SEAN KING - FREELANCE PHOTOJOURNALIST
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THANK YOU
I think you should never forget to thank the people who helped us on whatever journey, whether in life or your career. In this case, as I sit in my car waiting for the start of a football game in Downers Grove, I want to thank the following people.
Charles Rex Arbogast (AP Photojournalist)
It was a cold November evening in 2011 when I walked into a classroom at Columbia College for a seminar by the Illinois Press Photography Association. Charles Rex Arbogast spoke about photojournalism and where you should go if you start. He recommended the Peter Read Miller Sports Workshop in Denver if you were serious about learning sports photography. Listening to him speak sparked my interest in becoming a photojournalist.
Peter Read Miller (Sports Illustrated Photographer)
Attending his Sports Workshop in Denver was an eye-opening experience, and I will never forget the lessons learned from the workshop and speaking to him about the industry.
Terrance Gardner-Shaw (Editorial Photographer)
It was Terrance that introduced me to the Sun-Times western burb freelancers in Aurora back in 2011. If he did not make that introduction, I would not be here today working in the industry.
Jeff Cagle (Photojournalist and Beer Expert)
In September 2012, Jeff saw me on the sidelines of a football game at Waubonsie Valley and said I should shoot for the Sun-Times. He then vouched on my behalf of me to cover sports and news. I had my first assignment at Burington Central High School a week later.
Steve Buyansky (Photojournalist and former photo editor for Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune).
Steve gave me my first sports and news assignments. He took a chance on me, and I am forever grateful.
Sandy Bressner-Butt (Photojournalist and Photo Editor for Shaw Media)
I met Sandy in 2012 during a football game between Batavia and Downers Grove North. She asked me if I would like to freelance for the Kane County Chronicle; the rest is history. However, I am forever grateful for her allowing me the opportunity to freelance for Shaw Media.
Mark Busch (Photo Editor and Photojournalist for Shaw Media)
Mark allowed me to cover college sports for the Dekalb Chronicle (Shaw Media). I spent several years covering NIU football and Basketball and, for the most part, had a blast doing it. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity.
Chris Grove (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Chris has been instrumental in allowing me the opportunity to cover High School sports teams from the St. Louis coverage area. As a result, I got to cover some of the state's best football and basketball teams. Thank You, Chris!
Carter Crane (Owner and Reporter for The Voice News Paper in Aurora)
Carter asked me years ago if I would like to cover sports for The Voice. He opened the door for me to cover college sports and MLB baseball for The Voice for years. Thank You, Crane family, for allowing me to tell stories for The Voice.
Maria King (Spouse)
When I told Maria I wanted to work in the industry, she was initially skeptical but gave me her 100% support. She allowed me to purchase photo gear and spend my evenings away from home covering local high school sports.
Photographers and Reporters
Finally, I would like to thank the photojournalists and reporters I have worked alongside for the past ten years. I tend to talk too much when I am nervous and often go on and on about nonsense sometimes. However, I appreciate the conversations and advice you have given me. Thank You!
January 2019
HERE IS SOME OF MY EDITORIAL WORK FROM JANUARY 2019
010419 - West Aurora Boys BasketballWest Aurora's Kelvin Balfour (11) throws down a slam dunk on a fast break against Streamwood at West Aurora High School in Aurora, IL on Friday, January 4, 2019 | Sean King - for West Aurora High School
BHS/SCEBoysHoops-110-KCCBatavia bench during a game against St.Charles East in St.Charles Jan. 5.
BHS/SCEBoysHoops-110-KCCSt.Charles East's Luke Matheny (3) and Nathan Ortiz (12) talk during a break in play in St.Charles Jan. 5.
BHS/SCEBoysHoops-110-KCCSt.Charles East's Aidan Sullivan (25) shoots a free-throw against Batavia in St.Charles Jan. 5.
BHS/SCEBoysHoops-110-KCCBatavia's Devin Cheaney (54) plays the ball in the post against St.Charles East's Cody Mitchell (23) in St.Charles Jan. 5. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
dc.sports.0114.niu men/womenNIU guard Myia Starks (23) drives to the hoop against Central Michigan Chippewas guard Presley Hudson (3) in DeKalb Jan. 12.
dc.sports.0114.niu men/womenNIU forward Levi Bradley (42) shoots the ball in the paint over Akron Zips center Deng Riak (10) in DeKalb Jan. 12.
dc.sports.0114.niu men/womenNIU guard Dante Thorpe (0) drives to the hoop against Akron Zips forward Jaden Sayles (23) in DeKalb Jan. 12.
dc.sports.0114.niu men/womenNIU guard Dante Thorpe (0) watches his shot go into the basket after being fouled by Akron Zips guard Channel Banks (11) in DeKalb Jan. 12.
