Davenport Rugby

 Davenport University Rugby player Jean Pierre Eloff  from South Africa plays against the Grand Rapids Gazelles at the home game opener that Davenport University won 61-5 Friday March 25, 2011.

Davenport University D1 Rugby team #7  Ryan Hargraves, left, tries to hold off Grand Rapids Gazelles #7 Alex Stutzky, right, during Davenports 61-5 victory at Davenport University Friday March 25, 2011.

Lots of District Soccer

 The Potter's House High School soccer team Yaak Riek, top, flips over the Black River High School Goalie Zach Burlingame, bottom, during the Potter's House 3-2 victory to win the division 4 District 58 Championship at Freedom Christian School.

 Potter's House High School soccer team players celebrate their 3-2 victory over the Black River High School team to win the division 4 District 58 Championship.

 The Potter's House High School soccer team carries their goalie Jon Hoeft in celebration of their 3-2 victory against the Black River High School team to win the division 4 District 58 Championship.

 Potter's House High School soccer team player Dan Adams prepares to kiss the division 4 District 58 Championship trophy.

  Potter's House High School soccer team Walter Caballero, left, and Black River High School team Sam Smeltzer, right, chase the ball in the division 4 District 58 Championship.

 The Potter's House High School soccer team Goalie Jon Hoeft, center, catches the ball as Black River High School team Alfredo Barrera, left, and Morgan Boer, right, rush the goal during the Potter's House's 3-2 victory to win the division 4 District 58 Championship.

 The Potter's House High School soccer team Yaak Riek heads the ball into the Black River High School team's goal during the Potter's House 3-2 victory to win the division 4 District 58 Championship.

The Potter's House High School soccer player Lucas Da Silva heads the ball during the team's 3-2 victory against the Black River High School team to win the division 4 District 58 Championship.

Friday Night (not as bright as I would like) Lights

 Forest Hills Central football team's Mondy Marques, right, chases Kenowa Hills' Tito Wingfield, left, at Forest Hills Central High School.

Kenowa Hills' Brenden Carey, top tackles Forest Hills Central football team's Cam Andersen, bottom, during the game at Forest Hills Central High School.

Lots of Waves

 A surfer dives into the waves off of the Grand Haven pier during the storm Tuesday October 26, 2010.

 Billy Bellinger carries his surf kayak across the blowing sand at Grand Haven State Park.

 Billy Bellinger surf kayaks next to the Grand Haven pier.

 Storm enthusiast Corey Reimink enjoys the storm on the Grand Haven pier.

 Calvin Langworthy, 4 center, plays on the beach while his family watch the storm at Grand Haven State Park.

Geoff Holstad, left, and Sarah Darnell, right, enjoy the storm at Grand Haven State Park Tuesday October 26, 2010. Darnell said of the waves, "they're pretty impressive."

I like waves, and wind, they are both fun.  I will admit that I was nervous for the surfer.  I'm glad he created a great situation for me to photograph, but I was also glad when he decided to get out of the water after diving in twice, so he could wait for more surfers to show up.

To see the photographs on MLive, and photographs by other photographers of some of the damage the storm caused go to: http://photos.mlive.com/4469/gallery/wind_storms_cause_damage_waves_in_west_michigan/index.html

for a video of a bird trying to fly in the wind go to:
http://videos.mlive.com/grpress/2010/10/bird_tries_to_fly_in_wind_stor.html

Griffins Hockey

 

The Grand Rapids Griffins Brendan Smith celebrates the Griffins first goal against Abbotsford Heat.

 The Grand Rapids Griffins mascot warms up the crowd before the game against the Abbotsford Heat at Van Andel Arena.

 Grand Rapids Griffins Jordan Owens, front, slams Abbotsford Heat Joe Piskula, back, into the boards.

 The Grand Rapids Griffins Tomas Tatar, left, and Abbotsford Heat Josh Meyers, right, collide.

To see the rest of the photographs go to: Griffins vs Heat on MLive

Rockford vs Muskegon football

 Rockford Rams Tyler Pratt, left, jumps above the huddle before the start of the Rams game against the Muskegon Big Reds at Fifth Third Ballpark.

 Muskegon Big Reds Kavonta Keyes, left, breaks away from Rockford Rams Zach Nelson, right.

 Rockford Rams Bratt Egnatuk, left, and Mike Bilski, right, tackle Muskegon Big Reds Darren Briggs, center, by grabbing his shirt at Fifth Third Ballpark.

Rockford High School Senior Mallory Chrisman, right, squeezes the nose of a Rockford Rams mascot, left, before the football game against the Muskegon Big Reds at Fifth Third Ballpark.

Grand Valley State University Football

 Grand Valley State University Lakers Justin Sherrod dives to score a touchdown against the Indianapolis Greyhounds at Lubbers Stadium Saturday September 18, 2010.

Grand Valley State University Lakers led by Luther Ware, center right, tackles Indianapolis Greyhounds Joumeel McLaurine, center left, at Lubbers Stadium Saturday September 18, 2010.

To see more photographs from the game go to: GVSU football defeat Indianapolis

Hope Football

 Hope Flying Dutchmen Kyle Warren, left, pushes Illinois Wesleyan Titans Michael Sloboda, right, during the Dutchmen's 16-20 loss to the Titans at Holland Municipal Stadium Saturday September 4, 2010.

 Illinois Wesleyan Titans Aaron Moody, left, intercepts the ball in the end zone in a pass intended for Hope Flying Dutchmen Jared Hudson, right, the Titans defeated the Dutchmen 20-16 at Holland Municipal Stadium Saturday September 4, 2010.

Illinois Wesleyan Titans Ryan Gesko, top, and Michael Panno, right, tackle Hope Flying Dutchmen Kyle Dietrich, left, during the Dutchmen's loss tot he Titans 16-20 at Holland Municipal Stadium Saturday September 4, 2010.

For more photos go to:  college_football_hope_loses_season_opener_to_illinois_wesleyan