2024 Review in Pictures for Bloomington - Normal Sports

 

12-13-2024 Normal Community West High School Wildcats Basketball defeated by Richwood Knights

 From my chair, the West v Richwoods varsity boys basketball game looked closer than it ended up. West fell short on a 50-36 game. West has what seems to be an unusually young bunch of ballers with just 3 seniors on the team. Two or three of the starters for this game were sophomores and very hard working young men!

Be sure to check out all this games and this seasons photos at https://alanlookphotography.zenfoliosite.com

Fisher ruins Tri-Valley's winning streak

All good things come to an end, they say.  Tri-Valley has been the HOIC football champs the past 3 years and hasn't lost a regular season game in probably as long.  It all ended last night in Downs.  Rain fell steadily during most of the game making the ball difficult to hang on to.  A fumble late in the game seemed to seal the Vikings fate.

Game Photos!  More coverage in the LeRoy Leader 9-13 edition!

Olympia plays U High

The first Friday in October was a pleasant change from many in September.  The air was a bit cooler and no lightning!  The Spartans of Olympia visited Hancock Stadium to take on the Pioneers of University High. It was senior night for the Pioneers.

Check out the Normalite Newspapers and Best Look Magazine for game coverage by the Best Look in Sports Action Photography in Bloomington Normal.


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Girls Semi-Final - 2013 102nd McLean County Tournament

The two girls semi-final games of the 2013 102nd McLean County tournament were held Thursday night at the Shirk Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University.  The Panthers of Le Roy took on the Titans of El Paso - Gridley in the first game.  The first half was pretty tight, but the Titans took the early lead.  In the 3rd Quarter, the Titans pulled away and never looked back till the final buzzer.

The second game for which we weren't able to remain on site, pitted the Turks of Tremont against the Vikings of Tri-Valley.  We can report that the Turks won that game.

The results of these two game set up a rivalry 3rd place game on Saturday between Tri-Valley and close neighbor Le Roy.  The Championship game on Saturday night sets up an outside the McLean County borders war between Tremont of Tazwell County and El Paso - Gridley of McLean and Woodford Counties.

The boys semi-finals play tonight with Fieldcrest against Ridgeview and Tri-Valley against Blue Ridge of Farmer City.

Alan Look Photography posted a gallery from the girls semi final game El Paso - Gridley and le Roy.

Be sure to check for coverage in the Normalite Newspapers and in Best Look Magazine.

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Ridgeview, Tri-Valley, Illinois State, Drake, Youngstown State

Several coverages this past weekend for the Normalite Newspaper group, Best Look Magazine and Alan Look Photography.

On Friday Night, it was to Colfax for Ridgeview Mustangs hosting the Tri Valley Vikings for homecoming.  I'll apologize in advance, I have about 100 more images for this gallery if the computer shop can recover them from my crashed Mac.  Right now, chances look good.  Those 100 images contain all of the shots of the band.

On Saturday it was football at Illinois State with the Redbirds hosting Youngstown State Penguins and then in the evening the Volleyball Redbirds took on the Drake Bulldogs.  Click on any of the links for photos and news links.

John Power also covered Central Catholics football game.

Wildcats take 2012 Chili Bowl, NCHS @ West

The night didn't disappoint.  Everything that makes a Chili Bowl exciting.  Stormy weather, The Wildcats and the Ironmen, lots of fans and an oblong ball that takes funny bounces.  Yes, they were all there tonight.  The Wildcats took the Ironmen at home and will get to place the Chili Bowl in their trophy case till next year.  I don't have a lot of stats or side notes.  I haven't a clue how many yards Edwards ran for the Iron or what happened to Jefferson just before the half.  I do know the Cats returned to the field after the break and Alex didn't show up till later on the back of the squad cart under a blanket - padless.  It did appear to be an injury to his leg.  I'm sure there will be more known tomorrow.

Chili Bowl pictures will be available at Alan Look Photography later this weekend.

John Power covered the Central Catholic slaying of Pontiac tonight.  His photos will be available in a few days as well.

Be sure to check out Best Look Magazine.  You'll want one of your own.....

Illinois State Redbirds win in double Overtime

The Redbirds of Illinois State University pulled out a double overtime win this afternoon against in state foes, the Panthers of Eastern Illinois University.  Lots of flags, lots of pauses, lots of points.

Take a peek at our image gallery inside of Alan Look Photography

Friday Night Football September 14, 2012

Most Friday nights you can find me at a high school football game.  no exception on the 14th.  Coverage this night was Homecoming at Normal Community West High School against conference foes Danville Vikings.  It was come from behind, get way ahead, let them almost catch up, then win for the Wildcats.

Images on Alan Look Photography Website

Friend, fellow photographer and Best Look Magazine contributor John Power was reportedly at the El Paso - Gridley Titans v Fieldcrest Falcons game and part of the night at Eureka for the game against the Central Catholic Saints.  Not sure if he made it to both of them.  Check his website for images from those games.

John Power Photography galleries

Be sure to take a look at Best Look Magazine contributing photographer John Power's photo galleries. The last two he posted are Alma v Illinois Wesleyan and Prairie Central v Central Catholic.

Parker packing

Reported by the Pantagraph this morning:

After a dismal record this season, Chad Parker has been non-renewed as the Manager for the CornBelters Professional Baseball team affiliated with the Frontier Baseball League.  No replacement has been announced and no time table established to fill the manager position.

Parker took the helm this year after the release of 2 year manager Hal Lanier.

The CornBelters finished the season in last place 9.5 games from their closest conference opponent and 28 games from first.  They won 29 games.

Visit Alan Look Photography for more images of the Normal CornBelters.

Olivia Lett signs to play in Spain

Illinois Wesleyan women's basketball standout from Pana Illinois has signed a pro contract to play with a 2nd League team out of Ferrol Spain.  Lett is a six foot, 1st team All American and garnered the Most Valuable Player pick in last years National Tournament.

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