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02 September 2014 - In an intercity rivalry game, the Normal Community Ironmen football team visited the strips of the Bloomington High Raiders.  The Raiders just couldn't get it going leaving the Ironmen outscoring them 41-20 at the final horn. Check the Normalite Newspaper and Best Look Magazine for extended coverage and Alan Look Photography for more Bloomington - Normal sports photos . 20141003 Normal Community Ironmen at Bloomington Raiders Football photos - Images by Alan Look  - Chimper -

Two Redbirds hit single game individual records last night scoring more points in a game than they had before.  Bobby Hunter put away 19 points and Nick Zeisloft hit the 15 mark as the Redbirds defeated the Bulldogs of Drake University by a score of 75-57.  Drake began substituting players with little time to their credit with over 3 minutes left in the game.  Fan favorite, Matt Stacho - a walk on for Illinois State made an appearance with 2:30 left.  The Redbirds move to a MVC record of 5-5, Drake drops to 3-7. 20140201 Drake at Illinois State Men's Basketball Photos - Images by Alan Look

In a very fast paced game slowed by only fouls and time outs, the Heyworth Hornets fell to lower ranked Blue Ridge Knights on Tuesday January 21st at the Shirk Center in Bloomington as a part of the 103rd McLean County Tournament.  Blue Ridge advances to the Semi Finals to face Tremont on Friday night, Heyworth moves to the consolation bracket and faces Le Roy on Thursday at Lexington High School. Brackets can be found on Alan Look Photography website. 20140121 Blue Ridge Knights v Heyworth Hornets boys basketball photos - Images by Alan Look

There were only starters and only 3 returning scholarship players left for next season after 3 starting seniors graduated in May and several other player departed.  Bryant Allen was the starter.  After a brush with the law for a couple of traffic offenses and a possession of weed charge, Allen is off the team.  All this according to reports in a local newspaper. Bryant Allen had to be the happiest man on the court.  One could rarely find him not smiling and laughing.  Even on the bench, Allen was always up, sometimes standing up cheering and waving a towel.  He seemed just happy to be there and a part of the team.  Bryant, we will all miss the enthusiasm and energy you brought to Redbird Areana. Bryant Allen Gallery by Alan Look Photography Be sure to find more stories and images in Best Look Magazine and the Normalite Newspapers .  - Chimper -

Today, Jon Ekey announces his intentions to leave the Illinois State Men's Basketball team. In a separate announcement, Stephanie Glace the Illinois State Women's coach of 2 seasons departs for Columbia. Farewell and best wishes to both.  - Chimper

Zeke Upshaw has decided to leave the Illinois State Redbird basketball squad.  Zeke will be graduating in May.  He has a year of NCAA eligibility left.  Graduation and enrolling in a post-graduate program enables him to play next season without sitting out one season. Images of Zeke Upsahaw Check out images of other Illinois State Redbird athletes at Alan Look Photography and look for coverage in the Normalite Newspapers and Best Look Magazine - Chimper

Another busy weekend finally settling down.  Don't think we are quite caught up, but all the images are worked, sent to the publisher and posted online. Friday night at High Schools are always fun and work filled.  Adding a local celebrity appearance and the work just about doubles.  It's all good, I really enjoy seeing the local youth that I've photographed and followed make it above and beyond the high school level.   Cody White is one of those.  He was a multiple sport athlete at Normal Community West High School.  As a football Wildcat, he wore #5.  After graduation, he played for the Redbirds at Illinois State and for his senior year, he place the offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks ever in ISU history.  I believe it was 5 or 6 for the whole year.  Last year, he began the football season with the Houston Texans in the NFL.  THe first 4 games of the season he was on their practice squad.  After being approached by an...