HS Baseball: Cameron Yoe vs Bishop

Last week I had another opportunity to shoot some high school baseball for the Temple Daily Telegram in San Antonio. Freelancing down here is a welcome surprise and a boost to my bank account since the internship I am at is unpaid. Cameron Yoe had a pretty bad loss to Bishop in Game 1 but made a great comeback to win the series in Game 2 and 3. The most memorable part of this series was Bishop's shortstop who had obviously been practicing to tag out a baserunner while leaping over him as he attempted the play twice in Game 2. America's pastime always has something new in store. Enjoy.

Cameron Yoe’s Jake Young (8) is safe at second with a stolen base as Bishop shortstop Tres Figueroa leaps to catch the throw during the Yoemen’s 4-2 victory in Saturday’s first Class 2A Region IV semifinal game. Fifth-ranked Yoe rolled 14-0 in Game 3 to advance. (Andrew Buckley/Special to the Telegram)

Cameron Yoe #14 dives back to first base to avoid being picked off late in the game.

Cameron Yoe senior Zach Brashear (3) misses a catch early in the game.

Bishop baserunner Tres Figueroa dives back to first base to avoid the pick off during Saturday’s first Class 2A Region IV semifinal game. Fifth-ranked Yoe rolled 14-0 in Game 3 to advance.

Cameron Yoe senior Zach Brashear (3) celebrates with Tyler Sapp (2) and Justin Sapp after scoring on Ty Morgan’s go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning of the Yoemen’s 4-2 win over Bishop in Saturday’s first Class 2A Region IV semifinal game. Yoe won 14-0 in the finale. (Andrew Buckley/Special to the Telegram)

Cameron Yoe senior Zach Brashear (3) celebrates after closing out the final pitch in Game 2 of the series against Bishop.

Express-News Shots of the Week 5/31

I'm starting to settle into the schedule in San Antonio while learning every day and I'm loving it. Just being able to focus on work is actually a lot less stressful than dealing with school as well even though I will be taking summer courses starting next week. For this weeks images, I'm starting with a dedicated educator who is laying down his calculator after 50 years of teaching at Alamo Heights High School. It's always great to meet someone who genuinely enjoys the work he does every day. Then we have the last living member of an 18 man dive-bomber squadron from the Battle of Midway who was being honored for his service at this past week's Memorial Day activities. I was honored to meet each one of these men for their services to the community and our country. Until next week, enjoy.

After 50 years of problem solving and equation educating, Alamo Heights High School math teacher Paul Foerster will hang up his calculator at the end of this school year. Foerster, now author of several precalculus and calculus textbooks, began his career far from the education realm. Foerster was previously a chemical engineer in the Navy's nuclear propulsion program before going back to school to become a teacher. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

Alamo Heights High School math teacher Paul Foerster works with student Wesley Miller on his final exam review May 20, 2011, during Foerster's final week of teaching after 50 years of service. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

Math teacher Paul Foerster helps a student with an equation May 20, 2011, during his final week of teaching after 50 years of service at Alamo Hights High School. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

After 50 years of problem solving and equation educating, Alamo Heights High School math teacher Paul Foerster will hang up his calculator at the end of this school year. Foerster, now author of several precalculus and calculus textbooks, began his career far from the education realm. Foerster was previously a chemical engineer in the Navy's nuclear propulsion program. During his time in the Navy, he began tutoring and ultimately went back to school to become a teacher. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

Capt. Norman J. Kleiss shows off a picture of himself taken after recieving the Distinguished Flying Cross at his apartment May 24, 2011. Kleiss recieved the medal from Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz for bombing a cruiser in the Marshall Islands during World War II. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

Capt. Norman J. Kleiss' Navy cross sits on his original log books at his apartment May 24, 2011. Kleiss is the last living member of his 18 pilot squadron. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

Excerpts from Capt. Norman J. Kleiss' log books are shown at his apartment May 24, 2011. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

Express-News Shots of the Week 5/23

This begins the new Shots of the Week series for the summer as I begin my internship at the San Antonio Express-News. I've already had a pretty diverse range of assignments so far and have learned a lot just by talking and assisting some of the experienced photographers on staff. My first assignment was to shoot a ceremony for Segs4Vets, an organization that provides Segways to wounded veterans, in front of the Alamo. Photographer Tom Reel helped me see that patience is very important during events like these and the best shot can come when you least suspect it. Before I even turned in those shots, I was sent to a naturalization ceremony at a local college where over 800 immigrants were becoming American citizens. Very interesting to hear the reasons why some of these people where there that day. I then had the opportunity to assist photographer Helen Montoya with her portrait shoot for Conexion's Hottest Latina contest. I can never learn enough about portraiture and I picked up a lot of tips on natural light throughout the shoot. My final assignment of the week was a breaking news story at the crime scene of an off-duty officers death. It was exciting to get the call but at the scene there wasn't much to work with but I did the best I could. Every day is different and thats what I love about this job. Until next week, enjoy.

