Orleans Hub’s sports photographer’s favorite photos from 2023
Whether it is a key play, a great facial expression or just a special shot every photographer has his or her favorite pictures.
Here are just a few of mine from a busy and eventful 2023 beginning with my favorite.
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Elba’s Ky Spurling makes a sensational diving catch for an out in the final inning of the Lancers 4-2 win over Sandstone in the Albion Midget League playoff title game.
Medina catcher Tyler Kroening makes a tag on high flying Oakfield-Alabama’s Shaun Alexander.
Albion’s Peyton Robinson makes a catch against Medina defender Justin Pitts during the Mustangs win over the rival Purple Eagles at Vets Park.
Medina’s Sawyer Kingsbury works toward a pin during the Mustangs non league win over Williamsville South.
Roy-Hart’s Dawson Draper races after the ball during the Rams home game against Wilson.
Medina’s Kaedon Cleveland in route to a win in the 110 Hurdles at Roy-Hart ahead of the Rams Jack Johnson.
Roy-Hart’s Jamel Johnson Jr. drives in for a layup. He is now playing at Buffalo State.
Holley’s Zoey Wolf goes up for a header during the Lady Hawks state qualifier win over Genesee Region League foe Byron-Bergen at Geneseo. The victory propelled the Lady Hawks into the state playoffs for the first time.
Medina senior Caiden Class in route to a win in the 200 Freestyle.
Isaac and Ezra Dumrese and Ben Allen, the great great grandchildren of Michael Spierdowis, for whom Albion football stadium is named, flip the commemorative coin before the Purple Eagles inaugural game on the new artificial turf field. The commemorative coin featured the Purple Eagle logo(shown in the picture) as heads.
