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Kingston at Greenback

9/27/2016

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Kingston traveled to Greenback and collided with the best single A team in the state, losing 41-0. Greenback is a tough venue for any team and Friday night was no exception. The Jackets played a tough game but ultimately come up short. New faces are becoming less new and more normal as more players get worked into the ballgame as the season progresses. It is always fun watching new faces receive well deserved playing time.

I have compiled rushing statistics sourced from the Roane County News. I hope to add receiving statistics next week. Here are the top three rushers to date.

  1. Ethan Guinn - 311 yards with an average of 6.3 yards per carry, 49 total carries
  2. Maurice Lane - 294 yards with an average of 5.2 yards per carry, 57 total carries
  3. Matt Spellman - 127 yards with an average of 4.9 yards per carry, 26 total carries

You can view the entire photo gallery for the Kingston vs Greenback game here.

Kingston heads to Scott high school this Friday, September 30, at 7:30 pm to face off against the Highlanders in a tough district game.
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Matt Spellman (2) Kingston @matt_spellman15 carries the ball around Mason Sliger (12) Greenback on Friday, Sep. 23, 2016, at Greenback High School. (Photo by Eric Barger)
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Kamikaze Cam, Cameron Hill (10) Kingston, lining up on offense on Friday, Sep. 23, 2016, at Greenback High School. (Photo by Eric Barger)
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Kingston at CAK

9/19/2016

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The Kingston Yellow Jackets were upbeat and excited about traveling to Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) Friday night. The weather conditions were near perfect for a Friday night high school football game. I counted five different major news agencies on the sidelines covering the game. Being a district game, playoff implications create an atmosphere only experienced on a Friday night.

CAK jumped out with an early lead and never looked back. The players left it all on the field and played four quarters of football but it wasn't meant to be for Kingston. Kingston played to the end and lost to CAK 42 to 22. 

Kingston travels to Greenback Friday, September 23.

View the Kingston at CAK photo gallery.
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Cameron Hill (10) Kingston causes mass hysteria on a punt block attempt causing Isaac Gallegos (86) CAK to kick West Shuler (14) CAK on Friday, Sep. 16, 2016, at Christian Academy of Knoxville. (Photo by Eric Barger)
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Ethan Guinn (3) Kingston @guinn3_ethan stretching for Pate Eldridge (32) CAK on Friday, Sep. 16, 2016, at Christian Academy of Knoxville. (Photo by Eric Barger)
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Alcoa at Kingston (Volleyball)

9/16/2016

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It was my first game photographing volleyball and I immediately knew it was going to be a challenge. The speed of the game makes this one of the more challenging sports I have photographed. I really have not experienced a sport as difficult to photograph as volleyball. The Junior Varsity Lady Jackets defeated Alcoa 2-0 and the Varsity Lady Jackets fell to Alcoa 3-1.

It also happened to be senior night and I was able to get two photos of the two seniors playing and with their families. Their teammates were cheering them on and everyone seemed to be genuinely happy and overjoyed for their seniors on the team. 

You can view all of my photographs from the game here.
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Autumn Davis (15) Kingston with the dig on Thursday, Sep. 15, 2016, at Roane County High School. (Photo by Eric Barger)
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Lady Jackets volleyball honoring their two senior players on Thursday, Sep. 15, 2016, at Roane County High School. (Photo by Eric Barger)
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Zeiss Batis 2.8/18mm Lens Review from the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

9/13/2016

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​The Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 is a native full frame lens for Sony E mount cameras. The lens is surprisingly lightweight for its low distortion, wide angle, moderately large aperture for a lens at this focal length, and the inclusion of auto focus. The Batis 18 is physically larger than the Batis 25, but the size is not indicative of the weight. The lens weighs 330 grams, which is 5 grams lighter than the Batis 25.

I purchased the lens and traveled to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon to capture photographs of some of the best waterfalls in America. Spending nearly 100% of the time mounted on my Sony a7Rii, this lens did not disappoint. The lens is sharp and weather sealed which is important when most of your time will be spent in and/or around water. Zeiss has been on point with the Batis line and the Batis 18 may be the standout lens of the available current trio when talking performance. The Baits 18 accepts the standard Lee Filters 77mm adapter ring without issue. There is NO need to get the Lee Filters 77mm wide angle adapter ring to use with this lens.

We hiked forty miles in four days and I would consider the Baits 18 a top option for a low weight, high quality hiking kit. If you are trying to cut further down on weight this lens performs great on the Sony a7. Despite getting a fair amount of water spray and splash on the lens body and front element, I had no issues with the performance of the lens itself. The LED display is nice but the distance scale is close and nothing that you should use for critical focusing.

All of the before mentioned qualities of the Batis 18 make it a wonderful lens to hike with and photograph waterfalls when needing an 18mm focal length. The contrast and sharpness of this lens are very good. 

With autofocus, ability to use standard ND filters, lightweight, and stellar performance across the frame, the Batis 18 is going to be a hit with wide angle enthusiasts and the hiking crowd.


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Zeiss Batis 2.8/18mm
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Rockwood at Kingston

9/8/2016

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Rockwood visited Kingston Thursday night. The game was dominated with both teams running and grinding it out. New faces continue to pick up valuable experience and playing time on both sides. Kingston won the game 35 - 14.

It was also alumni night for all former Kingston football players. One player that had played for Kingston in the 1940s was present on the field. Simply amazing! Check out the full photo gallery of the 1600+ photos here.

Next week Kingston is on the road Friday night, September 16, at Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) at 7:30 pm.
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Billy Joe Guinn, former Kingston football alumni, being recognized as one of the best offensive players in the entire history of the Kingston football program on Thursday, Sep. 8, 2016, at Roane County High School. (Photo by Eric Barger)
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Trey Treadway (15) Rockwood @treadway_trey back in the pocket throwing the football with pressure from the Kingston defense. (Photo by Eric Barger)
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Matt Spellman (2) Kingston @matt_spellman15 rocketing down the field. (Photo by Eric Barger)
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McMinn Central at Kingston

9/2/2016

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Austin Runkles (13) McMinn Central @AustinRunkles levitating before Matt Spellman (2) Kingston @matt_spellman15 delivers the hit. (Photo by Eric Barger)
Kingston faced off against McMinn Central Friday night in a game that would have both fan bases on their feet the entire game. Both teams exchanged the lead back and forth until the end when McMinn Central took over on downs to win the game. See all 1300+ photos from the game.
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Next week Kingston plays county rival Rockwood at home on Thursday, September 8, at 7pm.
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Someone is always looking up to you... Matt Spellman (2) @matt_spellman15 preventing a reception by colliding with Sam Beavers (81). (Photo by Eric Barger)
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