Tag Archive for 'MIAA'

Softball State Champs

Published on June 22, 2010 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

Continuing with my high school sports marathon day from Saturday, here’s a selection of photos from the MIAA Division 2 Softball championship between Hudson and Stoneham. It wasn’t exactly a close game, but what put Hudson ahead was their defense, which always makes for good photos.

There was also some interesting backstories on this team, too, from the starting pitcher celebrating her birthday and the catcher hitting her first career home run.

6.19.2010 — WORCESTER, Mass. — Hudson catcher Micehelle Serrantino tags out Stoneham first baseman Gia Ruczkowski at home in the second inning of the MIAA Division 2 state final on June 19, 2010.


6.19.2010 — WORCESTER, Mass. — Hudson catcher Michelle Serrantino is congratulated by coach Steven Martin after hitting a 2-run home run, the first of her career, against Stoneham in the third inning of the MIAA Division 2 state final on June 19, 2010.


6.19.2010 — WORCESTER, Mass. — Hudson center fielder Jasmin Volpe can't get to a bloop single from Stoneham in the MIAA Division 2 state final on June 19, 2010.


6.19.2010 — WORCESTER, Mass. — Hudson second baseman Sarah Caragian breaks up the double play attempt on Stoneham second baseman Colleen O'Quinn in the MIAA Division 2 state final on June 19, 2010.


6.19.2010 — WORCESTER, Mass. — Hudson starting pitcher Jurnee Serating-Ware, facing, is mobbed by teammates after closing out her win against Stoneham in the MIAA Division 2 state final on June 19, 2010.

Lacrosse State Champs!

Published on June 21, 2010 in Photojournalism. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

It was a big weekend in Worcester for the MIAA spring sports state finals, namely softball and lacrosse. I always enjoy photographing these events, especially at the high school level where the enthusiasm is genuine and the access is phenomenal. I always get a lot of requests from parents for prints, too, which is just some icing on the cake and little beer money in my pocket.

Beautiful weather, plenty of sun (my farmer’s tan proves it), and good action made for a rewarding, albeit hectic (covered three games for the Herald), afternoon.

Here’s a selection from the MIAA Division 1 Lacrosse championship:

6.19.2010 — WORCESTER, Mass. — Framingham midfielder Tanner Guarino loses possesion after a check from Longmeadow midfielder Stephanie Sabatini in the MIAA Division 1 final on June 19, 2010.


6.19.2010 — WORCESTER, Mass. — Framingham midfielder Moira Barry rips a shot through traffic against Longmeadow in the MIAA Division 1 state final on June 19, 2010.


Framingham midfielder Moira Barry celebrates after scoring against Longmeadow in the MIAA Division 1 state final on June 19, 2010.


6.19.2010 — WORCESTER, Mass. — Framingham defender Leigh Nicoll puts a cross check on Longmeadow attacker Eileen McDonald in the MIAA Division 1 state final on June 19, 2010.


6.19.2010 — WORCESTER, Mass. — Framingham midfielder Tanner Guarino is mobbed by her teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in the closing seconds of Framingham's 8-7 win over Longmeadow for the MIAA Division 1 state title on June 19, 2010.


6.19.2010 — WORCESTER, Mass. — Members of the state champion Framingham lacrosse team kiss the trophy after beating Longmeadow on June 19, 2010.

Spiked

Published on June 6, 2010 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Being so busy lately means that there’s no shortage of material for me to put up here. The flip side is that it’s hard to time to post anything in a timely manner.

For example, here’s a few images from last week’s MIAA boys state volleyball playoffs, pitting neighboring rivals Newton South against Needham.

5.27.2010 — NEWTON, Mass. — Newton South's Brooks Remy (20) tries to block a spike from Needham's Ross Burdett in the South Sectional Semi-Finals on May 27, 2010. Newton South won, 3-2.


5.27.2010 — NEWTON, Mass. — Newton South's Josh Horenstein tries to spike the ball past Needham's Sam Rubin (7) and Ryan Hagan (21) in the South Sectional Semi-Finals on May 27, 2010. Newton South won, 3-2.


5.27.2010 — NEWTON, Mass. — Newton South's Josh Horenstein is swarmed by his teammates after they closed out a 3-2 win over Needham in the South Sectional Semi-Finals on May 27, 2010.

Outfield Assist

Published on June 4, 2010 in Photojournalism. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , .

Hectic day running around town for the Herald yesterday, but at least I got to wrap it up with some time at the ballpark, aka my happy place. Sure, I got there late — a stakeout tied me up for much of the afternoon — but it was low scoring, with some good defense to make things interesting for the few innings I did get to see.

Here’s how you perform an outfield assist, by the way.

6.3.2010 — CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Tewksbury catcher Lauren Teixeira tags out Arlington Catholic pinch runner Jessica Cameron at home in Arlington's 1-0 win over Tewksbury at St. Peter's Field in Cambridge on June 3, 2010.

Not really a relevant picture, since Arlington Catholic won, 1-0, but great action, nonetheless.

