It was the battle of Broomfield between Legacy and Broomfield high schools in the 5A boy’s soccer quarterfinals Saturday. While Broomfield has been a perennial contender, Legacy was new comer to the party this year. The match featured physical play throughout and some incredible athletic plays including a bicycle kick. The two battled to a 1-1 tie after regulation so it was on to overtime. Broomfield pulled out a dramatic 2-1 win in double overtime to advance to the semifinals Wednesday.
I photographed the 2018 CHSAA softball championships once again this year. This is the 5th consecutive year I have covered this event. This year’s games weren’t quote as dramatic as last year’s finals, but the games were still filled with exciting moments. Congratulations to Legend which repeated as 5A champs by defeating Cherokee Trail 8-4. Holy Family took home the 4A crown by defeating Mountain View 10-3.
I photographed the Colorado Arizona State football game in Boulder yesterday. The Buffs defeated the Sun Devils 28-21 to improve to 5-0 for the first time since the 1990s. Laviska Shenault had a huge day, producing 3 touchdowns both running and receiving. The game featured a number of big plays on both sides. But Colorado got the stops they needed when it counted in the fourth quarter.
October 6, 2018: Colorado QB Steven Montez floats a pass against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Colorado defensive lineman Mustafa Johnson celebrates his tackle for a loss on Arizona State’s Eno Benjamin during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Colorado defensive back Carson Wells just misses a sack against Arizona State QB Manny Wilkins during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Colorado receiver Tony Brown hauls in a long catch against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault celebrates his short touchdown run against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Colorado cheerleaders perform during a timeout against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: A member of the Down’s Syndrome cheer squad perfroms with the Colorado cheerleaders during a timeout against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Arizona State QB Manny Wilkins throws a pass against Colorado during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: A member of the Colorado cheerleaders performs a tumbling routine during a timeout against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Chip the Buffalo mascot and his family perform a dance with the Colorado cheerleaders during a timeout against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Colorado defensive back Evan Worthington pulls down Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin by his shirt during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Colorado linebacker DRew Lewis tackles Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Arizona State QB Manny Wilkins runs it down near the goalline against Colorado during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: A young Arizona State fan cheers on his team with his dad against Colorado during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Colorado QB Steven Montez lofts a throw against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault scampers toward the end zone against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. He scored a play later and the Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
Ocotber 6, 2018: Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault hauls in a long TD catch against Arizona State during the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault hauls in a long TD catch against Arizona State’s Chase Lucas during the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards patrols the sideline in the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: An Arizona State cheerleader urges on the faithful in the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
Ocotber 6, 2018: Arizona State receiver Frank Darby stiff arms Colorado’s Nick Fisher after a long pass play to set up a Sun Devil touchdown in the second half. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
October 6, 2018: An Arizona State fan celebrates a touchdown in the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
Ocotber 6, 2018: Colorado’s Delrick Abrams (1) celebrates his pass deflection with teammate Carson Wells during the second half in Boulder against Arizona State. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
Ocotber 6, 2018: Colorado QB Steven Montez slides down after picking up a first down against Arizona State during the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
Ocotber 6, 2018: Colorado’s Carson Wells puts a hit on Arizona State QB Manny Wilkins during the second half in Boulder. Wilkins was shaken up on the play and the Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
Ocotber 6, 2018: Colorado running back Travon McMillian is tackled by Arizona State’s Jalen Harvey and Chase Lucas during the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.
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.
Colorado State rallied from a 27-9 deficit early in the third quarter to capture their first win of the season over Arkansas Saturday in college football. Quarterback K.J. Carta-Samuels led a late rally and running back Izzy Matthews crossed the goal line with a two-yard run to seal the victory, 34-27. After a shaky start to the third quarter, CSU’s defense played better and shut down a tough Razorback rushing attack.
