Top high school sports photos of 2012

Posted on Wed, Dec 26, 2012 : 6:01 a.m.

Top high school sports photos of 2012

By AnnArbor.com Staff

Manchester High School athletic trainer Lon Pinhey watches the game in disappointment from the side lines during the Manchester vs. Michigan Center varsity girls basketball game at Manchester High School on Friday, Jan. 6, 2011. Michigan Center took the game 46-45. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com

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Manchester High School athletic trainer Lon Pinhey watches the game in disappointment from the side lines during the Manchester vs. Michigan Center varsity girls basketball game at Manchester High School on Friday, Jan. 6, 2011. Michigan Center took the game 46-45. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com

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Manchester High School athletic trainer Lon Pinhey watches the game in disappointment from the side lines during the Manchester vs. Michigan Center varsity girls basketball game at Manchester High School on Friday, Jan. 6, 2011. Michigan Center took the game 46-45. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/010612_SPT_Manchester_Girls_BBall_CA_019_fullsize.JPG
Skyline senior Catie Holmes reacts as basketball players collide with the bench during the second half against Chelsea at Skyline. /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/011012_SPT_Sky_vs_Chel_MRM_17_fullsize.JPG
Huron's Logan Sims is brought out onto the floor during the Huron vs Skyline girls basketball game at Huron High School in Ann Arbor on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/012712_SPT_GirlsBBall_Huron_Skyline_CA_001_fullsize.JPG
Skyline's assistant coach, Jay Shunnar, frantically discusses a play during the Huron vs Skyline boys basketball game at Huron High School in Ann Arbor on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/012712_SPT_BoysBBall_Huron_Skyline_CA_008_fullsize.JPG
Jimmy Holman is lifted into the air by fans after scoring the game winning 3-pointer putting Pioneer at 51-50 over Skyline during the Pioneer vs Skyline boys basketball game at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/013112_SPT_BBall_Pioneer_Skyline_CA_024_fullsize.JPG
Francesca Faraj, 12, plays with 5-month-old Justin Perrotta during the Christ The King vs Cheryl Stockwell Academy girls basketball game at Christ The King Catholic Church in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/021412_SPT_Christ_King_CA_016_fullsize.JPG
Ypsilanti senior Mamadou Ba shares words with Huron senior Jared Weeks and junior Demetrius Sims as the referee calls a technical foul against Ypsilanti during the first half at Huron. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/030112_SPT_Huron_vs_Ypsi_MRM_42_fullsize.JPG
Milan's Chris Gaskill hugs celebrates with coaches Todd Federer, right, and Clint Kraft after his last second win against New Boston Huron's Marcus Copley during the Div. 2, 160 lb weight class match during the MHSAA individual wrestling finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/030112-AJC-MHSAA-individual-wrestling-finals-19_fullsize.JPG
Saline's Sam Blair competes boys 1 meter diving championship round at the MHSAA swim and dive chapionships at Eastern Michigan University. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/031012-AJC-MHSAA-swimming-and-diving-championship-06_fullsize.JPG
Pioneer's Seiji Osawa celebrates after winning the championship heat of the boys 500 yard freestyle at the MHSAA swim and dive championships at Eastern Michigan University. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/031012-AJC-MHSAA-swimming-and-diving-championship-21_fullsize.JPG
Huron Head Coach Waleed Samaha gives a pep talk to his team while they sit in a classroom during half-time. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/031212_SPT_BBall_Huron_Regionals_CA_010_fullsize.JPG
Andre Bond Sr. offers his son a shoulder to cry on in the hall. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/031212_SPT_BBall_Huron_Regionals_CA_025_fullsize.JPG
Wisconsin girls wrestling team member Jamie Reif, lower left, wrestles with Iowa girls wrestling team member Justice Losee during a high school age bracket wrestling match at the United States Girls' Wrestling Association National Championships tournament at Eastern Michigan University. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/033112-AJC-girls-wrestling-national-championships-10_fullsize.JPG
Saline High School's football field is transformed for the 'Golden Triangle' track and field meet. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/050412_SPT_Saline_Meet_CA_019_fullsize.JPG
Pioneer student London Renfroe prepares for an event during the MHSAA Track and Field Regionals Friday evening at Saline High School. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/051812_SPT_TRACKFIELDREGIONALS_JMS05_fullsize.JPG
Ann Arbor resident Howard Bunsis claps hands with his son Josh after making it to first base during the Challenger League baseball game Sunday afternoon at Dexter High School. The Challenger League, a league for children with special needs, was accompanied by the Dexter High School baseball team. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/052012_SPT_CHALLENGERLEAGUE_JMS01_fullsize.JPG
