Spring sports championships
Northwest Classen lifts Juan Campos on their shoulders after he scored the winning goal in sudden death play during the boys 5A soccer state championship game between Northwest Classen and Cascia Hall at Edmond North High School in Edmond, Okla., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
The last time Northwest Classen won a high school championship in any sport “Back to the Future” was a box office hit. It was 1985.
Juan Campos broke that streak when he scored a goal in a double overtime against Cascia Hall.
Northwest Classen prays in front of their fans after winning the boys 5A soccer state championship game over Cascia Hall at Edmond North High School in Edmond, Okla., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Northwest Classen's fans take pictures after winning the boys 5A soccer state championship game over Cascia Hall at Edmond North High School in Edmond, Okla., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Northwest Classen celebrates with Juan Campos after winning the boys 5A soccer state championship game over Cascia Hall at Edmond North High School in Edmond, Okla., Saturday, May 12, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
See more photos of Northwest Classen’s win and galleries from Saturday’s other championship games by clicking the following links:
Boys 5A soccer state championship
Girls 5A soccer state championship
Boys 6A boys soccer state championship
— Sarah Phipps
Waiting for round two…
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with coach Scott Brooks beside Dallas' Jason Terry (31) during Game 4 of the first round in the NBA playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Saturday, May 5, 2012. Oklahoma City won 103-97. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
With the fast pace of this year’s NBA season, it feels like it has been forever since the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Dallas Mavericks, and we still don’t know for sure who the next opponent will be. Perhaps we’ll find out tonight when the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets play Game 6 in Colorado. Until the next series gets started, here’s some photos from round 1 and links to our galleries from each playoff game so far. Check ‘em out.
Game 1, Saturday, April 28, 2012
Game 2, Monday, April 30, 2012
Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook (0) takes the ball to the hoop past Dallas' Delonte West (13) and Dirk Nowitzki (41) during Game 2 of the first round in the NBA basketball playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 30, 2012. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Derek Fisher (37) defends against Dallas' Jason Kidd (2) during Game 2 of the first round in the NBA basketball playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 30, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook (0) tries to pass around Dallas' Jason Terry (31) and Vince Carter (25) during Game 2 of the first round in the NBA basketball playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 30, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) and Serge Ibaka (9) defend Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki (41) during Game 3 of the first round in the NBA playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Thursday, May 3, 2012. Oklahoma City won 95-79. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook collides with Dallas' Shawn Marion while defending a shot by Marion during game one of the first round in the NBA playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, April 28, 2012. Oklahoma City won, 99-98. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
-Nate Billings
Pictures I like, late March edition
Sergeant Darron Turner hugs Kevin Summerlin after Summerlin was awarded the Purple Heart during the welcome home ceremony. About 250 members of the The Oklahoma National Guard, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) returned from Afghanistan and Kuwait on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Photo By David McDaniel/The Oklahoman
Here are some of the photos I liked from the past week or so when looking through our archive. Take a look.
Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) celebrates a three-point shot during the NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Sunday, March 25, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps The Oklahoman
People leave bars in the Bricktown area in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 24, 2012. There have been several assaults near bars in Bricktown the last eight months. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, For The Oklahoman
Hockey players and members of the military hold a giant American flag as part of military appreciation night at before an AHL hockey game between the Oklahoma City Barons and the Grand Rapids Griffins at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 24, 2012. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Sonia Abarzak practices in front of a temporary goal during soccer practice at an abandoned lot near Dove Science Academy in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps The Oklahoman
The crowd reacts as Oklahoma State's Liz Donohoe (4) reaches for the ball during the women's NIT semifinal college basketball game between Oklahoma State University (OSU) and San Diego at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Oklahoma State won 73-57. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
-Nate Billings
Pictures I Like-getting caught up
Honor guard carries the flag draped coffin during the funeral for 2nd Lt Jered Ewy, 33, of Edmond, at Henderson Hills Baptist Church, Thursday, August 11, 2011. Photo by David McDaniel, The Oklahoman
In the last 12 days, the War in Afghanistan has affected families close to home, we’ve had swings in the weather between extreme heat and severe storms, OU and OSU started up the football season, students went back to school and grass fires started around the Oklahoma City Metro area.
