October was probably the slowest month for news to date. That's alright though, because it gave me time to work on finishing my project on Loy Norrix High School's varsity football team and their season as well as a feature on the only girl player on their varsity team. (Story on the former here and story on the latter out soon!) These guys had such a tough football season, but the ones who stuck it out until the very end learned a lot about teamwork and brotherhood. Proud of these young people for giving it their all and grateful that they let me be there for every moment. The year is wrapping up super fast, which is kicking my job/internship search into overdrive -- if you know of anyone hiring, gimme a holler! It's also motivating me to try and do some killer work and hopefully even another project before I leave Kalamazoo. Here's to making the most of my last two months in the beautiful mitten state! - CP Loy Norrix senior Phines Vaughn III kisses Peri Herder, his girlfriend of six months, after Loy Norrix's last home game of the season against Stevensville Lakeshore at Loy Norrix High School on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 in Kalamazoo, Mich. Loy Norrix lost 35-6. Loy Norrix players listen to head coach Jason Porter, not pictured, speak in the locker room during halftime at a high school football game at Battle Creek Central High School on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 in Battle Creek, Mich. Loy Norrix lost 47-6 in their final game, bringing their season record to 0-9 for the first time since 2005. Loy Norrix coach James Stabile comforts sophomore Robert Peals (10) after Peals missed what would have been a big pass during Loy Norrix's last home game of the season against Stevensville Lakeshore at Loy Norrix High School on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 in Kalamazoo, Mich. Loy Norrix lost 35-6. Jazman Davenport poses for a portrait on Loy Norrix High School's football field on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 in Kalamazoo, Mich. Jazman played free safety for the Loy Norrix Knights' varsity football team, but was out most of the season due to a broken finger and a torn ACL and meniscus. Jazman Davenport poses for a portrait on Loy Norrix High School's football field on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 in Kalamazoo, Mich. Jazman played free safety for the Loy Norrix Knights' varsity football team, but was out most of the season due to a broken finger and a torn ACL and meniscus. The Paw Paw High School band plays as their football team runs onto the field during a high school football game at Paw Paw High School's football stadium on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 in Paw Paw, Mich. Vicksburg won 28-7. Northern Illinois tight end Daniel Crawford (88) ties his shoes during warmups before an NCAA college football game at Waldo Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 in Kalamazoo, Mich. Western Michigan University wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a pass with one hand in the end zone to score a touchdown during an NCAA college football game at Waldo Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 in Kalamazoo, Mich. Western Michigan University beat Northern Illinois University 45-30, bringing the Broncos to their first 6-0 record since 1941.

Constantine senior Matt Morey reacts to losing a MHSAA high school football playoff game on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 in Schoolcraft, Mich. Schoolcraft beat Constantine 40-28.