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MARCH 2017
HERE IS SOME OF MY WORK FROM MARCH 2017
Chicago Fire vs Real Salt LakeChicago Fire fan Piaras Jordan of Chicago grills some shrimp before opening day kick off at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL on Saturday, March 11, 2017 (Sean King for Chicago Fire Confidential)
Chicago Fire vs Real Salt LakeChicago Fire midfielder Michael de Leeuw (8) plays the ball on the run against Real Salt Lake at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL on Saturday, March 11, 2017 (Sean King for Chicago Fire Confidential)
Chicago Fire vs Real Salt LakeSection 8 fans cheer on the Chicago Fire team during opening day against Real Salt Lake at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL on Saturday, March 11, 2017 (Sean King for Chicago Fire Confidential)
East Aurora vs Oswego East BaseballEast Aurora's Todd Brown (3) throws a pitch against Oswego East at Oswego East High School in Oswego, IL on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
West Aurora Vs Neuqua Valley 4A Reginal Final Boys BasketballWest Aurora's Travon Avery (32) lifts up the Regional Championship Plaque in celebration after The Blackhawks win their 4A regional final game against Neuqua Valley at Plainfield North High School in Plainfield, IL on Friday, March 03, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Plainfield North Vs Oswego Girls SoccerOswego's Megan Rasmussen makes a diving save against Plainfield North at Oswego High School in Oswego, IL on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Bolingbrook Vs Naperville North in DeKalb 4A SupersectionalNaperville North's Youcef Merabet (12) drives to the basket against Bollingbrook's Malik Binns (30) during a Class 4A Northern Illinois Supersectional at Convocation Center in DeKalb, IL on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 | Sean King - The Naperville-Sun
Bolingbrook Vs Naperville North in DeKalb 4A SupersectionalBollingbrook's Brandon Lawani (42) holds up the 4A Super-Sectional Championship plaque in celebration after defeating Naperville North 83-57 at Convocation Center in DeKalb, IL on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 | Sean King - The Naperville-Sun
Bolingbrook Vs Naperville North in DeKalb 4A SupersectionalBollingbrook's Dameric Smith (12) drives to the hoop against Naperville North's Mitchell Lewis (1) during a Class 4A Northern Illinois Supersectional at Convocation Center in DeKalb, IL on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 | Sean King - The Naperville-Sun
Bolingbrook Vs Naperville North in DeKalb 4A SupersectionalNaperville North's Mitchell Lewis shoots a floater over Bollingbrook's Joseph Yesufu during a Class 4A Northern Illinois Supersectional at Convocation Center in DeKalb, IL on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 | Sean King - The Naperville-Sun
Bolingbrook Vs Naperville North in DeKalb 4A SupersectionalBollingbrook's head coach Rob Brost during a Class 4A Northern Illinois Supersectional at Convocation Center in DeKalb, IL on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 | Sean King - The Naperville-Sun
Bolingbrook Vs Naperville North in DeKalb 4A SupersectionalNaperville North's head coach Jeff Powers during a Class 4A Northern Illinois Supersectional at Convocation Center in DeKalb, IL on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 | Sean King - The Naperville-Sun
Lincoln Way Central Vs Minooka Girls SoccerMinooka's Brooke Brodzinski (5) scores on a header against Lincoln-Way Central's Peyton Vecchiet (30) at Minooka High School in Minooka, IL on Monday, March 20, 2017 | Sean King - Daily Southtown
Rich Central Vs Hillcrest
Lincoln Way Central Vs Minooka Girls Soccerat Minooka High School in Minooka, IL on Monday, March 20, 2017 | Sean King - Daily Southtown
Rich Central BasketballRich Central Forward BiJahn Merrill stands for introductions during a 3A sectional semi-final game at Plano High School in Plano, IL on Monday, March 07, 2016 | Sean King - Daily Southtown
FEBRUARY 2017
HERE IS SOME OF MY WORK FROM JANUARY 2017
