Long Beach Middle School Girls Volleyball City Championships

The Long Beach Middle School Girls Volleyball City Championships took place at Wilson High School right after the flag football city championships.

For the below games (7 matches) I used a combination of my 70-200 f/2.8L lens and my 300 f/2.8L lens. I actually believe most of the shots posted (team shots excluded) were taken with the 300. I positioned myself behind the judges where I was able to capture shots on either side of the net.

In Division II the Cubberley Cubs found them matched against the Muir Trailblazers.

Your Division II Long Beach Middle School Volleyball Champions - "Cubberley Cubs"

For next match up found the Rogers Mustangs pitted against the Hamilton Wolverines.

Your Division I Long Beach Middle School Volleyball Champions - "Hamilton Wolverines"

Long Beach Middle School Boys Flag Football City Championships

I covered the Long Beach Middle School Boys Flag Football City Championships at Wilson High School this past Saturday morning. Below you'll find the team and some of my favorite action shots from both games.

The first game had the Cubberley Cubs against the Tincher Tigers with the Tigers winning 27-16

Your Division II champs, the Tincher Tigers.

Cubberley Cubs

The second game of the day found the Hoover Highlanders going up against the Rogers Mustangs, with the mustangs winning 16-7.

Your Division I champs, the Rogers Mustangs.

Hoover Highlanders

Lakewood Varsity Football vs Jordan

Homecoming finds us up against the Jordan Panthers. Now normally I would take a ton of shots of pre-game activities for homecoming, but this year I actually spent the time talking with friends along the sidelines and relaxing prior to the game.

Once I saw our team suited up in all black I knew I was going to have issues with light since I left my off camea flash set-up at home, so again I would have to shoot this game without a flash. I knew in advance that I would have to slow down my shutter more than I like, but thats what I get for not being prepared and having my proper gear with me.

For starters I set my camera to manual with the following settings. ISO 3200, f/2.8, and a shutter of either 1/250 or 1/320. I have to say I wasn't really happy with what I got this game, but did find some keepers to share with you all.

The below shot is what I put together for our Homecoming football program cover.