Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily Entry Title: Sports News Photo by Rich Cooley - Auburn Entry Credit: Rich Cooley Judge Comment: Great action photo the players facial expressions and the timing of capturing the header brought this photo to the top of the category.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily Entry Title: Sports News Photo by Rich Cooley - Skyline Entry Credit: Rich Cooley Judge Comment: Great volleyball photo from a different angle. The elevation of the shot helped the photographer to capture the expression of the girls faces.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The News Leader Entry Title: Winning Point Entry Credit: Patrick Hite Judge Comment: Great reaction shot from a volleyball game.