Softball Bears Victorious against Wichita State in Breast Cancer Game

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Ali Trickey is announced prior to the game against Wichita State on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State’s Caitlin Chaplin slides safely into second base as Wichita State’s Layne Greenlee tags her face on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State’s Kerri Cunningham fields a pop fly ball against Wichita State on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter tags out Wichita State’s Kacie Eich at second base on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State dugout cheers for their batters against Wichita State on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter bobbles a ground ball against Wichita State on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State’s Ashley Brentz reacts after scoring a run against Wichita State on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Missouri State’s dugout shield their eyes from the sun as they play against Wichita State on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU won 5-3 during the breast cancer awareness game.

Softball Bears Can’t Catch Creighton, Lose 3-1

Steph Anderson | The Standard

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter dances with Stevie Pierce (10) while the team is announced prior to the game against Creighton on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter pumps up her team prior to the game against Creighton on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Creighton’s Erin McGonigal pumps up her team prior to the game against Missouri State on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Creighton’s Amy Baker beats Missouri State’s Ashley Brentz to a first base tag on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Missouri State’s Chelsea Jones pitches against Creighton on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Missouri State’s Suzanne Allen beats Creighton’s Ashley Frutos to second base on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Creighton’s Liz Dike dives for a ground ball against Missouri State on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Creighton’s Ellen Homan catches a pop fly against Missouri State on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Creighton’s Blair Lowe beats Missouri State’s Stacia Boeckstiegel to home plate on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Creighton’s dugout welcomes Blair Lowe after she scored at home plate on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Killian Field. MSU lost 3-1.

Bears Drops Weekend Series to Evansville, 2-1

I stayed for the first five innings before rushing to Hammons Field for the baseball game. Two assignments at the same time is not very convenient!

Steph Anderson | The Standard

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter is announced prior to the game against Evansville on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Killian Field. MSU lost 6-3.

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter pumps up her team prior to the game against Evansville on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Killian Field. MSU lost 6-3.

Missouri State assistant coach Beth Perine talks to her players as they cheer against Evansville on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Killian Field. MSU lost 6-3.

Missouri State’s Caitlin Chapin fields a ball against Evansville on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Killian Field. MSU lost 6-3.

Missouri State’s Stevie Pierce tags out Evansville’s Kacey Rogers on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Killian Field. MSU lost 6-3.

Evansville’s Tamara Robey dives for a catch against Missouri State on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Killian Field. MSU lost 6-3.

Missouri State’s Lauren Eisenreich catches a fly ball against Evansville on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Killian Field. MSU lost 6-3.

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter swings for a ball against Evansville on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Killian Field. MSU lost 6-3.

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter can’t make an out at second base against Evansville’s Victoria Dellorto on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Killian Field. MSU lost 6-3.

Evansville’s Tamara Robey is congratulated by her teammates after making a diving catch against Missouri State on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Killian Field. MSU lost 6-3.

Soccer, Softball and Hiking

This week was a little stressful, but I was able to complete two portraits and make it to at least 30 minutes of each game I covered. Despite the time constraints, here are my favorite photos from this week’s assignments.

Steph Anderson | The Standard

MSU graduate Marcus Ross plans to embark on a solo hike through the Appalachian Trail, a 2,181 mile trek, next weekend. The trail crosses 14 states and will take about five months to complete.

Missouri State’s Matt Bray battles Missouri S&T’s Ben Bartnicke for a header during a spring game on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Plaster Sports Complex.

Missouri State’s James Routledge trips up Missouri S&T’s Diego Robayo during a spring game on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Plaster Sports Complex.

Missouri State’s Kirstin Cutter pumps up the team before their double-header against Mizzou on Wednesday, April 3, 2012, at Killian Stadium. MSU lost both games.

Mizzou’s Jenna Marston (26) high-fives Emily Crane after Crane hit a single home run on Wednesday, April 3, 2012, at Killian Stadium.

Missouri State’s Ashley Brentz bobbles a grounder against Mizzou on Wednesday, April 3, 2012, at Killian Stadium. MSU lost both games.

Missouri State’s Kelsey Fouch heads the ball over Tulsa’s Miranda Zoller during a spring game on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Curry Sports Complex at Drury University.

Missouri State’s Katie Davis battles Tulsa’s Elisabetta Impagliazzo for a header during a spring game on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Curry Sports Complex at Drury University.

Missouri State senior outfielder Lauren Eisenreich poses for a portrait on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Killian Field (sparklers were ignited on her bat). Eisenreich’s 26 of her 82 career hits went for extra bases, including eight homeruns.
Steph Anderson | The Standard

This Week’s Features

It was such a slow week since most of our sports events were cancelled due to the snow storm that came through. That meant I had to scramble to find some sort of art to go in our sports section next Tuesday. On my way back home from photographing the snowy baseball diamond and softball batting practice, I did a double-take as I drove past a giant snow sculpture of a nude female body in front of a frat house. It made for a rather amusing feature to add to this week’s collection!

