I photographed the 4A football playoff game between Riverdale Ridge and Monarch last weekend. I witnessed my first high school overtime game. The rules are related to college rule but the ball is placed at the opponent’s 10-yard line. Monarch stopped Riverdale at 1 to seal the victory, 14-7. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen as much action in such a low-scoring game. Monarch’s defense line had a field day recording 4 sacks and 2 strip fumbles in the second half to make like miserable for the Riverdale quarterbacks.
Frederick took on Northfield in the first round the CHSAA 4A football playoffs last night in what will be forever known as the snow bowl. As a snowstorm blew through dropping heavy wet snow, Frederick rolled at home behind a strong running game to take down Northfield 32-14 to advance to the second round.
It was time in Colorado football for the #2 seeds to finally get their due. Erie defeated #1 seed Palmer Ridge 20-6 to take the 4A title while Columbine ran all over Cherry Creek 28-14 to claim the 5A title. Columbine ended Creek’s bid to claim its fifth consecutive state title. Perhaps the most enduring scene of the day was Erie quarterback Blake Barnett holding the championship trophy aloft after barely being able to walk the last part of the game due to a badly sprained ankle.
A Palmer Ridge cheerleader tries to fire up the crowd in the 4A football final.
An Erie running back hurdles a Palmer Ridge defender in the 4A final.
Erie quarterback Blake Barnett throws a touchdown pass against Palmer Ridge to help Erie win 20-6 in the 4A final.
An Erie wide receiver celebrates his touchdown catch against Palmer Ridge in the 4A final.
Erie fans celebrate their state football championship over #1 seed Palmer Ridge.
Young Erie fans cheer on their team against Palmer Ridge in the 4A title football game.
The Palmer Ridge running back tries to stretch for a first down in the 4A final against Erie. Unfortunately for him, he was turned backwards and did not make the line to gain.
An Erie defender can’t quite catch Palmer Ridge quarterback in the 4A title game.
Erie QB Blake Barnett avoids a tackler in the 4A title game.
Erie running back Braylon Toliver breaks a long run for a touchdown in the 4th quarter to seal the victory over Palmer Ridge, 20-6.
Erie helmets dot the field at Canvas Stadium after the Tigers captured the 4A crown, defeating Palmer Ridge 20-6.
An Erie offensive lineman celebrates his team’s victory in the 4A final.
Erie quarterback Blake Barnett celebrates the Tigers’ 4A title as he holds up the championship trophy.
The Erie Tigers football team celebrate their upset win over Palmer Ridge.
Erie football team celebrates its win over Palmer Ridge with its fans.
Erie football team celebrates its win over Palmer Ridge in the 4A title game.
The referee does the opening coin toss in the 5A title game between Cherry Creek and Palmer Ridge.
Columbine cheerleaders have fun before the 5A final against Cherry Creek.
Cherry Creek fans have fun during the 5A title football game.
Cherry Creek fans have fun dancing during the 5A title game against Columbine.
Columbine running back Josh Snyder hurdles a Cherry Creek defender en route to the end zone in the 5A title game.
Snyder heads to the end zone in the 5A title game against Cherry Creek.
The Columbine quarterback and running back Josh Snyder celebrate a touchdown against Cherry Creek in the 5A final.
A Cherry Creek running back stiff arms a Columbine defender in the 5A title game. .
Cherry Creek QB rolls out in the 5A title game against Columbine.
The Cherry Creek QB looks to make a play against Columbine in the 5A title game.
Columbine fans cheer on their team against Cherry Creek in the 5A title football game.
A Cherry Creek defender knocks away a pass from the Columbine wide receiver in the 3rd quarter of the 5A final.
A Columbine defensive back almost snags an interception in the fourth quarter of the 5A final against Cherry Creek.
A Columbine defensive end battle a Cherry Creek lineman in the 5A final.
The Columbine head coach, Andy Lowry, celebrates his team’s victory over Cherry Creek in the 5A football final.
Columbine celebrates its victory over Cherry Creek in the 5A football final.
Columbine celebrates its victory over Cherry Creek in the 5A football final.
Columbine celebrates its victory over Cherry Creek in the 5A football final.
The Academy charter school took on D’Evelyn Christina in 2A football Saturday afternoon. The Academy had their way with D’Evelyn all afternoon. They prevailed 54-6.
Erie defeated Montrose 29-28 to advance to the Colorado 4A state football final Saturday. Montrose edged out to a 28-14 lead in the fourth quarter only to see Erie rally with 5:30 remaining. After scoring a touchdown, Erie recovered an on-side kick. It marched down the field and got the tying score. It then ran in a two-point conversion to take a one point lead. Montrose wasn’t done yet, however. After converting a long pass and marching down to the Erie 30, Montrose would fumble, sealing the victory for Erie.