Here’s a couple of pictures that stood out over the last two weeks. You can see all of our photo galleries by clicking here.
Music teacher Amy Thomas greets students arriving by bus as a thunderstorm moves through on the first day of school at Rose Union Elementary in the Deer Creek School District in Oklahoma City Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman
Norman firefighters work to put out a fire that totally involved numerous apartments at 1111 Oaktree Avenue on Friday, August 5, 2011, in Norman, Okla. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman
Scott Sanchez prays over Manuel Garcia, a homeless man, after providing him with water from the City Rescue Mission in Oklahoma City Friday, Aug. 5, 2011. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
Two women walk to further inspect a large fire in Edmond on Saturday, August 6, 2011. Photo by Zach Gray, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Farewell to the summer interns
Derius Brown, 9 of Yukon, dunks his head underwater at Will Rogers Park in Oklahoma City Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
This summer three photography students joined The Oklahoman Photo department as interns; Zach Gray, from Oklahoma State, Garett Fisbeck from the University of Central Oklahoma and Ashley R. West from the University of Oklahoma. Friday is their last official day as interns. Here’s a few our favorite images they produced that you may not have seen on Alternate Crop before.
Hopefully, we gave them a chance to photograph the different types of assignments that news photographers are typically sent to. You can see more images from the 2011 summer interns and staff photographers at The Oklahoman by clicking here. There have been a couple of new slideshows recently too, including one about the Oklahoma City Royals senior softball team, by Garett Fisbeck.
James Paul looks around at some of the more than 6,000 owls on display in the home that he shares with his wife, Doran Barrett, on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Both Paul and Barrett are deaf and recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. Photo by Zach Gray, The Oklahoman
Steve Bearfoot participates in the parade during the Red Earth Festival at the Cox Convention Center Friday, June 2, 2011. Photo by Ashley R. West, The Oklahoman
Jerry Dyre greats teammates on his way in to the dugout during a game at the Plex in Oklahoma City, July 19, 2011. Dyre played for the Oklahoma City Royals because they were short one person. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
Tell Judkins wipes his eyes after resurfacing at Lake McMurtry near Stillwater on Friday, July 8, 2011. The group was looking for catfish to enter into the 12th Annual Okie Noodling Tournament in Pauls Valley, Okla. Photo by Zach Gray, The Oklahoman
Anna poses in Tribal print clothing near the Oklahoma River and the Chesapeake Boathouse in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Photo by Ashley R. West, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
World Cup of Softball 2011
The sun sets during the championship game of the World Cup of Softball between the USA and Japan at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Monday, July 25, 2011. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Staff Photographers at The Oklahoman have been covering the World Cup of Softball out at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City for the past several days. The tournament ended with a 6-4 victory for the USA over Japan in the championship game Monday night.
Below are a few images from the competition that you may have missed. You can follow these links to see images from Team USA’s games against the Czech Republic, Canada, Australia, Saturday’s game against Japan, and Sunday’s win over Great Britain. You can also click here to see more photo galleries by staff photographers.
Kelly Grieve (2) slides into first after attempting to steal during the World Cup of Softball at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on Friday, July 22, 2011. The USA beat Australia 5-2. Photo by Zach Gray, The Oklahoman
Michelle Moultrie (15), a left-fielder for team U.S.A., dives for a ball during a game between The United States and Great Britain at the World Cup of Softball at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Sunday, July 24, 2011. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
Magdalena Loudova (12) of the Czech Republic misses a catch for an error during a game in the World Cup of Softball at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Thursday, July 21, 2011. The USA beat the Czech Republic, 7-2. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
USA pitcher Keilani Ricketts (10) catches the ball tossed from catcher Ashley Holcombe (23) as Japan's Eri Yamada (11) slides home to score in the first inning during a game in the World Cup of Softball between the USA and Japan at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Saturday, July 23, 2011. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
OKC Royals Living Life to the Fullest
Players of the Oklahoma City Royals pray before beginning a game at the Plex Sports Complex in Oklahoma City, July 5, 2011. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
For the last few weeks, I have spent some quality time with an extraordinary group of gentlemen.
