UHigh and ISU use big 1st halves to defeat opponents

The University Pioneers and the Bloomington Central Catholic Saints have been city rivals for years.  On Friday night lightning forced both sides to go home with not even a light on the scoreboard being lit.  The came back on Saturday with the Pioneers putting 18 points on the board in the first half.  Central Catholic was the only scorers the 2nd half, but only managed 13.  UHS 18, CCHS 13.

Later on Saturday, the Redbirds of Illinois State welcomed a new non-confernce opponent in the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State.  The Redbirds were not going to lose their first home game, but no one expected a shut out 62-0.  Tre Roberson won out over veteran Blake Winkler for the Quarterback start.

Be sure to check the Normalite Newspaper, Best Look Magazine and return to Chimperscage and Photo Scoop Illinois for more fall sports each week.  The Best Look in Sports Photography in Bloomington Normal and McLean County.



20140906 Mississippi Valley State at Illinois State Football Photos - Images by Alan Look

20140906 University High Pioneers at Bloomington Central Catholic Saints Football Photos - Images by Alan Look

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Bloomington Normal Sports Photos

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Find all the latest high school sports action here!

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2013 Basketball starts in Bloomington Normal

Seems like most years the basketball season in Bloomington Normal for me starts with the Intercity Tournament.  This year it was a little bit different.  The ISU Men got my attention first, then the IWU Men.  Intercity Girls were third and then the Intercity Boys.  ISU and IWU Women have thus far eluded my schedule even though both have had home games.  Some weekends just don't seem to have enough days!  I'm sure everyone feels that.

ISU had one in town Exhibition game at Redbird against Quincy.  It was a good opening.  The first IWU game I arrived at was against Aurora.  I believe I've seen all the intercity teams ( Bloomington Raiders, Normal Ironmen, Normal West Wildcats, UHigh Pioneers and Central Catholic Saints) for both genders.  I also got to cover a Bloomington Thunder ice hockey game against the Southern Professional Hockey League leaders, the Louisiana Ice Gators.

It's only going to get busier, so watch for the galleries to be posted at www.alanlook.com and coverage in the Normalite and Best Look Magazine!

Nick Anderson gets an up and over

Paul Arnott & Chris Wilson

Girls Intercity game between NCHS and Bloomington tips off

Players from University High and Normal West fight for possession

Central Catholic Saints player controls ball while pressed by a defender from Bloomington

U High sports some serious grey uniforms while defending against Normal Community

Normal West takes it to the hoop against Central Catholic

Jordan Wilson, Herm Señor II and Reggie Lynch all reach for the same rebound

The rivalry continues between Bloomington and Normal

Hope you enjoy the images!

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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.....

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.

Bloomington - Normal Illinois InterCity Football

The intercity games were played on Friday night.  As most know, they were moved to NCHS and CCHS this year due to the renovation work that has begun on Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University.  Best Look Magazine covered the 1st have of each game.  We had to cut it short because of the uninvited but welcomed rain from the remnants of Hurricane Isaac.  John Power Photography covered the University High Pioneers and the Central Catholic Saints.  Alan Look Photography covered the Bloomington High School Purple Raiders and the Normal Community Ironmen.  Images will be available on each photographers website.  If you don't see them, check back later.

Here is a direct link to the 2012 BHS v NCHS intercity game. Other high school games and events exposed by Alan Look can be found here : 2012 - 13 High School Sports Galleries

Friday Night half lights

Friday night the action at Hancock began at 4pm with intercity foes Uhigh and Bloomington Central Catholic at odds on the gridiron. The Saints of CCHS came out on top at the end of the 4 quarters 33-7. The defense of the Pioneers of UHS looked good getting a number of sacks, stops and blocked passes but they just couldn't outlast the toughness of the Saints.

Then it was on to the half of Intercity played under the lights, the Normal Community Ironmen matching up with the Raiders of Bloomington High. The Iron heated up and struck first high stepping into the north endzone and following up with a PAT. In the 2nd half, the Raiders botched a field goal attempt by not getting the ball down. THe handler picked it up and the Raider scored a TD instead. The score at the end was 21-14.

Between games the athletic directors awarded a participation plaque to Sandy Adams of YouNameItSports.

A big thanks to the weather Gods, temp and sky were wonderful.


20090904 Intercity Football - Images by Alan Look