dc.sports.0124 niu buff MBBNIU guard Eugene German (10) drives to the basket against Buffalo Bulls guard CJ Massinburg (5) and forward Montell McRae (1) in DeKalb Jan. 22.
dc.sports.0124 niu buff MBBNIU guard Eugene German (10) drives to the basket against Buffalo Bulls forward Nick Perkins (33) in DeKalb Jan. 22.
dc.sports.0124 niu buff MBBNIU's Mascot Victor-e holds up a sign in during a game against the Buffalo Bulls in DeKalb Jan. 22.
dc.sports.0124 niu buff MBBNIU guard Dante Thorpe (0) shoots a free throw against the Buffalo Bulls in DeKalb Jan. 22.
dc.sports.0124 niu buff MBBNIU guard Dante Thorpe (0) drives to the basket against Buffalo Bulls guard Jayvon Graves (3) in DeKalb Jan. 22.
dc.sports.0124 niu buff MBBNIU guard Trendon Hankerson (1) drive is blocked by Buffalo Bulls guard Jayvon Graves (3) in DeKalb Jan. 22.
dc.sports.0124 niu buff MBBNIU forward Noah McCarty (11) hits the game winning layup against the Buffalo Bulls in DeKalb Jan. 22.
dc.sports.0124 niu buff MBBNIU fans storm the court after a last second game winning basket by NIU forward Noah McCarty (11) against the Buffalo Bulls in DeKalb Jan. 22.
dc.sports.0124 niu buff MBBNIU fans storm the court after a last second game winning basket by NIU forward Noah McCarty (11) against the Buffalo Bulls in DeKalb Jan. 22.
dc.sports.0124.niu womenNIU head coach Lisa Carlsen talks to her players during a timeout against the Ohio Bobcats in DeKalb Jan. 23.
dc.spts.0116.NIUNIU forward Levi Bradley (42) shoots a free throw during a game against the Central Michigan Chippewas in DeKalb Jan. 15.
dc.spts.0116.NIUNIU guard Eugene German (10) drives to the hoop against Central Michigan Chippewas guard Kevin McKay (20) in DeKalb Jan. 15.
KHSGirlsHoops-131-ELHSterling's Breelyn Borum (15) brings the ball up the court against Kandland's Bryanna Kigyos (14) in Maple Park Jan. 24.
Batavia Night of Hoops 2019Downers Grove North's head coach James Thomas talks to his players between quarters against Oswego East during the 26th annual Jim & Sylvia Roberts "Night of Hoops" in Batavia Jan. 26.
lspts-GSGirlsHoops-117-CDGlenbard South's Maggie Bair (42) drives to the basket against West Aurora's Olivia Vanderwoude (25) in Aurora Jan. 10.
lspts-GSGirlsHoops-117-CDGlenbard South's head coach Morgan Kasperek talks to her players in Aurora Jan. 10.
OLE.12419.SPORTS.Oswego East boys basketballOswego East's Ray J Dennis (10) goes up for a dunk against Joliet Central's Isaiah Zabel (2) in Oswego Jan. 18.
OLE.11018.SPORTS.Oswego boys basketballOswego's Dylan Engler (2) spots up for a three point shot against Neuqua Valley in Oswego Jan. 8.
Batavia Night of Hoops 2019Oswego East's Kamron Battle (23) dunks the ball on a backdoor cut against Downers Grove North's Eddie Boston (3) during the 26th annual Jim & Sylvia Roberts "Night of Hoops" in Batavia Jan. 26.
Batavia Night of Hoops 2019Oswego East's Kamron Battle (23) dunks the ball on a backdoor cut against Downers Grove North's Eddie Boston (3) during the 26th annual Jim & Sylvia Roberts "Night of Hoops" in Batavia Jan. 26.
Batavia Night of Hoops 2019St.Charles East Cody Mitchell (23) shoots the ball in the post over West Aurora's Traevon Brown (1) during the 26th annual Jim & Sylvia Roberts "Night of Hoops" in Batavia Jan. 26.