September 8, 2018: Members of the Army ROTC pose with the COlorado State Ram mascot before the game against Arkansas. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas mascot cheers on the team against Colorado State. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas fans cheer on their team against Colorado State. They went home unhappy as the Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas cheerleaders cheer on their team before the game against Colorado State. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State ROTC fires a cannon before the game against Arkansas. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas QB Ty Storey drops back to pass against Colorado State in the first half. The Rams rallied form a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Rzorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas QB Ty Storey just gets away a pass before Colorado State’s Emmanuel Jones hits him in the first half. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: A Colorado State cheerleader waves to the crowd during the game against Arkansas. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas’s Gabe Richardson battles a Colorado State offensive lineman in the first half. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State punter Ryan Stonehouse punts in the first half against Arkansas. The Rams scored the winning touchdown with 8 seconds left to rally past the Razorbakcs, 34-27 in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas running back Chase Hayden looks for a hole against Colorado State in the first half. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State QB K.J. Carta-Samuels tosses a pass against Arkansas in the first half. The Rams scored the winning touchdown with 8 seconds left to rally past the Hogs, 34-27 in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas QB Ty Storey just gets a pass off against Colorado State in the first half. The pass fell incpmplete and the Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State’s Marvin Kinsey, Jr looks to avoid the tackle of Arkansas’s Chevin Calloway in the first half. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: A Colorado State cheerleader runs the flag on the field to celebrate a field goal in the first half against Arkansas. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas fans cheer on their team against Colorado State. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas QB Cole Kelley throws a touchdwon pass to start the second half against Colorado State. It wasn’t enoguh as the Rams rallied past the Hogs, 34-27 in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas cheerleaders perfrom during a timeout during the second half against Colorado State. The Rams rallied, to post a 34-27 win in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas QB Cole Kelley cracks a smile on the sideline during the second half against Colorado State. At the time, the Hogs were up 27-9, but the Rams rallied, to post a 34-27 win in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas QB Cole Kelley thinks he has a touchdown completion against Colorado State in the second half but replay showed otherwise. The replay was crucial as the Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas’s Dalton Wagner gets set to block Colorado State’s Josh Watson in the second half. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State receiver Preston Williams (11) celebrates his second half touchdown against Arkansas with teammate Darius Wise (22). The Rams rallied past the Hogs, 34-27 in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: The Colorado State ram mascot runs on the field with his handlers to celebrate a touchdown in the second half against Arkansas. The Rams’ mascot saw lots of action in the half as the Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Arkansas QB Cole Kelley drops back to pass against Colorado State in the second half. Kelley played well in releif but the Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State QB K.J. Carta-Samuels just gets away a pass before Arkansas’ Armon Watts gets a hand in his face in the second half. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State’s Preston Williams hauls in a touchdwon catch over Arkansas’s Jarques McClellion. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State’s Preston Williams celebrates his touchdown catch over Arkansas’s Jarques McClellion. The Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State fans cheer on the Rams against Arkansas. The Rams rallied past the Hogs, 34-27 in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State’s Preston Williams tries to come down with a touchdown catch over Arkansas’s Santos Ramirez. Williams came down out fo bounds but it didn’t matter as the Rams rallied from a 27-9 deficit to post a 34-27 win over the Razorbacks in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: A young Colorado State fan and her father cheer on the Rams against Arkansas. The Rams rallied past the Hogs, 34-27 in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State receiver Preston Williams gets hit by Arkansas’ Ryan Pulley (11) and Santos Ramirez (9) late in the second half. The Rams rallied past the Hogs, 34-27 in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State QB K.J. Carta-Samuels celebrates the team’s victory over Arkansas after the game. The Rams scored the winning touchdown with 8 seconds left to rally past the Hogs, 34-27 in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State running back Izzy Matthews celebrates the team’s victory over Arkansas after game. Matthews scored the winning touchdwon with 8 seconds left as the Rams rallied past the Hogs, 34-27 in Fort Collins.
September 8, 2018: Colorado State’s Chandler Drachslin celebrates the team’s victory over Arkansas with a fan after game. The Rams rallied past the Hogs, 34-27 in Fort Collins.
I photographed the CHSAA 2A and 3A girl’s soccer finals at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park last night. Dawson School defeated Denver Christian 3-2 and Jefferson Academy outlasted Kent Denver 2-1 in a shootout in the 3A final. The nightcap was very evenly matched as the two teams traded second half goals before going scoreless in the two overtime periods. Jefferson won the penalty kick round to take home the trophy.
