Our NCL Mountain Photographer, Paul Purpura has tirelessly made the trip to most every game this season. He was there for this final one. Paul tells us,” They played their hearts out as usual,” but in the end it wasn’t enough.
Altavista wide receiver Blake Smither (10) of Alta Vista looks Defensive Back Rodell Smith (9) square in the eye just before he is tackled.Line Backer Trevor Saunders (23) and another Nelson player (76) tackles Altavista Quarterback Ricky Adams (3)Alta Vista Quarterback Ricky Adams (3) trying to outrun Line Backer Zack Clarkson (52) of NelsonNelson Running Back Quincy Murphy (35) turning the corner and being pursued by defensive backs Mike Robinson (11) and Daquan Duncan (20), and Line Backer Lee Miller (21) of AltavistaAltavista Quarterback Ricky Adams (3) is tackled by Line Backer Trevor Martin (4) and Defensive End David Withers (53) of Nelson.Wide Receiver Mike Robinson (11) tries to fend off Line Backer Clay Clarson (24) of Nelson. Nelson Quarterback James Saunders (5) on a keeper that unfortunately did not make enough yardage for a first down. This shot sums up the night. Quarterback James Saunders (5) alone with his thoughts after just having thrown an interception.Tight End Trevor Martin (4) tries to get around Defensive Back Adam Emerson (15)Another heart breaking play. Nelson Wide Reciver Andre Thompson just misses this pass. He is pursued by Defensive back Robert Yuille of Alta Vista.All seniors in the band, cheerleading squad, and football team received recognition before the game. Their names were announced along with who was escorting them, their school activities, along with what they wanted to do after graduation.
