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Monmouth’s Emma Johnson, left, guards Spruce Mountain’s Auriana Armandi as she pulls up for a jump shot during the first half of Monday’s preseason game in Monmouth. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal Buy this Photo
Spruce Mountain’s Jade Pingree, left, looks for a teammate to pass the ball to while being defended by Monmouth’s Emma Johnson during the first half of Monday’s exhibition game. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal Buy this Photo
Monmouth’s Holly Hunt, left, and Spruce Mountain’s Emily Dubord jockey for position under the basket as they wait for a rebound during Monday night’s preseason game in Monmouth. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal Buy this Photo
Monmouth’s Alexa Allen, left, and Spruce Mountain’s Summer Chretien, right, battle for a loose ball during Monday night’s preseason game in Monmouth. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal Buy this Photo
Spruce Mountain’s Summer Chretien, right, drives to the basket while being defended by Monmouth’s Alexa Allen during the first half of Monday night’s scrimmage in Monmouth. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal Buy this Photo

A lifelong resident of Lewiston, Russ Dillingham stumbled into photography as a college student working toward a career in psychology. During summer breaks he worked in the press and composing rooms at...