Steph Anderson | The Standard

Nate Ryan, left, and Connor Erwin use spatulas to sculpt “snow lady” on Friday, March 1, 2013 in front of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity house on Elm Street.

Senior shortstop Kirstin Cutter follows through on her swing during batting practice on Friday, March, 2013 in the Bill Rowe Indoor Training Facility at Hammons Field. The softball team’s home-opener was canceled this week due to weather and poor field conditions.

Field crew worker Derek Edwards spreads calcined clay, a moisture absorber for athletic fields, onto Hammons Field on Friday, March 1, 2013. All three Missouri State baseball games this weekend were moved to Conway, Ark. because of weather and poor field conditions.

Weiyi Zheng prepares for her traditional dance in the talent show on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 during the Chinese New Year Banquet in the PSU Ballroom.

Students prepare hundreds of dumplings on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 in Blair-Shannon’s kitchen for the Chinese New Year Banquet to be in the PSU Ballroom.

MSHSAA Softball

Between Friday and Saturday I shot nine softball games, varying from quarterfinal to third-place games to the state championship for each of the four high school sports classes.

It was a grueling weekend, considering it was my fall break from school, but seeing teenage girls throw their gloves in the air, jump on the backs of their teammates and hoist big wooden trophies made the exhausting two days a success. I am so thankful I was given the opportunity by Ric Wilborn, through the recommendation by my friend David Welker, to shoot for MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Activities Association). I had quite a few images I liked.

Kelly’s Sydney Vinyard walks off the field after striking out against Palmyra during a third place game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Palmyra’s Kelsey Martin is greeted by her teammates at home plate after her home run during a third place game against Kelly in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Blair Oak’s Payton Staggs tags out Festus’ Haley Franklin during a third place game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Softball fans cheer on the umpires during a third place game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Eureka’s Allison Craft pumps up her team before a third place game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Francis Howell’s Kayla Landwehrmier can’t hang onto the ball after an attempted diving catch during a third place game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Eureka catcher Syd Tockman jumps to avoid a home plate collision with Francis Howell’s Mackenzie Friedly during a third place game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Francis Howell’s Theresa DeCosty is greeted by her teammates Morgan Brown, left, and Jill Joerling, right, during a third place game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

The Silex Lady Owls and the Naylor Eagles line up for the national anthem before the Class 1 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Silex fan James Lasater leads the student section in a cheer during the Class 1 championship game against the Naylor Eagles in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Naylor’s Kayla Johnson leaps to catch an out during the Class 1 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Silex’s Ashley Brown, center, celebrates with her teammates after winning the Class 1 championship game against Naylor in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Silex’s Lindsey Barnhart, center, hugs her teammates after winning the Class 1 championship game against Naylor in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Pleasant Hope head coach Jim Flora gives his players a pep talk before the Class 2 championship game against Brookfield in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Brookfield’s Natalie Wheeler turns a double play over top of Pleasant Hope’s Kari Hillenburg during the Class 2 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Brookfield pitcher Samantha Overton breaks down in the dugout after being pulled late in the game during the Class 2 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Brookfield’s Alesa Frey reacts after losing the Class 2 championship game against Pleasant Hope in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

A maintenance worker waters the field before the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

The Centralia Panthers play a hand slapping game before playing the Grain Valley Lady Eagles the Class 3 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

The Centralia Panthers applaud the umpires during their introduction before the Class 3 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Grain Valley’s Taylor Mays focuses on a pop-fly ball during the Class 3 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Grain Valley’s Kelsi Hill dives for the ball while Centralia’s Kalee Shumaker runs to second base during the Class 3 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Grain Valley’s Brooklynne Simbeck cheers on her team during the Class 3 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Members of the Centralia Panthers rush out of the dugout to celebrate a home run during the Class 3 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Centralia’s Keri Daughenbaugh embraces Kaitlyn Van Maanen after winning the Class 3 championship game against Grain Valley in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Grain Valley head coach Jim Oliver hugs Brooklynne Simbeck while she holds the second place trophy after losing the Class 3 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Grain Valley’s Brooklynne Simbeck wipes her eyes while she watches Centralia receive gold medals after the Class 3 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

The Ozark Tigers watch the Truman Patriots warm up before the Class 4 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

The Truman Patriots listen to the national anthem before the Class 4 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Fans’ shadows are cast onto the field while Ozark’s Ashley O’Brien strikes out during the Class 4 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Ozark pitcher Abbie Clanton is silhouetted by the setting sun during the Class 4 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Truman’s Kayla Harrell beats the tag at home plate against Ozark catcher Lauren Chambers during the Class 4 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Ozark’s Samantha Dexter can’t hang onto a diving catch during the Class 4 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Truman’s Emily Davis attempts to beat Ozark’s Hailee Vigneaux to first base during the Class 4 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

The Truman Patriots celebrate their Class 4 championship win on the pitcher’s mound in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Truman’s Tishina Bradley pauses for a moment while hoisting the first-place trophy after winning the Class 4 championship game in the Missouri High School State Softball Tournament at Killian Stadium on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 in Springfield, Mo.

