I photographed the semifinal round of the Class AAAAA state football tournament with the Grayson Rams going up against the Colquitt County Packers for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday, December 2, 2011. The game went to the final minute of play as the two teams battled back and forth for the lead. Grayson led for most of the game. Late in the fourth quarter Colquitt County scored a touchdown gaining the lead followed by a field goal gaining the lead. With under a minute left Grayson’s Marcus Lindquist caught a pass in the endzone regaining the lead 35-31. These are some of my favorite images from the game. If you would like to view or purchase these and other photos from the game click on the Buy Prints link above or click here.
Grayson's Matt Roon puts eye black on in the locker room before their state semi-final game against Colquitt County on Friday, December 2, 2011.
Colquitt County's Nate Madison (left) and Craig Harris prepare for their game against Grayson in the locker room on Friday, December 2, 2011.
Grayson head coach Mickey Conn gets his players fired up before their state semi-final game against Colquitt County on Friday, December 2, 2011.
Landon Griffin (center) waves to players from Colquitt County as they take the field before their game against Grayson on Friday, December 2, 2011.
Grayson's Shattle Fenteng (8) runs through a line of his teammates as the team takes the field before their game against Colquitt County on Friday, December 2, 2011.
Colquitt County drum major Michael Montalvo (center) watches as members of the band file into the stands before their game against Grayson on Friday, December 2, 2011.
Grayson's Ryan Carter (right) waits for warmups to begin as the Rams take the field before their game against Colquitt County on Friday, December 2, 2011.
Grayson's Robert Nkemdiche (1) moves the ball down the field during their game against Colquitt County on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson led 21-14 at halftime.
Grayson's Robert Nkemdiche (1) moves the ball down the field during their game against Colquitt County on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson led 21-14 at halftime.
Grayson's Jordan Germany (27) dives forward as he is tackled by Colquitt County's Travis Register (left) on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson led 21-14 at halftime.
Colquitt County's Tre Cooper (2) collides with teammate Willie Woodyard (11) as he carries the ball down the field on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson led 21-14 at halftime.
Grayson's David Kamara (3) is called for pass interference as he keeps Colquitt County's Bobby Hill from catching the ball on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson led 21-14 at halftime.
Grayson's Austin Meadows catches a wide open pass to run the ball into the endzone during their game against Colquitt County on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson led 21-14 at halftime.
Colquitt County's Willie Woodyard (11) breaks a tackle by Grayson's Ryan Carter on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson led 21-14 at halftime.
Colquitt County's Willie Woodyard (11) breaks tackles by Grayson's Shattle Fenteng (8) and Gage Schraub (44) on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson led 21-14 at halftime.
Grayson's Callen Hightower (6) breaks a tackle by Colquitt County's Tomarico Reese (33) on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson led 21-14 at halftime.
Colquitt County's Vann Pitts (24) almost intercepts a ball intended for Grayson's Callen Hightower (6) on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson led 21-14 at halftime.
Grayson's Robert Nkemdiche (1) is face masked by Colquitt County's Anthony Brumbley on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson defeated Colquitt 35-31.
Colquitt County's Willie Woodyard (11) tries to push off Grayson's Ryan Carter (23) as is tackled on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson defeated Colquitt 35-31.
Grayson head coach Mickey Conn (left) raises his finger in the air as his team and staff celebrate a late fourth quarter touchdown to win the state semi-finals against Colquitt County on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson defeated Colquitt 35-31.
Grayson's Marcus Lindquist (right) is hugged by teammate Jon Paul after scoring the game winning touchdown against Colquitt County on Friday, December 2, 2011. Grayson defeated Colquitt 35-31.
Tears stroll down the face of Grayson's Terrius Watson (21) as he is hugged by teammate Austin Meadows after their 35-31 victory over Colquitt County on Friday, December 2, 2011.
Grayson head coach Mickey Conn (right) celebrates the Rams 35-31 victory over Colquitt County with his players and fans on Friday, December 2, 2011.
Grayson's Robert Nkemdiche (center) celebrates the Rams 35-31 victory over Colquitt County with his teammates on Friday, December 2, 2011.