Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Delano Herald Journal Entry Title: Delano Herald Journal Sports Reporting Entry Credit: Matt Kane Judge Comment: Loved the AJ Toews story and his NHL championship ring; also enjoyed the hockey team story and its connections to the 2017 team. Well done in-depth story and provides a connection with readers.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Stillwater Gazette Entry Title: Stillwater Gazette Entry Credit: Stuart Groskreutz Judge Comment: Nice, complete range sports coverage.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Blooming Prairie Steele County Times Entry Title: Sports Reporting Entry Credit: Rick Bussler, Staff Judge Comment: Excellent writing, photos and coverage of local sports teams
