Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Class 5 State final: First Colonial vs. Briar Woods Entry Credit: Jonathon Gruenke Judge Comment: Superb celebration image filled with motion and emotion. The best of several strong post-competition reaction images in this group.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Cox vs. Gloucester field hockey Entry Credit: Jonathon Gruenke Judge Comment: A sweet celebratory moment framed nicely, with the action pulling your eyes up to the prize - the championship trophy.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Coach's memorial Entry Credit: Daniel Sangjib Min Judge Comment: Image captures the deep emotions beyond competition, with heartbroken players remembering their late coach.