LAST LOOK B Y D . J. G R I F F I N
A Fortuitous Convergence Photo by Wayne Lin
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N A FLASH, faster than lightning, the image
traditional hug of unity by teammates Payton Anderson
appeared. Then, just as fast, it vanished.
(left) and Jackson Wolfram (right).
Fleeting as it was, it’s a safe bet that nobody at all,
As the players came together, Brunswick staffer
photographer included, glimpsed the
phantom numerical juxtaposition before it melted under the sizzling heat of competitive play on Cosby Field. On a sunny Saturday in April, in the second quarter, senior Tomas Delgado (center) had just scored the ninth goal in a mighty contest against Deerfield Academy — one of his four (to go along with three
Wayne Lin’s camera clicked away.
It’s a safe bet that nobody at all, photographer included, glimpsed the phantom numerical juxtaposition.
assists) of the afternoon. Gathering momentum as the match progressed, the Bruins thundered on to prevail, 21–10. But before play resumed, Delgado was joined in a
Later that night, as he scrolled through the hundreds and hundreds of raw images he had captured during the course of the entire game, waiting patiently in their midst, well, there it was — a rare and precious photographic gift. We’re indeed fortunate, we think, for the chance to conclude this keepsake celebration of ’Wick’s 120th anniversary with
a characteristic image of camaraderie, joy, and victory that also pays impromptu homage to the storied and long-ago year — 1902 — in which it all began.
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