Hard-Fought Tears

I photographed a freelance assignment for The Daily Item out of Sunbury, Pa. that has been following the 9- to- 10-year-old little league softball team Milton to their semifinal game played today in Greensburg.

It was a definite challenge shooting through fencing. Usually most fields have some openings, but this one was fully enclosed and the field was so small that 200mm was still too short but 300mm was a little too long. However, the moments beside the action are what told the game story the most. Milton had a nice lead, only to lose it in the 5th inning. It was tough to watch a dugout of little girls cry!

Steph Anderson | for The Daily Item

Milton coach Tony Schrock riles up his team before the start of their semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.

Milton’s Mekalya Schrock (left) and Olivia Eisenhauer eye down a ground ball during semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.

Milton catcher Hayley Aunkst hugs her coach and father Ron Aunkst after a well-played inning during semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.

Milton’s Olivia Eisenhauer tosses a ground ball to first base for the out during semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.

Milton’s Olivia Eisenhauer wipes away tears after losing the semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.

Milton’s Cameryn Guisenwite cries after losing the semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.

Milton teammates Red Cambell (left) and Hayley Aunkst (right) console Olivia Eisenhauer after losing the semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.

An Average Wednesday

As of today, I have completed my first week of internship with the Tribune-Review.

So far, I have learned some great tips from the photo staff led by chief Barry Reeger. In particular, feature hunting is an art that I hope to get the hang of in the next several weeks.

My only assignment today was to photograph a very slow-paced girl’s softball game in California, Pa. Afterwards, I drove 45 minutes back to the office, worked up my photos and decided to explore. By that time it was dusk and since my shift didn’t end until 10 p.m, I wondered around Greensburg–a part of Pittsburgh that’s still new to me.

I heard of Peach Plaza Skate Park and decided to photograph skaters in the sunset as a way to practice layering techniques Barry had coached to me. It’s an average feature, but it’s a start to my learning experience.

Steph Anderson | Tribune-Review

Greensburg Salem’s Claire Oberdorf catches the last out of the WPIAL softball class AAA consolation game at California University of Pennsylvania’s Lilley Field on Wednesday May 30, 2012. Greensburg Salem won 1-0 and will advance to the PIAA tournament.

A sunset silhouettes Logan Spiker, 19, of Morgantown, as he gets some air at Peach Plaza Skate Park near Greensburg on May 30, 2012.

Softball Splits Doubleheader with Shockers

The Missouri State softball team split a doubleheader, 1-0 and 1-5, against visiting Wichita State at Killian Stadium on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

Senior pitcher Natalie Rose struck out 13 Shockers to reach 600 career strikeouts, one of only three Bears to reach the feat in school history.

The field crew prepares the softball diamond before the Bears play the Shockers on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Killian Field.

Senior Raeven Replogle misdirects a bunted ball into her leg on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Killian Field.

Second baseman Layne Greenlee nearly collides with outfielder Kaitlyn Carey during a pop-fly catch on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Killian Field.

Freshman pitcher Chelsea Jones started the second game of the doubleheader against Wichita State on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Killian Field.

The Bears dugout celebrates their only, but winning, run during the first game on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Killian Field.

Kerri Cunningham beats the throw to first base on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Killian Field.

A young Bears fan peeps into the dugout on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Killian Field.

First baseman Stevie Pierce shakes hands in between outs with second baseman Ashley Brentz on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Killian Field.

Extra Inning Too Much for Softball Bears

The Missouri State softball team lost a 2-1 decision against Tulsa in eight innings at Killian Stadium tonight.

Heather Duckworth’s first homer of the year put the Bears ahead in the fourth inning, but the Golden Hurricane answered with one in the sixth. The 1-1 tie carried over into extra innings.

With two outs in the top of the eighth, Tulsa broke ahead with a game-deciding triple into the right field corner to take the 2-1 advantage.

Senior Natalie Rose threw her 14th complete game of the season while striking out four. She did not allow a walk for the 18th time this season.

MSU head coach Holly Hesse shakes hands with Tulsa head coach John Bargfeldt prior to the game on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Killian Stadium in Springfield, Mo.

Tulsa second baseman Samantha Cobb catches a pop fly for an out on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Killian Stadium in Springfield, Mo.

Missouri State celebrates Heather Duckworth’s home run on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Killian Stadium in Springfield, Mo.

MSU assistant coach Sue Frederick riles up the next hitter on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Killian Stadium in Springfield, Mo.

MSU catcher Stacia Boeckstiegel hits the ball on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Killian Stadium in Springfield, Mo.

Tulsa second baseman Samantha Cobb high-fives her teammates after scoring a run on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Killian Stadium in Springfield, Mo.

Steph Anderson | Photojournalist

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Soccer, Softball and Hiking

This Week’s Features

MSHSAA Softball

Hard-Fought Tears

An Average Wednesday

Softball Splits Doubleheader with Shockers

Extra Inning Too Much for Softball Bears