Marshitah Garbacz celebrates after taking the oath as over 800 imigrants from 82 countries were sworn in as American citizens on May 18, 2011, in Laurie Auditorium at Trinity University. ANDREW BUCKLEY/abuckley@express-news.net

Corporal Kendra Coleman of Hampton, Georgia, waits to ride her new Segway in front of the Alamo during the Segs4Vets ceremony on May 18, 2011. Coleman was one of 37 wounded troops who recieved a Segway from the organization. ANDREW BUCKLEY/abuckley@express-news.net

Sergeant First Class Robert Luscomb of Homosassa, Florida, waits in line to receive a segway at the Alamo on May 18, 2011. Luscomb, who served in the Army 10th Mountain Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004, said that he put the unique t-shirt design on his prosthetic because it was better than the usual beige. ANDREW BUCKLEY/abuckley@express-news.net

Sergeant Verner Williams of Salisbury, Missouri, rides in front of the Alamo after recieving his new Segway during a ceremony for the Segs4Vets program on May 17, 2011. Williams sustained injuries during Operation Enduring Freedom when his platoon came under "friendly fire". ANDREW BUCKLEY/abuckley@express-news.net

United States military troops were honored May 19, 2011, while accepting Segways from Segs4Vets, a program that provides the mobility devices to severely wounded troops. ANDREW BUCKLEY/abuckley@express-news.net

The Segs4Vets organization honored members of the military May 18, 2011, at the Alamo by giving 37 wounded troops their own Segways. ANDREW BUCKLEY/abuckley@express-news.net

Amanda Bennett, right, greets First Lieutenant Cody Culp after the Segs4Vets ceremony on May 18, 2011, in front of the Alamo. ANDREW BUCKLEY/abuckley@express-news.net

An off-duty police officer was found dead May 20, 2011, inside a pick-up truck parked outside of a West Side pharmacy. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

An off-duty police officer was found dead May 20, 2011, inside a pick-up truck parked outside of a West Side pharmacy. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

Shorthorn Shots 4/25

Things seem to get busier and busier as the semester starts to wind down in the final two weeks. I'll make this short and sweet since my mind is fried after writing an eight page critical analysis of Full Metal Jacket. First, I did a short chess video of the two-time UTA chess champion playing 11 players at once to help attract players to the UTA Chess Club. Next up is a group of students, faculty and alumni that went to the WFAA studio in Dallas to promote the Big Event on the Daybreak Morning show. Then we have a little sports action leading into the Koi Koi House orphanage project as part of the Big Event philanthropy event at UTA. Volunteers painted shirts for the Ugandan children at the orphanage and learned more about its mission. Overall, it was an interesting series of assignments that challenged me adapt to various story angles. Enjoy.

Maverick Chess Club Tournament

A group of around 40 UTA students cheer for the camera during WFAA’s Daybreak morning program outside of the Channel 8 studio in Victory Plaza. According to associate vice president of communications Amy Schultz, this was the first time UTA has appeared as a featured organization on the morning show. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

WFAA News 8 anchors Cynthia Izaguirra, left, and Chris Flanagan interview Tiffany Kaminski, marketing senior and UTA Volunteers Big Event director, on Friday during WFAA’s Daybreak morning show at Victory Plaza. Kaminski was promoting the Big Event day of service that took place in a variety of locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Saturday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Senior baserunner Jesse Payne slides into second base during the Mavericks’ 13-3 win over the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor on Wednesday at Clay Gould Ballpark. Payne went 4-for-5 at bat bringing in two RBI’s in the victory. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Biology senior Jennifer Nassanga paints a shirt for the Koi Koi House orphanage in Uganda as part of the Freshman Leaders on Campus’ Big Event project Saturday outside of the University Center. Volunteers that attended FLOC’s community service project painted shirts for the children, wrote letters of encouragement and had the opportunity to buy beaded jewelry with the proceeds going to the Koi Koi House. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

The beginning of a peace sign design is reflected in accounting senior Channa Ranatunga’s glasses as he paints a shirt Saturday on the University Center Mall. Ranatunga said the event was a great way to reach out to people and painted the peace sign because he believes in world peace. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Volunteers created 150 shirts for the Koi Koi House featuring encouraging words and creative designs. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

This tie-die shirt is one of 150 unique shirts that will be given to the children at the Koi Koi House in Uganda. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

One of FLOC’s projects at the event was to write letters or create greetings cards for the children who live at the Koi Koi House. Victoria Farrar-Myers, FLOC faculty advisor, will be traveling to Uganda this summer and will hand deliver them to the children. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Belton High School Soccer

The Temple Daily Telegram called me up again to shoot a couple of Belton soccer matches against Garland Rowlett in the area-round playoffs on Friday. It was a beautiful day and I never pass up a chance to improve at shooting sports that I am not entirely familiar with. The girls won 1-0 and boys lost 2-0 in a very physical match. Freelancing is always a good way to end the week. Enjoy.

