Henry Enyenihi (2) moves the ball upfield during their scrimmage against Central Gwinnett on Friday, August 12, 2011.
Dressed as the Duluth mascot, Taylor O'Connor walks through the lines of Wildcat cheerleaders during the game on Friday.
Duluth's Michael Stewart (6) tackles Central Gwinnett's Johnathan Hawkins (24) on Friday, August 12, 2011.
Duluth quarterback Will Delorenzo throws the ball into the air for a pass during their scrimmage against Central Gwinnett on Friday, August 12, 2011.
Duluth's Matthew Randle (1) takes the handoff from quarterback Will Delorenzo during their scrimmage against Central Gwinnett on Friday, August 12, 2011.
Duluth's Myles Campbell (8) scores the team's second touchdown as he crosses into the endzone during their scrimmage against Central Gwinnett on Friday, August 12, 2011.