PHOTOS: Roswell vs. Walton high school football

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PHOTOS: Roswell vs. Walton high school football

Roswell defeated Walton, 30-28, in a football game at Walton High School in Marietta on Friday.

The Walton Raiders home section is packed with fans during their game against Roswell on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton running back Noriega Thompson leads the Raiders onto the field before their game against Roswell on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton head coach Jonathan Thompson (center) talks with a referee during the first half against Roswell on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton running back Noriega Thompson (left) scores a touchdown against Roswell defensive back Ian Foust on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Roswell Hornets warm up before the start of their game against Walton on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Roswell quarter back Trey Smith (1) celebrates with offensive lineman Jake Harmon (73) after Smith ran a 39-yard touchdown against Walton during the first half on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton’s defense makes a tackle on Roswell wide receiver Chase Shaffer as he runs the ball on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton middle linebacker Noah LaVallee (3) and free safety Tate Adams (20) are unable to stop Roswell quarterback Trey Smith from scoring early on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Roswell’s student section is packed before the start of the Hornets’ game against the Walton Raiders on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton quarterback Pierson Degala looks for a receiver during the first half against Roswell on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton middle linebacker Noah LaVallee takes the field against Roswell on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton middle linebacker Noah LaVallee (left) outruns Roswell middle linebacker Aaron Evans during the first half on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Roswell quarter back Trey Smith carries the ball for a touchdown against Walton early in the first half on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton defensive tackle Chrystyan Beard (right) brings down Roswell’s Dre Cousey during the game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Roswell head coach Jonathan Thompson calls a play against Walton during the second half on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton cornerback Mario Dixon (right) reaches out for a tackle against Roswell’s Dre Cousey as he runs the ball during the second half on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Walton Raiders defend their home turf during a game against the Roswell Hornets on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Roswell defensive tackle Alex Lucas reaches for Walton running back Noriega Thompson as he carries the ball during the second half on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton middle linebacker Noah LaVallee celebrates during the second half of the game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton’s defense brings down Roswell wide receiver Wills Campbell on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Roswell quarterback Trey Smith passes against Walton on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Roswell kicker Balint Vorosmarty (26) celebrates with a teammate after kicking the winning field goal against Walton in the final seconds of their game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton running back Noriega Thompson carries for a short gain in yardage against Roswell during the second half of a game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton’s student section cheers late in the second half of a game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton running back Noriega Thompson is unable to catch a pass during the second half on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Walton quarterback Christon Peacock drops back for a pass against Roswell during the first half on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Roswell Hornets celebrate their 30-28 win over Walton during the final seconds of their game on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Walton Raiders home section is packed with fans during their game against Roswell on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Walton High School in Marietta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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