Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon

Runners take off down historic Main St. at the starting line for the Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon. November 10, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Michael Eaton leads the pack down Main Street during the Louisville Sports Commision Half MArathon. Eaton won the mens division of the race with a time of one hour and twelves minutes.  November 10, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Michael Eaton crosses the finish line on Main Street during the Louisville Sports Commision Half MArathon. Eaton won the mens division of the race with a time of one hour and twelves minutes.  November 10, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Exhausted Michael Eaton, first place finisher of the Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon, takes a breather. November 10, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Becky Boyle, of Bloomington, In., crosses the finish line winning First place in the women's division of the Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon. November 10, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Visually impaired runner, Dave Wilkinson, left, is guided through Cherokee park by 75 year old Larry Pitt.
 November 10, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Visually impaired runner, Dave Wilkinson, left, is guided down historic Main St. by Larry Pitt, before crossing the finish line of the Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon.  November 10, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Visually impaired runner, Dave Wilkinson, hugs his wife, Dawn Wilkinson, after finishing the race.
 November 10, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Visually impaired runner, Dave Wilkinson, left, holds his wife, Dawn Wilkinson's hand after finishing the race. November 10, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Visually impaired runner, Dave Wilkinson, right, holds his wife, Dawn Wilkinson's hand after finishing the race. November 10, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Lori Codey, left, rests her head on her husband, Bill Codey's, shoulder before the start of the race. November 10, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

From left, Grace Elbert, Anna Murray, and Kelli Jones stretch before the start of the Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon. November 10, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Maggie Hulsman holds a sign stating "Visualize the Finish". November 10, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Nancy Jacobs helps her grandson, Nathan Elster, make a sign to help cheer on Nathan's grandfather, David Elster. November 10, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Runners make their way through Cherokee Park for the Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon.
November 10, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Karen Bevers jogs through Cherokee Park  during the Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon. November 10, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Runners jog through Cherokee Park for the Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon. November 10, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Terri Sautel cheers for members of the MOHR Results bootcamp for woman. November 10, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Daniel Daly and Katie Daly jog down Main St. towards the finish line. November 10, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Mary Hoff rushes to the finish line. November 10, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Bill Wetterer celebrates while approaching the finish line. November 10, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Phillip Hoskins, center, celebrates as he approaches the finish line. November 10, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal) 

Runners take off down historic Main St. at the starting line for the Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon. November 10, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Boy Scout Troop One's 56th annual Pancake Breakfast

Ex Scout Master, Jim Right, front, and current Scout Master, David G. Summerfield, prepare pancakes for Boy Scout Troop One's 56th annual Pancake Breakfast at Crescent Hill Methodist Church. November 9, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Rosie Bariteau, 3, takes a huge bite of her pancakes. November 9, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Troop One Boy Scout, Kyle Florence, calls for one of his fellow scouts to come and pick up his order.
November 9, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Simon Buckner of Boy Scout Troop One waits on Pat Barker and the rest of her table.  November 9, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Jenna Metzmeier puts a big dent in her pancakes. November 9, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Mona Ball, right, and Wes Payne joyfully run the cash register and information table at the Boy Scout Troop One 56th annual Pancake Breakfast at Crescent Hill United Methodist Church. November 9, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Nicholas Thomas, 1, accidentally stabs his dad, Casey Thomas, in the mouth, while trying to feed him a load of pancakes. November 9, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Asst. Scout Master, Lee White, pours freshly made decaf coffee into an new container. November 9, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

From Left, Art Atkinson, Marilyn Thomas, Caroline Atkinson, and Michelle Edwards entertain with a few jokes after eating their pancakes. November 9, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

John Summerfield grimaces after noticing he has run low on his supply of pancakes. November 9, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Oliver Goodman, 4, takes a bite of his pancakes. November 9, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Christian Taylor, of Boy Scout Troop One, puts a plate of pancakes on his grandfather's head, Robert Tomes. Tomes is accompanied by his wife, Debbie Tomes, far left, mother, Vida Tomes, and granddaughter, Audrey Goodman.  November 9, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Manual @ Ballard (My first football/sporting event for the Courier-Journal)

So this game has a bit of an interesting story behind it. 

This past year, after helping assist the Ballard sports portrait photographer, Tony Guffy, for several years, I was handed over his job as the new sports portrait photographer. In the past year or so Tony had developed cancer and decided he had done the portraits at Ballard long enough and retired. Being that I do a lot of work for Ballard I try to make as many games as I can. I sell photos to them on the side and help out the yearbook with action shots. However prior to getting hired by Ballard or the Courier-Journal, i spent much time taking photos at Ballard football games in order to stay fresh and get portfolio shots. 

I was quite bummed for Lutman but also very happy because i had not yet been given the opportunity to cover sports or football for the Courier-Journal yet. Below are the photos i transmitted night!

Manual's Timothy Comstock, 5, eludes Derek Strasser, 37 for Ballard. November 8, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Ballard Quarterback, Rex Wallace, evades a tack from Damien Sm ith, 14, of the Dupont Manual Crimsons.
November 8, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Ballard Head Coach, Mike Jackson, disciplines Deshawn Edwards. November 8, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Ballard running back, Mitchell Allen, makes his way down the field. November 8, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Ballard head coach, Mike Jackson, talks to his Bruins in the huddle. November 8, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Ballard's wide receivers coach, Mark Green, discusses the first half with other Ballard coaches at halftime. November 8, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

A discouraged Ballard team sits and rests during halftime. November 8, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Ballard head coach, Mike Jackson, attempts to motivate his Bruins during halftime. November 8, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

DuPont Manual defensive line coach, Chris Johnson, celebrates after scoring a touchdown.  November 8, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Sean Hammonds, 5, of Ballard is taken down by a hoard of Dupont Manual Crimson after a 43 yard pass from quarterback, Rex Wallace. November 8, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

De Doss, 1, of Ballard and Isaac Draper, 80, of DuPont Manual battle for the possesion of a pass.
 November 8, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Crimson quarterback, Timothy Comstock, 5, hands the ball off to running back, Zach Powers, 43. November 8, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Ballard Head Coach, Mike Jackson, disciplines Deshawn Edwards. November 8, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Crimson's Zach Powers, 43, evades Ballard fullback Deshawn Edwards, 3. November 8, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

James Gordon, 2, of the Ballard Bruins comforts Joe Harris, 63, with a pat on the back after losing to the DuPont Manual Crimsons, 41- 0. November 8, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Crimson head coach, Oliver Lucas, pats Joe Masden, 19, of Ballard on the back after the game. November 8, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Mitchell Allen, 28, shakes hands with an DuPont Manual Crimson player after the game. November 8, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Crimson head coach, Oliver Lucas, talks with team after defeating Ballard High School, 41- 0. November 8, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Tyler Martin-Miles, 2, of the DuPont Manual Crimsons, leads his team in a celebration chant after the game.  November 8, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Dylan Iuzzolino, 44, of Ballard High School, tears up alongside his teammates during an end of game prayer after losing to the DuPont Manual Crimsons, 41 - 0. November 8, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

DuPont Manual's, Tyler Wojak, 16, dives and catches a pass into the end zone. November 8, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)