PHOTOS: Perry football ends their season with second-round appearance

Photos from a Round 2 GHSA playoff matchup between Perry vs Eastside on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.

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November 23, 2024
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The Panthers raised their hats, headsets and helmets to the alma mater after Friday’s game. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Devon Smoot (6) and Ashlon Ashley (43) celebrate a big defensive stop against Eastside. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Elijah Joseph (5) brings an Eastside running back to the ground. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Kory Pettigrew (gold) braces for a hit from multiple Eagles defenders. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Chayden Barber (96) and Elijah Joseph (5) celebrate a big defensive stop against Eastside. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Ashlon Ashley (43) celebrates a big defensive play against Eastside. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Ahmad Gordon (1) tries to find a hole against Eastside in the second round of the GHSA playoffs. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Jackson Thompson (21) catches a pass over the middle of the field. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Devon Smoot (6) and Dalis Scott (35) make a tackle against an Eastside running back. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Carson Camp punts the ball away for the Panthers. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Devon Smoot (6) and Andrew Battle (27) bring down an Eastside receiver. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Reid Ginn (15) takes a hit after getting a pass off under pressure. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Perry lost to Eastside 21-10 in the second round of the GHSA playoffs. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Cullen McDaniel throws a short pass to the flat. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Georgia Tech commit Jayden Barr scored two touchdowns against Perry on Friday. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Perry flag makes a run in front of the home stands during Friday’s pregame. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Panthers captains stand on the 50-yard line for the coin toss before Friday’s game. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Jordan Donald (2) shakes hands with the Eastside captains before Friday’s second-round game. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

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Clay Brown/Sports Editor

Clay Brown is the Sports Editor for the Houston Home Journal. His career started as a freelance journalist for the Cairo Messenger in Cairo, Georgia before moving to Valdosta and freelancing for the Valdosta Daily Times. He moved to Warner Robins with his fiance, Miranda, and two cats Olive and Willow in 2023 to become Sports Editor for the HHJ. When not out covering games and events Clay enjoys reading manga, playing video games, watching shows and trying to catch sports games.

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