Sunday, June 29, 2014

6/28/14 MMA Platinum Gloves

Another first for this year, an MMA (mixed martial arts) competition. The MMA Platinum Gloves competition for amateurs took place on June 28th in St. James, NY. Despite photographing in the worst lighting conditions I've ever experienced, I still came out with a handful of decent shots. 

Catchweight Henry Mills of Vamos BJJ enters the ring prior to his fight against Saverio Cianciotta of Kioto BJJ
Middleweight Dean Hadzikostas of KTFO poses after defeating Ron Rasanen of Kioto BJJ
Featherweight Paul Geraci of Bellmore Kickboxing reacts after defeating Victor Robinson of VollaSign Entertainment 
Catchweight Shaquan Moore (top) of East West MMA fights against John Gillespie of Bellmore Kickboxing
Catchweight Shaquan Moore (left) of East West MMA fights against John Gillespie of Bellmore Kickboxing 
Featherweight Paul Geraci of Bellmore Kickboxing enters the ring prior to his fight against Victor Robinson of VollaSign
Lightweight Rich Appenzeller in the black shorts of East West MMA fights against Robert Rodriguez of World Gym 
Lightweight Robert Rodriguez of World Gym lies on the ground after being defeated by Rich Appenzeller of East West MMA 
Welterweight LaRon McCravey of Bellmore Kickboxing is interviewed after defeating Zack Rosado

Friday, June 27, 2014

Best Shots from Spring 2014

In a long overdue post, I present some of favorite shots from the 2014 spring season.

Ward Melville met with Chaminade early in the boys lacrosse season 
In an early season matchup between Kellenberg and St. Dominc's, rain fell steadily throughout. Despite the inclement weather they were able to play all 7 innings. 
DICKS Sporting Goods High School National Tournament. This shot was from the tournament's championship game at Madison Square Garden between Oak Hill and Montverde Academy. 
A long jumper from Jericho HS lands during a Track & Field meet at MacArthur HS.

Stony Brook Attacker Margaret Fleming sprints out onto the field with her team prior to the American East Tournament Semifinal against New Hampshire. 
A pole vaulter during a Track & Field meet at MacArthur HS. 
Island Trees second baseman Morgan Petry reacts after tagging out Clarke designated hitter Sabrina Caputo to win the Class A Semi-Final
CHSAA Girls Lacrosse semi-finals between Sacred Heart and Kellemberg. 
Tim Josephs of Garden City narrowly defeats Jose Velasquez of Jericho in the 3,200 meter race during a Track & Field meet at MacArthur HS 
Dylan Davis of Half Hollow Hills West tosses the ball for his serve during the NYSPHSAA Tennis Championships at the USTA National Tennis Center
Section VIII quarterfinals between East Meadow and MacArthur HS
Louis Armstrong stadium is usually filled to capacity during the US Open in late August & early September. This match featured Nick Fox and Cory Seltman of Commack against Jordan Benjamin and Aaron Mevorach of Harley-Allendale-Columbia during NYSPHSAA Tennis Championships at the USTA National Tennis Center. Even though Louis Armstrong did not fill to capacity for this match, it still featured an intense battle on court.