TOP PHOTOS OF 2018
HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE EDITORIAL PHOTOS OF 2018
Chicago Fire SoccerChicago Fire defender Kevin Ellis (5) walks on the pitch with his daughter after a victory against the Montreal Impact at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 (Sean King for Chicago Fire Confidential)
Oswego Vs Oswego East BaseballOswego East's Garrett Fiduccia (5) plays the ball on a steal attempt by Oswego's Nathan Ricken (1) in Oswego May 3. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Chicago Fire SoccerChicago Fire forward Diego Campos (17) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Houston Dynamo at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL on Sunday, May 20, 2018 (Sean King for Chicago Fire Confidential)
White Sox BaseballU.S Navy Veteran Herschel Luckinbill of Montgomery, was introduced as the Hero of the Game at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 (Sean King for The Voice)
Chicago Fire SoccerD.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) sets up for a corner kick against the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL on Sunday, October 28, 2018 (Sean King for Chicago Fire Confidential)
Kane County Cougars BaseballKane County Cougars grounds crew bring out the tarp during a rain delay in the 6th inning against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in Geneva Sep. 3. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Aurora Pride ParadeMembers of 'A Ballon Creation' march with balloons during the Aurora Pride Parade in Aurora, IL on Sunday, June 17, 2018 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Aurora Pride ParadePrecious Body (left) 17, shares a kiss wih Jessica Tessman 17, of Aurora in front of parade protesters during the Aurora Pride Parade in Aurora, IL on Sunday, June 17, 2018 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Aurora Pride ParadeJudii Lowe of Yorkville holds up a sign in front of parage protesters during the Aurora Pride Parade in Aurora, IL on Sunday, June 17, 2018 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Oswego Vs Oswego East FootballOswego East's Jordan Williams (8) attempts to catch a pass against Oswego's Kenyon Lewis (9) at Oswego East High School in Oswego, IL on Friday, October 05, 2018 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Kane County Cougars BaseballKane County Cougars pitcher Carlos Bustamante (10) delivers a pitch against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva, IL on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Aurora Central Catholic BaseballAurora Central Catholic's Kyle Czerak (10) drives in a run against IC Prep at Aurora Central Catholic High School in Aurora, IL on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Plainfield Central Vs. OswegoOswego's Kendall Aguirre (2) applies pressure to Plainfield Central punter Jonathan Rukujzo (11) at Oswego High School in Oswego, IL on Friday, August 24, 2018 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Girls Track and FieldNaperville North's Halle Bieber takes first in the 300 meter hurdles during the Dupage valley conference girls track and field championship meet at Wheaton Warrenville South High School in Wheaton, IL on Thursday, May 3, 2018 | Sean King - The Naperville-Sun
NIU FOOTBALLNIU safety Mykelti Williams (8) hits Utah Utes running back Zack Moss (2) in the backfield for a loss in DeKalb Sept. 8. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU FootballNIU wide receiver D.J. Brown (10) runs in for a touchdown against the Ohio Bobcats in DeKalb Oct. 13. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU FootballNIU offensive tackle Max Scharping (73) catches a screen pass for a score on a two point conversion against the Ohio Bobcats in DeKalb Oct. 13. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Vs. Miami Redhawks FootballThe NIU Huskies take the field to fight for the Mallory Cup against the Miami Redhawks in DeKalb Nov. 14. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plainfield North Vs Oswego East Softball Sectional ChampionshipPlainfield North's Lexie Siwek (1) reacts after she was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded against Oswego East during the class 4A Oswego softball sectional final in Oswego June 2 (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Minooka Vs Oswego FootballOswego's Charles Coleman (21) carries the ball up the middle for a big gain against Minooka in Minooka Sep. 1. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Easter Egg Hunt in BataviaA number of families gather colored eggs during an Easter Egg Hunt at Rotolo Middle School in Batavia March 24. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
St. Charles East Vs Batavia Boys BasketballSt.Charles East's Justin Hardy (32) drives to the basket against Batavia forward Andrew Heinz (34) at Batavia High School in Batavia Jan. 5. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Neuqua Valley Vs. St. Charles North Girls SoccerSt. Charles North's Hailey Rydberg (2) leaps over Neuqua Valley's Shannon Tagler (4) on a fast break in St. Charles Mar. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
West Aurora Girls 3A Track and Field SectionalGeneva's Taryn Christry reacts as places second in the 800 meter run during a West Aurora girls class 3A track and field sectional in Aurora May 10. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Kane County Cougars BaseballA young cougars fan dressed as Dwight Schrute smiles in the stands during The Office Night in Geneva July 26 (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Kane County Cougars BaseballCooper Riipi, 7, of Batavia competes in the Kane County Cougars mascot race between innings in Geneva July 26 (Sean King for Shaw Media)
White Sox BaseballMinnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (44) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL on Sunday, May 6, 2018 (Sean King for The Voice)
Bolingbrook Vs Montini Girls BasketballMontini guard Samantha Mitchell (2) attempts a three-pointer against Bolingbrook during the Lewis University 4A super sectional at Lewis University in Romeoville Feb. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Wheaton Warrenville South SoftballWheaton Warrenville South's Aerin Moberg (2) watches from the on deck circle during a game against Neuqua Valley in Naperville May 7. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Oswego Vs Metea ValleyOswego's Omar Carreno (10) leaps to shoot the ball against Metea Valley's Gandhi Cruz (1) during the Plainfield North 3A Boys Soccer Regional Final in Plainfield Oct. 20.
