Posts Tagged ‘football’
More sports, more action. November 15th, 2009
Lake Zurich 24, Wheaton North 17.
I actually volunteered for this. High school football on a Saturday night, on my day off. I know crazy. Lake Zurich’s Jacob Brinlee, 20 carries, 140 yards, 2 TD, busted off touchdown runs of 80 and 21 yards in the first half. The Bears were leading 24-3 with just over seven minutes remaining in the game and the Falcons almost came back. Kevin Gratys intercepted a pass by QB Reece Butler in the end zone with 2:28 remaining and that sealed it for the Bears. They advanced to host No. 1 Glenbard West next week. Good luck with that.
When you’re in a visual rut football can right the ship. You just stand there and photos come to you. Not a bad day at the office.
WHEATON 11/14/09 Lake Zurich's Zach Johnson (34) watches his team in the final minutes versus Wheaton North in the class 7A quarterfinal in Wheaton, Nov. 14, 2009. The Bears advance by beating the Falcons 24-17. (Rob Hart/Staff Photographer)
WHEATON 11/14/09 Lake Zurich's Andy Belchschmidt (8) break up a pass in the end zone to Wheaton North's Hunter Thorson (89) late in the fourth quarter of the class 7A quarterfinal in Wheaton, Nov. 14, 2009. (Rob Hart/Staff Photographer)
WHEATON11/14/09 Lake Zurich's Jacob Brinlee (5) gets his hand in the face of Wheaton North's Carson Rajcan (7) as Brinlee runs for an 80-yard touchdown in the class 7A quarterfinal in Wheaton, Nov. 14, 2009. Brinlee scored both touchdowns for the Bears and lead the Falcons 14-3 after the first half. (Rob Hart/Staff Photographer)
WHEATON 11/14/09 Lake Zurich's Jacob Brinlee (5) gets hit by Wheaton North's Carson Rajcan (7) as Brinlee leaps to catch a pass in the class 7A quarterfinal in Wheaton, Nov. 14, 2009. Brinlee scored both touchdowns for the Bears and lead the Falcons 14-3 after the first half. (Rob Hart/Staff Photographer)
WHEATON 11/14/09 Lake Zurich's fans celebrate with their team after defeating Wheaton North in the class 7A quarterfinal in Wheaton, Nov. 14, 2009. The Bears advance by beating the Falcons 24-17. (Rob Hart/Staff Photographer)
Tags: football, Lake Zurich, sports, Wheaton North
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Friday night slights November 6th, 2009
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)
Tags: football, Glenbrook South, Kyle Prater, playoffs, Proviso West
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