Broomfield defeated Columbine Wednesday to advance to the 5A girl’s soccer semifinals. Columbine struck first with a goal 12 minutes into the second half. The lead stood up until Broomfield redirected a corner kick with 2:39 left to tie it at 1-1. Then Broomfield scored quickly in overtime to win the match and advance.
I photographed the 5A girls’ soccer playoff game between Legacy and Regis last night. It was a fantastic contest with a number of shots by both sides. Regis prevailed 1-0 with a pretty goal deflection off a corner kick in the second half.
#18 Seed Fruita Monument traveled to Broomfield Saturday to take on the #15 seeded Eagles in the 5A Boy’s Basketball Playoff. Fruita won in overtime 83-76. Broomfield was down 6 with just over a minute to play but Steve Croell’s three pointer drew them even with about 15 seconds left on the clock. Broomfield had a chance to win in regulation but missed two free throws that would’ve sealed the game. Fruita prevailed in overtime as Broomfield again missed two free throws with 10 seconds left and Fruita hit a three pointer to win it with two seconds remaining on the clock. It was a hard-fought thrilling win for Fruita.
February 24, 2018: Fruita MOnument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: The Broomfield head coach calls out a play Saturday. Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: The Broomfield student sectrions cheers a play by the Eagles Saturday. Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Steve Croell of Broomfield throws up an off-balance shot Saturday. Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: The Broomfield head coach argues a call Saturday. Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Steve Croell of Broomfield gets ready to shoot the tying three poiinter near the end of regulation Saturday. Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Steve Croell of Broomfield signals three after hitting the tying three poiinter near the end of regulation Saturday. Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: The Broomfield cheer Steve Croell’s tying three pointer near the end of regulation Saturday. Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Steve Croell of Broomfield throws up a shot Saturday. Fruita Monument beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: A Fruita Monument player celebrates victory after it beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument players celebrate victory after it beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: A Fruita Monument player celebrates vicotry after it beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: A Fruita Monument player celebrates victory after it beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: A Fruita Monument player celebrates victory after it beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
February 24, 2018: Fruita Monument players celebrate vicotry after it beat Broomfield in overtime 83-76 to advance in the CHSAA 5A boy’s basketball playoffs.
CU lost again in men’s basketball, this time to budding rival USC, 75-64. USC fought off a tough start shooting the ball to shoot over 50% for the game and cruised to an easy victory. Colorado seems to have hit the wall, having lost three straight after beating Arizona and Arizona State earlier in the year.
February 21, 2018: Colorado’s D’Shawn Schwartz is introduced in the starting lineup before the game against USC in Boulder.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Elijah Stewart puts up a shot over Colorado defenders in the first half. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Chimezie Metu puts up a shot over a Colorado defender, Dallas Walton. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: Colorado’s McKinley Wright tries to corral a rebound away from a USC player in the first half. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: Colorado’s McKinley Wright tries to corral a rebound away from a USC player in the first half. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Jonah Mathews puts up a shot over Colorado defender Dallas Walton in the first half. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Jordan McLaughlin puts up a shot over Colorado defender Dallas Walton in the first half. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: Colorado head coach Tad Boyle attempts to get the attention of a referee in the first half of the game against USC. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Nick Rakocevic puts up a shot against Colorado in the first half. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Shaqqon Aaron guards Colorado’s Dominique Collier in the first half. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Jordan Usher puts up a shot over Colorado’s Lucas Siewert. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Derryck Thornton goes for the steal against Colorado’s Dominique Collier. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Derryck Thornton puts up a shot as Colorado’s Dominique Collier can only watch after slipping on the play. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Shaqqon Aaron goes up for a jump shot over a Colorado defender in the first half. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Derryck Thornton drives the lane against Colorado in the first half. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Chimezie Metu defends Colorado’s McKinley Wright in the first half. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Jordan McLaughlin drives against a Colorado defender in the first half. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s JOrdan McLaughlin puts up a shot over Colorado’s Tyler Bey in the first half. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Chimezie Metu goes up for a jump shot in the first half against Colorado. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Jordan Usher heads to the basket after a steal in the first half against Colorado. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Jordan Usher goes up for a jam after a steal in the first half against Colorado. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
February 21, 2018: USC’s Jordan Usher jams ones home after a steal in the first half against Colorado. The Trojans pulled away in the second half for the victory.
