2017

A little overdue, but here are some of my favorite images from 2017. Thanks for looking!

Local Super Stock Champion Cody Ojeda, 14, of Silicon Valley, California prepares to race at the 80th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Derby Down in Akron, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Jackson's Jaret Pallotta (far left) leaps into the air as his teammates storm the court after defeating Archbishop Moeller in the Division I final game on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. Jackson beat Archbishop Moeller 39-38. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Oliver Medved, 13, of Arizona hangs his head in the closing seconds of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday, at the end of a watch party at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

(top to bottom) Devon Lehman, 11, Carter Roberts, 10, and their uncle, Jordan Roberts, glide down Goodyear Heights Metro Park hill on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, in Akron, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Beacon Journal/Ohio.com)

Akron Zips forward Emmanuel Olojakpoke puts up a shot and is fouled by Kent State Golden Flashes forward Danny Pippen in the first half on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron. (Leah Klafczynski/Beacon Journal/Ohio.com)

Firestone's Jasmine Griffin misses a catch in the outfield against Ellet during the third inning on Monday, May 22, 2017, at the City Series Softball Championship at Firestone Stadium in Akron, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Beacon Journal/Ohio.com)

A memorial for sisters Jada Snowden, 12, and Kymera Cody, 5, grows outside their house on Sunday at 1282 Seward Ave. in Akron. The girls died on Saturday after they were pulled from a blaze on Thursday after the fire was reported by a neighbor. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

It's not for everyone, it's not for the faint of heart," said Chuck Lennon "Chuck "The Truck" Morris." Chuck took on Grant Metz "Grant Andrews", 21, in their debut match. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James with a beer bottle in his hand after running into a floor server against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Monday, May 1, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors 116-105. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Thousands make their way toward the Women's March on Saturday, January 21, 2017 in Washington D.C. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Mycah Garaux, 5, of Hartville swings at North Park on Friday, June 30, 2017, in Jackson Township. Mycah and her sister, Julia, 13, spent time playing at the park after visiting their grandpa in Jackson. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Rosa Hensley of Akron cheers on a runner on N Hawkins Ave at the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Akron, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

St. Vincent St. Mary's De Amonte King reacts after beating CVCA's Trey Carlisle in the Division II 4x200 meter relay during the state track and field tournament hosted at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The St. Vincent St. Mary boys have taken first in the event two years in a row. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Cuyahoga Falls freshman Caleb Bauer, 15, plays basketball between rainstorms on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, behind Quirk Cultural Center in Cuyahoga Falls. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Rickie Fowler watches his ball travel down the fairway as it rains on the 15th hole, during the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club on Friday, August 4, 2017, in Akron, Ohio.(Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Wadsworth's Jordan Barnhart saves a goal attempt by Copley's Maia Ransom in the first half on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Copley High School in Copley, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Yogis practice vinyasa at the Elevate Akron Yoga Festival and Vinyasa Class on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Lock 3 in Akron, Ohio. The event partnered with Summit County Children's Services to help raise awareness for foster child adoption and to call out the community to serve children in need. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James puts up a dunk on defender Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder during the second quarter at game 4 of a third round Eastern Conference playoff game against Boston Celtics on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor hugs Cleveland Indians left fielder Michael Brantley after Brantley hit a double to score Lindor for the win on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians beat the White Sox 2-1 in extra innings. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

The guys sit around Tank and his phone watching wrestling clips after a 2-hour practice at the OCW Arena. "What we do in here, it's an art form," Ely said in an interview with Tess Cottom. "Whether it's scripted or choreographed or fake or whatever you want to call it, it's still something." (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Rally Super Stock Champion Karyle Murphy of Hilton, New York (left) crosses the finish for first against Jenna Wolfe of Conneaut, Ohio (center) and Tucker Copeland of of Lyons, Georgia (right) at the 80th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Derby Down in Akron, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Akron's Nate Shultz celebrates a goal against Michigan State in the first half on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at First Energy Stadium in Akron, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Anthony Jones' godson David Grogan, 10, places a candle on the street curb in front of the Summit County Jail as cars pass by a vigil for Anthony outside the Summit County Jail on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Akron, Ohio. Akron Organizing Collaborative and the family of Anthony Jones is seeking justice in the untimely death of their family member. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)

Utility player Bangally Kamara poses for a picture with his decorative mouthguard during Kenmore-Garfield practice on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Kenmore Stadium in Akron, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)