OLE.122718.SPORTS.Oswego East/Oswego boys basketballOswego East's Kamron Battle (23) dunks the ball against Oswego in Oswego Dec. 20. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
DECEMBER 2018
HERE IS SOME OF MY EDITORIAL WORK FROM DECEMBER 2018
120118 - West Aurora Boys Basketballat Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 | Sean King - for West Aurora High School
120118 - West Aurora Boys Basketballat Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 | Sean King - for West Aurora High School
Chicago Elite Basketball Classic 2018Chaminade's Luke Kasubke (0) shoots a free throw during the 2018 Chicago Elite Classic at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Chicago Elite Basketball Classic 2018Chaminade's Luke Kasubke (0) drives to the hoop against Bloomington's Chris Payton (3) during the 2018 Chicago Elite Classic at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Chicago Elite Basketball Classic 2018Chaminade's Harrison Vickers (24) drives to the hoop against Bloomington's Caleb Donaldson (2) during the 2018 Chicago Elite Classic at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Chicago Elite Basketball Classic 2018Chaminade's Keyyaun Batchman (25) drives to the hoop against Bloomington's Caleb Donaldson (2) during the 2018 Chicago Elite Classic at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Chicago Elite Basketball Classic 2018Chaminade's Luke Kasubke (0) drives to the basket against Bloomington's Chris Payton (3) during the 2018 Chicago Elite Classic at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
NIU Women's BasketballNIU guard Paulina Castro (24) launches a three pointer against the Brown Bears in DeKalb Dec. 31. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Women's BasketballNIU guard Myia Starks (23) shoots a free throw against the Brown Bears in DeKalb Dec. 31.(Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Women's BasketballNIU head coach Lisa Carlsen in DeKalb Dec. 31. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Women's BasketballNIU guard Gabby Nikitinaite (3) drives to the basket past Brown Bears guard Taylor Will (10) in DeKalb Dec. 31. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Women's BasketballNIU guard Gabby Nikitinaite (3) drives to the basket against Brown Bears guard McKenna Dale (12) in DeKalb Dec. 31. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Women's BasketballNIU guard Myia Starks (23) celebrates with Mikayla Voigt (21) after a double overtime win against the Brown Bears in DeKalb Dec. 31. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
dc.sports.1222.niu womenNIU guard Mikayla Voigt (21) drives to the basket against Chicago State Cougars guard Kourtney Crane (23) in DeKalb Dec. 21. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
dc.sports.1222.niu womenNIU guard Myia Starks (23) shoots the ball against the Chicago State Cougars in DeKalb Dec. 21. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
dc.sports.1222.niu womenNIU guard Myia Starks (23) drives to the basket against Chicago State Cougars guard Tyeshia Bowers (10) and guard Kourtney Crane (23) in DeKalb Dec. 21. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
dc.sports.1222.niu womenNIU guard Paulina Castro (24) shoots a three pointer against the Chicago State Cougars in DeKalb Dec. 21. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
dc.sports.1222.niu womenNIU head coach Lisa Carlsen talks to her team during a game against the Chicago State Cougars in DeKalb Dec. 21. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
dc.sports.1222.niu womenNIU guard Myia Starks (23) drives to the basket during a game against the Chicago State Cougars in DeKalb Dec. 21. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Men's BasketballNIU guard Eugene German (10) drives to the hoop against Chicago State Cougars forward Christian Jacob (13) in DeKalb Dec. 22. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Men's BasketballNIU guard Dante Thorpe (0) shoots the ball over Chicago State Cougars guard Travon Bell (3) in DeKalb Dec. 22. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Men's BasketballNIU forward Levi Bradley (42) plays the ball in the post against the Chicago State Cougars in DeKalb Dec. 22. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Men's BasketballNIU forward Levi Bradley (42) shoots a free throw on a technical foul against the Chicago State Cougars in DeKalb Dec. 22. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Women's BasketballNIU guard Mikayla Voigt (21) shoots a three pointer against Eastern Illinois Panthers guard Grace Lennox (5) in DeKalb Dec. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Women's BasketballNIU guard Myia Starks (23) shoots a jumper over Eastern Illinois Panthers guard Grace Lennox (5) in DeKalb Dec. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Women's BasketballNIU guard Mikayla Voigt (21) drives to the basket against Eastern Illinois Panthers guard Grace Lennox (5) in DeKalb Dec. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Men's BasketballNIU guard Eugene German drives to the hoop against Western Illinois Leathernecks guard Kobe Webster in DeKalb Dec. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Men's BasketballNIU guard Eugene German (10) shoots a three pointer over Western Illinois Leathernecks guard C.J. Duff (40) in DeKalb Dec. