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Marshall’s Leshelle Driver and New Palestine’s Madison Whitaker have a dance off after their game against the No. 1-ranked Dragons. The Marshall team, which only started playing in April, lost 20-0 but was treated to a game of true sportsmanship during their sectional softball game at host New Palestine High School. Mills says: “I remember seeing Tom in the middle of this action after the game and already knew it was going to be a great picture capturing a very real moment. Not sure I’ve ever seen two teams dance together after a game.”

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New Palestine’s Duke Blackwell dives for a ball in the second half of their game against Fort Wayne Snider in the IHSAA 5A State Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. Fort Wayne Snider won, 64-61, after leading 28-0.

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The New Palestine defense tries to stop an extra point late in the second half against Fort Wayne Snider in the IHSAA 5A State Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. Fort Wayne Snider won, 64-61.

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Greenfield-Central’s Katie Helgason (2) dives to keep the ball in play during their first round sectional game against New Castle at Mt. Vernon High School on Tuesday, February 02, 2016. Mills says: “Great shot — Tom’s guard is never down. Typical Katie Helgason hustle play in a big game.”

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Mt. Vernon’s Sydney Shelton goes up to score during their first round sectional game against Connersville at Mt. Vernon High School on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. Shelton will attend Butler University for basketball in the fall and leaves Mt. Vernon as the all-time leading scorer in program history.

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Greenfield-Central fans watch as Madison Wise (3) gets ready to shoot a free throw against Mt. Vernon in the sectional championship at Mt. Vernon High School, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2016. Mills says: “This is my favorite of the bunch. Greenfield-Central fans really did a nice job supporting the girls program during their special run.”

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Greenfield-Central’s Doug Laker consoles Greenfield-Central’s Bradlie Gruell (15) after their loss to Roncalli, 46-45, in the IHSAA Girls Regional Basketball Championship at Decatur Central High School on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.

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Chad Red Sr. embraces his son Chad (C.J.) Red moments after winning the 132-pound division at the IHSAA State Wrestling Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis to win his fourth consecutive state championship and remain undefeated for his entire high school career.

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C.J. Red is illuminated by the spotlight during introductions for the 132-pound division at the IHSAA State Wrestling Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.

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C.J. Red gazes at his reflection in a mirror moments before his championship match in the 132-pound division at the IHSAA State Wrestling Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.

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New Palestine head coach Trent Whitaker reacts during their game against Crispus Attucks High School at New Palestine High School on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Mills says: “I admired watching coach Whitaker’s passion for basketball this season. New Palestine is in good hands moving forward.”

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New Palestine’s Duke Blackwell (22) gets the team fired up moments before their game against Crispus Attucks High School at New Palestine High School on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

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Mt. Vernon fans react during their semifinal sectional game against New Castle at New Castle High School on Friday, March 4, 2016.

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Eastern Hancock’s Cole Cochard, left, and Riley Settergren, right, in the 400-meter relay during their track meet against visiting Knightstown at Eastern Hancock High School on Thursday, March 17, 2016.

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Greenfield-Central High School baseball players Ian Robertson, left, and Mitch Rosemeyer raise the American flag at Molinder Field on Wednesday, April 27, 2016.

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Greenfield-Central’s Darcie Huber looks to the umpire as she is called out at home plate during their sectional final game against Pendleton Heights on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Mills says: “Great timing to capture the emotion of each individual involved in the photo.”

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The Purdue University marching band performs before the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2016.