Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Daily Progress Entry Title: Greg Madia Sports Portfolio Entry Credit: Greg Madia Judge Comment: This is what I expect in sports coverage - comprehensive, no wasted words. Good action. Congrats.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily Entry Title: Tommy Keeler Sports Writing Portfolio W19 Entry Credit: Tommy Keeler Jr. Judge Comment: Snappy writing; obviously a good interviewer and observer.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Daily Progress Entry Title: John Harvey Sports Portfolio Entry Credit: John Harvey Judge Comment: Girls wrestling - wow. Awesome coverage, JH! Good command of subjects in all entries; engaging style.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: Martinsville Bulletin Entry Title: Cara Cooper sports Entry Credit: Cara Cooper Judge Comment: Wow! Cheer as a sport! Well done, Cara - this sport doesn't get enough attention. And holy moly - tractor pulling! Love how you covered both of these.
Competition Comment: Great entries - lots of interesting and varied sports coverage. These writers cover a lot of territory!
