Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Little Falls - Morrison County Record Entry Title: Healing in nature Entry Credit: Zach Hacker Judge Comment: I kept coming back to this story.
The honesty of the quotes drew me in. Great details tell so much about the personality. The story brings mental health in focus through a sport.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Little Falls - Morrison County Record Entry Title: Pioneers cross-country team runs for those who can't Entry Credit: Sheila Bergren Judge Comment: This story shows the impact of a simple gesture that made a difference in the growth of a team. I thought the comments from the individual athletes were powerful.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Minneapolis - Northeaster Entry Title: Edison wrestler dominates in three sports Entry Credit: Marla Khan-Schwartz Judge Comment: This story tells a powerful femaie athlete's story. It made me want to see her compete. The photo strengthens the story.