Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Henderson Independent Entry Title: Giants fall by 6 in exciting back-and-forth battle with TCU Judge Comment: Good storytelling, packed with details. Well-written lede. You can tell the reporter really knows that team.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Greenbush - The Tribune Entry Title: Gators make history, capture back-to-back section crowns Entry Credit: Ryan Bergeron Judge Comment: Writer creates a lot of drama. It's exciting to read. A shorter, tighter story might have got you first place.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Lafayette - Nicollet Ledger Entry Title: Fast start gives the Nicollet Raiders the win over Madelia Blackhawks, 22-6 Entry Credit: Ruth Klossner Judge Comment: Good use of quotes and tight writing. Fun to read.