The Oklahoma City Royals are a group of 75+ senior softball players that get together every Tuesday night to fellowship and play the sport they love.
Sports intern Tariq Lee and I worked on this story together. I produced a slideshow separate from his story and we somehow came out at the end of it with a great package that is featured in the sports section of the Oklahoman and on its very own nDepth page on NewsOK.com.
One of the most profound moments I witnessed while doing this project was when one of the guys pulled out a piece of paper with the name of a condition he had been diagnosed with. He had to write it down so he could remember what it was called and tell the other guys about it.
A player for the Oklahoma City Royals reads a new condition that he has been diagnosed with, Polymyalgia rheumatica, to his fellow teammates at the Plex Sports Complex in Oklahoma City, July 5, 2011. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
The condition was polymyalgia rheumatica, a syndrome with pain or stiffness, usually in the neck, shoulders, and hips.
I was inspired by the positive outlook of the players. I won’t ruin any more of the story for you, I’ll just say that I hope I’m this cool when and if I turn 80-years-old.
Check out Tariq’s story and my slideshow here: OKC’s Boys of Summer
Ray Rowland gets ready to bat during a game at the Plex in Oklahoma City, July 19, 2011. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
Loal Buttram runs onto the field during a game at the Plex Sports Complex in Oklahoma City, July 5, 2011. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
In the last 24 hours
Voodoo pilgrims bathe in a waterfall believed to have purifying powers during an annual pilgrimage in Saut d' Eau, Haiti, Saturday July 16, 2011. The annual pilgrimage to Saut d' Eau venerates the site where believers say the Virgin Mary, whom many here revere as the goddess of love, Ezili Danto, once appeared. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Comparatively speaking, the last 24 hours have been pretty slow. Even so, there were almost 1,800 pictures input into our Merlin archive system since Saturday at around two o’clock. There are pictures from religious festivals, weddings, war, protests, golf tournaments, soccer games and fights to name just a few. Here are a few pictures from the last 24 hours. Click here to see more images or click here to see all of our photo galleries.
Cathy Reilly performs during the Chevy Bricktown Banjo Bash near Sheridan Avenue and Oklahoma Avenue in Oklahoma City, Saturday, July 16, 2011. The event was part of the annual convention of the Fretted Instrument Guild of America. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
U.S Marine Cpl. Devin Cross, 22, of Richmond Ind., with Delta Company 1st Tank Battalion out of Twentynine Palms, Calif., waits to board a helicopter home as his company wraps up their deployment Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Combat Out Post Shir Ghazay in Helmand province, Afghanistan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Brian Viloria, of Waipahu, Hawaii, right, lands a punch against WBO flyweight title holder Julio Cesar Miranda, of Mexico, in the 3rd round, Saturday, July 16, 2011, in Honolulu. Viloria defeated Miranda after 12 rounds. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
-John Clanton
… and they call that thing ‘rodeo.’
Bradney Tart of Benson, N.C. puts on his gear before competing in bull riding during International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Monday, July 11, 2011. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
I had the privilege to get a great assignment, covering the IFYR.
It was an excellent environment for action and feature shots and so far, my favorite assignment.
See more from IFYR here.
Justin Garrett Sibley of Perryville, Ark. falls off of a bull in a Bull Riding competition during International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee Monday, July 11, 2011. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
Austin Walock of Denham Springs, La. takes a moment to pray before competing in bull riding, Monday, July 11, 2011. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
International Finals Youth Rodeo
Oklahoman photography Garett Fisbeck and I photographed opening day of the IFYR in Shawnee.
See more photos by clicking here
Bull rider Booger Yates of Scurry, Texas, prays before during the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., Sunday, July 10, 2011. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Becky Simmons of McClean, Texas participates in pole bending during the International Finals Youth Rodeo, Sunday, July 10, 2011. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman
A cowboy rides his horse during the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., Sunday, July 10, 2011. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Cowboys wait for their event to start during the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., Sunday, July 10, 2011. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
— Sarah Phipps
