On Friday I tagged along with Nick and photographed the high school football Kickoff Classic between Niceville and Fort Walton Beach. I borrowed the paper's Nikon body and 300mm lens for the game and also brought along my monopod. As I stepped onto the side of the field, the excitement I had for the game resurfaced from a place so well hidden inside of me. The dim yet bright lights, the silly string sprayed in the air by the students, the band dancing to their music, and the players lined across the side in their jerseys signified the reality of the long-anticipated football season. I was ready.
The second half of the game consisted of the Varsity players, who started the half on a 14-14 score. Niceville pulled ahead of Fort Walton Beach with a final score of 42-35. Here are a few varsity shots I photographed:
The first half consisted of both freshmen and junior varsity players. They pulled both sides to a 14-14 score just in time for halftime. Here are a few photos from that half:
During half time I took a few pictures of the color guard on the field. This picture was my favorite:
Both galleries are on the web at the Daily News' varsity sports site: www.varsitysportswest.com
