PREPS: Glad Glads

I shot my second Friday night high school football game of the season last night and found myself having some fun. My game was the home team Clarke Central Gladiators vs. the Habersham Central Raiders. Pre-game I played with some on camera flash against the sunset and shot an on field ceremony honoring legendary Clarke Central coach Billy Henderson. Then it was game time. On the very first play Clarke Central's Derrick Smalls intercepted the ball which set the Glads up for a touchdown drive. I missed the interception, but got the next best thing with nice celebration shots. This trend continued for the Glads next two touchdowns as well. I came away from the game with some okay action, but my favorite shots of the night were of glad Glads who nabbed the victory, 23-7.

The Clarke Central cheerleaders warm-up.


Clarke Central kicker Matthew Kloepfer warms-up.


The Clarke Central dance-line dances in the stands before the Gladiators' 23-7 win over the Habersham Central Raiders Friday Sept. 11, 2009, in Athens.


The Clarke Central cheerleader Ashley Franklin is tossed in the air before the Gladiators' 23-7 win over the Habersham Central Raiders Friday Sept. 11, 2009, in Athens.


Legendary former Clarke Central coach Billy Henderson gestures to the crowd before being honored on the football field at Billy Henderson Stadium.


The Clarke Central Gladiators storm the field.


Clarke Central's Derrick Smalls leaps onto teammate Jordan Pierce after making an interception on the first play of the game.


Clarke Central's Derrick Smalls celebrates after making an interception on the first play of the Gladiators' 23-7 win over the Habersham Central Raiders Friday Sept. 11, 2009, in Athens.


Clarke Central QB Martay Mattox dodges a tackle by Habersham Central's Tyler Stinespring in the 1st quarter.


Clarke Central's Dimitri Holmes runs the ball as Habersham Central's Billy Manus goes airborne in the 2nd quarter.


Clarke Central's Dimitri Holmes, left, chest bumps teammate Jeremy Hughes after Hughes' touchdown in the 1st quarter.


Habersham Central's Kevin Ellison is brought down behind the line of scrimmage by Clarke Central's Devante Yearby.


Clarke Central's Tony Glenn is brought down by Habersham Central's David Griffin in the 2nd quarter.


Habersham Central's David Griffin breaks away for the Raiders lone touchdown.


The Clarke Central marching band performs during half-time.




The Habersham Central Raiders take the field after half-time.


Clarke Central's Carlton Heard is brought down.


Clarke Central's Tony Glenn runs the ball in the 3rd quarter.


Clarke Central's Dontae Watkins reacts after narrowly missing a pass in the 3rd quarter.


Clarke Central's Tevin Wilhite takes down Habersham Central's Kevin Ellison in the 3rd quarter.


Clarke Central's Ty Simmons makes a leaping interception in front of Habersham Central's Chuck Rucker in the 3rd quarter of the Gladiators' 23-7 win over the Raiders Friday Sept. 11, 2009, in Athens.