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PHOTOS: Apalachee High returns to football field

Apalachee High School faces off against Athens Clarke Central on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. It's the first football game for Apalachee since a four people were killed in a shooting at the school on Sept. 4, 2024. Students returned to school on a partial basis earlier in the week.

Apalachee fans applaud the team as they leave the field for half time. Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clark Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

Apalachee coach Mike Hancock congratulates #2 Favian Williford on his touchdown in the first quarter of the game.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

The Apalachee team takes the field lead by the cheer squad.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clark Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

Apalachee quarterback Colin Eishen takes the ball in first quarter action.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

The Apalachee marching band warms up the fans before the game.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clark Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

Apalachee #5 Norman Robinson has a moment on the sidelines during the first half as his team falls behind.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

Fans hug in the stands before the game.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

Apalachee #2 Favian Williford on his way to scoring the first touchdown of the game.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clark Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

The Apalachee players say the pledge before the game.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

Players performing the end of their handshake before the game.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

Apalachee #8 Jadon Brown celebrates a significant yardage gain in the first half of the game.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

The team bus from Apalachee is parked outside the stadium with a message. Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clark Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

Apalachee coach Mike Hancock greets strength coach Matt Bradley before their game. Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

Apalchee players warm up before the game.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

The Clarke Central and Apalachee cheer squads get together for a group photo before the game.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

Apalachee strength coach Matt Bradley runs drills with the team before the game.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

The team huddles hours before their game against Clarke Central. Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

The Apalachee drill team observes a moment of silence after the pledge.
Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clarke Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month.

Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

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Apalachee fans applaud the team as they leave the field for half time. Apalachee High School returned to the field against Athens Clark Central Saturday September 28, 2024 in their first game since the school schooting earlier in the month. Nell Carroll for the Journal Constitution

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