I photographed Alpharetta and North Cobb take each other on for the football season opener for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday, August 26, 2011. Alpharetta took the reigns early and by halftime the Raiders lead the Warriors by two touchdowns. North Cobb battled back during the third and fourth quarters to surpass Alpharetta’s score but the Raiders answered back with 13 seconds left to win the game 29-26. These are my favorite images from the game.
North Cobb's Paris Cook (right) and Jerry McQuade listen to music in the team's locker room before the start of their season opener against Alpharetta on Friday, August 26, 2011.
Alpharetta's Anthony Franklin (right) gets in the huddle with the rest of his teammates before the start of their season opener against North Cobb on Friday, August 26, 2011.
Bob Whitfield holds his hat to his chest during the playing of the National Anthem at the start of the North Cobb - Alpharetta football game on Friday, August 26, 2011. Whitfield, a former Atlanta Falcons player, has started his first year officiating for Georgia high school games.
North Cobb's Xavier Borishade (12) is tackled by most of the Alpharetta defense as he runs the ball upfield of Friday, August 26, 2011.
North Cobb's Quinten James (3) is knocked out of bounds by Alpharetta's Matt Reitz (left) on Friday, August 26, 2011.
North Cobb mascot Kyle Ford waves the school flag at the beginning of their game against Alpharetta on Friday, August 26, 2011.
North Cobb's Tre Griffin (4) stiff arms Alpharetta'a Matt Laman on Friday, August 26, 2011.
North Cobb quarterback Ty Griffin (10) breaks a tackle by Alpharetta's Michael Downing (3) to gain extra yardage on Friday, August 26, 2011.
Alpharetta's Jalen Simmons (10) breaks a tackle by North Cobb's Dyante Neal (19) on Friday, August 26, 2011.
Alpharetta's Blake Rowlinson (18) runs the ball upfield during their season opener against North Cobb on Friday, August 26, 2011.
North Cobb quarterback Ty Griffin (10) sits in front of a mist fan as he tries to cool off while the defense takes the field against Alpharetta on Friday, August 26, 2011
Neil Shah (left) gives a high five to North Cobb mascot Kyle Ford during a break in the action on Friday, August 26, 2011.
Alpharetta's Isaiah Deane (83) moves the ball upfield as he is tackled by North Cobb's Martez Hester (6) on Friday, August 26, 2011.
Alpharetta's Nevin Harton (1) catches the ball for a touchdown with 13 seconds left in their game against North Cobb giving them the game winning lead 29-26 on Friday, August 26, 2011.
Awesome game on Friday. Exciting play from both teams right up until the final seconds.