Norcross Blue Devil Football

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

A whole lot of practice, blood, sweat and tears go into preparing for a high school football game. Not just from football players themselves, but from members of the marching band and cheering squads as well. These dedicated students practice their art and their sport throughout the week to give the fans in the stands the best performances that they can. With football starting all over the Atlanta area, today I am featuring the Norcross High School football team as a nod to all of the thousands of students in the metro area that make Friday night football what it is. The Blue Devils were undefeated last year in Class AAAAAA and won the state championship game against Lovejoy in December. This year promises more of the same as the team prepares for regular season play.

Norcross defensive tackle coach Corey Richardson (right) runs Traivon Mackey (center) and other players through warmups during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross defensive tackle coach Corey Richardson (right) runs Traivon Mackey (center) and other players through warmups during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' Ridwan Issahaku (right) collides with Jordan Noio during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ Ridwan Issahaku (right) collides with Jordan Noio during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' Dominick Sims (left) runs through a hole in the line with the ball during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ Dominick Sims (left) runs through a hole in the line with the ball during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' Chris Herndon runs a play during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ Chris Herndon runs a play during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' Jeremiah Murphy (left) tries to juke past Malcolm Galloway during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ Jeremiah Murphy (left) tries to juke past Malcolm Galloway during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' Myles Autry (left) runs a play during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ Myles Autry (left) runs a play during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross defensive line backercoach Pat Standard (left) stands in a huddle with Warren McWilliams (right) and other players during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross defensive line backer coach Pat Standard (left) stands in a huddle with Warren McWilliams (right) and other players during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' Chris Herndon reaches out to snag the ball during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ Chris Herndon reaches out to snag the ball during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' A.J. Bush (center) runs a play during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ A.J. Bush (center) runs a play during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' A.J. Bush (left) is hiked the ball as he runs a play with James Keeling during practice under the watchful eye of quarterback coach Steve Sims on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ A.J. Bush (left) is hiked the ball as he runs a play with James Keeling during practice under the watchful eye of quarterback coach Steve Sims on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' Kadarius Garrett (center) is handed the ball by A.J. Bush (right) during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ Kadarius Garrett (center) is handed the ball by A.J. Bush (right) during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' Myles Autry (right) runs a play during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ Myles Autry (right) runs a play during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' A.J. Bush (right) runs a play during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ A.J. Bush (right) runs a play during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' A.J. Bush (left) is hiked the ball as he runs a play with James Keeling during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ A.J. Bush (left) is hiked the ball as he runs a play with James Keeling during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

 

Norcross' Josh Boyd (right), A.J. Bush and James Keeling come in for a huddle during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

Norcross’ Josh Boyd (right), A.J. Bush and James Keeling come in for a huddle during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.