Lassiter vs Alpharetta Football

I photographed the first round of playoffs as the Lassiter Trojans took on the Alpharetta Raiders for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday, November 11, 2011. The Raiders struck the first blow of the game with a field goal followed by a touchdown. Lassiter answered in the first half with a touchdown of their own ending the first half of the game 10-7. Through most of the game Alpharetta clung to their three point lead but Lassiter tied up the score in the fourth quarter. After a missed field goal in the last seconds of regular play by Lassiter the two teams entered into overtime. Lassiter scored on their first drive. Alpharetta answered with their own touchdown however the Trojans blocked the extra point attempt ending the game 17-16. These are my favorite images from the game. If you would like to view or purchase these images or others from the game click the Buy Prints link above or click here.

Alpharetta fan Kyle Reed paints his face using a vehicle window as a mirror as he tailgates before the game against Lassiter on Friday, November 11, 2011.

 

Lassiter's John Branks listens to music as the team prepares for their game against Alpharetta on Friday, November 11, 2011.

 

Alpharetta fan Joe Albano (left) pours charcoal into a grill as he and Jay Brunson start to tailgate for their game against Lassiter on Friday, November 11, 2011.

 

Lassiter's Kene Orjioke (right) and Michael Davis strap on pads before their game against Alpharetta on Friday, November 11, 2011.

 

Alpharetta fan Charles Montana throws the football as he tailgates with friends before the start of their game against Lassiter on Friday, November 11, 2011.

 

Dean Arnold grills hamburgers before Alpharetta takes on Lassiter for the first round of the state playoffs on Friday, November 11, 2011.

 

Alpharetta'a Derek Long (12) gives coach Rod Chance a low five as he warms up before their game against Lassiter on Friday, November 11, 2011.

 

Lassiter's Charlie Hegedus (15) is tackled by Alpharetta's Kavontre Whitaker on Friday, November 11, 2011. Alpharetta led 10-7 at halftime.

 

 

Alpharetta's Michael Polk (20) tries to break a tackle by Lassiter's Garrett Shank on Friday, November 11, 2011. Alpharetta led 10-7 at halftime.

 

Alpharetta's Carlos Burse (81) attempts to catch the ball as Lassiter's Niles Clark tries to get his hands on it on Friday, November 11, 2011. Alpharetta led 10-7 at halftime.

 

Alpharetta's Carlos Burse (81) is pushed to the ground by Lassiter's Niles Clark on Friday, November 11, 2011. Alpharetta led 10-7 at halftime.

 

Lassiter's Charlie Hegedus (15) is pushed out-of-bounds by Alpharetta's Michael Downing (3) on Friday, November 11, 2011. Alpharetta led 10-7 at halftime.

 

Alpharetta's Kavontre Whitaker (left) keeps Lassiter's Charlie Hegedus from catching the ball on Friday, November 11, 2011. Alpharetta led 10-7 at halftime.

 

The ball is fumbled by Alpharetta's Blake Rowlinson (18) as he is tackled by Lassiter's Cameron Flores (27) and Josh Danforth (left) on Friday, November 11, 2011. Alpharetta led 10-7 at halftime.

 

Alpharetta's Kyle Wilson (19) tries to catch the ball as it slips through his fingers during their game against Lassiter on Friday, November 11, 2011. Alpharetta led 10-7 at halftime.

 

Lassiter's Donavan Crepsac (left) dives forward as he is tackled by Alpharetta's Matt Reitz on Friday, November 11, 2011. Alpharetta led 10-7 at halftime.

 

Lassiter's Isiah Willis (center) collides with Alpharetta's Michael Downing (3) as he is tackled on Friday, November 11, 2011. Alpharetta led 10-7 at halftime.

 

Alpharetta's Kavontre Whitaker (right) attempts to intercept the ball as Lassiter's Charlie Hegedus falls to the ground on Friday, November 11, 2011. Lassiter defeated Alpharetta 17-16 in overtime sending the Trojans onto the next round of state playoffs.

 

Alpharetta's Carlos Burse (81) is brought down by Lassiter's Robert Dowling with a facemask on Friday, November 11, 2011. Lassiter defeated Alpharetta 17-16 in overtime sending the Trojans onto the next round of state playoffs.

 

Alpharetta's Carlos Burse (81) is brought to the ground by Lassiter's Robert Dowling on Friday, November 11, 2011. Lassiter defeated Alpharetta 17-16 in overtime sending the Trojans onto the next round of state playoffs.

 

Lassiter's Isiah Willis (left) is tackled by Alpharetta's Michael Downing (3), Kavontre Whitaker (15) and Jack Marchand (42) on Friday, November 11, 2011. Lassiter defeated Alpharetta 17-16 in overtime sending the Trojans onto the next round of state playoffs.

 

Lassiter players rush the field after their 17-16 victory over Alpharetta in overtime on Friday, November 11, 2011.

 

Lassiter quarterback Eddie Printz (left) celebrates the Trojans 17-16 overtime victory against Alpharetta with teammate Ryan Gildea on Friday, November 11, 2011.