PHOTOS: High School Football Week 9

Photos from week nine of high school football October 11, 2024.

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October 13, 2024
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Photos from East Laurens at ACE, Stratford at Tattnall and Northeast at Dublin. Photos by Mark Powell, Horace Austin and Jason Vorhees.

A football player in a blue and yellow jersey, holding the ball, is being tackled by two opposing players in white and gray uniforms. The quarterback is attempting to evade the defenders, with one player grabbing his arm and another reaching for him. Several teammates and a referee are visible in the background. The action takes place on a well-lit field.
Tattnall’s Antone Johnson (3) slips a tackle during the Trojans’ win over Stratford Friday night.
Stratford quarterback Connor Fitzpatrick (7) throws a pass over a Tattnall defender during their game Friday night.
Tattnall’s Ty Hunnicutt (1) hauls in a 24-yard touchdown pass during the Trojans’ win over Stratford Friday night.
Stratford running back Tyler Stephens (9) breaks through Tattnall defenders during their game Friday night.
The 2024 ACE homecoming court, with queen Hannah Cork and king Brice Whitley.
Sawyer Vinson (22) records a sack in Friday’s victory over East Laurens.
Sophomore Jaylen Davis (12) scores a TD against East Laurens, but the play is negated by a penalty.
ACE cornerback Jack Perry (20) records a tackle for loss in Friday’s 27-21 victory over East Laurens.
The ACE Gryphons celebrated a delayed homecoming Friday night after the original game had to be rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene.
A football player in a black and green uniform is running with the ball, while players in white uniforms from East Laurens pursue him. One East Laurens player is on the ground after a tackle attempt, and the runner's teammates are blocking to protect him. The game is taking place under bright lights on a green field.
ACE senior WR Brice Whitley (7) returns a kickoff for a TD in Friday’s victory over East Laurens.
Junior DB Noah Syme (3) breaks up a pass in ACE’s 27-21 victory over East Laurens.
ACE senior WR Brice Whitley eludes East Laurens DT Caleb Jackson (78) in Friday’s 27-21 victory.
The ACE defense bottled up East Laurens runners all night during Friday’s 27-21 victory over East Laurens.

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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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