[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article is from our youngest-ever Contributor – 10-year old Isabel Herbruger – who submitted this story and photos as part of her effort to earn a Girl Scout badge for journalism, as well as qualify for a 4H photography project. She also has three brothers on the Highline wrestling team. We encourage residents of all ages to submit stories and photos for posting – for consideration, please email yours to editor@b-townblog.com!] Photos and article by Isabel Herbruger, age 10 The Highline Pirates Varsity Wrestling Team was at Franklin Pierce High School on Saturday, Jan. 3 for the Cardinal Classic Tournament. They started wrestling at 10 a.m. and went until almost 7 p.m. Highline had several place in the top five of their weight class and took sixth place as a team with 111 team points. Here are some of my best photos from that day (click images to see larger versions/slideshow): [caption id="attachment_81128" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Freshman Kyle, who placed fifth in the 113 weight class.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_81126" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Senior Zach, who placed second in the 120 weight class.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_81127" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Senior Justin, who placed second in the 160 weight class.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_81125" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Senior Jimmy, who placed second in the 152 weight class.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_81124" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Senior Kelvin, who placed third in the 145 weight class.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_81123" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Junior Brian, did not place but had a really great shot.[/caption] The Pirates wrestle again Thursday, January 8, against Foster High School in the Highline High Gym at 7 p.m. I have lots of other great wrestling photos at https://www.facebook.com/HHSPirateWrestling Thanks! – Isabel Herbruger, 10 Unofficial Highline Pirates Photographer To see some of Isabel’s previous work, click here.]]>
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Better watch out Scott. Looks like you have some competition coming your way.. : )
Nice shots Isabela
Nice work Isabel! Your pictures are action-packed yet not fuzzy. Your stories are great!
I’m enjoying your series.
Great Work!!!