On Valentines Day, February 14, the South varsity basketball team went head to head with cross-town rivals Blue Springs High School. This Blue Springs South vs Blue Springs game was the second rivalry game played this season and was neck and neck throughout the entire game. Both teams played well, but ultimately, the Jaguars lost to the Wildcats 62-59. The following photos are intended to encompass every part of the game played, as well as tell a story through images. This photo essay requires the photographer to think about more than just the action, rather to capture the entirety of the game environment. All photos were taken by photojournalist student Avery Wells as a part of a photojournalism assignment.
The Blue Springs South Jaguars Huddle up before the start of the second rivalry game against Blue Springs High School. The Jaguars lost the game 62-59. (Avery Wells)
At the start of the game Sully Mohamed (12) prepares for the tip off against Blue Springs High School. The jaguars lost their rivalry game 62-59. However, the team split the series, winning the previous game 55-47. (Avery Wells)
Blayne Marshall (11) scores a layup on Blue Springs in their rivalry game. South inevitably lost 62-59 in a hard fought game. (Avery Wells)
Super Fans cheer on the Jaguars in their game against Rival team Blue Springs. The jaguars lost the game 62-59. (Avery Wells)
Sully Mohamed (12) blocks Blue Springs shot keeping the game close until the very end. The final score was 62-69 Blue Springs.
Assistant Coaches for the Jaguars get riled up after Blue Springs scores a point against them in the Valentines Day rivalry game. South lost this game 62-59.
Coach Smith hypes up the Jaguars during a timeout nearing the end of the game against Blue Springs High School. The Jaguars lost this game 62-59. (Avery Wells)
Gage Schroeder (12) jumps up and scores a point for the Jaguars in the second rivalry game against Blue Springs this season. (Avery Wells)
Both Blue Springs and Blue Springs South, come together and congradulate one another on a terrific game. The final score was 62-59 Blue Springs in the second game of their rivalry series, South winning the previous one in January.