Hands Up

Published on May 27, 2010 in Personal Projects. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

An outtake from a high school volleyball assignment I shot today.

5.27.2010 — NEWTON, Mass. — Needham at Newton South. MIAA Boys Volleyball South Sectional Semi-Finals.

For the record, I have never claimed to be good at photographing volleyball!

Soft-Ballers

Published on April 8, 2010 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Happiness for me is hanging out next to the baseball field, in case you couldn’t tell from my sports portfolio. But the next best thing is softball, because it’s basically the same sport, but on a much smaller field with less reaction time.

This photo is from a game I shot yesterday between Bishop Fenwick High School and St. Mary’s. The player sliding in to home, Kristina Burri, is my kind of player — basically being a pain in the butt, baiting and taunting the catcher to try for a pickoff every time she got on base. Reminds me of myself!

4.7.2010 — PEABODY, Mass. — St. Mary's second baseman Kristina Burri scores on a wild pitch from Bishop Fenwick's Alyssa Begin, right, and an off-target toss from catcher Amanda McInnis in St. Mary's 9-3 at Fenwick.

Burri also scored from first on a throwing error as she was stealing second, without a play at home (which wasn’t a very interesting picture). Gotta love the team speed!

Madness

Published on March 5, 2010 in Photojournalism. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

It shouldn’t be much surprise to know that at this time of year, basketball is something that I get to photograph quite often. They don’t call it March Madness for nothing, after all.

Here are some photos from the second round of the MIAA High School Boys basketball playoffs, featuring a matchup between North Reading and Wayland.

2.26.2010 - WAYLAND, Mass. - Wayland forward Zack Miles looks to the home crowd after sinking a 3-pointer against North Reading in their MIAA Division III playoff matchup on Feb. 26, 2010. Wayland won, 62-45.

2.26.2010 - WAYLAND, Mass. - Wayland guard Jeff Brewington (2) steals the ball from North Reading guard Nicholas Rosano (23) in their MIAA Division III playoff matchup on Feb. 26, 2010. Wayland won, 62-45.

2.26.2010 - WAYLAND, Mass. - Wayland forward Zack Miles (3) goes up for a jumpshot in front of North Reading center Jeffrey Tyner (32) and forward Benjamin Makowski (43) in their MIAA Division III playoff matchup on Feb. 26, 2010. Wayland won, 62-45.

2.26.2010 - WAYLAND, Mass. - North Reading guard Robert Rosano (3) fights for a rebound with Wayland forward Jamie Mordas (5) in their MIAA Division III playoff matchup on Feb. 26, 2010. Wayland won, 62-45.

2.26.2010 - WAYLAND, Mass. - Wayland guard Adam Lewin (4) and forward Ian Bonner (21) celebrate after scoring against North Reading in their MIAA Division III playoff matchup on Feb. 26, 2010. Wayland won, 62-45.

A Rivalry

Published on March 1, 2010 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Here’s a benefit of being a photojournalist in the community where you grew up. Last Monday, I photographed a playoff basketball game involving my alma mater, Algonquin Regional High School, and our rivals, Westborough, for the MetroWest Daily News. (My contract with MWDN has a 1-week digital embargo, hence the late post).

Despite having a hapless ref trip over me in the beginning — an occupational hazard, but still better than that time I had my foot crushed by Glen “Big Baby” Davis — it was a phenomenal game with ARHS coming out on top to advance. They ended up getting knocked out the next round, but it was nice to see ARHS pull off the upset.

2.22.2010 — WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — Algonquin guard Bobby Reynolds (12), with Kyle Whitney (15), screams out beating Westborough in their MIAA Central Mass Division 1 first-round matchup on Feb. 22, 2010. Algonquin won, 37-36.

2.22.2010 — WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — Westborough guard Isaac Mutesasira (20) drives toward the basket past Algonquin guard Brett Sexton (14) in their MIAA Central Mass Division 1 first-round matchup on Feb. 22, 2010. Algonquin won, 37-36. Photo by KELVIN MA

2/22/2010 — WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — Westborough guard Isaac Mutesasira (20) drives toward the basket past Algonquin guard Brett Sexton (14) in their MIAA Central Mass Division 1 first-round matchup on Feb. 22, 2010. Algonquin won, 37-36.

2.22.2010 — WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — Algonquin guard Bobby Reynolds drives toward the hoop past Westborough guard Brian Orlando (14), left, Chris Armand (23), center) and forward Nick Mastrogiacomo (21) in their MIAA Central Mass Division 1 first-round matchup on Feb. 22, 2010. Algonquin won, 37-36.

2.22.2010 — WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — Westborough guard Nick Flahive (10) fights for possession against Algonquin guards Matt Feldman (10) and Bobby Reynolds (12), far right, in their MIAA Central Mass Division 1 first-round matchup on Feb. 22, 2010. Algonquin won, 37-36.

More photos on my archive site.

Hoopalooza

Published on March 14, 2009 in Photojournalism and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Shooting six games in one day is a lot of basketball…

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