Sports Story ( 10,001 and Over Multi-Day,5,001 - 10,000 Multi-Day,Under 5,000 Multi-Day)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Duluth News Tribune Entry Title: Minnesota made Entry Credit: Jon Nowacki Judge Comment: A really fun and easy read. I felt like I knew the runner after reading the article, while still getting a feel for the event as a whole.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Mankato - The Free Press Entry Title: Mavericks get OT win over Quinnipiac Entry Credit: Kevin Dudley Judge Comment: Loved the lede and the use of quotes. They weren't your typical coach speak, especially the "outhouse" quote.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Bemidji - The Bemidji Pioneer Entry Title: Beavers stun Badgers: BSU knocks off Wisconsin in 6-3 win, advances to NCAA regional final Entry Credit: Austin Monteith Judge Comment: Super easy to read and informative. Answered every question I had about the game and kept my attention.
Competition Comment: Trying to pick three entries from 52 is really, really hard.