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Men's BasketballNIU guard Dante Thorpe (0) drives to the basket against Western Illinois Leathernecks center Jordan Hughes (44) in DeKalb Dec. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Men's BasketballNIU guard Eugene German (10) drives to the hoop from the top of the key against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in DeKalb Dec. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Men's BasketballNIU guard Eugene German (10) drives to the hoop against Western Illinois Leathernecks center Jordan Hughes (44) in DeKalb Dec. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Men's BasketballNIU forward Lacey James (4) drives to the hoop against Western Illinois Leathernecks center Brandon Gilbeck (52) and guard Keshon Montague (22) in DeKalb Dec. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Men's BasketballNIU guard Eugene German (10) shoots a three pointer against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in DeKalb Dec. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
ELB-project311-0103-elhJuvia Uribes, 3, of Aurora spins a prize wheel during a project 3:11 holiday breakfast fundraiser in Aurora Dec. 22. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Geneva Vs. Yorkville Girl's BasketballGeneva's head coach Sarah Meadows talks to her players between quarters during a game against Yorkville in Geneva Dec. 11. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Geneva Vs. Yorkville Girl's BasketballGeneva's Katherine Palmer (3) drives to the hoop against Yorkville's Lexi Meyer (21) in Geneva Dec. 11. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Geneva Vs. Yorkville Girl's BasketballGeneva's Sophia Medina (50) drives to the hoop against Yorkville's Halle Jones (4) in Geneva Dec. 11. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Newark's Brett Myre (5) drives past Mendota's Chris Sandoval (24) during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Newark's Brett Myre (5) shoots a three pointer over Mendota's Chris Sandoval (24) during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Newark's Brett Myre (5) drives to the hoop against Mendota's Eddie Perez (2) during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Newark's Brett Myre (5) shoots a free throw against Mendota during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Yorkville Christian's Mekhi Lunford (33) drives to the hoop against Coal City's Cade Mueller (1) during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Yorkville Christian's Mekhi Lunford (33) drives to the hoop against Coal City during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Yorkville Christian's Colton Schutt (2) drives to the basket against Coal City's Zachary Sandeno (21) during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Yorkville Christian's Jaden Schutt (14) drives to the hoop against Coal City's Jack Bunton (11) during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Yorkville Christian's Colton Schutt (2) shoots the ball against Coal City during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Geneva Vs. Yorkville Girl's BasketballYorkville's Olivia Ross (22) shoots the ball in the paint against Geneva's Grace Hinchman (11) in Geneva Dec. 11. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Burlington Central's head coach Brett Porto talks to his players during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Burlington Central's Braden Seyller (23) plays the ball in the post against Kaneland's Brett David (4) during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Kaneland's Luke Brost (30) and Burlington Central's Kyle Moring (11) fight for position under the basket during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Burlington Central's Braden Seyller (23) and Burlington Kyle Moring (11) defend the paint against Kaneland's Ethan Felza (22) during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Wheaton Warrenville South Vs. St. Charles East Boy's BasketballWheaton Warrenville South's Matt Scherrman (2) drives to the hoop over St.Charles's East Nathan Ortiz (12) in Wheaton Dec. 7. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Wheaton Warrenville South Vs. St. Charles East Boy's BasketballWheaton Warrenville South's Joe Ives (11) drives to the hoop against St.Charles East's Luke Matheny (3) and Cody Mitchell (23) in Wheaton Dec. 7. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Wheaton Warrenville South Vs. St. Charles East Boy's BasketballWheaton Warrenville South's head coach Michael Healy reacts during a game against St.Charles East in Wheaton Dec. 7. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Oswego East Vs Lincolnway West Girl's BasketballLincoln-Way West's Taylor Gugliuzza (12) shoots a three pointer against Oswego East during the 2018 Oswego East Holiday classic basketball tournament in Oswego Dec. 27. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Oswego East Vs Lincolnway West Girl's BasketballLincoln-Way West's Tara Hastings (5) drives to the basket against Oswego East's Chyna Scott (24) during the 2018 Oswego East Holiday classic basketball tournament in Oswego Dec. 27. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Oswego East Vs Lincolnway West Girl's BasketballLincoln-Way West's head coach Ryan White talks to his players during the 2018 Oswego East Holiday classic basketball tournament in Oswego Dec. 27. