Under the light

Reservoir’s David Kuper, bottom, lost to River Hill’s Evan Shebel 11-2 during the 140 weight match. Reservoir defeated guest River Hill 42-16 Tuesday, January 5, 2010.

Here’s the Howard County Times story.

Lesson learned: when the winning team is depicted by one of the kids who lost their match, there’s a good chance the sports editor will get yelled at by a mom, coach, or dad. Then that wrath, more than likely, will get deferred to me. In Howard County, River Hill is the school to beat. The school’s been open for, I think 12 years, and already half of their gymnasium’s wall is practically covered with Sate Championship banners. I don’t think there’s been one year when they haven’t won at least two State titles. So, when a school like Reservoir demolishes them in wrestling, the parents and coaches want to SEE (that’s what I do.  I show.) VICTORY.

I get that. I know that. But the image above met two criteria. It was by far the most dramatic photo from the night that had a fighting chance reprinting in newsprint. You see, Reservoir has one of those awesome spot lights occasionally used in High School wrestling matches. I love them! I’m a big fan of reduction in photography. — especially since there’s always at least one person sitting in the front row with a blinding white t-shirt. So, I love those lights. Our newspapers’ printing presses, however, don’t.

Unfortunately some of the below photos might be seen as “too artsy,” by the powers that be. I also get that. A silhouette of boys in their headgear really has no business accompanying a game action story.

And that’s where this blog comes into play. I now have an audience for these cool photos that have no reason to be published. So, from the bottom of my heart, thanks for looking and being that audience.

So, enjoy.

River Hill’s Michael Ada defeated Reservoir’s Jase Zester 3-2 during the 189 weight match.

Reservoir’s Sean Quinn pinned River Hill’s Jacob Benedict during the 215 weight match.

Reservoir’s Josh Hamilton lost to River Hill’s Brandon Barnes during the 285 weight match.

Reservoir’s Josh Knox pinned River Hill’s Patrick Linden in :57 during the 112 weight match.

Reservoir’s Seth Rowell defeated River Hill’s Ryan Blum, foreground, during the 125 weight match. Reservoir defeated guest River Hill 42-16 Tuesday, January 5, 2010.

Reservoir’s Bubba Mullens defeated River Hill’s Nick Oliver during the 130 weight match.

Reservoir’s Raman Ziaee was pinned by River Hill’s Nick Connolly in 5:44 during the 135 weight match.

Reservoir’s Robby Greer defeated River Hill’s Jack Noonan 9-8 during the 145 weight match.

Reservoir’s Mark Colabucci pinned River Hill’s Ryan Noonan in 1:48 during the 152 weight match.

Reservoir’s Mark Mike Mullens defeated River Hill’s Arvind Stone 1-0 during the 160 weight match.

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