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The student news source of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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John Gaynor

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist

Year at UWL: Second-year
PGPs: He/Him/His
Hometown: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Major: Marketing
Minor: N/A
Other Campus Involvement: Running Club, Track & Field Team Photographer
Future Plans after Graduation: Work in the aviation industry
Favorite Activity in La Crosse: Walking near the river
All content by John Gaynor
The UW-La Crosse logo lit up on the wall of Mitchell Hall. Photo by John Gaynor.

The ESSLY Awards: A celebration of UWL Athletics

John Gaynor, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2025
Megan Feeney looks for an opportunity to score during a game against UW-River Falls. Photo by John Gaynor.

Women’s lacrosse raises money for cancer research, wins over UW-River Falls

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist
April 4, 2025
Cristin Casey steals second base during a game against MSOE on Friday, March 28. Photo taken by John Gaynor.

UWL Softball defeats Milwaukee School of Engineering Raiders

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist
April 1, 2025
Mitchel Fassbender throws a pitch during a game against UW-Stout on Thursday, March 27. Photo taken by John Gaynor.

UWL Baseball sweeps Blue Devils in home opener

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist
March 31, 2025
Will Fuhrmann drives to the basket during a game against St. Norbert College on Saturday, March 8th. Photo by John Gaynor.

Men’s Basketball makes UWL history in securing NCAA DIII Sweet 16 spot

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist
March 10, 2025
The Eagles return from a timeout during a game against UW-Eau Claire on Wednesday, Feb. 26 2025. Photo taken by John Gaynor.

UWL Men’s Basketball advances to WIAC Championship

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist
February 27, 2025
Lauryn Milne Drives to the basket during a game against UW-River Falls on Wednesday, February 19.

UWL Women’s Basketball Keeps March Madness Dream Alive, defeats UW-River Falls

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist
February 20, 2025
Lyndon Hemmrich-Hartman lines up for the men's 60-meter during the UW-Whitewater Midwest Elite Invitational on Saturday, February 15. Photo by John Gaynor.

UWL Track and Field competes at Midwest Elite Invitational

John Gaynor, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2025
UWL Cross Country Head Coach Derek Stanley hoists the National Championship trophy surrounded by UWL runners at the NCAA Division 3 Cross Country National Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana. Image retrieved from Adam Weyer / @adams_t3.

UWL Men’s Cross Country reflects on National Title, Coach Stanley wins USTFCCCA DIII Coach of the Year Award  

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist
December 11, 2024
UWL Football players sing to the crowd after an NCAA DIII Championship game against University of Minnesota Northwestern.

UWL Eagles dominate in historic NCAA DIII first-round victory over UNW

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist
November 26, 2024
Signs honoring Charlie "Bubba" Lonning Weber. Photo taken by John Gaynor.

Buckets for Bubba: UWL Women’s Basketball hosts Bubba’s Youth Night

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist
November 18, 2024
The Holiday Tree at night.

[Photo] Photo Series: The UWL holiday tree

Trinity Rietmann, Photojournalist
November 13, 2024
The Eagles' Offensive line.

UWL football uses home turf advantage to defeat rival UW-Whitewater

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist
November 11, 2024
UWL volleyball huddles after a point.

[Photo] UWL volleyball finishes their season with a senior night farewell

Paige Geiser, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2024
Michael Douglas locked up with opponent.

UWL Wrestling hosts Wisconsin Showcase, wins season opener over Cornell

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist
November 4, 2024
UWL Wrestler looks for his next opportunity.

Tanner Gerber looks for back points

UWL Wrestler locked up with opponent.

Tanner Gerber looks for an angle.

UWL Wrestler searches for his next move.

UWL Wrestler holds opponent on the mat.

UWL Wrestler puts their opponent to their back looking for the fall

Tanner Gerber reaches out for his opponent.

UWL Wrestler puts opponent in a half-nelson.

UWL Wrestler fights for position.

UWL Wrestler locked up with opponent.

UWL Wrestler puts opponent in the front head position.

UWL Wrestler puts opponent in the front head position.

Gabe Lynch on a 47-yard touchdown run.

#3 Ranked UW-La Crosse falls to #24 UW-Platteville in WIAC opener

John Gaynor, Sports Photojournalist
October 7, 2024
Zach Weir throws a pass.

Austin Knade hyping up the crowd before 3rd down.

Jack Janke after a reception.

Braeden Ott makes a carry.

Christian Powell entertains the crowd.

Gabe Lynch celebrates a touchdown.

Kyle Haas throws a pass.

Braeden Ott breaks a tackle.

Braedon Ott running the ball.

Wyatt Lemoine and Keaton Arendt pose for a photo.

Adam Quan reads the offense.

Colin O'Neil celebrates a solo tackle.

Austin Knade and the linebackers before a play.

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