I've covered a little bit of everything over the last couple months. NASCAR, Spring training, protests, track meets and music festivals. I'm happy to have the opportunity to cover the Diamondbacks—a team I grew up idolizing, attending games with my dad and collecting every baseball card of the 2001 world-series-winning team. Now, I am on the field and in the dugout covering the games.
Assignments have slowed down a bit and I've had some time to set some goals. I'm looking forward to diving into some new adventures and projects soon.
Leslie Allen Merritt Jr., the suspect accused in a string of freeway shootings last summer, is released from custody and greeted by his attorney Jason Lamm on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Lower Buckeye Jail in Phoenix, Ariz.
Campers share a laugh in the campsites during the Country Thunder music festival on Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Florence, Ariz.
Carolina Maldonado, center, and other protesters, activists, and fast food workers march outside McDonalds during a demonstration for an increased minimum wage on Thursday, April 14, 2016, on 7th Street and McDowell in Phoenix, Ariz.
Karsten Storey, right, sits with his father Richard Storey, gazing up as a hot air balloon lifting into the air during the Out West Balloon Fest on Sunday, March 6, 2016, outside University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
Chaparral High School junior Kai Fletcher rests in between his events during the 2016 Sun Angel Classic track and field meet on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.
Angels fans wait beside the field, hopeful for autographs as the Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, March 10, 2016, in at Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Diamondbacks beat the Angels 5-3.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Rickie Weeks wait for an inning to begin in left field as the Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Colorado Rockies during Spring Training on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
A lone baseball fan watches from the stands as Horizon High School faces off against Corona Del Sol High School on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Horizon High School in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Tubers float on the Salt River during opening day for Salt River Tubing on Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Tonto National Forest, Ariz. Salt River Tubing is celebrating its 35th season this year.
Aleczander O’Neil prepares to float on the Salt River during opening day for Salt River Tubing on Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Tonto National Forest, Ariz. Salt River Tubing is celebrating its 35th season this year.
Campers dance before heading into the concert during the Country Thunder music festival on Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Florence, Ariz.
Seen through an in-camera multiple exposure, Kansas City Royals' pitcher Brian Duensing delivers a pitch as the Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
A young fan makes his way back to his seat as the Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
Jackson the bird sits on Yogi the dog's head during the Country Thunder music festival on Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Florence, Ariz. Both animals are owned by Tayler Hannis.
NASCAR fans Roxanne Samascott and Francis Samascott pose for a portrait wearing NASCAR attire during the first day of the NASCAR Good Sam 500 on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Phoenix International Raceway in Phoenix, Ariz.
Race fans cheer during introductions during the NASCAR Good Sam 500 on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.
Washington Capitals’ Nate Schmidt and Arizona Coyotes’ Max Domi fight in the second period as the Arizona Coyotes face off against the Washington Capitals on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
Seattle Mariners short stop Luis Sardiñas slides into third base as Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb makes a tag as the Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Seattle Mariners in spring training on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz. Sardiñas was called out on the play. Diamondbacks beat the Mariners 8-3.
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chris Herrmann slides into second out as Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story attempts to turn a double play as the Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Chase field in Phoenix, Ariz. Story did not complete the out at first.
Driver Kevin Harvick takes lap 257 during the NASCAR Good Sam 500 on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.
Driver Mario Andretti prepares before Qualifying racing in the Verizon IndyCar Series on Friday, April 1, 2016, at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.
Baseball fans wait for autographs before the game as the Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Colorado Rockies during Spring Training on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Hudson Berl takes a nap on his mom Erica Berl during the 8th inning of the game as the Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, March 10, 2016, in at Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Diamondbacks beat the Angels 5-3.
Campers party before the music begins during the Country Thunder music festival on Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Florence, Ariz.
Hundreds gather to watch and participate in the 30th annual Pow Wow at ASU on Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Tempe, Ariz. The event lasted all weekend.
Ashley Murillo, center, sheds a tear as friends and family gather to say prayers and light candles for shooting victim Tayler Maggi on Monday, April 18, 2016, in Phoenix, Ariz. Maggi, an 18-year-old Sunnyslope High School Senior remains in critical condition after being shot near North Central and West Dunlap avenues last Thursday.
The band Stonefield performs in Punk Rock Alley during the VIVA PHX music festival on Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Phoenix, Ariz.
Crystal Castles performs during the VIVA PHX music festival on Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Phoenix, Ariz.
Brothers Matt Howe, left, and James Howe walk to their campsite during the Country Thunder music festival on Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Florence, Ariz.