Photos of the Year: 2017

January 1, 2018 by Brad Tollefson Leave a Comment

Texas Tech vs. West Virginia

Texas Tech's Anthony Livingston (21) stands up after shooting the game-winning three-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Texas Tech’s Anthony Livingston (21) stands up after shooting the game-winning three-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Frenship Cup Soccer Tournament

Frenship's Allison Scott (22) heads the ball into the net during the match against El Paso Pebble Hill in the Frenship Cup Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at Frenship Soccer Complex in Wolfforth, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Frenship’s Allison Scott (22) heads the ball into the net during the match against El Paso Pebble Hill in the Frenship Cup Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at Frenship Soccer Complex in Wolfforth, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

No Ban No Wall Protest

Protesters yell out chants during a rally against President Trump, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at Tim Cole Memorial Park in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Texas Tech vs. Kansas Men’s Basketball

Flames shoot in the air as the Texas Tech starting lineups are announced during an NCAA basketball game against Kansas, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)

Monterey Wrestling Portraits

Monterey's Ambry McCann is competing in the UIL state wrestling tournament. Photographed on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Monterey High School in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Monterey’s Ambry McCann is competing in the UIL state wrestling tournament. Photographed on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Monterey High School in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

NJCAA Women’s Basketball Championship

Gulf Coast State players celebrate with the trophy after the NJCAA Division I Women's National Basketball Championship against Trinity Valley, Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Rip Griffin Center in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Gulf Coast State players celebrate with the trophy after the NJCAA Division I Women’s National Basketball Championship against Trinity Valley, Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Rip Griffin Center in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Garth Brooks Concert

Garth Brooks sings "Baby, Let's Lay Down and Dance" during his concert with Trisha Yearwood, Thursday, March 30, 2017, at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Garth Brooks sings “Baby, Let’s Lay Down and Dance” during his concert with Trisha Yearwood, Thursday, March 30, 2017, at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

District 4-5A Track Meet

Monterey's Jack Dykes falls down before grabbing baton from Nicholas Villarreal during the first exchange in the 4x400 meter relay during the District 4-5A Track Meet, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at PlainsCapital Park at Lowrey Field in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Monterey’s Jack Dykes falls down before grabbing baton from Nicholas Villarreal during the first exchange in the 4×400 meter relay during the District 4-5A Track Meet, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at PlainsCapital Park at Lowrey Field in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

LCU Arbor Day

Rick Bell clears dirt from a hole during an Arbor Day and anniversary celebration Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Lubbock Christian in Lubbock, Texas. The school is planting 60 trees to celebrate the 60th anniversary. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Military Homecoming

Joshua McKee hugs his daughter Zoey after surprising his children during a class presentation Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Wheelock Elementary in Lubbock, Texas. Spc. McKee returned home after being stationed in Iraq with the Army. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Early Childhood Learning

Camerin, left, and Trinity, right, pull letters from a water tub during an early-childhood learning event Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Ted Phea Boy's and Girl's Club in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Camerin, left, and Trinity, right, pull letters from a water tub during an early-childhood learning event Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Ted Phea Boy’s and Girl’s Club in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

All-Star Softball

Canyon's Sloane Precure (17) knocks the helmet off Coronado's Paige Spieker (8) as she tries to tag her out during the GWTSCA All-Star Softball Game, Saturday, June 10, 2017, at PlainsCapital Park in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Canyon’s Sloane Precure (17) knocks the helmet off Coronado’s Paige Spieker (8) as she tries to tag her out during the GWTSCA All-Star Softball Game, Saturday, June 10, 2017, at PlainsCapital Park in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

LSV Baseball Super Team

Monterey's Braxton Fulford the Lone Star Varsity Hitter of the Year, Saturday, June 24, 2017, Moegle Field in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Monterey’s Braxton Fulford the Lone Star Varsity Hitter of the Year, Saturday, June 24, 2017, Moegle Field in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs Lake

Kya Porter hangs a medal around Eduardo Della Maggiora after he crossed the finish line during the Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs Lake, Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Buffalo Springs Lake in Buffalo Springs, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Lubbock Police Training

Justin Krauter, front, and Jason Lawson rappel down a 30-foot wall during a training portion in the Lubbock Police academy Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at the Lubbock Police Shooting Range in Lubbock, Texas. The class graduates from the academy on August 25. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Texas Tech Football Rain Delay

Fans wipe down their seats after returning to the stadium after a weather delay before Texas Tech's game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Fans wipe down their seats after returning to the stadium after a weather delay before Texas Tech’s game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Texas Tech vs. Arizona State Football

Texas Tech's Dylan Cantrell (14) catches a touchdown pass over Arizona State's Joseph Bryant (37) during the NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Texas Tech’s Dylan Cantrell (14) catches a touchdown pass over Arizona State’s Joseph Bryant (37) during the NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Texas Tech vs. Houston Football

Sabrina Howard hugs and kisses her son Eli Howard (53) after the game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Floyd East Jr. Memorial

Joseph Palumbo, from Keller, holds up a flag to honor Floyd East Jr., a Tech police officer, Oct. 10, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. East was shot and killed by Hollis Daniels the day before. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Texas Tech vs. Kansas State Football

Kansas State's Winston Dimel (38) scores a touchdown past Texas Tech's Octavious Morgan (5) that was called back after a holding penalty during the NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Kansas State’s Winston Dimel (38) scores a touchdown past Texas Tech’s Octavious Morgan (5) that was called back after a holding penalty during the NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Coronado vs. Colleyville Heritage Football

Coronado's Blair Conwright (1) catches the ball for a touchdown during the game against Colleyville Heritage, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Wildcat Stadium in Abilene, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Coronado’s Blair Conwright (1) catches the ball for a touchdown during the game against Colleyville Heritage, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Wildcat Stadium in Abilene, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs "Time and Distance" during the Ghosts of Christmas Eve concert Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs “Time and Distance” during the Ghosts of Christmas Eve concert Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Coronado vs. Denton Ryan Football

Coronado players shake hands with fans after the Mustangs' game against Denton Ryan, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at Wildcat Stadium in Abilene, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media) — Coronado players shake hands with fans after the Mustangs’ game against Denton Ryan, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at Wildcat Stadium in Abilene, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Texas Tech vs. Rice Men’s Basketball

Texas Tech’s Zhaire Smith (2) dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rice, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)

Salvation Army Homeless Help

Chris Brown, with the Salvation Army, gives a pair of socks and blanket to a homeless man Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at MC Overton Park in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

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