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October 1, 2017— Football weather finally arrived Friday, and with it came another challenge for the Griffins:  the #3 ranked Vikings and a powerful rushing attack. The tone of the game was set early when the Griffin defense stuffed NIU-bound Justin Hall.  Hall is a talented runner who had Griffs in his grill often before … More Defense. . . and Offense

  September 26, 2017– What a game Friday.  I love black and white photos, but this was such a great game and the blue and red colors are so much a part of the story, these images had to be posted in color. To love competition, to know your opponent well, to know the memory of … More The 5.9 Mile Rivalry

  September 17, 2017–After watching @LWE_Griffins knock off the number one team and steamroll two conference opponents, it would be easy for fans—and a photographer—to start looking ahead.  The offense is putting points on the board, and the defense seems to live by the mantra ‘three and out,’ but those who have started on this … More One player picking up another. . . one game at a time

September 1, 2017–Working my way north through Chicago’s pre-holiday-Friday-rush-hour traffic to photograph the second ranked Lincoln-Way East Griffins as they played top ranked—and defending 8A state champion—Maine South gave me plenty of time to listen to the radio.  Yes, the radio.  When the car you’re driving is older than any of the players in the … More Winning on the Road

August 27, 2017 August football is a welcomed shout from a good friend across a busy street.  Most yelling on the street is annoying or rude, but the sound of an old friend’s voice touches our sense of self and immediately takes us to the comfort of the familiar.  Each commun­ity in and around Chicago … More August Football

With Dwight High School’s Justin Fox averaging more than 29 points … More Fox Watch

For 86 years the Pontiac Holiday Tournament has offered basketball lovers a reason to get out of the house … More The 86th Annual Pontiac Holiday Tournament