UIL State Volleyball Championship 2009

I shot two games for two publications last week, yay! I picked this one because I like the package as a whole and didn't want to get too repetitive with posting both games!

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09

Canyon Randall Raider player Ashley Davis #5 spikes a ball over the reach of Brenham Cubettes players Jacy Lee #4 and Caroline Young #8 at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009. The Canyon Randall Raiders won the State 4A championship title.

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09

Brenham Cubettes player Emily Albus #14 tries to spike the ball past Canyon Randall Raiders player Raegan Shelton #15 and Katie Dudding #8 at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009. The Canyon Randall Raiders won the State 4A championship title.

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09

Brenham Cubettes players Kelsey Schwartz #7 and Caroline Young #8 missed the ball spiked by Canyon Randall Raiders player Ashley Davis #5 at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009. The Canyon Randall Raiders won the State 4A championship title.

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09

Sam Tipton the Executive Director of Texas Girls Coaches Association passes out the runner up medals to the Brenham Cubettes players after their loss to the Canyon Randall Raiders at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009. The Canyon Randall Raiders won the State 4A championship title.

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09

The Brenham Cubettes hold their runner up trophy after losing the 4A State Championship to the Canyon Randall Raiders at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009.

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09

The Brenham Cubettes player Bethany Yeager hugs her mom and coach Debbie Yeager after they lost the 4A State Championship title to the Canyon Randall Raiders at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009.

Thao Nguyen 11/21/09

The Brenham Cubettes player Sydney Wellmann #17 hugs Jill Sikes #5 after they lost the 4A State Championship title to the Canyon Randall Raiders at the 2009 Volleyball state tournament at Strahan Coliseum at Texas State University on November 21, 2009.

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A piece I shot for the Austin American- Statesman: http://www.austin360.com/recreation/content/recreation/stories/2009/11/09/1109fitcity.html

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

The women take a hike through the resort to an outlook onto the lake as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

A healthy array of fresh fruits, yogurt, grain bread and oatmeal were among the selection for the after hike breakfast as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

Mary Bell, 49, of Austin skips the pilates class to catch up on her reading while her roommate Susan Ourston, 53, of Austin takes time to finish her coffee from breakfast during her weekend as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

The women participate in a Pilates Mat Class taught by Maurine Sullivan as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

Bessie Zgourides, 44, of Houston, TX stretches her back during the Pilates Mat Class as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

Laura Thomas, 31, of Burnet enjoy some fresh hand picked pomergrants off of a tree at the resort with Houston resident Carrie Rigas, 40 and Bessie Zgourides, 44, as they enjoy their weekend getaway at the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 10/17/09

Laura Thomas, 31, of Burnet receives a massage from Brenda Young on a balcony overlooking the lake as part of the Desperate Housewives retreat at the Balcones Springs Fitness Camp and Spa near Marble Falls on October 17, 2009.

Ali and Suzanne's wedding.

The Christian family at Butler Park.

Driving into Port Aransas for my birthday.

Shoes before soaking.

Shadows on the Port Aransas Inn.

Dennis on the docks.

His bait.

Ed fishing on the docks.

Shadows and fun.

Beached jellyfish.

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Hi-way cutting up fish at the cleaning station.

The pile of fish caught from an 8 hour deep sea trip at Deep Sea Headquarters in Port Aransas, TX.

Playing with natural lights.

Catching the stars.

Tennis for AA-S: http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/highschool/2009/11/07/1107preptennis.html

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/06/09

New Braunfels junior Tanner Brown plays doubles with Matt Dooley (not pictured) and defeated Houston Memorial players Amir Rahbar and Riechman in the UIL team tennis state tournament at the World of Tennis in Lakeway on November 6, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/06/09

New Braunfels junior Tanner Brown plays doubles with Matt Dooley (not pictured) and defeated Houston Memorial players Amir Rahbar and Riechman in the UIL team tennis state tournament at the World of Tennis in Lakeway on November 6, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/06/09

New Braunfels senior Lilly Kimball competed against and beat her opponent Katie Davis from the Houston Memorial team in the UIL team tennis state tournament at the World of Tennis in Lakeway on November 6, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/06/09

New Braunfels senior Lilly Kimball competed against and beat her opponent Katie Davis from the Houston Memorial team in the UIL team tennis state tournament at the World of Tennis in Lakeway on November 6, 2009.

Thao Nguyen/ FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN 11/09/09

Delilah arrives in Austin on November 9, 2009 after being transported from Afghanistan. She is currently staying with her owner's sister in law Laura Fleming. http://www.statesman.com/search/content/news/stories/local/2009/11/10/1110afghandog.html

Pre-shoot random shot.

Pre-shoot preparation shot.

Business portrait for http://okbird.com/

Business portrait for http://okbird.com/