Stephenson’s Jordan Christie sails into the end zone for a touchdown against Chapel Hill. Christie and his teammates travel to Henderson Stadium in Atlanta to take on the APS champions Crawford W. Long Tigers in the DCSD-APS Middle School Football Challenge on Saturday. (Photo by Mark Brock)
The Stephenson Middle School Jaguars travel to Atlanta’s Henderson Stadium (formerly Grady Stadium) to take on the Crawford W. Long Tigers in the DeKalb County Schools-Atlanta Public Schools Football Challenge at 11:00 am on Saturday (Nov. 12).
Stephenson earned the right to play in the game by winning the DCSD Trail to the Title Championship last week 38-0 over Chapel Hill to finish the season undefeated at 9-0. It was the Jaguars sixth Trail to the Title championship in eight appearances and their fifth undefeated championship team, both DeKalb records.
Stephenson’s Jordan Christie was named the title game’s MVP after catching five passes for 128 yards and one touchdown. Quarterback Gavin Kinchen finished the day 8 of 10 passing for 171 yards and two touchdowns. Jayden Johnson provided some punishing runs and scored a touchdown to receive the Most Outstanding Offensive Player of the Game award.
Long won the APS title with a 14-0 win over Young Middle School to finish 8-1 on the season and earn a spot in the Challenge. Long feeds South Atlanta High School which is 9-0 heading into the state playoffs this week.
Stephenson feed Stephenson High School (6-3) which hosts Pace Academy (8-2) at Hallford Stadium tonight (Friday) in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs.
Tickets are $5 per person and may only be purchased on GOFan.co. Search for Atlanta Public Schools.
GAME DAY INFORMATION
PARKING – Fans are encouraged to park and sit on their team’s designated side of the stadium. This helps tremendously with crowd control, safety, and crowd management.
CLEAR BAG POLICY – The CLEAR BAG POLICY will be strictly enforced.
Spectators will be able to carry the following style and size bag at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium:
Tote bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar), AND/OR
Small clutch bags with or without a handle or strap, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand), can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bag options
Diapers and wipes may be carried in a permissible 12”x6”x12” clear bag (diaper bags are not permitted).
Metal detector screening and a search of all items being carried in may take place at all APS Athletic Venues. There are no provisions available to store or safeguard any prohibited bags.
An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate by respective gate supervisor.
STADIUM SEATS – Only approved stadium seats will be allowed into the stadium. Lawn chairs, folding camping chairs, etc. will not be allowed.
HOME/VISITOR SIDE ACCESS – Spectators WILL NOT be allowed to cross the field/track and move from home/visitor grandstands. Atlanta Public Schools Police Department will aid and assist in ensuring this will be enforced.
TAILGATING – Tailgating is NOT allowed on Lakewood or Henderson Stadium property.
Entrance (visiting fans) – Please use parking in the 10th Street parking lot close to the tennis courts. There is additional fan parking on the 8th Street side of the building. DO NOT PARK IN THE TRADER JOE’S PARKING AREA, OR YOU WILL BE BOOTED/TOWED!!!
Elevator – There is elevator access under the 10th Street side of stadium entrance.