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Best Photos: IHSA Wrestling State Finals 2024
20 Feb 2024

Best Photos: IHSA Wrestling State Finals 2024

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Game Photo Galleries, High school sports, Photojournalism | 1

A selection of some of my best photos from the 2024 Illinois wrestling state finals. I can’t say this enough, these photos don’t happen in a void. Photographers like myself, Gary Middendorf for Shaw, John Starks for The Daily Herald, … Continued

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Postcards From IHSA Football State Finals 2023
29 Nov 2023

Postcards From IHSA Football State Finals 2023

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: High school sports | 0

On the sidelines and baselines of high school sports I see a ton of photographers & video makers. Most are kids and parents of the schools they are filming, but if a team has a big enough star, more than … Continued

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IHSA Football State Finals Biggest Fan Section 2023
26 Nov 2023

IHSA Football State Finals Biggest Fan Section 2023

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: High school sports | 0

Each year I cover the IHSA football state finals I’ve tried to capture photos showing the amount of fans each school brings to the game. Partially because someone is always claiming their school brought the most fans and because even … Continued

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Illinois Football State Finals Animated gif Action
1 Dec 2021

Illinois Football State Finals Animated gif Action

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: High school sports | 0

More photos from this game are here –> https://vincentdjohnson.zenfolio.com/7A-state-final-2021-st-rita-v-wheaton-north

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