Race Relations Meeting in AuroraKane County Sheriff Donald E. Kramer talks during a forum on race relations in Aurora at Santori Public Library in Aurora, IL on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Sandwich Vs Plano Boys BasketballSandwich's Andrew Price shoots the ball in the post against Plano's Jermaine Boyd at Sandwich High School in Sandwich, IL on Friday, February 24, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Sandwich Vs Plano Boys BasketballPlano's Brandon Contreras (1) shoots the ball over Sandwich's Anthony Taylor (20) at Sandwich High School in Sandwich, IL on Friday, February 24, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
1A Sectional Semifinal Game @ Somonauk High SchoolNewark's Will Clausel (3) drives to the hoop against DePue during a 1A sectional semifinal game at Somonauk High School in Somonauk, IL on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Aurora Shooting Victim Jay ThulinAurora shooting victim Jay Thulin works on a strength building exercise during a physical therapy session at The Presence Health ATMI therapy center in Aurora, IL on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Oswego Vs Oswego East Girls BasketballOswego East's Jesinde Thomas (10) launches a three pointer against Oswego's at Oswego East in Oswego, IL on Friday, February 10, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Oswego Vs Oswego East Girls BasketballOswego East's Riley Kelsch (1) shoots a three pointer against Oswego at Oswego East in Oswego, IL on Friday, February 10, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Oswego East Girls Basketball TeamThe Oswego East girls basketball team at Oswego East in Oswego, IL on Friday, February 10, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Wayne's World 25th Anniversary(Front to Back) Siobhan Midgley takes a selfie with Linda Midgley, Fred Midgley and library employee (right) Amy Roth at the Stan Mikita's donut shop during a celebration for the 25th anniversary of Wayne's World in The Santori Public Library in Aurora, IL on Friday, February 03, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Batavia Vs. West Chicago in 4A Regional PlayoffBatavia's Mackenzie Foster (13) drives to the hoop against West Chicago during their Class 4A regional playoff game at Batavia High School in Batavia February 13. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
3A Boys Regional Basketball Game @ Marmion High SchoolSt. Francis' John Detloff (42) drives to the hoop against Wheaton Academy during a Class 3A regional playoff game at Marmion High School in Aurora February 27. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
JANUARY 2017
HERE IS SOME OF MY WORK FROM JANUARY 2017
East Aurora Vs West Aurora Boys BasketballEast Aurora fans sing during a time out against West Aurora at East Aurora High School in Aurora, IL on Friday, January 27, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Terrell Suggs Murder VigilFriends and family sign a cross for Terrell Suggs during a vigil in Aurora, IL on Saturday, January 28, 2017 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Neuqua Valley Vs Metea Valley Boys BasketballMetea Valley head coach Matt Walpole talks to his player between quarters against Neuqua Valley at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, IL on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 | Sean King - The Naperville-Sun
Neuqua Valley Vs Metea Valley Boys BasketballNeuqua Valley head coach Todd Sutton talks to his players during a break in play against Metea Valley at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, IL on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 | Sean King - The Naperville-Sun
NIU Mens BasketballNIU Huskie guard Eugene German (10) drives to the hoop against the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks at The NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb January 17. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Womens BasketballNIU Huskie guard Courtney Woods (4) drives the baseline against Kent State guard Ali Poole (23) at The NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb January 25. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
DeKalb-Sycamore Girls GymnasticsDeKalb's Sammi Keating flips in the air during her Floor Exercise in the DeKalb regional meet at DeKalb High School in DeKalb January 30. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
