The infamous Powder Puff game has been what everyone can think of these past few weeks. With practices just starting up, and talk between girls about what nickname fits their shirt best, the beloved tradition is one of the most looked forward to homecoming activities here at North Atlanta. Teams of girls representing their grade levels and senior boys sacrificing their free time at a chance to secure a “Dub,” Powder Puff is no joke to these competitive Warriors.
As the fresh class of 28’ swarms this tower of a building we call North Atlanta, many are ecstatic to leave middle school and embrace all that NAHS offers. Powder Puff is one of the many adored activities amongst the Dubs, and the freshman girls are more than happy to participate in this annual tradition. Ivy Achey, a freshman at North Atlanta, has older friends who love Powder Puff and can’t wait to experience it firsthand. “I’m very excited to play against the sophomores this year,” she said. “I think it will be fun to play and compete against them because we’re all friends.”
As the seniors begin to wave goodbye to their high school experience, Powder Puff is one of the things at North Atlanta that the class of 25’ will miss the most. Being the oldest in the school, the senior girls know all the ins and outs of the game. Katherine Moss, a senior at NAHS has participated in Powder Puff since she was a freshman and is sad to leave it all behind. “I would tell freshmen to embrace Powder Puff and not take it too seriously,” she said. “Have fun while you can because the next thing you know it’s your last year.”
Out of the norm, instead of having experienced football coaches running the game, senior boys coach Powder Puff instead. The boys do everything from running plays to assigning positions and everything in between. Senior Will Boteler is one of the coaches for the sophomore team and is attempting to create memories that will last him even while he’s at college. “I’m mostly trying to take advantage of all the senior activities since it’s my last year,” he said. “In previous years I’ve seen my older friends coach and knew that is something I wanted to do for my senior year.”
With the girls smearing their eyes black, and the boys in highlighter pink shirts that can be seen from a mile away, the blood, sweat, and tears will finally show “Who’s Got Game”.