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Oswego East Vs Lincolnway West Girl's BasketballOswego East's Melia Perry (22) plays the ball in the post over Lincoln-Way West's Taylor Gugliuzza (12) during the 2018 Oswego East Holiday classic basketball tournament in Oswego Dec. 27. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Oswego East Vs Lincolnway West Girl's BasketballOswego East's Chelsea McCullum (10) drives to the basket against Lincoln-Way West's Tara Gugliuzza (3) and Taylor Gugliuzza (12) during the 2018 Oswego East Holiday classic basketball tournament in Oswego Dec. 27. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Oswego East Vs Lincolnway West Girl's BasketballOswego East's Christine Corpuz drives the baseline against Lincoln-Way West's Tara Hastings during the 2018 Oswego East Holiday classic basketball tournament in Oswego Dec. 27. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
OLE.122718.SPORTS.Oswego East/Oswego boys basketballOswego East's Kamron Battle (23) dunks the ball against Oswego in Oswego Dec. 20. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
OLE.122718.SPORTS.Oswego East/Oswego boys basketballOswego's Joseph Niesman (31) shoots a three pointer against Oswego East in Oswego Dec. 20. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
OLE.122718.SPORTS.Oswego East/Oswego boys basketballOswego's Jack Kahoun (22) shoots the ball in the post over Oswego East's Kamron Battle (23) in Oswego Dec. 20. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
OLE.122718.SPORTS.Oswego East/Oswego boys basketballOswego East's head coach Ryan Velasquez talks to Kamron Battle (23) and Ray J Dennis (10) during a game against Oswego in Oswego Dec. 20. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
OLE.122718.SPORTS.Oswego East/Oswego boys basketballOswego East's Demari Grant (2) drives to the hoop against Oswego's Connor McCance (52) in Oswego Dec. 20. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Plano's Ka'Jon Smith (11) blocks a shot by Peoria Notre Dame's Matt Williams (24) during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Plano's Demond Williams (3) shoots the ball in the post against Peoria Notre Dame during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Wrestling MeetPlano's Bobby Johnson (right) meets Erie/Prophetstown's Tyler Smith in the center of the mat during their 160 pound bout in the Plano Reaper Wrestling Classic in Plano Dec. 8. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Sandwich's Jimmy Braddish (24) drives past LaSalle-Puru's Drake Weber (23) during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Sandwich's Carter Cech (13) shoots the ball against LaSalle-Puru's Jakob Kupperschmid (4) during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Plano Christmas Classic 2018Sandwich's Jimmy Braddish (24) shoots a floater in the paint over LaSalle-Puru's Elliot Tubbs (35) during the 2018 Plano Christmas classic basketball tournament in Plano Dec. 26. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Chicago Elite Basketball Classic 2018Vashon's Cam'Ron Fletcher (21) defends the rim blocking a shot by Morgan Park's Marcus Watson (22) during the 2018 Chicago Elite Classic at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Chicago Elite Basketball Classic 2018Vashon's Cam'Ron Fletcher (21) goes up high for a slam dunk against Morgan Park during the 2018 Chicago Elite Classic at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Chicago Elite Basketball Classic 2018Vashon's Cam'Ron Fletcher (21) goes up for a slam off a no look pass by Phillip Russell (not pictured) during the 2018 Chicago Elite Classic at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Chicago Elite Basketball Classic 2018Vashon's Kobe Clark (24) attempts a tip dunk over Morgan Park's Kyle Grover (0) during the 2018 Chicago Elite Classic at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Chicago Elite Basketball Classic 2018Vashon's head coach Tony Irons talks to his players between quarters against Morgan Park during the 2018 Chicago Elite Classic at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Chicago Elite Basketball Classic 2018Vashon's Cam'Ron Fletcher (21) shoots a fadeaway jumper against Morgan Park's Marcus Watson (22) during the 2018 Chicago Elite Classic at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
NOVEMBER 2018
HERE IS SOME OF MY EDITORIAL WORK FROM NOVEMBER 2018
Batavia Girl's BasketballBatavia's Ava Sergio (15) blocks a shot in the post against ]Benet's Lauren Stack (23) during the Naperville Central Girls Basketball Tipoff in Lisle Nov. 16. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Vs. Rockford Men's BasketballNIU forward Austin Richie (32) dunks the ball on a fast break against Rockford in DeKalb Nov. 6. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Vs. Rockford Men's BasketballNIU forward Jaylen Key (15) drives to the hoop against Rockford forward Taylor Krocker (23) in DeKalb Nov. 6. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Vs. Rockford Men's BasketballNIU forward Levi Bradley (42) blocks a shot by Rockford guard Alonzo Mitchell (14) in DeKalb Nov. 6. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Vs. Yale Women's BasketballNIU guard Myia Starks (23) shoots a jumper against the Yale Bulldogs in DeKalb Nov. 8. