Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Jackson County Pilot Entry Title: 19 It Means the World Entry Credit: Dan Condon Judge Comment: Well-written and provides enough context so that anyone who reads it will get the impact of the JCC win. Lots of drama built in - the writer capitalizes on that and draws you in.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: St. Peter Herald Entry Title: Minnehaha wins game over St. Peter 95-66; Saints' Mason Doherty wins hearts of fans Entry Credit: Pat Beck Judge Comment: A sweet, heartwarming story. It's too bad the reporter didn't think to get a quote from Mason Doherty himself.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Minneota Mascot Entry Title: Fifth time a charm Entry Credit: Scott Thoma Judge Comment: A good, solid feature that even non-sports readers will be interested in.
