Photojournalism: Johns Creek ousts Evans from playoffs

Nathan Smith, an Evans senior, is consoled after losing to Johns Creek 45-10 in the second round of the Georgia High School playoffs in Evans on Friday. Photo by Mike Adams.

Date: November 19, 2021

It was a heartbreaker for Evans on the home turf Friday as the Johns Creek Gladiators defeated the Knights 45-14 in the second round of the Georgia High School Association playoffs.

The Gladiators took a 17-7 lead after the first quarter and never looked back.

The Knights finish the season with a 9-3 record.

DJ Walton of Evans, left, is pressured by Johns Creek defender Tyler Gibson as he attempts a pass in the second half during the second round of the Georgia High School playoffs in Evans on Friday. Photo by Mike Adams
A host of Evans defenders chase down Tylan Johnson of Johns Creek in the second round of the Georgia High School playoffs in Evans Friday. Photo by Mike Adams.
DJ Walton of Evans gets the ball knocked loose during a run as the Knights fall to Johns Creek 45-14 in the second round of the Georgia High School playoffs in Evans on Friday. Photo by Mike Adams
Joe Hampton of Evans, left, stays on his feet after being tripped up by a Johns Creek defender in the second round of the Georgia High School playoffs in Evans on Friday. Photo by Mike Adams.
Chance Taylor of Evans, left, tries to break free of the tackle of Fejiro Ewubare of Johns Creek in the second round of the Georgia High School playoffs in Evans on Friday. Photo by Mike Adams
Noah Bedley of Evans, left, runs after a reception in the fourth quarter in the second round of the Georgia High School playoffs in Evans on Friday, Photo by Mike Adams
QB DJ Walton of Evans looks for running room in the second round of the Georgia High School playoffs in Evans on Friday. Photo by Mike Adams
Evans QB DJ Walton, left, battles with Johns Creek defender Terian Williams in the second round of the Georgia High School playoffs in Evans on Friday. Photo by Mike Adams
Fabian Kiawa of Evans kicks an extra point in the second round of the Georgia High School playoffs in Evans on Friday, Nov. 19. Photo by Mike Adams

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