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Vs. Yale Women's BasketballNIU guard Janae Poisson (22) drives to the basket against Yale Bulldogs forward Camilla Emsbo (2) in DeKalb Nov. 8. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Vs. Yale Women's BasketballNIU guard Myia Starks (23) drives to the basket against Yale Bulldogs forward Ellen Margaret Andrews (24) in DeKalb Nov. 8. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Vs. Yale Women's BasketballNIU forward Courtney Woods (4) celebrates with her team after a victory over against the Yale Bulldogs in DeKalb Nov. 8. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Vs. Miami Redhawks FootballNIU defensive end Sutton Smith (15) hits Miami Redhawks running back Alonzo Smith (26) in the backfield for a loss in DeKalb Nov. 14. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Vs. Miami Redhawks FootballNIU defensive tackle Weston Kramer (55) safety Mykelti Williams (8) and defensive end Josh Corcoran (12) attempt to block a field goal by Miami Redhawks place kicker Samuel Sloman (79) in DeKalb Nov. 14. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Vs. Miami Redhawks FootballThe NIU Huskies take the field to fight for the Mallory Cup against the Miami Redhawks in DeKalb Nov. 14. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
East St.Louis Vs Glenbard East 7A playoff footballEast St. Louis running back DeMonta Witherspoon (4) carries the ball against Glenbard East in a 7A second-round state playoff game at Lombard in Glenbard East High School, IL on Saturday, November 03, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
East St.Louis Vs Glenbard East 7A playoff footballEast St. Louis running back DeMonta Witherspoon (4) carries the ball against Glenbard East in a 7A second-round state playoff game at Lombard in Glenbard East High School, IL on Saturday, November 03, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
East St.Louis Vs Glenbard East 7A playoff footballEast St. Louis defensive lineman Demond Taylor (58) applies pressure to Glenbard East quarterback Bret Bushka (3) in a 7A second-round state playoff game at Lombard in Glenbard East High School, IL on Saturday, November 03, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
East St.Louis Vs Glenbard East 7A playoff footballEast St. Louis wide receiver Kenneth Cotton (8) catches a pass for a two-point conversation against Glenbard East in a 7A second-round state playoff game at Lombard in Glenbard East High School, IL on Saturday, November 03, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
East St.Louis Vs. Mt.Carmel 7A quarterfinal footballEast St. Louis quarterback Tyler Macon (5) looks downfield against Mt.Carmel in a 7A quarterfinal state playoff game at Gatley Stadium in Chicago, IL on Saturday, November 10, 2018 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Yorkville Vs. Richards 6A playoff footballYorkville Keenan Ness (67) pressures Richards Marquel Porter (5) during a second-round 6A football playoff game in Oak Lawn Nov. 2. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Yorkville Vs. Richards 6A playoff footballYorkville Brandon Lee (30) stiff arms Richards Markas Sarka (20) after the catch during a second-round 6A football playoff game in Oak Lawn Nov. 2. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Yorkville Vs. Richards 6A playoff footballYorkville's Brady Fisher (81) breaks a tackle for a big gain against Richards during a second-round 6A football playoff game in Oak Lawn Nov. 2. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Yorkville Vs. Richards 6A playoff footballYorkville Cale Reeder (25) lays a big hit on Richards Walter Riley (1) during a second-round 6A football playoff game in Oak Lawn Nov. 2. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Yorkville Girl's BasketballYorkville's Olivia Ross (22) shoots the ball along the baseline against Rockford Auburn during the Naperville Central Girls Basketball Tipoff in Lisle Nov. 16. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Yorkville Girl's BasketballYorkville's Lily Guerra (10) drives the baseline against Rockford Auburn's Zhakyla Evans (21) during the Naperville Central Girls Basketball Tipoff in Lisle Nov. 16. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Benet Girl's BasketballBenet's Brooke Schramek (3) drives to the hoop against Batavia's Geddy Rerko (42) during the Naperville Central Girls Basketball Tipoff in Lisle Nov. 16. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
DeKalb Boy's BasketballDeKalb's Trenton Kyler (12) drives to the basket against Downers Grove South during the 2018 hoops for healing basketball tournament in Oswego Nov. 23. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
