Brian Powers

Oct 10, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) jumps over Texas Tech senior defensive back Eric Monroe (11) during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports.

Iowa State's Brandon Harris makes a catch during their football game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 in Ames.

High school sports, especially the playoffs are a roller coaster of emotions. Last season West Aurora basketball team made a run into the playoffs and after a hard fought sectional win against Metea Valley, West standout Juwan Starks was rushed by his teammates on the floor and let out a big yell in excitement. I had made my way onto the floor as the buzzer sounded to capture the excitement and was thankfully right over Starks as his team jumped him. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Naperville Central's Nick Ryan lays out for a catch during their game against Oswego at Naperville Central on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Gordon Beckham watches his hit go foul during the Sox game against the Yankees at home on Thursday, August 4, 2011. The Yankees would win the game 7-2 completing a sweep of the Sox. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

With the ball lost in the dust, Naperville Central's Nick Ryan slides in safely to third base during their game against Oswego at Naperville Central on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Southeast Polk take the field before their football game against Valley at Southeast Polk on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 in Pleasant Hill.

WKU vs Morgan State during their game at Western Kentucky University on Saturday, September 21, 2013. Photos by Brian Powers

Juan Pierre lays down a bunt during the Sox game against the Yankees at home on Thursday, August 4, 2011. The Yankees would win the game 7-2 completing a sweep of the Sox. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Final round of the Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill on Sunday, September 30, 2012. Europe came back from a 6-10 deficit to win 14-13 to tie a Ryder Cup record for biggest comeback. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

CHICAGO, USA, JUNE 10: Shin-Soo Choo of the Cincinnati Reds is hit by a pitch to lead off the Reds game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday, June 10. 2013. Photographer: Brian Powers/Penta Press

Heavy fog descends on Wrigley Field in Chicago as the Cubs take in the Cincinnati Reds in Chicago on Monday, June 10. 2013. Officials decided to play through the fog allowing the Reds to defeat the Cubs 6-2.

Cars in the field race around turn four during the Geico 400 on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Top prospect Javier Baez takes batting practice as the Chicago Cubs get ready for the 2013 season during their spring training at Fitch park in Mesa, AZ on Monday, February 18, 2013. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears Brandon Marshall just misses a deep pass during their game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Cubs practice before an intersquad game at HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa, AZ on Thursday, February 21, 2013. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Aug 29, 2014; Bowling Green, KY, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Antwane Grant gets ready to take the field with the rest of the Hilltoppers team at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Western Kentucky would go on to defeat the Bowling Green Falcons 59-31. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports

Final round of the Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill on Sunday, September 30, 2012. Europe came back from a 6-10 deficit to win 14-13 to tie a Ryder Cup record for biggest comeback. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Final round of the Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill on Sunday, September 30, 2012. Europe came back from a 6-10 deficit to win 14-13 to tie a Ryder Cup record for biggest comeback. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Cubs practice before an intersquad game at HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa, AZ on Thursday, February 21, 2013. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

National Wrestling Association (NWA) Main event wrestling in Portland, TN.

Benet vs. St. Charles East volleyball during their game at Benet Academy in Lisle on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Benet would go on to win the match 2-0. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Four time water polo Olympian Wolf Wigo holds up his red, white and blue ball to show the correct way to carry the ball and keep it away from defenders. Wigo was at Naperville Central along with Bradley Schumacher, another Olympic Water Polo Player, hosting a Water Polo clinic for local athletes.