Football fever 2014

Bartlett QB #19 Jonathon Bowlan is caught in the backfield by Germantowns #23 Evan Hoover.
Photo by Kevin Lewter

Arlington and Bartlett were among the six local high schools that competed in the annual pre-season football jamboree Friday night in Arlington. Collierville, Germantown, Houston and Millington also competed in the abbreviated 25-minute games. The Bartlett Panthers kicked off the night with a 7-6 win against Germantown. ABOVE: Bartlett quarterback Jonathon Bowlan absorbs a sack from a Red Devil defender. Arlington played the final game of the night against Houston, which fielded few starters Friday night. The Tigers won the game 10-3. BELOW: Senior running back Joseph Stevenson eludes Mustang defenders in the jamboree finale.

Arlingtons #3 Joseph Stevenson struts into the endzone
Photo by Kevin Lewter

A dedicated community member also captured a key moment from the Bartlett-Germantown game. BELOW: Johnnie Leon Shepherd Jr., No. 20, recovered a fumble and running 70 yards for a touchdown in the Bartlett-Germantown game.

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Photo by Lyn Grimmig