Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Blaine, Spring Lk Park, Columbia Hgt, Fridley Life Entry Title: Life Sports Reporting Entry Credit: Patrick Slack Judge Comment: Sports fans will find a wide variety of stories -- and writing approaches -- in this well-done section.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Minnetonka/Hopkins/Excelsior Sun Sailor Entry Title: Minnetonka Sun Sailor sports sections Entry Credit: John Sherman Judge Comment: A clean, attractive layout showcases the work of the prolific John Sherman, who moves easily between sports to provide comprehensive coverage.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Bloomington / Richfield Sun Current Entry Title: Sports Reporting, Bloomington Richfield Sun Current Entry Credit: Jason Olson, Mike Hanks Judge Comment: With its clean look and broad coverage of local sports teams, this section delivers what local fans are looking for.