DeKalb-Sycamore Girls GymnasticsDeKalb's Emily Jovanovich competes in the Floor Exercise during the DeKalb regional meet at DeKalb High School in DeKalb January 30. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Mens BasketballNIU Huskie guard Justin Thomas (5) drives to the hoop against Akron guard Noah Robotham (14) late in the second half of play at The NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb January 31. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
NIU Mens BasketballNIU Huskie head coach Mark Montgomery yells instructions to his team from the bench against Akron at The NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb January 31. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Larkin High School Wrestling MeetLarkin's Hugo Barraza shoots the legs of St. Charles East's Louis Gordon during their 132 pound match at Larkin High School in Elgin, IL on Saturday, January 21, 2017 (Sean King for the Daily Herald)
DECEMBER 2016
HERE IS SOME OF MY WORK FROM DECEMBER 2016
East Aurora Vs West Aurora Boys BasketballWest Aurora forward Jared Crutcher (10) defends the basket against East Aurora's Nasir Phillips (20) at West Aurora High School in Aurora, IL on Friday, December 09, 2016 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
St.Charles East vs West Aurora Boys BasketballWest Aurora guard Camron Donatlan (2) drives to the hoop against St.Charles East forward Justin Hardy (32) at West Aurora High School in Aurora, IL on Friday, December 02, 2016 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Kaneland Vs Yorkville Girls BasketballYorkville guard Natalie Malinowski (11) blocks a shot by Kaneland guard Morgan Weber (20) at Yorkville High School in Yorkville, IL on Thursday, December 01, 2016 | Sean King - The Beacon-News
Batavia Vs Marmion Boys BasketballBatavia forward Seth Blaeser (22) shoots a three pointer over Marmion center Michael Sullivan (33) at Batavia High School in Batavia December 10. (Sean King for Shaw Media)
Rock Island Girls BasketballRock Island head coach Thad Hoover talks to his players during a break in play against Benet in the Chicagoland Invitational Showcase at Fremd High School in Palatine, IL on Saturday, December 03, 2016 (Sean King for Dispatch/Argus)
NOVEMBER 2016
HERE IS SOME OF MY WORK FROM NOVEMBER 2016
Rock Island CannonRock Island fans fire a canon after each Rock Island score at Rock Island High School in Rock Island, IL on Friday, November 04, 2016 | Sean King - Daily Southtown
Edwardsville_Oswego_football_1105Edwardsville head coach Matt Martin talks to his players after they beat Oswego in a 8A second round state playoff game at Oswego High School in Oswego, IL on Saturday, November 05, 2016 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Election 2016Campton Township resident Andrew Raczka walks past a vote sign at Campton Town Community Center in St.Charles November 08.
NIU vs ToledoNorthern Illinois Huskies huddle before kickoff against against the Toledo Rockets at Guarenteed Rate Field in Chicago, IL on Wednesday, November 09, 2016 (Sean King for The Voice)
NIU FootballNorthern Illinois Huskies wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a pass against theToledo Rockets at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago November 09.
NIU FootballToledo Rockets defensive back Connery Swift (3) defends against a pass to Northern Illinois Huskies wide receiver Aregeros Turner (22) at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago November 09.
NIU FootballNorthern Illinois Huskies quarterback Ryan Graham (17) carries the ball against against the Toledo Rockets at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago November 09.
NIU FootballNorthern Illinois Huskies cornerback Shawun Lurry (19) celebrates with safety Mycial Allen (20) after an interception against against the Toledo Rockets at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago November 09.
NIU FootballNorthern Illinois Huskies wide receiver Christian Blake (4) catches a touchdown pass against the Toledo Rockets at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago November 09.
Willowbrook Kicker First Female to score a point in IHSA Football PlayoffsSean King for the Daily Herald
Willowbrook kicker BettyAnn Garrett (92) became the first female to score a point in IHSA football playoff history last week.
