Sports Photography October 10, 2019 By // by Jeff Schrier Heritage fullback Adam Leibinger rushes vs. Arthur Hill during their season-opening football game at Heritage High School’s Larsen Field. Michigan wide receiver Desmond Howard does the Heisman Trophy Pose after returning a punt 93 yards for a touchdown against Ohio State, November, 1991, at Michigan Stadium. He won the Heisman that year. Dan Richardson of St. Louis makes a vain attempt to pole vault 12’6″ during the 29th annual St. Louis Relays at St. Louis High School. Richardson tied for second in the event. Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart third baseman John Hunter jumps over Hillman baserunner Matthew Oswald to chase an errant throw from the catcher as Oswald successfully stole third. Saginaw’s DeMarcus Laury jumps in front of Heritage receiver David Weber to knock down a pass. From left, Kuddles Hopkins of Bridgeport, Aaron List of Frankenmuth, and Jeremy Sewell and Ryan Sills, both ofBridgeport, fight for the ball on the floor during their boys basketball game at Bridgeport High School in front of a packed crowd. Nouvel Catholic quarterback Bradley Sonntag stiff-arms Whittemore-Prescott linebacker Buddy Bright during a long run during a football game at Nouvel Catholic’s Boyd Field. Bay City Western forward Matt Costello defends as Midland Dow’s Brandon Bowser tries to pass the ball during their boys basketball District final game at Mt. Pleasant High School. Costello led Western with 20 points, 20 rebounds and three blocks as they won the game 65-48 to take the District title. Midland Associate’s Brian Cage grimaces after getting hit by a pitch in senior Little League action. Frankenmuth senior Brad Redford, named 2008 Mr. Basketball, is reflected in the Hal Schram Mr. Basketball Award. He was awarded the honor in Detroit. Eric Anderson of St. Charles smashes Swan Valley wrestler Josh Batschke’s face into the mat during their 160-pound match. Anderson won the match by pinning Batschke. Students at South Middle School listen to directions from a coach during football practice. Front and center is eighth-grader Victor Moncada of Saginaw. SVSU linebacker Joseph Hermann tackles Ferris State running back Derek Fudge during their football game at Wickes Stadium. Nouvel Catholic Central golfer freshman Tyler DeShone tees off on the 11th hole during his match vs. Hemlock at Saginaw Country Club. Midland High School players stream from the dugout to mob pitcher Joe Linde and catcher Ben Martin as their fans celebrate the Division I baseball title in Battle Creek. Matt Bishop of the Tri-City Barbarians sets a ruck. The Midwest Division III Rugby Tournament was held on the athletic fields of Delta College. The Tri-City Barbarians defeated the Oconomowoc (WI) Griffins in their match. Jim Kehrer of Bay City of the Tri-City Barbarians shows off his missing tooth (he lost it playing hockey). The Midwest Division III Rugby Tournament was held on the athletic fields of Delta College. The Tri-City Barbarians defeated the Oconomowoc (WI) Griffins in their match. Boxer Lorenzo Reynolds works out on a heavy punching bag at the Ultimate Boxing Club in Saginaw. A fighter goes down during his Original Toughman Contest bout at Detroit’s Cobo Arena. Nick Hurd, a runner from Nouvel Catholic Central High School, runs over a hurdle in the boys 300 M intermediate hurdle race at the 11th annual Herb Korf/Armin Schultz Saginaw County Track Meet sponsored by the Saginaw News. The track meet was at Heritage High School. Raechel Schmidt of Frankenmuth, left, and Jessica Piper of Freeland battle for a ball during their girls soccer regional final in Clare. Saginaw High football player Chris Williams steps across the muddy sidelines while taking a drink during the season opener vs. Bay City Central at Engel Stadium. A severe thunderstorm delayed the start of the game and its downpour muddied the sidelines. Lightning delayed the game for a second time late in the third quarter. William Boyer of the U.S. is pleased with his triple that led off the bottom half of the first inning vs. Japan during the championship round of the Men’s Fast Pitch World Championship Tournament at Midland’s Currie Stadium in Emerson Park. Frankenmuth’s Heather Schultz smashes the ball past Swan Valley’s Jamie Henne during their MHSAA volleyball district tournament final held at Swan Valley High School. Arthur Hill running back Jerrell Wilson drags Heritage defenders Dwayne Williams, left, and Luis Enriquez, right, in first half action during their season opening Red Feather Classic football game at Arthur Hill Memorial Stadium. Northwood catcher Liana Sutherland races to home plate to greet Erin Skubiski who scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat SVSU 5-4. Jenna Felice celebrates in the backround. Saginaw High’s Dion Smith, right, knocks the ball from Mount Pleasant’s Cody Weisenburger after Weisenburger caught a pass during their football game at Saginaw High’s Laeding Field. Saginaw recovered the fumble.