Friday Night Lights (the rest)
Somehow, it's been about 3.5 months of Friday Night Lights coverage. I've really enjoyed the routine of going out to these high schools every Friday and immersing myself into the "boys of fall" culture. Even the dead fly graveyards in the tiny press boxes and wearing two pairs of pants for the colder games couldn't get me down. I really have enjoyed all of this.
I was talking to my good friend, Jacob Byk, who covered the FNL season at his internship in Hutchinson, Kansas and we both agree this has really been sort of like a project. With that more in mind next season, we both intend to try and capture more of the background stuff (such as locker room coverage).
I updated last at 8-weeks through the season, and here is the rest. I'll be putting together my top 10 favorite images from the whole season in another post soon. Looking forward to next season, wherever I may be!
(Above photo by Shane Flanigan)
Bishop Watterson Eagles enter the field to play against the Bishop Hartley Hawks on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Hagley Field in Columbus.
Independence 76ers wide receiver Kaa'Von Parker (2) is taken down against the Marion-Franklin Red Devils on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Marion-Franklin High School in Columbus.
Marion-Franklin Red Devils running back Derrionn Leeper (22) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Independence 76ers in the second half of the game on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Marion-Franklin High School in Columbus.
Marion-Franklin Red Devils running back Justin King (3) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Independence 76ers on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Marion-Franklin High School in Columbus.
Marion-Franklin Red Devils wide receiver Allen McMichael-Roberts (1) runs in a touchdown against the Independence 76ers on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Marion-Franklin High School in Columbus.
Licking Valley Panthers seniors line up during senior night against Licking Heights Hornets at Licking Valley High School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Newark.
Licking Valley Panthers quarterback Jake Lewis (5) runs the ball in the first half of the game against the Licking Heights Hornets at Licking Valley High School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Newark.
Licking Valley Panthers quarterback Jake Lewis (5) dives for first down in the first half of the game against the Licking Heights Hornets at Licking Valley High School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Newark.
Licking Valley Panthers quarterback Jake Lewis (5) runs in a touchdown against the Licking Heights Hornets in the first half of the game at Licking Valley High School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Newark.
Licking Valley Panthers quarterback Jake Lewis (5) is lifted up by his teammates after running in a touchdown against the Licking Heights Hornets in the first half of the game at Licking Valley High School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Newark.
Licking Heights Hornets running back London Pearson (1) catches a touchdown between his forearms against Licking Valley Panthers in the first half of the game at Licking Valley High School on Friday, October 30, 2015 in Newark.
St. Francis DeSales Stallions Danny Barren (68) gives his team a pep talk before the game against the Zanesville Blue Devils at Newark White Field on Friday, November 13, 2015.
St. Francis DeSales Stallions Drew Mcluckie (64) tries to take down Zanesville Blue Devils running back Deaunte Goins (22) at Newark White Field on Friday, November 13, 2015.
Northland High School Vikings wide receiver Jesse Prewitt iii (23) is held back by Whetstone High School Braves wide receiver Ibrahim Sesay (23) at Northland High School in Columbus on Friday, October 9, 2015.
Licking Heights Hornets offensive linebacker La Kelly (45) attempts to take down Wooster Generals ball carrier Dylan Dagley (12) in the first half of the game on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Licking Heights High School in Pataskala.
Licking Heights Hornets running back London Pearson (1) dives over Wooster Generals wide receiver Leon Griffith (45) in the second half of the game on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Licking Heights High School in Pataskala. The Licking Heights Hornets defeated the Wooster Generals 27-0.
Licking Heights Hornets tight end Nick Murphy (80) catches and runs a 39-yard pass against Wooster Generals wide receiver Leon Griffith (45) in the second half of the game on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Licking Heights High School in Pataskala. The Licking Heights Hornets defeated the Wooster Generals 27-0.
Wooster Generals offensive linebacker Dylan Dagley (12) escapes a tackle against Wooster Generals wide receiver Leon Griffith (45) in the second half of the game on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Licking Heights High School in Pataskala. The Licking Heights Hornets defeated the Wooster Generals 27-0.
George Gerges of Hilliard catches a mini football thrown into the stands in the second half of the Licking Heights Hornets vs. Wooster Generals game on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Licking Heights High School in Pataskala.
Grandview Heights Bobcats Rhodes Jump runs the ball in the second half of the game against the Fredericktown Freddies Division VI regional final game on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Newark White Field in Newark.
Grandview Heights Bobcats Andre Readey celebrates after becoming regional champions by defeating the Fredericktown Freddies on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Newark White Field in Newark.
St. Francis DeSales Stallions Dylan Todd (8) takes a moment after losing the regional semifinal game against the Zanesville Blue Devils at Newark White Field on Friday, November 13, 2015 in Newark. The Stallions lost 3-9 to the Blue Devils.
Kirtland Hornets running back Joey Bates (24) runs in a touchdown against the Grandview Heights Bobcats at the Division VI state semifinal on Saturday, November 28, 2015 held at Mansfield Madison High School in Mansfield.
Grandview Heights Bobcats Andre Readey is taken down by Kirtland Hornets running back Jeremy Davis (44) at the Division VI state semifinal on Saturday, November 28, 2015 held at Mansfield Madison High School in Mansfield.
Grandview Heights Glenn Cheney reacts after missing a pass in the end-zone against the Kirtland Hornets at the Division VI state semifinal on Saturday, November 28, 2015 held at Mansfield Madison High School in Mansfield. The Hornets defeated the Bobcats 13-9.
Grandview Heights Bobcats tight end James Lachey (15) catches a pass against Kirtland Hornets running back Jeremy Davis (44) at the Division VI state semifinal on Saturday, November 28, 2015 held at Mansfield Madison High School in Mansfield. The Hornets defeated the Bobcats 13-9.
Kirtland Hornets wide receiver Peter Gabor (19) intercepts what could have been the winning touchdown pass for Grandview Heights at the Division VI state semifinal on Saturday, November 28, 2015 held at Mansfield Madison High School in Mansfield. The Hornets defeated the Bobcats 13-9.
Grandview Heights Bobcats Rhodes Jump reacts to the loss against the Kirtland Hornets at the Division VI state semifinal on Saturday, November 28, 2015 held at Mansfield Madison High School in Mansfield. The Hornets defeated the Bobcats 13-9.