DeKalb Boy's BasketballDeKalb's Blake Williams (11) drives the baseline against Downers Grove South's L. Wesley Hooker (22) during the 2018 hoops for healing basketball tournament in Oswego Nov. 23. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Glenbard East Vs. East St.Louis 7A playoff footballGlenbard East wide receiver Deon Cook (13) makes a diving catch for a touchdown against East St. Louis during a second-round 7A football playoff game in Lombard Nov. 3. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Glenbard East Vs. East St.Louis 7A playoff footballGlenbard East cornerback Mashar Lewis (right) and Glenbard East linebacker Anthony Shockey (left) sack East St. Louis quarterback Tyler Macon during a second-round 7A football playoff game in Lombard Nov. 3. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Glenbard East Vs. East St.Louis 7A playoff footballGlenbard East wide receiver Deon Cook (13) catches a pass against East St. Louis during a second-round 7A football playoff game in Lombard Nov. 3. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Glenbard East Vs. East St.Louis 7A playoff footballGlenbard East players look onto the field after a touchdown by East St. Louis in the second quarter of play put their team down by 41 points during a second-round 7A football playoff game in Lombard Nov. 3. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Nazareth Vs. Simeon 7A quarterfinal footballNazareth Academy's Louis Stec (51) and Jermaine Baker (7) hit Simeon's Alante Brown (3) in the backfield for a loss in a 7A quarterfinal state playoff game in Chicago Nov. 10. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Nazareth Vs. Simeon 7A quarterfinal footballSix Nazareth Academy defenders converge to tackle Simeon's Dakari Waight (6) in a 7A quarterfinal state playoff game in Chicago Nov. 10. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Nazareth Vs. Simeon 7A quarterfinal footballNazareth Academy's Michael Love (20) returns a punt for a touchdown against Simeon in a 7A quarterfinal state playoff game in Chicago Nov. 10. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Nazareth Vs. Simeon 7A quarterfinal footballNazareth Academy's Breven Reifsteck (9) intercepts a pass intended for Simeon's Dakari Waight (6) in a 7A quarterfinal state playoff game in Chicago Nov. 10. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Nazareth Vs. Simeon 7A quarterfinal football\Nazareth Academy's Michael Love (20) catches a touchdown pass against Simeon in a 7A quarterfinal state playoff game in Chicago Nov. 10. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Nazareth Vs. Simeon 7A quarterfinal footballNazareth Academy's Diamond Evans (17) dives for an extra yard after the catch against Simeon in a 7A quarterfinal state playoff game in Chicago Nov. 10. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Nazareth Vs. Simeon 7A quarterfinal footballNazareth Academy's Tyler Morris (8), Riley Theobald (28) and Jermaine Baker (7) hit Simeon's DeAngelo Hudson (22) in backfield for a loss to secure the win in their 7A quarterfinal state playoff game in Chicago Nov. 10. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Oswego East Boy's BasketballOswego East's Sam Schultz (4) shoots a three pointer against West Aurora's Cameron Kalmas (12) during the 2018 hoops for healing basketball tournament in Oswego Nov. 23. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Oswego East Boy's BasketballOswego East's Kamron Battle (23) drives to the hoop over West Aurora's Cameron Kalmas (12) during the 2018 hoops for healing basketball tournament in Oswego Nov. 23. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Minooka Girl's BasketballOswego East's head coach Abe Carretto talks to his players between quarters against Minooka in Oswego Nov. 30. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Minooka Girl's BasketballMinooka's Kailey Kinzler (43) shoots the ball in the post against Oswego East's Melia Perry (22) in Oswego Nov. 30. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Minooka Girl's BasketballMinooka head coach Jeff Easthon talks to his players between quarters during a game against Oswego East in Oswego Nov. 30. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
St.Charles North Vs. Mt.Carmel 7A Semi-FinalSt.Charles North's Ben Furtney (8) reacts after recording a sack against Mt. Carmel's Rad Premovic (not pictured) during a 7A semifinal playoff game in St. Charles Nov. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
St.Charles North Vs. Mt.Carmel 7A Semi-FinalSt.Charles North's head coach Rod Pomazaki during a 7A semifinal playoff game in St. Charles Nov. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
St.Charles North Vs. Mt.Carmel 7A Semi-FinalSt.Charles North's Egon Hein (11) deflects a pass thrown to Mt. Carmel's Gino Antonietti (2) during a 7A semifinal playoff game in St. Charles Nov. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
St.Charles North Vs. Mt.Carmel 7A Semi-FinalSt.Charles North's Billy Durocher (19) blocks a field goal attempt by Mt. Carmel's Julian Patino (17) during a 7A semifinal playoff game in St. Charles Nov. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
St.Charles North Vs. Mt.Carmel 7A Semi-FinalSt.Charles North's Tyler Nubin (27) carries the ball for a touchdown against Mt. Carmel in overtime during a 7A semifinal playoff game in St. Charles Nov. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
St.Charles North Vs. Mt.Carmel 7A Semi-FinalSt.Charles North's head coach Rod Pomazaki talks to his team after their victory over Mt. Carmel in a 7A semifinal playoff game in St. Charles Nov. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
St.Charles North Vs. Mt.Carmel 7A Semi-FinalSt.Charles North players celebrate after their victory over Mt. Carmel's in a 7A semifinal playoff game in St. Charles Nov. 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)