during a 7A quarterfinal state playoff game at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, IL on Saturday, November 12, 2016
East St. Louis Vs WillowbrookEast St. Louis quarterback Rayondus Estes (5) drops back in the pocket and looks down field against Willowbrook in a 7A quarterfinal state playoff game at Villa Park in Willowbrook High School, IL on Saturday, November 12, 2016 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
East St. Louis Vs WillowbrookEast St. Louis fans watch their team during a 7A quarterfinal football game against Willowbrook at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, IL on November 12, 2016
East St. Louis Vs WillowbrookEast St. Louis quarterback Rayondus Estes (5) carries the ball on a keeper for a touchdown against Willowbrook in a 7A quarterfinal state playoff game at Villa Park in Willowbrook High School, IL on Saturday, November 12, 2016 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
East St. Louis Vs WillowbrookEast St. Louis running back Kevin Brown (11) carries the ball for a touchdown against Willowbrook in a 7A quarterfinal state playoff game at Villa Park in Willowbrook High School, IL on Saturday, November 12, 2016 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
NIU BasketballNorthern Illinois Huskies guard Dontel Highsmith (3) drives baseline against Roosevelt forward Joshua Dillingham (22) at NIU Convention Center in Dekalb November 14.
NIU BasketballNorthern Illinois Huskies guard Eugene German (10) drives to the hoop against The Roosevelt Lakers at NIU Convention Center in Dekalb November 14.
NIU BasketballNorthern Illinois Huskies guard Justin Thomas (5) lays the ball up on a fast break against The Roosevelt Lakers at NIU Convention Center in Dekalb November 14.
NIU BasketballNorthern Illinois Huskies players react after taking the lead late in double-overtime against the Milwaukee Panthers at NIU Convention Center in Dekalb November 16.
NIU BasketballNorthern Illinois Huskies guard Ally Lehman (31) goes up for a shot against Milwaukee Panthers forward Lizzie Odegard (45) at NIU Convention Center in Dekalb November 16.
NIU BasketballNorthern Illinois Huskies guard Dontel Highsmith (3) goes up for a layup against Idaho Vandals forward Brayon Blake (4) at NIU Convention Center in Dekalb November 16.
NIU BasketballNorthern Illinois Huskies center Marin Maric (34) reacts after being called for a charge foul against the Idaho Vandals at NIU Convention Center in Dekalb November 16.
East St. Louis Vs BenetEast St. Louis running back Jarrell Anderson (6) carries the ball against Benet Academy in a 7A semifinal state playoff game at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL on Saturday, November 19, 2016 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
East St. Louis Vs BenetEast St. Louis wide receiver Jeff Thomas (4) celebrates after East St. Louis's James Knight (10) scores a touchdown against Benet Academy in a 7A semifinal state playoff game at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL on Saturday, November 19, 2016 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
East St. Louis Vs BenetEast St. Louis head coach Darren Sunkett talks to team after a victory over Benet Academy to advance to the 7A Championship at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL on Saturday, November 19, 2016 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Lazarus house Thanksgiving DinnerVolunteer Rick Zaha of St. Charles helps prepare food for the Lazarus House Thanksgiving dinner at The Salvation Army St. Charles Tri-City Corps in St. Charles November 24.
Lazarus house Thanksgiving DinnerVolunteers help serve guests during the Lazarus House Thanksgiving dinner at The Salvation Army St. Charles Tri-City Corps in St. Charles November 24.
NutcrackerA number of dancers rehearse ACT I of The Nutcracker at Batavia Fine Arts Center in Batavia November 25.
NutcrackerMembers of state street dance Jillian Lobrillo and Neale Guvenoz perform in ACT 1 of The Nutcracker at Batavia Fine Arts Center in Batavia November 25.
Naperville North vs Naperville Central BasketballNaperville North head coach Carl Hunckler talks to his team during a time out against Naperville Central in the Hoops for Healing tournament final at Oswego High School in Oswego, IL on Friday, November 25, 2016 | Sean King - The Naperville-Sun
Naperville North vs Naperville Central BasketballNaperville Central guard Nick Kramer (10) shoots a three pointer against Naperville North during the Hoops for Healing tournament final at Oswego High School in Oswego, IL on Friday, November 25, 2016 | Sean King - The Naperville-Sun
East St. Louis 7A IHSA Football ChampionsEast St. Louis celebrates their victory over Plainfield North in a 7A championship state playoff game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL on Saturday, November 26, 2016 Sean King | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com