Friday night slights
November 6th, 2009 by Rob Hart
Tonight was the first ever home playoff game for the Proviso West football team. Earlier that day Kyle Prater was honored with a pep assembly announcing he was selected to play in the US Army All-American Bowl. Prater will play next season at USC and tonight was his final game. I’ve only photographed him once this season and had to leave at the half to cover another game and they never threw the ball his way while I was there. It’s too bad Glenbrook South had to ransack them 44-6.
Prater’s last touchdown catch as a high school athlete was a 40-yard grab as he used one arm to out muscle Glenbrook South’s Alex Garvey a the other to catch the ball. It was beautiful. One of the things I love about high school sports is seeing moments that really matter to these kids before everything is about money and endorsements.
I also got to hang out with David Banks on the sidelines tonight. He’s a great photographer and really good sports shooter, and a good guy.
HILLSIDE11/6/09 Proviso West's Kyle Prater (21) fights off Glenbrook South's Alex Garvey (34) for a 40 yard touchdown at Proviso West High School in Hillside Nov. 6, 2009. The Titans lead the Panthers 24-6 after the first half. (Rob Hart/Staff Photographer)
HILLSIDE11/6/09 Glenbrook South's quarterback Mike Pullano (3) celebrates after throwing for 5 touchdown passes versus Proviso West in Hillside Nov. 6, 2009. The Titans beat the Panthers 44-6.(Rob Hart/Staff Photographer)
HILLSIDE11/6/09 Glenbrook South senior Jake Schmidt celebrates after the Titans beat Proviso West 44-6 in Hillside Nov. 6, 2009. (Rob Hart/Staff Photographer)
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