High School Sports

High school sports in Bloomington, Normal, and the surrounding Central Illinois communities have long been at the heart of my work. From Friday night football to winter basketball and spring diamonds, these galleries highlight the Bloomington Raiders, Bloomington Central Catholic Saints, Heyworth Hornets, Le Roy Panthers, Normal Community Ironmen, Normal Community West Wildcats, Ridgeview Mustangs, Tri-Valley Vikings, and University High Pioneers in action.

Each image is crafted for editorial use, wall art, and licensing, with careful attention to school identity, color, and the authentic feel of Central Illinois high school athletics.

Bloomington High School Raiders

The Bloomington High School Raiders have a rich tradition in Central Illinois sports, with athletes competing on the court, field, and track in front of passionate purple-and-gold crowds. These images focus on decisive moments: drives to the basket, tackles in open space, and the intensity that defines Bloomington Raiders athletics.

Bloomington Raiders boys basketball guard driving to the basket in a packed Central Illinois high school gym
Bloomington Raiders boys basketball guard driving lane.
Bloomington Raiders football running back cutting upfield under the lights on a cool Central Illinois night
Bloomington Raiders football under the Friday night lights.

Bloomington Central Catholic Saints

Bloomington Central Catholic Saints teams bring a distinct blue-and-gold identity to the Central Illinois sports landscape. From hard-fought conference games to postseason runs, these photographs capture the Saints’ competitive edge and the close-knit community that fills the stands.

Bloomington Central Catholic Saints basketball forward battling for a rebound in a tight high school game
Saints basketball owns the boards.
Bloomington Central Catholic Lady Saints player closely defending a shot in a high school girls basketball game
Lady Saints basketball in tight defense.

Heyworth Hornets

The Heyworth Hornets bring small-town pride and big-game energy to Central Illinois high school sports. These images highlight the Hornets’ grit on the court and field, where green and white uniforms stand out against packed bleachers and rural backdrops.

Heyworth Hornets guard elevating for a jump shot in a Central Illinois high school basketball game
Heyworth Hornets basketball in midair focus.
Heyworth Hornets football running back striding up the field on a fall Friday night
Heyworth Hornets football aowns the field.

Le Roy Panthers

The Le Roy Panthers are known for their toughness and tradition, competing across multiple sports with a loyal fan base behind them. From gym floors to grass fields, these photographs showcase the Panthers’ speed, strength, and small-town Central Illinois spirit.

Le Roy Panthers basketball player sailing past a defender toward the rim in a high school game
Le Roy Panthers attacking the basket.
Le Roy Panthers football quarterback taking the snap
Le Roy Panthers football under center snap.

Lexington High School Minutemen

Lexington High School, home of the Lexington Minutemen, competes in IHSA basketball as one of Central Illinois’ long‑standing small‑school programs. While Lexington coops with Ridgeview for football, the Minutemen maintain a fully independent basketball identity, drawing strong community support and producing competitive teams across boys and girls basketball. This gallery highlights Lexington Minutemen basketball action, featuring game‑speed moments, bench energy, and the atmosphere of Lexington High School athletics.

Lexington Minutemen basketball player eyes his next move.
Lexington Minutemen basketball player eyes his next move.
Lexington Minutemen gets position on defender for a loose ball
Lexington Minutemen gets position on defender for a loose ball.
Lexington High School Minutemen basketball player shoots with little defense
Lexington High School Minutemen basketball player shoots with little defense.

Normal Community Ironmen

Normal Community High School’s Ironmen compete on some of the biggest stages in Central Illinois, with deep rosters and strong traditions in multiple sports. These images focus on the Ironmen’s trademark orange and black, capturing high-speed action and the atmosphere of a large-school environment.

Normal Community Ironmen guard pushing the ball up the floor in transition during a high school basketball game
Normal Community Ironmen in transition offense.
Normal Community Ironmen football runner carries defending linebacker with him up the field
Ironmen football running back drags defender with him.

Normal Community West Wildcats

The Normal Community West Wildcats bring a strong competitive presence to Central Illinois, with athletes who excel across courts, fields, and tracks. These photographs highlight the Wildcats’ green and black colors, capturing decisive plays and the energy of a large, engaged student section.

Normal Community West Wildcats basketball player rising for a layup passing by a defender in the lane
Normal West Wildcats rises to the basket.
Normal Community West Wildcats football receiver leaping to make a catch
Normal West Wildcats football making a mid field grab.

Ridgeview Mustangs

The Ridgeview Mustangs represent their community with a fast, physical style of play across multiple sports. These images capture the Mustangs’ motion—sprinting down the floor, breaking tackles, and celebrating big moments in front of hometown fans.

Ridgeview Mustangs basketball guard pushing the ball upcourt on a fast break in a high school game
Ridgeview Mustangs push the ball upcourt.
Ridgeview Mustangs football running back lowering his shoulder as he meets the defensive line
Ridgeview Mustangs football powering towards contact.

Tri-Valley Vikings

The Tri-Valley Vikings have built a reputation for tough, disciplined teams that travel well and compete deep into the postseason. These photographs showcase the Vikings’ blue and gold, from packed gyms to electric football atmospheres under the lights.

Tri-Valley Vikings basketball player eyeing the bucket with no defender in sight
Tri-Valley Vikings basketball player open for a shot.
Tri-Valley Vikings football quarterback standing tall in the pocket handing off to a running back
Tri-Valley Vikings football starts a play.

University High Pioneers

The University High Pioneers bring a unique blend of academic and athletic tradition to the Central Illinois sports scene. These images highlight Pioneer athletes in motion, capturing the balance of precision, effort, and school pride that defines U-High sports.

University High Pioneers basketball guard handling the ball at the top of the key, setting up the offense
University High Pioneers set up the offense.
University High Pioneers football player looking for a crease in the defense
Pioneers football breaking into the open field.