Even More Football

South Elgin players take to the field of the brand new South Elgin High School Stadium in South Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, September 17, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

South Elgin's Tommy Asa (15) shakes off Metea Valley's Breon Hoosier (20) during the first quarter at South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, September 17, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

South Elgin senior Eric Dela Merced cheers during the third quarter of Saturday's football game against Metea Valley. The contest marked the first-ever home game for the Storm on it new on-campus field. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

 

Larkin's Kyle Newquist (12) carries the ball during the second quarter at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Friday, September 16, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media 

Football Preview Portraits

South Elgin senior Zach Gross will take over starting quarterback duties for the Storm this season. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Larkin varsity quarterback Kyle Newquist at Larkin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

 Hampshire senior Chase Lundry is back to help lead the Whip-Purs through their first season in the Fox Valley Conference. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

South Elgin Defeats Bartlett In Regional championship

South Elgin coach Chaz Taft holds the St. Charles East Class 4A Regional championship plaque with Dillon Gardner (right) after edging Bartlett 33-32 on Friday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

 South Elgin's Jacob Maestranzi, left, is hoisted up by his team as teammate Brandon McClendon, right, reacts after their Class 4A Boys Basketball Regional title victory at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Friday, March 4, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

LEFT - Bartlett's Lance Whitaker collides with South Elgin's Jacob Maestranzi during the first quarter on Friday night at St. Charles East. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

RIGHT - South Elgin's Dillon Gardner (#23) goes for two over Bartlett's Lorenzo Mitchell (#25) during the second quarter. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Jacobs beats South Elgin

Jacobs sophomore Connor Conzelman is guarded by South Elgin's Dillon Gardner (left) and Jacob Maestranzi during the fourth quarter Saturday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Gallery: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=3218579

More Football

South Elgin's Robbie Green slips past Lake Park's Chris Kowalski during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

South Elgin's Robbie Green is takane down by Lake Park's Drew Posen during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

South Elgin's Zack Gross (#17) is taken down by Lake Park's Matthew Adcock (#28, rear) during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

South Elgin's Derek Hurschman takes down Lake Park quarterback Zach Gehant during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Football Season

South Elgin's John Menken (#12) winds up for a throw during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Friday, August 26, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Bartlett's AJ Bilyeu dodges Hoffman Estates' Krunal Patel during the second quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, August 27, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Elgin's Jordan Dean (#5) advances through West Aurora's DJ Nelson (#52) and Alex Pope (#31) during the second quarter at Memorial Field in Elgin, Ill., on Friday, September 3, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

South Elgin vs. Dundee-Crown

South Elgin's Robbie Green safely slides into second base as Dundee-Crown's Steve Schwartz makes a late catch. (Andrew A. Nelles/For the Courier-News)


South Elgin's Andrew Buddle pitches against Dundee-Crown. (Andrew A. Nelles/For the Courier-News)


South Elgin's Nathan Halas (27) hands off to Jake Toppel during a double play against Dundee-Crown. (Andrew A. Nelles/For the Courier-News)

Gallery: http://yourseason.suntimes.com/baseball/2136244,040110dundee-gal.photogallery

Barlett 4A Regional championship

Bartlett's Mike Banks (left) shoots over South Elgin's Tommy Childs during the first quarter at Bartlett High School in Bartlett on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
LEFT IMAGE - Bartlett's Mike Banks (center) shoots thorugh South Elgin's Jacob Maestranzi (left) and Samuel Jordt (right) during the first quarter at Bartlett High School in Bartlett on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
RIGHT IMAGE - Bartlett's Larry Whitaker (left) shoots through South Elgin's Sheldon Chaney during the first quarter at Bartlett High School in Bartlett on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Bartlett's Femi Oyewole (33) is held up by fans after their victory at Bartlett High School in Bartlett on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Link to story and photo gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/2087133,South_Elgin_Bartlett_030610.article

South Elgin Win

South Elgin's Amanda Behles (#21, left) and Sarah Havemann (#4, right) celebrate after their victory at South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, January 23, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

South Elgin High School vs. Jacobs Basketball

South Elgin High School's Becca Smith (#15) pushes past Jabobs High School's Molly Leopold (#33) during the second quarter at South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Ill., on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Football Playoffs

St. Charles North quarterback Jake Bergren (#6) advances for a 66-yard scoring run during the fourth quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, October 31, 2009. St. Charles North High School defeated South Elgin High School. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
St. Charles North's Michael Ghanem (#43) is taken down by South Elgin's Robert Sayasane (#10) during the fourth quarter. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
St. Charles North players celebrate their playoff victory over South Elgin Saturday at Streamwood High School. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

First Weekend of Football

South Elgin High School's Bradley Birchfield (#7) shakes off Marmion's Nick Scoliere (#3) during the first quarter at Millennium Field in Streamwood, Ill. on Saturday, August 29, 2009. South Elgin defeated Marmion 24-14. (Photo for the Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Link to Photo Gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/photos/1743042,gallery_marmion-se-fb_el082909.photogallery

Foggy Game

Dundee-Crown's Brandon Stone (left) and Miles Adkins (right) take down Elgin High School's Jordan Dean after Dean catches the ball during the first quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For The Courier-News)

Link to photo gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/photos/1742091,gallery_elgin-dc_el082909.photogallery

Football Portrait

South Elgin Storm linebacker Sean Kolber at South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Ill., on Monday, August 17, 2009. (Photo for The Courier News by Andrew A. Nelles)

Had some fun testing out some new Pocket Wizards on this shoot, finally got a set. For those who are interested this was lit with 2 Canon 580EXII's, one going into a medium (or is it a large?) Chimera Soft Box.