
©2012 Maya Sugarman Photojournalism

©2012 Maya Sugarman Photojournalism
Here are some singles from last week!

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The Valley Press’ Wrestler of the Year senior Hayden Zimmerman (120) of Quartz Hill took first place in the Golden League and second place in CIF this year.

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Quartz Hill sophomore Justeene Tamayo slides into home plate, just missing the tag by Highland catcher Marissa Harmon during the Rebels’ win against the Bulldogs at home on Friday, Mar. 29, 2012.

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Ryan Reyes, a ground man for High Performance, prepares to install 4,800 of 10,000 total feet of fiber optic cable underneath Avenue S at Casa Verde Drive on Friday, Mar. 29, 2012.

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Eastside freshman pitcher Jason Potter shows frustration during the Lions’ 12-1 loss at Quartz Hill on Friday, splitting the series 1-1.

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Vietnam veteran Homer Nipper of Rosamond sings the National Anthem during a dinner honoring those who fought in Vietnam, on Friday evening at the Lancaster Elks Club.
Part of my ever-growing collection of odd street scenes:

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I shot a lot of baseball this week at the Hangar during a tournament. I took a lot of graphic and off-field shots to keep each shoot fresh!





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A couple shots at the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif. before boarding on Friday, Mar. 16:


The green fountain on St. Patrick’s Day in Fountain Hills, Ariz. on Saturday, Mar. 17:

A game of Tripoley (my first time) the night before leaving!

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©2012 Antelope Valley Press/Maya Sugarman
Seventeen-year-old Billy helps his father, Robert Schaefer, run Full Score Music, which Schaefer opened 11 months ago. The store provides lessons, carries rare albums, and has become a popular jam spot.

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Fifth graders from throughout the Antelope Valley competed in the High Desert Classic’s 8th Annual Dancing Feet ballroom dance competition on Saturday, Mar. 10, 2012 at Antelope Valley College.



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The 63rd annual Almond Blossom Festival took place from Friday, Mar. 9 through Sunday, Mar. 11 at George Lane Park in Quartz Hill.

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Vasquez junior pitcher Ashley Kelly was born without a right hand. Kelly, who spent her first two years on Vasquez’s JV squad, is now a starting pitcher and lead-off hitter for varsity. Kelly hits during a tournament game at Antelope Valley High School on Friday, Mar. 9, 2012.