North Gwinnett vs Norcross Football

I photographed the North Gwinnett Bulldogs take on the Norcross Blue Devils for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday, October 7, 2011. Going in to the game Norcross had a 5-0 record and started the match-up as such. In fact Norcross dominated the action for the first three quarters of the game leading 22-0. Then, in the fourth quarter, North Gwinnett started to come back. After a touchdown quarterback keeper by Scott Hosch and a fumble by Norcross to be returned for a touchdown by Justin Thomas, the tying touchdown was scored by Joseph Jones. Then with 1:08 left in the game half of the lights went out in the stadium causing a delay in the action. After 20 minutes the game continued and with 16.5 seconds left North Gwinnett put the nail in the coffin scoring the final touchdown of the game winning 29-22. These are my favorite images from the game.  To view or purchase images from the game click on the Buy Photos link above or click here http://clttl.photoshelter.com/gallery/North-Gwinnett-vs-Norcross-Football/G0000Yt.r8kQDRy0

North Gwinnett's Steven Burger (56) gets his team pumped up in the pre-game huddle on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

Norcross' Jack Miller warms up his hands on the quad drums before their game against North Gwinnett on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

North Gwinnett trainer Doug Wardy (top) helps Hunter Couch (17) stretch before their game against Norcross on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

Norcross' Cole Kisner (53) runs his hand along the sign "Winners never quit, Quitters never win" as he takes the field against North Gwinnett on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

Madison Branch (left) and Mac Howard run across the field with the North Gwinnett flag before their game against Norcross on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

North Gwinnett's Almonzo Brown (87) leads his team through the banner before the start of their game against Norcross on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

Norcross' Jason Croom (18) dives for the football in the endzone during their game against North Gwinnett on Friday, October 7, 2011. Norcross led North Gwinnett 16-0 at halftime.

 

Norcross' Darrius Jackson (2) catche sthe pass as he is covered by North Gwinnett's Jordan Chaskin (29) on Friday, October 7, 2011. Norcross led North Gwinnett 16-0 at halftime.

 

North Gwinnett's Donnie Miles (1) tries to push off Norcross' Martavius Edwards (29) as he closes in for the tackle on Friday, October 7, 2011. Norcross led North Gwinnett 16-0 at halftime.

 

The ball passes through the hands of North Gwinnett's Jonathan Lewis (28) during their game against Norcross on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

Norcross' Jason Croom (18) tries to break through North Gwinnett's Andy Summers (left) and Steven Burger on Friday, October 7, 2011. Norcross led North Gwinnett 16-0 at halftime.

 

Norcross' Darrius Jackson (2) is tackled by North Gwinnett Jonathan Lewis (28) on Friday, October 7, 2011. Norcross led North Gwinnett 16-0 at halftime.

 

Norcross' Myles Autry (5) breaks a tackle by North Gwinnett's Andy Summers (14) on Friday, October 7, 2011. Norcross led North Gwinnett 16-0 at halftime.

 

North Gwinnett's Jonathan Lewis (28) is caught up in the Norcross defense on Friday, October 7, 2011. Norcross led North Gwinnett 16-0 at halftime.

 

Norcross' Kairo Gonzalez cheers for his team during their game against North Gwinnett on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

North Gwinnett quarterback Scott Hosch (4) dives into the endzone to score the first touchdown for the Bulldogs in their game against Norcross on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

North Gwinnett's Chad Scott (center) bounces off teammate Alex Stoehr (58) and Norcross' Martavius Edwards (29) as he takes the ball close to the endzone on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

North Gwinnett's Justin Thomas (43) dives into the endzone for a touchdown after recovering a fumble bringing the Bulldogs to within eight points of Norcross on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

North Gwinnett's Donnie Miles (1) intercepts the ball intended for Norcross' J.T. Tolbert (10) on Friday, October 7, 2011. North Gwinnett beat Norcross 29-22.

 

North Gwinnett's Joseph Jones (2) scores a touchdown tieing up the game as he collides with Norcross' Jason Croom (right) on Friday, October 7, 2011. North Gwinnett beat Norcross 29-22.

 

North Gwinnett's Dante Sawyer (52) plays up to the crowd after the game is delayed due to the lights going out on the field on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

North Gwinnett's Michael Flanigan plays the quad drums as the lights warm back up causing a delay in their game against Norcross on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

North Gwinnett's Joseph Jones (2) hugs teammate Devondre Seymour (70) after the Bulldogs scored with 16.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter of their game against Norcross on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

North Gwinnett quarterback Scott Hosch (4) slaps five with teammate Justin Vining (51) after the Bulldogs took the lead over Norcross with 16.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

North Gwinnett's Brett Byerly (46) rushes the team after the Bulldogs defeated the Norcross Blue Devils on Friday, October 7, 2011.

 

North Gwinnett fans led by Madison Branch (right) run around the track cheering after defeating Norcross 29-22 on Friday, October 7, 2011.