A beautiful Friday at Mesquite Memorial Stadium.

Belton sophomore Kathryn Parker and Garland Rowlett's Gabby Deleon duel for the ball during the Lady Tigers' 1-0 area-round playoff win Friday in Mesquite. (Andrew Buckley/Special to the Telegram)

Belton junior Hadley Young (right), who scored the game’s lone goal for her 40th of the season, goes up against Garland Rowlett’s Cheridan Herbert during the Lady Tigers’ 1-0 area-round playoff victory Friday in Mesquite. (Andrew Buckley/Special to the Telegram)

Belton junior forward Hadley Young celebrates along with teammate Jessie Hagen (20) after scoring her 40th goal of the season during the Lady Tigers' 1-0 playoff win over Garland Rowlett on Friday. (Andrew Buckley/Special to the Telegram)

Belton’s Angel Hernandez (6) and Garland Rowlett’s sliding Armando Gonzalez battle for possession of the ball during the Tigers’ 2-0 loss to the Eagles in a Class 5A area-round playoff game Friday night in Mesquite. The Tigers finished with a 22-2-2 record. (Andrew Buckley/Special to the Telegram)

Belton sophomore goalkeeper Carlo Mosnia jumps to make a save during the Tigers' 2-0 playoff loss to Garland Rowlett on Friday night. The Eagles' goals against Mosnia came off of long free kicks that Jeff Lanier headed in. (Andrew Buckley/Special to the Telegram)

Belton senior Quentin Drake (7) battles a Garland Rowlett player for the ball during the Tigers' 2-0 area-round playoff loss to the Eagles on Friday night in Mesquite. (Andrew Buckley/Special to the Telegram)

Belton players react in different ways after their 2-0 defeat on Friday to Garland Rowlett at Mesquite Memorial Stadium.

Shorthorn Shots 4/3

Sports dominates this post as I brushed up on my tennis skills and produced a recap video after the Mavericks took on the #5 ranked Aggies in baseball. I have never shot video for baseball before but I learned a lot from the experience and thought of a few editing ideas if I have to again in the future. Enjoy.

UTA vs #5 Texas A&M

Junior first baseman Jordan Vaughn eyes the ball as Roadrunners baserunner Tyler Carpenter slides back into first base on March 30, 2011, during the Mavericks' 2-1 win over UTSA. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Junior David Subirats dives in an attempt to return a serve during a doubles match against New Mexico State on Sunday at the UTA Tennis Center. Subirats and his partner, junior Mindaugas Celedinas, won their match 8-4. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Senior Daiana Negreanu serves during her doubles match with teammate Linda Aqvist, not pictured, against UT San Antonio on Sunday at the UTA Tennis Center. Negreanu and Aqvist won their match 8-3. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Shots 3/18

This is just a small update of some recent things I've shot over the past few weeks. First up is the College Park Center construction tour. The new arena at UTA is finally taking shape and we went inside for an update on its progress. I also had a few opportunities to shoot some baseball as the Mavericks begin their season. Until next time, enjoy.

College Park Center Tour

The College Park Center is about 30 percent complete and is on schedule to be completed in December according to UT System senior project manager Bill Amendola. Finishing touches, such as the removable wooden floor of the basketball court, will be put in around October. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Junior second baseman Michael Guerra throws to first base in an attempt to make a double play Thursday during the Mavericks’ 5-4 win over Dallas Baptist University at Clay Gould Ballpark. Jessie Payne scored the winning run off of a single to right field in the ninth inning giving the Mavericks their first win of the season. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Junior pitcher Michael Morales, left, throws to get Shockers baserunner Don Lambert out at first in the fifth inning of the Mavericks' 9-3 win over Wichita State on Sunday at Clay Gould Ballpark. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Sophomore infielder Daniel Jordan dives back to first base to avoid being picked off by the pitcher Tuesday during the Mavericks’ 7-3 loss to TCU in Fort Worth. This loss ends the Mavericks’ four-game win streak going into the weekend’s series against Sam Houston State starting in Huntsville. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Mary Hardin-Baylor Falls in the ASC Conference Championship

Over the weekend I had another opportunity to shoot for the Temple Daily Telegram as the Mary Hardin-Baylor took on UT-Tyler, UT-Dallas and eventually falling to McMurry in the American Southwest Conference Tournament Championship. UMHB was not expected to make it past the second round of the tournament but pulled an home court upset against UT-Dallas. I have covered a lot of exciting teams for the Telegram and this definitely continues the legacy. Here are some of my favorite shots from the tournament and I look forward to shooting for the Telegram again in the future.