I photographed the craziest high school football game I’ve ever seen yesterday between Legacy and Fort Collins. Legacy jumped out to a 23-0 lead in the third quarter only to lose 30-29 behind a furious comeback by Fort Collins.
Fort Collins’s starting quarterback was injured on the first play of the second half. Ez Campos relieved and promptly was strip sacked in the endzone for a Legacy touchdown. His next play went for an interception. However, Fort Collins would rally as Legacy fumbled on its next two possessions. With Fort Collins trailing 23-16 with 3:45 remaining, Campos hooked up with Dorion McGarity for a 66-yard touchdown. Legacy answered on their next drive. Facing a 3rd and 25 from its own 47, the Legacy quarterback found Sam Winter over the middle. Winter broke several tackles on his way to the end zone for the go ahead score with 1:16 remaining. Unfortunately for Legacy, a bad snap spoiled the PAT. Then it was time for Campos and McGarity to work their magic again. With 45 seconds left, Campos heaved a pass deep over the middle that McGarity snared for another long TD, this one 67 yards. With the extra point, Fort Collins went ahead 30-29. Nicky McGuire sealed the win win an interception.
Fort Collins fans cheer on their team against Legacy
Fort Collins running back rips off a long run in the third quarter against Legacy.
Legacy QB runs for a first down in the third quarter against Fort Collins.
Legacy running back breaks a tackle in the fourth quarter against Fort Collins.
Fort Collins quarterback Ez Campos launches a pass against Legacy.
Fort Collins QB Ez Campos celebrates his long touchdown throw to put the Lambkins ahead 30-29 against Legacy.
Fort Collins quarterback Ez Campos launches a pass against Legacy.
Fort Collins receiver Dorion McGarity hauls in a 66-yard touchdown pass to pull Fort Collins even against Legacy in the fourth quarter.
Nicky Maguire’s interception seals the win for Fort Collins, 30-29, over Legacy.
Nicky Maguire’s interception seals the win for Fort Collins, 30-29, over Legacy.
Nicky Maguire celebrates his interception that sealed the win for Fort Collins, 30-29, over Legacy.
It was a beautiful Saturday in December for the Colorado 4A/5A High School Football Finals. In 4A, Pine Creek easily handled Broomfield 34-3 while Cherry Creek dominated upset-minded Columbine 35-10. Dave Logan won his second state as the head coach of Cherry Creek and now has seven titles to his credit.
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Broomfield vs Pine Creek, 4A CHSAA Football final
Cherry Creek vs Columbine, 5A CHSAA football final
Cherry Creek vs Columbine, 5A CHSAA football final
Cherry Creek vs Columbine, 5A CHSAA football final
Cherry Creek vs Columbine, 5A CHSAA football final
Cherry Creek vs Columbine, 5A CHSAA football final
Cherry Creek vs Columbine, 5A CHSAA football final
Cherry Creek vs Columbine, 5A CHSAA football final
Cherry Creek vs Columbine, 5A CHSAA football final
Cherry Creek vs Columbine, 5A CHSAA football final
Cherry Creek vs Columbine, 5A CHSAA football final
Cherry Creek vs Columbine, 5A CHSAA football final
Cherry Creek vs Columbine, 5A CHSAA football final
It was media photo day for our football team at the Academy of Charter Schools in Westminster, CO, Friday, so I took the opportunity to shoot a few candids of the players. Football candids are a fun and relaxing way to photograph players. I especially like this type of photography because it gives me a chance to show the lighter side of the players. I posed a few players and also shot some candids of the players having fun. I used a variety of lenses and techniques for this shoot. I especially enjoyed shooting some closeups of the punter. You never get a fell for how quick and powerful this motion is until you’re up close. A gracious thank you goes out to the yearbook staff for inviting me to be a part of this fun afternoon.
I photographed the 2017 4A and 5A high school football finals at Mile High Stadium on Saturday. Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the highest scoring 5A final in state history and Pueblo South won its first championship, defeating Pine Creek 25-14.
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state history.
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
December 2, 2017: Pomona defeated Eaglecrest 56-49 in the CHSAA 5A football final at Mile High Stadium in Denver. It was the highest scoring 5A final in state
Longmont took on Erie in one of the 3A high school football semifinals Saturday. The Erie Tigers rolled behind a strong ground game and stingy defense, 31-14.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
November 25, 2017: Erie defeated Longmont in the CHSAA 3A football seminfinals in Erie, CO.
