Well, this took awhile to put together, but I was able to put up a camera behind the backboard at Wildcat Arena in Springdale. Unfortunately though, I could only stay for the first half of one game. It ended up being a good test run for where to place the camera and what kind of shots it can take. It was a little difficult to get good stills out of it, but it did provide an interesting perspective for video. I put together some clips from the first half of the game with the camera mounted on the Springdale Har-Ber basket.

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I’ve probably mentioned this before, but nothing get me more excited to shoot a sports event than cross-town rivalries! When I was in high school, it was the highlight of that particular sports season and I’m glad that tradition holds true here in Springdale. I was honestly stunned at the sheer number of students who attended both the girls and boys games. Their energy make the games not only more enjoyable as a spectator, but also release and energy into the atmosphere that I as a photographer pick up on. I find that I shoot better or more creatively when in a gym packed with screaming fans!

I was also pleased to see the games dedicated to the Coaches vs. Cancer event. The event is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches formed in 1983 participated throughout the nation with high school and college basketball teams. Coaches from both teams wore sneakers with their dress clothes and cancer survivors were honored at the start of the girl’s game.

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Both the boys and girls Rogers Heritage High School basketball teams dominated over Gentry High School during the season openers Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 in Gentry. What really stood out to me at the game though was the support for the teams by fellow Gentry High School classmates. Even though both teams were down, their fans never stopped cheering them on, which I think, makes a game much more enjoyable to be at.

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Photos from Fayetteville Woodland and Greenwood’s championship game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in the 7-A West Junior High Regional Tournament at Central Jr. High School in Springdale. Woodland defeated Alma 39-35.

Photos from the Lady Mounties’ game Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, against the Lady Wildcats at Rogers High School. Also featuring photos of Morgan Hook’s jersey retiring ceremony.

Photos from the freshmen Lady Tigers’ win over the freshmen Lady Panthers on Thursday at the Benton County Invitational Tournament in Siloam Springs.

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Photos of the Jr. High Lady Bulldogs’ game against the Jr. High Lady Lions on Thursday at the Benton County Invitational Tournament in Siloam Springs.

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Photo from the freshmen Lady Mounties’ 37-31 win over the freshmen Lady War Eagles at the Benton County Invitational Tournament on Tuesday in Siloam Springs.

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