I photographed the Tucker Tigers as they matched up against the Flowery Branch Falcons in the quarterfinal round of the Georgia High School Association state football tournament at Adams Memorial Stadium for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday, November 25, 2011. After four long quarters and a close game the Tigers came out victorious 42-34. These are my favorite images from the game. To view or purchase these and other photos from the game click on the Buy Prints link above or click here.
Amber Scales (left) and her father Venturi sit in an empty stadium before the Tucker - Flowery Branch football game on Friday, November 25, 2011. The family arrived at 4:30 p.m. to ensure their pick of seats for the state quarterfinal game.
Flowery Branch's Jeremy Haley exits the bus as the team arrives at the stadium before their game against Tucker on Friday, November 25, 2011.
Bernard Tyler II (left) and his father Lloyd Tyler Sr. blow up inflatable noise makers before Tucker's game against Flowery Branch on Friday, November 25, 2011.
Flowery Branch's Noel Padmore (17), Quinton Mayfield (23), Jeremy James (21) and Justin Curry (1) put on pads before their game against Tucker on Friday, November 25, 2011.
Lauri Benton (right) cheers with other Tucker fans as the football team arrives at the stadium before their game against Flowery Branch on Friday, November 25, 2011.
Tucker's Blair Lampkin (right) and Chandler Williams put their pads on before their game against Flowery Branch on Friday, November 25, 2011.
Flowery Branch quarterback Kanler Coker (right) passes the ball to Jamaad Stephens as they warm up before their game against Tucker on Friday, November 25, 2011.
Tucker cheerleader Tori Taylor (left) llifts Kari MacDowell into the air with Kiara Freeman before the game against Flowery Branch begins on Friday, November 25, 2011.
Flowery Branch quarterback Kanler Coker (11) tries to weave through the Tucker defense on Friday, November 25, 2011. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime.
Tucker's Jordan Landry (left) is brought to the ground by Flowery Branch's Quinncy Hodges (46) on Friday, November 25, 2011. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime.
Flowery Branch's Casey Osborne (3) tries to keep his balance after catching the ball during their game against Tucker on Friday, November 25, 2011. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime.
Flowery Branch's C.J. Curry (4) tries to dive into the endzone as he is chased down by Tucker's Marqeeye Biggs on Friday, November 25, 2011. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime.
Tucker's Yusuf Minor (2) runs the ball down the field during their game against Flowery Branch on Friday, November 25, 2011. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime.
Tucker's Jordan Landry runs the ball towards the endzone during their game against Flowery Branch on Friday, November 25, 2011. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime.
The ball pops out of the hands of Tucker's Robert Taylor (right) as he is tackled by Flowery Branch's Kevin Tarr (54) after Taylor intercepted a pass on Friday, November 25, 2011. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime.
Flowery Branch quarterback Kanler Coker runs the ball upfield during their game against Tucker on Friday, November 25, 2011. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime.
Flowery Branch's Darius Curry (2) is tackled by Tucker's Joseph Rush on Friday, November 25, 2011. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime.
Flowery Branch quarterback Kanler Coker (11) is tackled by Tucker's Robert Taylor as he moves the ball upfield on Friday, November 25, 2011. The score was tied 14-14 at halftime.
Flowery Branch's Casey Osborne (3) catches a tipped ball as Tucker's Jacob Sealand (53) tries to close the gap on Friday, November 25, 2011. Tucker defeated Flowery Branch 42-34 sending the Tigers into the semi final round of the state playoffs.
Tucker's Dallas Rivers (25) moves the ball into the endzone on Friday, November 25, 2011. Tucker defeated Flowery Branch 42-34 sending the Tigers into the semi final round of the state playoffs.
Tucker's Juwaan Williams (13) is run out-of-bounds by Flowery Branch's Noel Padmore on Friday, November 25, 2011. Tucker defeated Flowery Branch 42-34.
Flowery Branch's C.J. Curry (4) is tackled by Tucker's Blair Lampkin on Friday, November 25, 2011. Tucker defeated Flowery Branch 42-34 moving on to the semi final round of the state playoffs.
Tucker assistant coach Eric Thurston hugs Jerry Shippy (34) as the final seconds tick down on their 42-34 victory over Flowery Branch on Friday, November 25, 2011.
Tucker head coach Franklin Stephens gives out high fives to his staff after their 42-34 victory over Flowery Branch on Friday, November 25, 2011.
Tucker's Yusuf Minor (2), Juwaan Williams (13) and Joshua Dawson (1) get emotional after their 42-34 victory over Flowery Branch on Friday, November 25, 2011.