Photos from Baldwin at Howard, Washington County at ACE and East Laurens at Southwest. Photos by Jessica Gratigny, Mark Powell and Jason Vorhees.
Southwest receiver Jamarea Watkins (18) hauls in a deep pass in the fourth quarter of the Patriots’ win over Jefferson County Friday night.
Southwest defensive end Rinaldo Callaway III (5) pressures Jefferson County quarterback Erving Polen (12) during Friday night’s Patriots win.
Southwest running back Christian Hill (4) slips a tackle during the Patriots’ win over Jefferson County Friday night.
Southwest running back Christian Hill (4) slips a tackle during the Patriots’ win over Jefferson County Friday night.
The ACE Gryphons fell to Washington County 14-17 to close out the regular season. Senior Sawyer Raugh returns an interception for a score to break a 7-7 tie and open the scoring in the second half.
The ACE Gryphons fell to Washington County 14-17 to close out the regular season. The ACE special teams block a field goal attempt in the first half.
The ACE Gryphons fell to Washington County 14-17 to close out the regular season. ACE senior Brice Whitley opens the scoring with a long touchdown run.
The ACE Gryphons fell to Washington County 14-17 to close out the regular season. ACE coach Keith Hatcher huddles during a timeout.
The ACE Gryphons fell to Washington County 14-17 to close out the regular season. ACE senior Waylon Allen (99) provided a relentless pass rush in the loss.
The ACE Gryphons fell to Washington County 14-17 to close out the regular season. Sophomore William Winters (34) records a tackle for loss for ACE.
The ACE Gryphons fell to Washington County 14-17 to close out the regular season. Washington County intercepts an Ace Hatcher pass to extinguish a potential ACE scoring drive.
The ACE Gryphons fell to Washington County 14-17 to close out the regular season. The ACE cheerleaders lead the team onto the field on Senior Night.
Howard quarterback Deon Wellons (1) looks to pass during a game against Baldwin at Thompson Stadium in Macon, Georgia, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (Jessica Gratigny / For The Melody)
Howard running back Terrance Brown (7) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Deondray Sheffield (2) during a game against Baldwin at Thompson Stadium in Macon, Georgia, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (Jessica Gratigny / For The Melody)
Howard head coach Jessie “Trey” Porter III shouts to his players from the sidelines during a game against Baldwin at Thompson Stadium in Macon, Georgia, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (Jessica Gratigny / For The Melody)
Howard’s running back Jacolbie Allen (16) is tackled by Baldwin’s outside linebacker Devarious Russell (0) and defensive back London Blash (4) at Thompson Stadium in Macon, Georgia, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (Jessica Gratigny / For The Melody)
Howard free safety Ta’Shawn Poole (5) runs the ball while evading a tackle by Baldwin defensive back London Blash (4) during a game at Thompson Stadium in Macon, Georgia, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (Jessica Gratigny / For The Melody)
Howard head coach Jessie “Trey” Porter III speaks with his players during a game against Baldwin at Thompson Stadium in Macon, Georgia, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (Jessica Gratigny / For The Melody)
The Howard High School marching band performs in Halloween costumes during halftime at Thompson Stadium in Macon, Georgia, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (Jessica Gratigny / For The Melody)
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