Dexter's Greg Goffee blows a bubble in the dugout during a game against Chelsea Monday afternoon at Ray Fisher Stadium. All proceeds from the game went to the Dexter Little League Challenger Division to help in building an accessible field for those with special needs. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/052112_SPT_CHELSEAVSDEXTER_JMS03_fullsize.JPG
Ann Arbor resident Katrina Long poses for a portrait and kisses her daughter Huron senior Maya as Monae, 5, stands and smiles after Maya completed a 100 meter dash and placed first Tuesday afternoon at Ypsilanti High School. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/052912_NEWS_KATRINALONG_JMS_fullsize.JPG
Pioneer teammates celebrate after junior Lena Katterman's, far left, game-tying goal in the second half against Huron during districts at Skyline. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/053112_SPT_Soccer_MRM_07_fullsize.JPG
Huron junior Natalie Nagpal, top left, pumps her fist as she celebrates with her teammates after Huron beat Pioneer in a shoot-out during districts at Skyline. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/053112_SPT_Soccer_MRM_16_fullsize.JPG
Chelsea senior Chris Boyd, right, celebrates with a teammate after winning the Division 2 Regional Tournament game against Airport in Chelsea. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/060912_SPT_CHELSEAMILAN_JMS08_fullsize.JPG
8-year-old Huron Valley Swim Club member Finnegan Klein jumps off his block to compete in heat 4 of the boys 8 and under 25 yard breaststroke race. Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/072512-AJC-WISC-swimming-and-diving-06_fullsize.JPG
Saline Defensive Line Coach Al Leslie instructs a player during practice at Saline High School. Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/080612_SPT_SALINEFOOTBALL_JMS02_fullsize.JPG
Warren De La Salle QB Shane Morris calls a play Friday night. Morris has committed to play at the University of Michigan. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/08242012_SPT_HS_Football_Pioneer_WarrenDeLaSalle_DJB_15_fullsize.JPG
The SEC Red Varsity Jamboree took place at Ann Arbor Huron High School on Tuesday. The event consisted of six-teams in a round robin style tournament. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/08282012_SPT_SEC_HS_Volleyball_DJB_01_fullsize.JPG
Pioneer sophomore Lydia Krienke celebrates after winning a point. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/08282012_SPT_SEC_HS_Volleyball_DJB_19_fullsize.JPG
Ypsilanti defensive back Jacob Simmons disrupts a pass intended for Saline running back Gage Hammond. The Saline Hornets defeated Ypsilanti 49-14. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/08312012_SPT_HS_Football_Ypsilanti_Saline_DJB_03_fullsize.JPG
The Pioneer football team lifts assistant coach Tom Barbieri in celebration after defeating Dexter High School 69-0. Barbieri was Head Coach of Dexter Football for ten years. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/09072012_SPT_HS_Football_Dexter_Pioneer_DJB_11_fullsize.JPG
Pioneer senior quarterback Aedan York puts on his helmet in the first half against Saline. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/09142012_SPT_HS_Football_Pioneer_Saline_DJB_11_fullsize.JPG
From left, Saline's Abby Cornelius, Kelsey Holmberg, Mandy Satin, and Chapin Patel watch their team dive during a swim meet at Saline High School. Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/09202012_SPT_AAPioneerAtSalineGSwim_JT_06_fullsize.JPG
Dexter's varsity soccer team honored team manager Greg Zenas by starting him in the senior night game. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/100412_sports_Greg_Zenas_Dexter_Soccer_cs_3_fullsize.JPG
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Ann Arbor Skyline's Peter Bakker, left, and Ann Arbor Huron's Reid McAllister, right, go up for a head ball during a soccer game at Ann Arbor Huron High School. Ann Arbor Skyline defeats Ann Arbor Huron in a shootout. Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/10172012_SPT_SkylineAtHuronSoccer_JT_11_fullsize.JPG
Ann Arbor Skyline celebrates after a soccer game at Ann Arbor Huron High School. Ann Arbor Skyline defeats Ann Arbor Huron in a shootout. Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/10172012_SPT_SkylineAtHuronSoccer_JT_17_fullsize.JPG
Ann Arbor Huron's Tulin Babbitt, left, and teammate Katie Yeatts, right, celebrate after a the field hockey state semi-final game at Saline High School. Ann Arbor Huron defeated Novi in penalty stokes. Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/10252012_SPT_HuronSemiFinalsFH_JT_13_fullsize.JPG
Saline celebrates after teammate Cage Hammond recovered a high snap for a punt and took it around 80 yards for a touchdown during a district championship game at Saline High School. Saline defeated Ann Arbor Pioneer 31 to 17. Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/11022012_SPT_SalineVPioneerDisctricts_JT_17_fullsize.JPG
The start of the MHSAA Division One boys race. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/11032012_SPT_MHSAA_CrossCountry_DJB_0185_fullsize.JPG
Saline's Gavin Olson, center, hides behind his helmet on the way to the locker room after a regional football game at Saline High School. Detroit Cass Tech defeated Saline 21 to 14. Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/11092012_SPT_SalineVCassTechRegional_JT_19_fullsize.JPG
Milan senior CJ Turnage dunks against Chelsea at Milan. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 YIR Preps 2012/cache/12072012_SPT_Milan_Chelsea_BBall_DJB_0574_fullsize.JPG

