DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Our 7 year old grandson played flag football for the first time this year and I took some photos of one of his recent games. They played on the "hallowed ground" of De La Salle High in Concord California, where both of our sons went (though neither played football). The reason for the second part of the subject line is that is the title of a book and major motion picture about one of the longest winning streaks in sports, 151 games by De La Salle from 1992-2003. Here’s more information from this source: https://www.stadiumtalk.com/s/greatest-winning-streaks-sports-history-aafb0511490a4dbe

“It’s one thing when a high school racks up wins against lesser competition and smaller schools, but it’s another when you win 151 straight games playing in California’s largest division.

De La Salle High, located in the Bay Area, went undefeated for 12 years and more than doubled the previous high school record of 72 straight wins. They were named national champions seven times during the streak and often took on challengers from all across the United States in addition to their divisional schedule.

In 2014, the record streak was adapted into a film, "When the Game Stands Tall." The movie chronicled the streak and its end when De La Salle lost to Bellevue High School, a team from Washington.”

I took all of the photos with my Canon EOS 90D and EF-S 18-135 lens. I hope you enjoy them.

Rowan is ready for the next play

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Rowan, with his Dad who is our son in law and the assistant coach, to his right

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SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY

…your grandson looks like a gamer…! You did a nice job of capturing the excitement…

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Excellent, sharp and wonderful color shots.
Well captured the event.
Thx for sharing.

pixelmaven Loc: Reno, NV

Takes the viewer right into the scenes. Worth viewing more than once for nuances.

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Thank you SkyKing. He's a great kid and a lot of fun to be with. Fortunately, he lives less than 3 miles from us, along with our daughter and his 3 younger sisters.

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Thank you Architect, I'm glad you enjoyed my photos. It was a beautiful late winter day.

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Thank you Laura, I really appreciate your kind words.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Excellent set Dennis. I love seeing the kids in action - brings back wonderful memories!

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Thanks Mark. It is a lot of fun watching the kids have fun. Football ended last weekend and now Rowan just started baseball. His Dad was a very good football player in high school according to a friend I used to work with whose son went to high school with him. His Mom (our youngest daughter) was a very good baseball player. It will be interesting to see how Rowan does playing baseball.

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pnittoly Loc: Mountainside, New Jersey

Brings back a lot of memories. Enjoy him while you can. Great captures. Thanks for sharing. Paul

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Thanks Bill!

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Thanks Paul, I'm glad it brought back good memories. We are fortunate to have 14 grandchildren (so far) between 4 months and 14 years old; Rowan is in the middle of the group.

pnittoly Loc: Mountainside, New Jersey

God bless you !

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

You’re on your way to a fun grandson adventure!