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2021 Sports Pictures of the Year (Part 1)
With high school and college sports getting back into full swing, 2021 saw life begin to get back to normal after the year prior saw effects of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic cancel games, events and an entire spring season.
The Union coverage area was home to many thrilling games, league championships and even a few state titles. While not every game was played in front of a Union reporter or contributor, the sports team was able to capture some of the magic that brought audiences back into the crowd in 2021.
Here are just a handful of the pictures that made 2021 a thrilling one in the field of local sports.
Van Buren County’s Shea Scott (9) and Ivy Davidson (21) let out a yell after a point in the 2021 regional volleyball opener against Cardinal. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
New London’s Boden Pickle (18) and Bowen Glaha celebrate Pickle’s touchdown in a 71-18 home win over Winfield-Mount Union Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (Dana Royer/Courtesy)
Washington’s Evan Miller makes a catch during a 48-14 loss to Clear Creek-Amana Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (Doug Brenneman/Union)
Mid-Prairie’s Thaddeus Shetler gets congratulations after finishing sixth at Thursday’s district race and the Golden Hawks finished second to qualify for state this Saturday Oct. 30, 2021. (Doug Brenneman/Union)
New London’s Kooper Schulte (right) jumps in the arms of catcher Tucker Gibbar (left) after the final out of the Class 1A Substate 5 final on July 20, 2021. The Tigers won 4-2 over Mount Ayr, sending them to the state tournament. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Iowa Wesleyan’s Brielle Baker slips past a Monmouth defender for a layup during the second half of the Tigers’ 72-63 win on Nov. 20, 2021. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
WACO’s Mason Miller picks off a pass on Oct. 8, 2021, just ahead of Winfield-Mount Union’s Abram Edwards. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Cardinal’s Dawson Lewis takes a three late in the fourth during the Comets loss to New London on Dec. 7. (Hunter Moeller/The Union)
Highland’s Chase Schultz looks for a shot late in the fourth quarter of a 45-36 loss to Lone Tree. (Hunter Moeller/The Union)
Jace Hannes celebrates after pinning Centerville’s Carsyn Edwards in a home meet at Fairfield. (Hunter Moeller/The Union)
Kasen Bailey takes a jump shot during the Demons 50-45 victory over Fairfield on Dec. 3. (Hunter Moeller/The Union)
