PHOTOS: High School Football GIAA Quarterfinals/GHSA Regular Season Ends

Photos from GIAA football quarterfinals and GHSA final week of the season November 8, 2024.

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November 11, 2024
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Photos from Tattnall at Bethlehem Christian, String Rock at FPD and Jefferson County at Southwest. Photos by Donn Kester, Mark Powell and Jason Vorhees.

A football player in a white and blue uniform with the number 2 runs with the ball, pursued by two players in dark blue uniforms. Teammates and opponents follow close behind, with one player raising a hand, possibly signaling. The scene takes place under bright lights on a green field.
Tattnall running back Antone Johnson (3) breaks loose for a long touchdown run during the Trojans’ 21-14 GIAA quarterfinal loss to Bethlehem Christian Friday night.
Bethlehem Christian running back Zeke Clanton (11) is taken to the ground by Tattnall defenders during their GIAA quarterfinal game Friday night.
Tattnall Antone Johnson (3) can’t haul in a deep pass over a Bethlehem Christian defender during the Trojans’ 21-14 GIAA quarterfinal loss Friday night.
A football player in a red uniform with "FPD" and number 14 sprints forward with the ball, pursued by an opponent in a white "Patriots" uniform with number 22. The player in red has a determined expression and appears to be dodging the defender. The field is illuminated, and other players and spectators are blurred in the background.
Major Simmons (14) scampers for a long gain in the first half of the GIAA Class AAAA quarterfinals.
Breck Griffin (5) attempts to haul in a pass in the first half of FPD’s 28-13 victory over Stong Rock.
Bennett Lake (3) tackles Landon Stancil (4) for a loss in FPD’s 28-13 victory Friday night.
Brady Lincoln (13) celebrates a Cash Hickman (12) 4th down stop.
FPD senior linebacker Brady Lincoln (13) leads the Vikings onto the field to face Strong Rock in the GIAA Class AAAA quarterfinals.
Southwest’s #5 Rinaldo Calloway carries the ball 30 yards after the catch for a first down. Special to The Macon Melody by Donn Kester11/08/24
Southwest’s #3 Steve Robinson looks for a hole in the defense. Special to The Macon Melody by Donn Kester11/08/24
Southwest’s Steve Robinson hands off to Christian Hill. Special to The Macon Melody by Donn Kester11/08/24
Southwest’s #4 Christian Hill looks for a hole in the defense. Special to The Macon Melody by Donn Kester11/08/24
Southwest’s #18 Jamarea Watkins scores on a 45 yard pass. Special to The Macon Melody by Donn Kester11/08/24

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Jason Vorhees

Jason is our photographer. An award-winning journalist, he has spent more than 25 years capturing the sights, sounds and people of Middle Georgia. He lives in Macon with his wife, Brandi, and their sons Cooper and Evan. Jason is an avid sports fan and bourbon aficionado.

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