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High school sports provides the opportunity for students to kickstart an active lifestyle, make friends, and create lifelong memories.

The dedication and energy these student-athletes bring to their competitions is a favorite for us to capture so we've compiled some of our favorite shots from 2012.

Which photo from the gallery is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below.

Comments

Sports Mom V

Mon, Jan 14, 2013 : 2:09 a.m.

I love the photo of Chris Gaskill at States. It was a monumental moment and Pete captured it perfectly. Those moments - and photos - don't come along every day.

Pete Cunningham

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 : 3:57 p.m.

So many great photos to choose from. Our photo staff does a great job, this album could have been five times this size in my biased opinion. My two favorites are of Pioneer point guard Jimmy Holman being carried off the court by his students after hitting a game-winning shot (photo #5) and of Milan wrestler Chris Gaskill celebrating with his coaches after a last second comeback 10-9 victory at the individual state finals (photo #8). I'll give the edge to Gaskill because the win made him all-state whereas a loss would have ended his season and career. Plus, you have to get bonus points for looking like a Bond villain that cries tears of blood.

Claude Kershner

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 : 3:47 p.m.

Great photos! The only question I would have is why did you include the Dexter/Pioneer post game shoulder ride of Pioneers Assistant Coach who formerly coached at Dexter? The Lack of sportsmanship displayed at that game was the preamble to the Huron/Pioneer brawl a few weeks later which was a community disgrace.

Salbolal

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 : 2:06 p.m.

Too hard to pick a best one. I am always impressed with the photos you take; timing sports photos and getting the "joy of victory and agony of defeat" is difficult. Truly, the photojournalists at A2.com are the best part of this "newspaper."

tom swift jr.

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 : 12:57 p.m.

Looks like we missed the "most published" high school sports photo from this year, eh?

Susie Q

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 : 9:03 p.m.

While the photo of the brawl did not display high school sports the way we would like them played.....it was certainly an example of excellent journalistic photography. It captured the raw emotion of the moment. I think it may not be the sports photo of the year; but for A2.com.....it sure is the photo of the year, period.

Pete Cunningham

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 : 3:36 p.m.

I assume you guys are talking about the brawl photo. It's in there, photo #32. Say what you will about our coverage of the brawl, that photo and what it took to get it is fantastic photojournalism.

Craig Lounsbury

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 : 2:20 p.m.

nicely played sir.