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Gallery: Wildcats edge past Lumberjacks in intense homecoming matchup

October 22, 2019 by David Mitchell and Adelin Blackmon

The Wildcats faced off against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Anthony Field for their homecoming game on Saturday afternoon. Students and alumni watched both teams compete strongly, taking the game into double overtime. The Wildcats now stand 4-4 as they prepare for a conference matchup against Nicholls on Saturday.

The Wildcats run onto the field for their homecoming matchup against SFA. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Sophomore quarterback Trae Self goes airborne after taking a hit. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Senior running back Tracy James avoids a defender on his way to the end zone. (Photo by David Mitchell)

The Wildcats’ defense celebrates a fumble recovery. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Senior running back Tracy James falls into the end zone for a touchdown. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Javorian Miller fights the defender for the ball. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Senior defensive tackle Cole Burgess celebrates a third down stop. (Photo by David Mitchell)
(Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
(Photo by Adelin Blackmon)

Senior kinesiology major Maddie Sue Conway smiles as she walks onto the field. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Ministry and vocation major Sarah Ross walks onto the field. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
(Photo by Adelin Blackmon)

(Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Senior kinesiology major Bailey Baker finds out that she is the homecoming queen. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
The Flames celebrate their president’s pronouncement as homecoming queen. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Junior running back Da’Leon Ward runs through the Wildcat defense. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The Wildcats line up on the line. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Senior running back Tracy James catches a pass. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)

Two Wildcats celebrate a successful play. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Sophomore kicker Blair Zepeda kicks a field goal. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
(Photo by Adelin Blackmon)

Fans watch anxiously as the game continues. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Sophomore art major and Frater Sodalis pledge Caleb Crisp greets football players. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Head Coach Adam Dorrel addresses his team after their win. (Photo by David Mitchell)

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About David Mitchell

My name is David Mitchell, and I am a senior psychology major from Dallas, Texas. I have always had a passion for photography and videography, and enjoy sharing my perspectives with others.

About Adelin Blackmon

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